master gardener volunteers planting garden university of tennessee institute of agriculture common questions ing gardening experience but receive for certification exams and can access up-to-date horticultural information through their own state extensions germinating “we say it's not about knowing every- thing; it's about knowing where you can find that information," says bumgarner requirements vary from state to state but bumgarner says volunteers can about the same amount of time volun- teering their first year and be required to meet annual volunteer and continuing- education minimums volunteer opportunities nationwide include staffing hotlines and help desks; assisting with instructional gardens at schools; making presentations at fairs dens; and in general taking gardening master gardeners are not allowed to use their title commercially bumgarner says she believes mgs get including the chance to become more getting enjoyment and the opportunity to here are some of the questions volunteer extension master gardeners commonly hear from the amateur • what is this plant? •what's wrong with • what is this bug that seems to be damaging my plant? • how can i get rid of this garden pest? • can i garden effectively without pesticides? •what plants do best in our climate? • what plants will shady yard? • what plants are most resistant to pests? • how can i pro- duce my own food? community or youth garden?-do planting seeds the master gardeners program seattle-area agricultural extension agent institutions that foster practical educa- tion through outreach “extensions.” wsu's extension master gardener model has spread to most states and been adapted for canada delia o'hara is a writer based in chicago and an enthusiastic gardener helpful links for more information visit these sites find a master mastergardener extension mg master-gardener- national-committee washington state mastergardener overview.-do
