"dstvns" wrote in message
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On Wed, 27 Aug 2003 16:12:39 -0500, "B & J"

I find that the Master Gardener group is a plus for me. Most but not all
Master Gardeners are great people, but there are some one avoids because
they're obnoxious. The same can be said for this ng!

Thanks, I didn't intend to start a flame thread. Starting this thread
was almost as bad as asking about round-up.

I voluteer my time among many other groups in the area....food
pantries and serveral other non-profit organizations. After careful
consideration I don't believe I will be able to fulfill the
requirements of the local MG program. I also don't believe I'd be
learning what I was interested in, and that I could spend the time
with more constructive projects. Perhaps I will try it again many
years from now, when and if I have more time. Thanks for all the
replies.

Dan

Don't worry about starting a flame thread, Dan. This has been a Big Bertha
bell pepper in mildness. The "usual suspects" did their stomping and are now
happier people. ;-) They bolstered their egos by venting their spleen, which
is normal for them.

I think you're wise in not taking the training at this point. It probably
won't help you get a job, and the training in vegetable gardening is too
basic and abbreviated to help much. You already seem to know your way around
in vegetable gardening, and it doesn't appear that you have the time for
more, in-depth training at the moment.

As I mentioned earlier, the MG training and group is more for the hobby
gardener. It puts one in contact with people who have a similar interest,
and you probably would enjoy it on that basis.

Good luck and happy gardening.....

John