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Any value in becoming a master gardener?
The general concensus amongst working professionals in my area (some of whom
are certified MG's , some of whom are currently working towards certification as an MG, some of whom started the program and then left it, etc. IS, that it very much depends upon *where* you receive your training. Here in the metropolitan DC area, the Virginia MG program apparently is not highly regarded. Dave "dstvns" wrote in message ... Hello, I've been interested in joining a local master gardener program. The only really bad side are the class hours....classes are on wednesdays for 6 months in the winter from 10-noon. The only bad thing about these hours are the location in the week...I would gladly take a 2 or even 3 hour class after work hours for 6 months. I was wondering if anyone has found being a master gardener to be a boost in finding jobs in horticulture, or at least some sort of respect in the agricultural fields (excuse the pun). Is there any value to these positions, or are you simply 100 free hours of hired help the first year, then 25 hours every year thereafter? I don't mind the volunteer work either, but these classes seem to focus the vast amount of time on flower gardens, not the herb, fruit and vegetables which I enjoy so much in gardening. When I asked more about utilitarian gardening (ie food), the trainer gave a blank stare, as if noone had ever thought of focusing on these topics. Thanks for any insight, Dan |
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