Master Gardener Program: How To Earn Your Green Thumb In Cascade

Are you ready to take your gardening skills to the next level?

The Montana State University Cascade County Extension Office is hosting a Master Gardener's course in Cascade.

The initial class on September 20 will be conducted at the Cascade Library, situated at 13 Front St N, Cascade, MT 59421.

Subsequent courses will occur at the Cascade United Methodist Educational building, 303 Central Ave W, Cascade, MT 59421.

All sessions are scheduled from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

The Montana Master Gardener Program is both an educational and volunteer service entity.

Its primary goal is to offer technical support and impartial, research-based information about consumer horticulture to individuals in all communities across Montana, facilitated by capable volunteers.

Enrollment in the course costs $75, encompassing the Montana Master Gardener Handbook and class materials.

Participants will be rewarded with a certificate and a shirt upon completing the level 1 course and contributing 20 volunteer hours.

The initial class on September 20 will be conducted at the Cascade Library, situated at 13 Front St N, Cascade, MT 59421.

Subsequent courses will occur at the Cascade United Methodist Educational building, 303 Central Ave W, Cascade, MT 59421.

All sessions are scheduled from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. For further details, please get in touch with Rose at MSU Extension-Cascade County by calling (406) 454-6980.

Below is a rundown of the class dates, topics, and instructors:

• Wednesday, September 20, 2023: Introduction, Soils, Nutrients, and Fertilizers presented by Rose Malisani from MSU Extension-Cascade County
• Thursday, September 21, 2023: Plant Growth and Development led by Ken Roberts, a Master Gardener
• Wednesday, September 27, 2023: Fundamentals of Integrated Pest Management instructed by Mat Walter from MSU Extension-Lewis and Clark County
• Thursday, September 28, 2023: Focus on Small Fruit, Tree Fruit, and Composting with Steve Tilleraas from Tilleraas Landscape and Nursery
• Wednesday, October 4, 2023: Techniques for Planting and Maintaining Trees and Shrubs taught by Ken Roberts, a Master Gardener
• Thursday, October 5, 2023: Exploration of Herbaceous Ornamentals and Landscape Design with Tyler Lane from MSU Extension-Chouteau County
• Wednesday, October 11, 2023: Insights into Vegetable Cultivation presented by Marcia Bundi from Bundi Gardens and a Master Gardener
• Thursday, October 12, 2023: Coverage of Lawns, Irrigation, and Assessment by Rose Malisani from MSU Extension-Cascade County