Texas Master Gardener Handbook

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
August 31, 2021
Price
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Overview

Today Master Gardeners are active in all 50 U.S. States and eight Canadian provinces. The heart of the Texas Master Gardener program is the dedicated, passionate volunteers who are willing to share their knowledge with anyone interested. 2019 Edition.

Today Master Gardeners are active in all 50 U.S. States and eight Canadian provinces. The heart of the Texas Master Gardener program is the dedicated, passionate volunteers who are willing to share their knowledge with anyone interested.

The Texas Master Gardener Handbook is the horticulture training manual used for the program and can be used as a research-based reference for disseminating horticulture information. It includes Master Gardener certification and recertification documents and wallet cards for Master Gardener Interns and Master Gardeners.

The Texas Master Gardener Handbook includes Earth-Kind Landscaping, ornamental plants, IPM, and much more!

This book contains the complete curriculum for the Texas Master Gardener program. Seventh edition, 424 pages.

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