Los Alamos Master Gardeners
When the term "Master Gardener" was first coined in the early 1970s to describe a new Extension program at Washington State, few could have predicted it would spread to New Mexico and blossom into one of the most effective volunteer organizations in Los Alamos County. Locally, Master Gardener training began in the early 1980s. Master Gardeners who have completed their training are eligible to join the local Master Gardener Club which was formed in 1994. The members of the Master Gardener club design and maintain the Los Alamos Demonstration Garden, run the Los Alamos Garden Tours, and participate in many community educational events.
Master Gardener Class Now Forming
Want to become a Master at Gardening?
Whether you are a beginner or have been gardening for years learn about gardening in New Mexico's high desert. The class will cover plant selection and identification, water management, pest management, home vegetable and fruit trees selection and care, etc.
Reserve your spot in the 2009 Master Gardener Training Course today.
The class will meet on Tuesday Evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. beginning February 17th and going through May 19th, 2009. The cost for the class is $125.00 per person. Registration is required and class size is limited.
The Los Alamos Master Gardener Mission
To promote knowledgeable, effective, and safe horticultural and gardening practices in furtherance of New Mexico State Universities' Cooperative Extension Service;
and to promote goodwill in our community by participating in horticultural and educational service projects
For additional information on becoming a Los Alamos Master Gardener volunteer or participating in the Master Gardener training send us an email at:
LA Master Gardeners
Email:
valdez@nmsu.edu
URL:
http://lamgonline.org/index.php
For additional information on New Mexico State Master Gardeners:
In addition to the Demonstration Garden, the Los Alamos Master Gardeners' Club has reached out to the community through various activities, programs, and donations. The following list highlight some of these activities, many of which are ongoing.
- Seeds for Survivors - free and deeply discounted seeds for fire survivors 2001-2002
- Annual community gift of Gardening books to Mesa Public Library and all five Los Alamos elementary schools.
- Los Alamos County Science Fair - judging and awards since 1999
- Public programs joinly sponsored by the Los Alamos Utilities Department on water wise gardening.
- Los Alamos Garden Tours since 1995
- Seeds for Survivors - free and deeply discounted seeds for fire survivors 2001-2002
- Annual community gift of Gardening books to Mesa Public Library and all five Los Alamos elementary schools.
- Los Alamos County Science Fair - judging and awards since 1999
- Public programs joinly sponsored by the Los Alamos Utilities Department on water wise gardening.
Club Announcements
The club meets monthly on the first Thursday at 7pm. Meetings alternate between Los Alamos and White Rock.