Lawn & Garden
What is Garden-U?
Garden-U is a horticulture course offered online only and taught by Alabama Extension agents and specialists. Classes include research-based gardening information on topics such as home lawns, trees, shrubs, annual and perennial flowers, and vegetable gardening.
Master Gardener and Garden-U Class Schedule
| Date(s) | Module/Topic |
|---|---|
| Aug. 8 | Training and Introduction |
| Aug. 12-16 | Soil and Composting |
| Aug. 19-23 | Basic Botany |
| Aug. 26-30 | Integrated Pest Managment |
| Sept. 2-6 | Insects |
| Sept. 9-13 | Plant Diseases |
| Sept. 16-20 | Plant Care and Management |
| Sept. 23-27 | Woody Ornamentals |
| Sept. 30—Oct. 4 | Home Lawns and Weed Management |
| Oct. 7-11 | No Classes |
| Oct. 14-18 | Vegetables |
| Oct. 21-25 | Fruits |
| Oct. 28—Nov. 1 | Annuals and Perennials |
| Nov. 4-8 | Plant Diagnostics |
Who can participate?
Not interested in volunteering? Unable to travel? Interested in research-based gardening? Then you are eligible to register for the Extension horticulture training course as a Garden-U participant and receive a certificate upon completion of the training! Note that because there is no volunteer commitment, Garden-U participants do not become Alabama Master Gardeners.
How to Register
Register online before the December 30, 2023 deadline.
The Garden-U course is self-paced and participants will have access to online materials for one year. Course materials will be sent to your mailing address. The course fee is $250.
More Information
To troubleshoot issues with registration, contact Emily Bornstein.