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 | Class | Live Review (Hosted on Zoom) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 30 - Feb. 3 | Training and Introduction Course | Live Class Feb. 2 from 10:30 - 11 a.m. |
| Feb. 6 - 10 | Soil and Plant Nutrition | Interactive Q & A Feb. 9 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
| Feb. 13 - 17 | Basic Botany | Interactive Q & A Feb. 16 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
| Feb. 20 - 24 | IPM | Interactive Q & A Feb. 23 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
| Feb. 27 - March 3 | Plant Diseases | Interactive Q & A March 2 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
| March 6 - 10 | Beneficial and Pest Insects | Interactive Q & A March 9 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
| March 13 - 17 | Plant Care and Management | Interactive Q & A March 16 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
| March 20 - 24 | Catch Up Week | Catch Up Week |
| March 27 - 31 | Vegetables | Interactive Q & A March 30 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
| April 3 - 7 | Fruit | Interactive Q & A April 6 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
| April 10 - 14 | Woody Ornamentals | Interactive Q & A April 13 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
| April 17 - 21 | Annuals and Perennials | Interactive Q & A April 20 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
| April 24 - 28 | Home Lawns | Interactive Q & A April 27 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
| May 1 - 5 | Landscape Design | Interactive Q & A May 4 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
| May 8 - 12 | Communication Skills | Interactive Q & A May 11 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
| by May 30 | Final Exam / Post Test | Final Exam / Post Test |
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 January 23, 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.