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 |
|---|---|
| Aug. 10 | Training and Introduction Course |
| Aug. 14 - 18 | Soil and Composting |
| Aug. 21 - 25 | Basic Botany |
| Aug. 28 - Sept. 1 | Integrated Pest Managment |
| Sept. 4 - 8 | Beneficial and Pest Insects |
| Sept. 11 - 15 | Plant Diseases |
| Sept. 18 - 22 | Plant Care and Management |
| Sept. 25 - 29 | Woody Ornamentals |
| Oct. 2 - 6 | Catch-Up Week |
| Oct. 9 - 13 | Home Lawns & Weed Management |
| Oct. 16 - 20 | Vegetable Gardening |
| Oct. 23 -27 | Fruit Crops |
| Oct. 30 - Nov. 3 | Annuals and Perennials |
| Nov. 9 | Plant Diagnostics and Class Wrap-Up |
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.