The Klamath County Master Gardeners will be analyzing soil. Click here for instructions on how to collect a soil sample.
To learn about being a Master Gardener volunteer, you can read Oregon State University Extension Service Publication EM 8749, entitled "An introduction to Being A Master Gardener Volunteer". You can also access the Master Gardener Program Brochure, EM 8723, to learn more about the Program.
The Oregon State University Master Gardener™ program in Klamath County emphasizes plant-based education, environmental stewardship, responsible home gardening, and community food partnerships. Master Gardeners are OSU-trained volunteers who extend research-based gardening information to citizens throughout Klamath County. Volunteers receive extensive classroom instruction in botany, soil science, insect and disease identification, pruning, organic gardening practices, using pesticides safely, grafting, composting, and a host of other classes specific to gardening in Klamath County. If you are interesting in applying for the 2014 Class email Keely Oswald.
For assistance with identifying and controlling plant diseases, insect pests, and weed issues, please visit:
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