Master Gardener -Week 1 Overview
Questions.
In what division of the University of California is the UC Cooperative Extension located - Answer
University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources
How do UC Master Gardeners reach out to the public (8) - Answer 1.Facilitate school
Gardens
2.Radio and television appearances
3.Booths at county fairs and farmers markets
4.Host clinics at libraries and community centers
5.Operate help lines in county offices (phones and e-mails)
6.Develop and maintain demonstration garden
7.Conduct workshops on sustainable landscape and gardening
8.Provide research based information on sustainable horticulture in their communities.
Master Gardener Mission Statement - Answer To extend to the public research abased
information verified by UC experts about home horticulture and pest management and
sustainable landscape practices.
How is the Master Gardener Program administered statewide and county - Answer
Statewide Director and county paid staff member or volunteers overseen by a UCCE advisor
Four main Goals and impact of UC Master Gardener program - Answer 1. Healthier Plants
2. Healthier Environment
3. Healthier Gardeners
4. Healthier Communities
Name the hours needed for the UC Master Gardener certification - Answer First year 50
recertification 25 plus 12hrs of continuing education
What source is used for pest and disease control - Answer Only UC publications and
recommendations which have been reviewed for accuracy by the Statewide Pesticide
Coordinator
What are the five most popular home gardening philosophies - Answer 1. Organic gardening
and growing
Questions.
In what division of the University of California is the UC Cooperative Extension located - Answer
University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources
How do UC Master Gardeners reach out to the public (8) - Answer 1.Facilitate school
Gardens
2.Radio and television appearances
3.Booths at county fairs and farmers markets
4.Host clinics at libraries and community centers
5.Operate help lines in county offices (phones and e-mails)
6.Develop and maintain demonstration garden
7.Conduct workshops on sustainable landscape and gardening
8.Provide research based information on sustainable horticulture in their communities.
Master Gardener Mission Statement - Answer To extend to the public research abased
information verified by UC experts about home horticulture and pest management and
sustainable landscape practices.
How is the Master Gardener Program administered statewide and county - Answer
Statewide Director and county paid staff member or volunteers overseen by a UCCE advisor
Four main Goals and impact of UC Master Gardener program - Answer 1. Healthier Plants
2. Healthier Environment
3. Healthier Gardeners
4. Healthier Communities
Name the hours needed for the UC Master Gardener certification - Answer First year 50
recertification 25 plus 12hrs of continuing education
What source is used for pest and disease control - Answer Only UC publications and
recommendations which have been reviewed for accuracy by the Statewide Pesticide
Coordinator
What are the five most popular home gardening philosophies - Answer 1. Organic gardening
and growing
