REGISTRATION FORM TEXAS MASTER GARDENER SPECIALIST TRAINING GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT 12:00 pm MAY 23 through 12:00 pm May 25, 2018 Hill Country Master Gardeners Kerrville, Texas DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS MAY 1, 2018 NAME PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY (Please wear Master Gardener name tag) MAILING ADDRESS CITY / ZIP CODE DAYTIME PHONE EMAIL COUNTY MG Coordinator/Extension Agent Signature (Required) Registration fee of $185.00, includes lecture thumb drive with resource materials, 1 dinner, 1 lunch and snacks. Denim shirt order to purchase a Greenhouse Management Specialist denim shirt for $30.00, also, a Greenhouse Management Specialist Khaki cap for $10.00, please complete the information below. Shirt Size: Ladies Men s S M L XL XXL ($2 additional) XXXL ($4 additional) Short Sleeve Long Sleeve TOTAL: Registration fee = $185.00 Spouse would like to attend Wednesday night dinner @ $20.00 = (Optional) Denim Shirt @ $30.00 each x Qty = Baseball Cap (Khaki with Greenhouse Management Logo) @$10.00 = Total Amount Enclosed = *Please indicate if you need a Special Diet or Vegetarian Mail check made out to HCMGA along with registration form to: Hill Country Master Gardener Association, Greenhouse Management Course, Attn. Duane Robinson, 3775 Hwy 27, Kerrville, Texas 78028 To no provide later than advanced May 1, 2018. training For whereby additional Master information Gardeners please can obtain contact specialization Duane Robinson areas 936-355-8215 that support or expand designated educational programs of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. or @ ddrobinson55@hotmail.com. 2 PEOPLE PER COUNTY. COURSE IS LIMITED TO 30 APPLICANTS. (Please note: we have to order supplies in advance so there will be no refunds after May 1, 2018.)
Master Gardener Specialist Greenhouse Management: In an effort to provide advanced training, the Master Gardener Specialist Greenhouse Management training was created as a hands-on, intensive multi-day training that will empower Master Gardeners with knowledge and skills required to effectively support and multiply Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service efforts in educational programs. Master Gardeners who fulfill specified training and volunteer requirements will be recognized as a Master Gardener Specialist in the specific field of Greenhouse Management. This certification does not empower the individual with supervisory or administrative authority within his/her local county programs. Participation Requirements: To be eligible for Master Gardener Specialist Greenhouse Management training, an individual must possess an upto-date Master Gardener certification, or be an employee of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Master Gardener applicants must be approved by their local County Extension Agent. Master Gardener Specialist Greenhouse Management: The Master Gardener Specialist Greenhouse Management program is designed to train and certify Master Gardeners to become part of a state corps of Greenhouse Management experts and educators. To become a certified Master Gardener Specialist Greenhouse Management, Master Gardeners are required to attend the Master Gardener Specialist Greenhouse Management training to fulfill training requirements and subsequently meet service requirements described below. Training activities during the course will empower Master Gardeners to complete these service requirements. Position Description: The Master Gardener Specialist Greenhouse Management is charged to increase awareness and provide training in Greenhouse Management. Time Commitment: The Master Gardener is required to serve a minimum of one year as a Master Gardener Specialist Greenhouse Management providing a minimum of 20 hours of service. Training and Service Requirements: Attend the Master Gardener Specialist Greenhouse Management training Serve as a local Master Gardener Specialist Greenhouse Management resource Assist with Greenhouse Management training for Master Gardeners and trainees Conduct community/youth Greenhouse Management education programs Increase clientele knowledge about Greenhouse Management through: presentations, workshops and mass media efforts i.e., radio, newspaper, television, newsletters Specialist Recognition and Certification: Upon completion of the Master Gardener Specialist - Greenhouse Management service requirements, the Master Gardener will be formally recognized at the annual Texas Master Gardener Conference, at which time they will be awarded a Master Gardener Specialist certificate and lapel pin. Resources Available to Master Gardener Specialist - Greenhouse Management: Greenhouse Management training Educational materials on Greenhouse Management Direct access to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, County Extension Agent Horticulture
Greenhouse Management Specialist May 23-25, 2018 Hill Country Youth Events Center Kerrville Texas We have reserved a block of rooms, listed under Texas Master Gardener Greenhouse Management Specialist, at the Y.O. Ranch Hotel, 2033 Sidney Baker Street, Kerrville TX 78028 from Wednesday, May 23 thru Thursday May 24 at a rate of $89 per night (single or double). Please be aware that if you are sharing a room with another, both names must appear on the room reservation by the hotel reservation cut-off date, May 1, 2018. We know that, for many attendees, finding the lowest possible hotel rate is paramount, therefore we have included the website for the Kerrville Convention & Visitor s Bureau http://www.kerrvilletexascvb.com/ which includes not only Accommodations throughout our area but also Things to Do and Dining choices. EVENT NAME: 2018 Texas Master Gardener Greenhouse Management Specialist Training Program Reservations: Individual Reservations: Individual guest must make their own reservations by calling 830-257-4400 by May 1, 2018. They must identify themselves as members of the Group. http://www.yoranchhotel.com http://www.facebook.com/yohotel EVENT LOCATION: Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 Hwy 27 W, Kerrville Texas Driving Miles from Y.O. Ranch Hotel = 4.5 Miles = 7 minutes Head northeast on Sidney Baker toward TX-534 Loop W - 377 ft Turn right at 1 st cross street on TX-534 Loop 3.9 miles Turn left onto TX-27 E/Memorial Blvd -.5 miles
Master Gardener Specialist - Greenhouse Management Tentative Course Agenda May 23-25, 2018 Kerrville, Texas Wednesday May 23, 2018 Greenhouse Structures 12:00-12:30 P.M. Registration & Distribution of Handouts & Supplies 12:30-1:00 P.M. Introduction 1:00-3:30 P.M. Basic Hobby Greenhouse Equipment & Materials 3:30-4:00 P.M. Break 4:00-5:? P.M. Basic Hobby Greenhouse Supplies 6:00-?? P.M. Enjoy Catered Meal Thursday May 25, 2018 Basic Hobby Greenhouse Culture 7:30 A.M.-8:00 A.M. Snacks & Coffee 8:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M. Basic Media & Potting Techniques 10:00 A.M.-10:15 A.M. Break 10:15 A.M.-10:45 A.M. IPM in Greenhouse 10:45 A.M.-12:15 P.M. Irrigation Management & Fertilization 12:15 P.M.-1:00 P.M Enjoy Catered Lunch Thursday May 25, 2018 Tours 1:15 P.M.-6:00 P.M. Tours Mosty Brothers Nursery, Mikey s Garden, Hill County Master Gardeners Greenhouse 6:15 P.M.-? Meal on your own
Friday May 25, 2018 Propagation 7:30 A.M.-8:00 A.M. Snacks & Coffee 8:00 A.M.-9:00 A.M. Basic Seed Propagation 9:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M. Propagation by Division 10:00 A.M.-10:15 A.M. Break 10:15 A.M.-11:00 A.M. Propagation by Layering 11:00 A.M.-11:45 A.M. Propagation by Cutting 11:45 A.M.-12:15 P.M. Course Wrap-Up