Cleveland County Extension offers Master Gardener classes starting Aug. 3

Learn the latest and greatest gardening techniques from extension specialists and educators trained in horticulture and related fields. The Cleveland County Extension office is currently accepting applications for the 2018 Extension Master Gardener program. Only a few spaces are left­­—apply now. The cost is $200 per person, which supplies each student with a soil test, several detailed educational manuals, as well as research based information provided by the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. The classes are open to anyone with a genuine interest in horticulture, with a high school degree or equivalent. Classes begin Aug. 3 and are every Friday thru Nov. 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 601 E. Robinson, Norman, Oklahoma. Topics covered include the latest gardening trends regarding: botany, vegetable gardening, disease and insect control, trees, shrubs, fruit, fertilizing, lawn care and more. For an application, visit our website at www.clevelandcountymastergardeners.org or contact the Cleveland County office for more information at 405-321-4774. Becoming a Master Gardener is a great opportunity to further your horticulture knowledge and also meet individuals who share your gardening interests.