This fall is registration time for those wanting to become a Colorado Master Gardener (CMG). Just what do Colorado Master Gardeners do? They assist Colorado State University (CSU) Extension in disseminating and educating on the topic of horticulture.

What sort of projects does a Master Gardener do in Gilpin County? Over the years, CMG volunteers help with community gardens, demonstration gardens, teaching children and adults about gardening, native plants, noxious weeds, wildfire mitigation, and soil health. Other types of projects include help with plant and seed sales and other fundraising, helping with grant writing, writing articles and doing Facebook posts.

Our current Master Gardeners say they enjoy all the educational opportunities they receive through this program. CMGs learn about insects, composting, plant diseases, pruning and much more! There are lots of continuing education opportunities after the CMG training is completed.

If you are interested in applying for the CMG program, see the link below:

You can access information and direct interested applications to apply online at https://cmg.extension.colostate.edu/about/become-a-colorado-mastergardener 2/

Initial training will be January – April 2022 and cost $200 for CMG Apprentices.

Scholarships are available.

The initial training program is 100% remote. After training is complete, CMGs volunteer locally with the Gilpin County CSU Extension office.

Please contact Jennifer Cook, Gilpin County CSU Extension Director, with questions or interest, 303-582-9106, Jennifer.cook@colostate.edu.