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• HS1136: Redbay Ambrosia Beetle-Laurel Wilt Pathogen: A Potential Major Problem for the Avocado Industry
• HS1137: Laurel Wilt: A Threat to Redbay, Avocado and Related Trees in Urban and Rural Landscapes
• Spanish Language Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Fact Sheets

Your help is needed in the following areas. Unless otherwise stated, you can sign up or get more information on any of the following by contacting Carolyn Martino [email] 561-233-1759

• The Mounts Botanical Garden has a "First Saturday Master Gardener Weeding Party" for the garden every first Saturday of each month, July 11th, 8am-11am. For more information, contact Allen Sistrunk at 561.233.1751
• The Mounts Botanical Garden has several volunteer opportunities. If interested, please contact Joy Le, Program Coordinator at 561.233.1747.
• MG Hotline - ongoing help needed. more info ...

• Upcoming Fall 2009 Master Gardener Class Begins this September.
  • Wednesdays, August 19 and August 26, 2009 Master Gardener interviews-Volunteer interviewers needed, call Carolyn Martino at 233-1759.
  • Master Gardener classes take place on consecutive Wednesdays starting September 2, 2009 to Wednesday, December 23, 2009-Graduation.
  • Most importantly if you would like to recommend another plant person to the program who you think would make a great volunteer have them fill out the MG application NOW! Call Carolyn Martino for an application at 233-1759 or access the application.
  • Also, consider auditing the new MG training classes of your choice to get updated with the latest research from the University of Florida.
• 29th Annual Florida Master Gardener Continued Training Conference
  • November 2-4, 2009, Ocala, Florida Read More...

Next Class will begin September 2, 2009!

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Applications due Wednesday, August 12, 2009