Master Gardener

Published: 2020
By Pat McGlynn

The 2020 Master Gardener class was Flathead County MSU Extension’s first foray in virtual teaching. Eleven students took the eight-week class on topics such as lawns, vegetables, soil science, plant physiology, fruit trees, perennials, irrigation, and propagation. Because it was online, the class reached students who lived over an hour away, an immune-compromised person and a mother with childcare challenges. Future programs will include virtual adaptation so more residents can access Extension resources. The students missed face to face meetings. In October, a pizza in the park evening proved extremely successful outdoors. Students shared community service experiences and photos about collecting data on berry research, tending the Bigfork school garden, helping in city parks and more.