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The UConn Extension Master Gardener Program is an Educational Outreach Program that is part of UConn Extension. The program started in 1978 and consists of horticulture training and an outreach component that focus on the community at large. Master Gardeners are enthusiastic, willing to learn and share their knowledge and training with others. What sets them apart from other home gardeners is their special horticultural training. In exchange for this training, Master Gardeners commit time as volunteers working through their local UConn Extension Center and the Bartlett Arboretum in Stamford to provide horticultural-related information to the community.

Our Locations:

State Coordinator Sarah Bailey
Sarah.Bailey@uconn.edu or 860-409-9053

Fairfield County Extension Center
Sandra Wilson, Coordinator
Sandra.Wilson@uconn.edu
67 Stony Hill Road
Phone: (203) 207-3262
Bethel, CT 06801-3056

Hartford County Extension Center
Sarah Bailey, Coordinator
Sarah.Bailey@uconn.edu
Exchange Building - Suite 262
270 Farmington Ave
Phone: (860) 409-9053
Farmington, CT 06032

Litchfield County Extension Center
Michelle Winkler, Coordinator
Michelle.Winkler@uconn.edu
843 University Drive
Phone: (860) 626-6240
Torrington, CT 06790

Middlesex County Extension Center
Gail Reynolds, Coordinator
Gail.Reynolds@uconn.edu
1066 Saybrook Rd.
Phone: (860) 345-5235
Haddam, CT 06438

New Haven County Extension Center
Judith Hsiang, Coordinator
Judith.Hsiang@uconn.edu
305 Skiff Street
Phone: (203) 407-3168
North Haven, CT 06473-4451

New London County Extension Center
Paul Armond, Coordinator
Paul.Armond@uconn.edu
562 New London Turnpike
Phone: (860) 885-2822
Norwich, CT 06360-6599

Tolland County Extension Center
Jean Madden-Hennessey, Coordinator
Jean.Madden-Hennessey@uconn.edu
24 Hyde Road
Phone: 860-870-6934
Vernon, CT 06066-4599

Windham County Extension Center
John Lorusso, Coordinator
John.Lorusso@uconn.edu
139 Wolf Den Road
Phone: (860) 774-9600 ext. 20
Brooklyn, CT 06234-1729

UConn Extension Master Gardener Plant Clinic at the Bartlett Arboretum
Patricia Carroll, Coordinator
Patricia.Carroll@uconn.edu
151 Brookdale Road
Phone: (203) 322-6971 x18
Stamford, CT 06903-4199

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News

  • 2019 Spring Garden Master Class Catalog Available
    The 2019 Winter Spring Garden Master Class Catalog is now available! Visit our Garden Master Class Online Catalog for the link to the catalog and information on how to register for classes. We’re still adding classes so check back often!
    Posted on January 2, 2019
  • UConn Extension Master Gardener Program 40th Anniversary Hat
    40th Anniversary Master Gardener Hat This is an unconstructed cotton adjustable baseball style cap. Pay for the hat online at http://s.uconn.edu/491 Bring the receipt to your county office to pick up your hat today!
    Posted on July 25, 2018

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Upcoming Events

  1. 1/24 Memoir Club
  2. 1/24 Botanical Pencil Drawing
  3. 1/24 Quantum Computing
  4. 1/26 Introduction to Horticultural Therapy
  5. 1/28 Financial Health Checkup

Memoir Club

Thursday, January 24th, 2019

10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Storrs Campus
Dept Campus

Memoir Club
Write your memoirs to share in class. This program is through the Center for Learning in Retirement and taught by Christian Davis and Helene Voto, longtime memoirists New members are welcome

To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this winter please follow this link
http://bit.ly/CLIR19

Contact Information: Marilyn Diaz marilyn.diaz@uconn.edu

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Botanical Pencil Drawing

Thursday, January 24th, 2019

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Other
Bartlett Arboretum, Stamford, 151 Brookdale Rd Stamford, CT 06903 Room: Silver Education Building

Botanical Pencil Drawing
Through close and careful observation, learn to sketch natural objects such as seed pods, dried or live flowers, leaves, driftwood, etc. Starting with a series of exercises, we will practice techniques to simplify objects into basic shapes, see proper proportion, select important details, show texture and use shading to create the illusion of three dimensions. THIS IS A TWO-SESSION CLASS WITH LIMITED ENROLLMENT. Register early to be assured of a seat. Basic materials will be provided. Participants may also bring their own objects.

Contact Information: patricia carroll, patricia.carroll@uconn.edu

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Quantum Computing

Thursday, January 24th, 2019

01:15 PM - 02:45 PM

Other
Depot Campus

Quantum Computing
Come learn with the Center for Learning in Retirement and Susanne Yelin, Professor of Physics, UConn. For an introduction to the mysteries and promise of quantum computing, which works with particles that can be in superposition. Such particles represent not bits but qubits, which can take on the value 0, or 1, or both simultaneously.

To register please follow this link
http://www.cahnrconference.uconn.edu/

To see all the class options this winter please follow this link
http://bit.ly/CLIR19

Contact Information: marilyn.diaz@uconn.edu

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Introduction to Horticultural Therapy

Saturday, January 26th, 2019

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Other
Introduction to Horticultural Therapy

Introduction to Horticultural Therapy
The class will provide a general overview of Horticultural Therapy (HT) focusing on history, therapeutic techniques and applications. Students will learn through a series of hands on activities, lecture, slides and interactive assignments. Participants will gain a basic understanding of what horticultural therapy entails.

Contact Information: John LoRusso, john.lorusso@uconn.edu

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Financial Health Checkup

Monday, January 28th, 2019

05:00 PM - 06:15 PM

Other
UConn Extension--New Haven County Extension Center, 305 Skiff Street, North haven

Financial Health Checkup
The UConn Extension—New Haven County Extension Center located at 305 Skiff Street in North Haven will be the location for this workshop on two different dates at different times: Monday, January 28 from 5:00 pm to 6:15 pm and Wednesday, February 6 from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm. The workshop is free, but pre-registration is REQUIRED. Call 203.407.3161 or write newhaven@uconn.edu. The Financial Health Checkup is sponsored by UConn Extension and the Connecticut Saves Campaign.

Contact Information: New Haven County Extension Center, 203.407.3161, newhaven@uconn.edu

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