Meet the Grand Erie Master Gardeners

" First, I love the prestige of being able to call myself a Master Gardener. 

Secondly, being able to help others in their quest for their own special garden and passing on what I learned to someone else. I love giving back to my community in so many ways, whether that's through events, scheduled lectures or just conversations about the joy of plants and nature.

Third, I think one of the best things about being a Master Garden is just how much fun I have! "

" For me, the values are many.  Even though I've had a life-long interest in horticulture, being a Master Gardener allows me to learn from others in my community and gives me access to a whole new set of resources.

There is also value in how I am both inspired by other Master Gardeners and how I can help inspire others to achieve their dream gardens. I love passing on the information that I've learned that has proven so worthwhile to me.  

 
There is also so much value in the community that develops around gardening. I'm so thankful for the opportunities I've had to make connections with other Master Gardeners and members of my community. " 

"Teaching has always been a passion of mine, and being a Master Gardener gives me the opportunity to share all of the gardening-related skills and tricks-of-the-trade that I've learned over the years.

I've for the collaborations with other Master Gardeners to be particularly rewarding, and some many of the things I've learned are applicable in other avenues of life - such as grant writing, better organisational skills, and innovative and dynamic new ways to teach. "  

"To me, the most valuable part of the Master Gardener Organisation is the education I've received; learning new things about plants and gardening.  


I also enjoy meeting and speaking /sharing ideas with people who also share my passion for all things gardening.  


I joined Master Gardeners because I wanted to learn more and formalise my knowledge.  I also enjoy meeting with the public and potentially inspiring them to become gardeners, too.  


And my guilty pleasure is qualifying for the title. "

I love gardening! I have always been interested in expanding my knowledge in ways to care for my lawn, trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetable gardens.

I enjoy the camaraderie and friendship of others who share the same interests in gardening.

I like to share my horticulture knowledge with other individuals and organizations within in my community.

Being part of community activities and the social aspect of being a Master Gardener is wonderful. It is a chance to meet new and interesting individuals. 

Since I work in the horticultural industry, becoming a certified Master Gardener has added to my skill set and credentials.  

It is not necessary that I have all the answers; it’s only necessary that I know how to find them. 

The wide range of science-based resources available to a Master Gardener certainly allows for this.