CHENANGO COUNTY – If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to learn more about gardening, to help others learn more about gardening and to join a great group of community minded people in Chenango County, your chance is right around the corner.

Becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer is an opportunity that doesn’t come every year. Training programs only occur when funding is available to pay for the numerous resources required for this intensive 10 week program. Speakers come from Cornell University, from other Master Gardener’s and Cornell Educators throughout the region. Topics include: Perennials, Basic Botany, IPM, Weeds, Woodies, Vegetables, Introduction to Plant Diseases, Entomology, Composting and much more.

Classes will take place at the Cortland County CCE located at 60 Central Ave. no. 105 in Cortland, NY. Chenango County attendees will do their entire training there but will then report to Patty Catalano, the Chenango County CCE. Classes begin January 16 and run nearly every Saturday until April 2. The cost for the training is only $100, which is lower than in previous years.