Master Gardener Graduation

On Friday, May 11, The Master Gardener Volunteer Program of Solano County graduated its’ 2012 class of Master Gardeners. The setting was apropos, the beautiful gardens at the Buck Mansion.  The atmosphere was filled with an air of both relief and excitement as graduation marks the completion of their 5-month training program combined with their eagerness to blossom into the beginning of their career as Master Gardeners. These newly Certified Master Gardeners are geared to head out into their respective communities and extend horticultural information based on research-based information, verified by UC experts.  Every year, I look forward to this day and make every effort to clear my schedule to attend; however, my intentions are a bit selfish.  To be truthful, my favorite part of the day is catching up with my classmates from 2002 as well as fellow gardeners I have volunteered with over the years.  I really can’t say enough about this wonderful group of people and hearing about how they have branched out and developed their expertise in gardening.  None of this would be possible without our Program Director who provides the stable base from where the program grows, Jennifer Baumbach.  She’s the roots and the trunk that holds everything together.  If you find yourself thinking about becoming a Master Gardener, visit the Master Gardener booth at your local Farmer’s Market.  Talk to us; find out what’s involved…this may be the group for you!

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