U Of I Extension Offers Master Gardener Training In Aledo Starting This Month

Master Gardener training starts in Aledo later this month. It’s offered through the Mercer Extension office for eleven Tuesdays, beginning January 22 says Program Coordinator Tracy Jo Mulliken.

Each session is 9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can register by calling 582-5106 or emailing Mulliken at tmully@illinois.edu.  Cost for the training is $225, which includes a comprehensive horticulture textbook. Participants will receive a $50 refund once their internship is completed.