A new Master Gardener Mobile Plant Clinic will be taking place the first Thursday of every month, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at St. George’s Episcopal Church. Hosted by Manatee County's Agriculture and Extension Service, the Florida Master Gardener Program was created to assist Extension Agents in providing research-based horticultural education to Florida residents. Avid gardeners and local residents alike will be able to bring their horticultural questions to the pop-up clinics where master gardeners will be available to share their knowledge with the community. Soil testing for pH and soluble salts is also available for a small fee. Educational garden tours are available at the Agriculture and Extension Service in Palmetto, where various educational classes in residential horticulture are offered throughout the year to the public as well. 

Contact the Manatee County Agriculture and Extension Service, 941-722-4524 to be put on the mailing list for the Master Gardener monthly e-newsletter.  If you have an interest in residential horticulture, consider becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer.  This training program is offered annually.