Simcoe County Master Gardeners

Record #: BAR0822

Last Modified: 28 Aug 2024

Last Full Update: 27 Aug 2024

Description (Service)

Experienced gardeners are trained volunteers available to assist the general public with their gardening needs

Purpose is to teach people more about growing plants and to provide information and technical assistance in the areas of horticulture and gardening, activities include:
- gardening advice by email or at clinics at shopping malls, garden centers, public gardens, libraries, fairs
- educational sessions with guest speakers, workshops or demonstrations
- guest speakers provided upon request - see website for topics
- development of horticultural programs for retirement homes, schools, youth groups and other organizations

Master Gardeners are not "gardeners for hire"

Public Comments	To find the various specialties of Master Gardeners in the Barrie area, check the website
Hours	Meetings: third Tue of specified months, (winter via Zoom), check website for dates/times Dates:Feb, Mar, Apr, May, June, Sep, Oct, Nov
Areas Served	Simcoe County
Boundaries	Communities of Blue Mountain, Collingwood, Stayner and Creemore, Wasaga Beach, across to Elmvale, Midland, Washago, Orillia, Barrie, Innisfil, Alliston, Bradford and Tottenham, and all points in-between
Eligibility	Anyone interested may access the services provided by the Master Gardeners for people interested in becoming a Master Gardener, educational courses are available for more information email through website www.simcoecountymg.ca, (click "Contact" for information) or visit Become a Master Gardener
Application	Visit website: www.simcoecountymg.ca
Languages	English
Fees	Membership - $35 annually

Site Location	Meetings held: SCDSB building, across from the Simcoe County Museum on Highway 26
Located In Community	Springwater
Address & Map	Meeting Location - Simcoe County District School Board building 1170 ON 26, 2nd Flr, Coldwater Room Springwater, ON Canada L0L 1X0
Intersection	Hwy 27 and Hwy 26
Physical Access	Fully Accessible - Meeting Location

Office Phone	No public telephone number
Website	simcoecountymg.ca
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1151760151605799/?epa=SEARCH_BOX
Primary Contact	Gail Cocker, Coordinator; Email: gailcocker@gmail.com
Alternate Contact	Joan Nieman-Agapas, Membership Intake; Email: jnabarrie@yahoo.ca