RE: Iris in the Master Gardeners Program

[Wmcdougherty@cs.com]

Robert;

I am a former Anoka County Master Gardener, I can speak from experience.
They press the flesh, hold plant fairs, seminars, speak to the gardening public and volunteer for gardening projects. Funded by counties they provide an educational service to the public. In Minnesota it is an extension service of the U of Mn. a part of their charter as a public land grant university.

I have always believed we need to talk to the public about iris as much as possible. An Irisarian program, creating certifed experts(like an MG)and educational material behind them (culture sheets, presentations, etc.)who speaks about iris, provides answers to the publics questions about iris, much like the ARS Rosarian program could help bolster AIS. 

Bill - Region 8 
 
Robt R Pries <rpries@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

>The Master Gardeners Program across the USA is the
>most successful gardening program/society. I am
>interested in hearing from anyone who can provide
>information about their local Master Gardener Program.
>I am certain that we can learn from their rapid growth
>and that there is really no excuse for the decline in
>AIS. 
>
>If possible, I would like to develop interactions
>between the Master Gardener program and AIS. I am
>searching for information and impressions that any of
>you who are master gardeners or have contact with them
>can provide. Repeating what we have always done is a
>recipe for failure. I would like to learn new ideas
>that can benefit AIS. If you wish I will take phone
>calls if you dont wish to respond within this forum.
>My number is 636-677-8805.  Thanks Bob Pries, PR
>chairman AIS.
>
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