The University of Connecticut Master Gardener Program is accepting applications for 2016.

The program provides horticultural training to individuals who wish to expand their gardening interests and share their knowledge with the public through community volunteerism.

The program will begin in January with 16 full-day classes (one day per week) followed by 60 hours of volunteer service to be completed by September 2016.

Individuals successfully completing the program receive University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension Master Gardener certification.

Classes will meet in Torrington, Vernon, Norwich, New Haven and Stamford. The charge for the program is $425. 

Applications can be downloaded at: mastergardener.uconn.edu. The deadline for applications is Nov. 6. 

For information, contact Susan H. Munger, New London County coordinator, New London County Extension Center, 562 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360 at: susan.munger@uconn.edu, or at: (860) 885-2823.

Information can also be obtained from: Leslie Alexander, state coordinator of the UConn Master Gardener Program, at: leslie.alexander@uconn.edu or at: (860) 486-6343