Master Gardener Interns
Become a Master Gardener
If you have a keen interest in horticulture and sharing it with others, consider joining the Shoals Master Gardeners. This is active club made up of members from all over northwest Alabama. Learn how to apply here.
2023 Fall Intern Class
This fall, our intern class is based in Russelville, AL. Our four interns are participating in hybrid class this season, that includes online lectures and a monthly in-person lab day.
2023 Spring Intern Class
In February, our spring intern class attended a hands-on seminar, "Soils and Composting" with regional extension agent Jayne Luetzow.
Field trip to learn from our friends at Green Valley Nursery in Florence, AL.
Master Gardener Cynthia Kershaw gives our intern class a tour of her garden.
On a tour of Stayton Farms U-Pick Blueberries, our intern class received some first-hand expertise on growing blueberries.
Our 2023 intern class and fellow Master Gardeners toured the University of North Alabama campus with extension agent Jayne Luetzow for a first-hand look at landscaping maintenance and plant damage identification.
On May 11, our spring interns received their classroom certification following an impressive round of final presentations to a group of Shoals Master Gardeners. We look forward to welcoming them as full members this fall!
In the photo, from left: JoBeth White (intern), Kaye Hillis (Master Gardener), Penny Townsend (intern), Jayne Luetzow (Extension Agent), and Mark Parris (intern).