Master Gardener training classes will be held Wednesdays, from 9:00am to 2:30pm with a half hour for lunch. Classes start February 9th and end April 13th. Residents of Union, Towns and Fannin counties are eligible to participate. To apply you will need to complete an application and return with a check for $145.00 by December 15th to: Maggie Oliver, P.O. Box 414, Hiawassee, GA 30546. Your check should be made payable to TUMGA (Towns Union Master Gardener Association). Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted the week of January 5 through January 12, 2011. You will be notified of your acceptance or rejection shortly after the interview process. The Master Gardeners of Georgia are invaluable for their assistance to local County Extension Agents in helping meet the public demand for gardening information. Therefore, it is important that you have a flexible daytime schedule in order to meet our volunteer needs.