Plant~Nurture~Grow Leadership Training Conference was held at the Airport Holiday Inn in Little Rock. The conference was presented by the Horticulture Department of the University of Arkansas. The topics covered a wide range of subjects from positive attitudes are contagious, to mentoring and retention, Facebook, how to conduct an award winning project and more. The Master Gardeners participated in group discussions, shared ideas of how to make the Master Gardener program stronger, more visible and fun for its members. Each participant will bring back ideas and suggestions to share and implement in their respective counties. Gracie Campbell, Linda Pratt, Maud Huber, Marguerite Dory, Claudia Sands and Linda Yarman attended from Van Buren County.
Anyone interested in becoming a Master Gardener can call Danny Griffin, VBC Extension Agent, 745-7117 or Verna Hicks, President VBC Master Gardeners, 501-884-3164 for an application for the 40 hour training sessions. Applications are due by October 24. 2014. Classes will be held each Tuesday, November 4, 2013 through December 2, 2014.