Have you ever thought about becoming a Master Gardener? Now is the time to think about it. The next training will begin in January of 2010. Applications for the program will become available in early September (and that is just around the corner). Go to http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/lake/mg/index.html for full information. If you are interested in applying, or have some questions about the program, please contact me (phone 847-223-8627 or email yiesla@illinois.edu)