Media Release

March 11, 2003

Media Contact:

Rosann Doran
Public Information Officer
303.438.6308

CSU Extension needs master gardeners in Broomfield

Wanted: Trained Master Gardeners living in Broomfield. The Broomfield Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program would like to meet you.

An orientation meeting and potluck lunch on Friday, April 4, at the Health and Human Service Building, #6 Garden Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. has been scheduled to bring together local Master Gardeners.

Participants are asked to bring finger foods, salads, and other cold dishes to share for the potluck luncheon. Coffee, cold drinks and dinnerware will be provided.

The meeting will include information and a discussion of the Broomfield Master Gardener program, upcoming plant clinics, the xeriscape garden project. Organizers hope to establish a network for providing phone assistance to Broomfield residents.

Contact Carol Bylsma, Broomfield CSU Cooperative Extension Agent, at 720-887-2286 with questions and to attend the orientation and potluck.