Middletown Gains Another Master Gardener

Intensive program of horticulture study and volunteerism also recognizes several Middletown members who aren't afraid to get their hands dirty.

 Pam Smith of Leonardo is the newest member to earn the esteemed title of "Master Gardener." She was one of 19 Monmouth County residents honored at a graduation ceremony Jan. 23 at Hominy Hill Golf Center.  “This year’s Master Gardeners group is resilient,” Freeholder Lillian G. Burry said at the graduation, according to a press release about the graduates. “In addition to dealing with Superstorm Sandy, this class also had to deal with extended summer-long water restrictions and an unbelievable wind storm that hit Freehold. Yet, they were still able to harvest more than 3,000 pounds of food for the ‘Plant a Row for the Hungry’ program.” The Master Gardeners can now say they are certified gardening experts because they have completed a …

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