May 10, 2021 is the deadline by which interested individuals can register for the Master Gardener Certification Program offered through the Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association. This program requires a substantial investment of time: 40 hours of classroom training, 10 hours of continuing education, and 50 hours of service to the community through approved Master Gardener activities. The classroom training component lasts 10 weeks, beginning on June 10, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and the program costs $165. For full details, please see the Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association website.