We made it back home today from a relaxing weekend camping with Sister M. up at one of those large lakes around our state. In the pile of mail awaiting our return was a large folder from the Extensions office. I thought this was odd because I had already received my Master Gardener Volunteer certification at the end of summer in 2013. I opened the envelope and found this.

I had leveled up! Through gardening volunteer hours and continued education, I have evolved into an Advanced Master Gardener Volunteer. I assume the process is akin to what Pokémon would go through… but I’m no expert on those. I would think it nets me at least a +1 to my Gardening skill and another +1 to my Volunteer skill. This program is awesome.