Calling all green thumbs. The Sandoval Extension Master Gardeners is now accepting applications for the 2021 Master Gardener Program, which will be conducted partially online this year. The program begins Feb. 2 and is scheduled to run 15 weeks. Classes will be conducted on Zoom and will constitute a college class on gardening in the High Desert climates of Sandoval County. The program includes classes taught by area specialists and New Mexico State University professors. Some of the topics to be covered include: permaculture and sustainability; plant identification; fruit and vegetable production; tree selection and care ; and pest management. The program is open to all metropolitan area residents.