When I decided to become a Master Gardener, I thought the benefit would be some home-grown vegetables and colorful native wildflowers. Having been an avid hobbyist for years, I learned from my successes, and more frequent failures, while trying to establish a beautiful and nourishing backyard. What I learned in the Master Gardener training changed my view of biodiversity and how it benefits every different kind of life in one place and how they all work together to keep natur