Become a Master Gardener

Join the Master Gardener Team!

Tar Stain Disease
Learn About Plant Diseases
Master Gardener trainees learn about a variety of plant diseases during training..
People looking at garden
Experiential Learning Environment
Master Gardener trainees receive hands-on learning as part of their training.
Man looking through microscope at diseased plant sample
Botany
Learn about anatomy and physiology of flowers and plants.
Planting flowers
Volunteer with Classmates
A class team project allows volunteers to work together share their ideas.

Take the First Step

If you value education, love gardening, and like to volunteer, the Master Gardener program is for you! Completing the interest form is the first step in becoming a Master Gardener volunteer or taking the Master Gardener course.
MG Interest Form

What Comes Next?

After you submit the Master Gardener interest form:

  1. The Master Gardener Program Coordinator will contact you for an informal interview.
  2. Once accepted into the program, you will begin the online application process.
  3. You will then receive final registration and course information.  The in-class fee is $250 and the online fee is $300.  Partial fee waivers may be available for in-class training.
  4. Classes and 40 hours of volunteer time are mandatory  to become a certified active Master Gardener.  Volunteer time can be completed within 2 years of taking the course.
  5. To maintain certification in subsequent years, you must complete 10 hours of continuing education and 20 hours of volunteer activities annually.

 

Questions?