From farms and small-town to suburbs and the inner city, more than 2,600 volunteers statewide put their mission of “helping others learn to grow” into practice by providing gardening education and outreach in their communities. Take your love of gardening to the next level by joining the Master Gardeners.
Becoming a Master Gardener can be a perfect fit for someone interested in gardening (flower, vegetable, landscaping, etc.) with a passion for helping the local community. Training provides participants with research-based education that enables them to share their love for gardening with others.
Participants can join the online sessions from home or through a recording. Then trainees come together for hands-on activities and field trips.-
For more information about becoming a Master Gardener, call Christina Lueking at 618-242-0780 .
Upcoming Local Programs & Events
Register for local Extension programs using the links below, or contact your local Extension Office by phone or at uie-bcjmw@illinois.edu. Visit our county pages for more upcoming events.
Topics
Container Gardens
Find joy in a container!
Learn more about container gardening.
Home Vegetable Gardening
From soil to smile!
Learn more about growing vegetables.
Flowers
Flowers are nature's smile, brightening every day!
Learn more about flowers.
Youth Gardening
Grow with Youth Garden Projects!
Learn more about youth gardening.
Herbs
Herbs bring flavor to life and joy to the soul!
Learn more about growing herbs.
Soil
Soil health impacts plant growth!
Learn more about soil.
Composting
Get started with home composting!
Learn more about composting.
Pollinators are a group of amazing insects that are vital to both plant life and human life on earth. In recent years, pollinator populations have been declining dramatically which has prompted an immediate need for their protection and perpetuation on the landscape.
Explore the Illinois Pollinators website to learn more about the fascinating relationship between these important insects and the plant life we all depend on.
Volunteer Information
