Serving Champaign, Ford, Iroquois and Vermilion Counties

Champaign County Master Gardeners

Since 1992, nearly 600 Champaign County residents have completed Master Gardener training and contribute over 11,000 hours per year to Champaign County.  Master Gardener volunteers have a sincere desire to learn and share home horticulture information, have practical experience or knowledge of gardening, and want to positively impact the community. 

About Champaign County Master Gardeners

Champaign County Master Gardener Projects

Learn more about our community projects.

Idea Garden

Click here for plant lists and more information.

Ask a Master Gardener

Submit plant ID and disease questions to the Horticulture Hotline.

Request a Speaker

Request a Master Gardener presentation.

Become a Master Gardener

Join Champaign County Master Gardeners! Click here to learn more and to apply.

Master Gardener Events

Champaign County Master Gardeners invite you to attend their lecture series and educational seminars.

Garden Walk

Hosting our 26th annual Garden Walk on Sat., June 20, 2020. Click here for more information about this event.

Master Gardener Mission and Objectives

Master Gardener Mission

"Helping others learn to grow."

Objective #1:

To provide horticulture education to the public.

Objective #2:

To develop and enhance community programs related to horticulture.

Objective #3:

To provide leadership opportunities to volunteers.

Champaign County Master Gardeners at a Glance

Where We Serve