Master Gardener Program
Who is a Master Gardener?
Master Gardeners receive intensive training provided by OSU Extension faculty, outside professionals and experienced Master Gardeners.
They then spend 66 hours of volunteer time in the extension office answering questions and at community gardening events.
Training Topics
- botany basics
- soil management
- plant nutrition
- pest identification and control
- diagnosis of plant problems
- growing vegetables
- lawns
- fruit trees
...and more
How do I become a Master Gardener?
Training is one day each week for 11 consecutive weeks starting in January. We are currently accepting applications for the 2010 Master Gardener Program. Please click here for more information.
Applications are accepted from October until mid-December. A required orientation session is held in mid-December at the Benton County Extension office. Confirmation letters are mailed by December 18 at which time successful applicants pay for the class and pick up their training handbook.
The class is not until next year, What can I do while I wait?
We encourage all interested participants to attend gardening workshops and events to increase their knowledge while waiting for the class to be offered each year.
How long can I be a Master Gardener?
Master Gardeners can remain actively involved as long as they wish. Recertification is required if they participate in garden clinics, but is not required to participate in Master Gardener activities. To maintain the Certified Master Gardener title each Master Gardener volunteer must donate a minimum of 10 hours in educational outreach and complete 6 hours of advanced training annually.
More information
call 541-766-6750 or 1-800-365-0201.
The 2009 Master Gardener class has already been offered . If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener please watch for opportunities for 2010 or check out the master gardener program online.
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