The Oregon State University Master Gardener™ Program

is an Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Service program that educates Oregonians about the art and science of growing and caring for plants. This program also facilitates the training of a highly educated corp of volunteers. These volunteers extend sustainable gardening information to their communities through education and outreach programs.

Are you interested in becoming an OSU Master Gardener? Please click here fore more information.

Gardeners Mini-College (Master Gardener Conference) Registration is Open!

Please click the 'Mini College' link, in the navigation links to the left, for more information and to access the registration materials.

Community Garden Grants Available

The GENE (Garden Enhanced Nutrition Education) grants program is open to all applicants residing within the state of Oregon. Cooridnators of current or future community gardens are particularly encouraged to apply for funding. Projects that serve low income populations will be given highest priority.

Online Option Now Available

A new online Master Gardener training course will be launched Fall 2008 in partnership with OSU Extended Campus (Ecampus). Visit the website, or contact Ecampus (800-667-1465 or ecampus@oregonstate.edu) for more details.