Hood River County Master Gardeners

Welcome to the Central Gorge Master Gardener™ volunteer program

Master Gardeners are local volunteers trained by Oregon State University Extension. We share evidence-based gardening knowledge to help people grow healthy plants, support pollinators and build resilient communities.

In the Central Gorge, volunteers connect with gardeners of all ages—through community events, workshops, demonstration gardens, as well as one-on-one help—to make gardening easier, more fun and more sustainable.

smiling woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat and blue shirt tends to plants in a sunny garden bed, holding a small potted plant over the soil. Tall trees and blooming flowers are visible in the background.

Photo: Amanda Loman

How can we help you today?

Get gardening help

Have a plant problem? Need advice for your vegetable garden or landscape? Visit our Gardening Help & Resources page to contact us, visit a plant clinic or explore OSU Extension’s trusted gardening information.

Become a Master Gardener volunteer

Love gardening and want to give back? Learn how to join the Master Gardener program and teach others to garden successfully. Visit our Become a Master Gardener page to find details about training, volunteering and how to apply.

Already a volunteer?

Visit our Volunteer Forms & Materials page for resources, reporting tools and program updates.

Visit the gardens

Want to see gardens in person? Our Community Projects page introduces you to the gardens you can visit run by Master Gardener volunteers.

Central Gorge Master Gardener volunteers make an impact in our community. 2024 by the numbers:

Master Gardener volunteers

$141,998

Value of volunteer hours

2,561

People reached

Growing community through gardening

Master Gardener volunteers are educators, helpers and neighbors. In the Central Gorge, volunteers:

Grow food for local pantries and schools
Teach sustainable gardening classes
Support pollinator habitats and native plant gardens
Help fellow gardeners through plant clinics and online

Explore becoming a volunteer

Photo: Norma Benson (Cropped from original)

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Meet our team

The OSU Extension Master Gardener™ volunteer program is a statewide network of trained volunteers who educate and inspire Oregonians to grow successful gardens and sustainable communities.

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