Oregon State University Extension Service

Volunteer forms and materials

Central Gorge Master Gardener Association (in English)

The Central Gorge Master Gardener Association (CGMGA) is a non-profit educational organization that helps to promote the OSU Master Gardener Program and provides opportunities for additional educational training throughout the year.

Hood River County Master Gardeners

Class Materials

2026 CGMG Training Schedule (in English)

2026 CGMG Training Schedule

Hood River County Master Gardeners

For more information: Volunteer forms and materials

Statewide Resources

Guide to Being a Master Gardener Volunteer (in English)

This guide is for current OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers. It explains Oregon State University policies and OSU Master Gardener program guidelines related to volunteering. Your county program coordinator will have more information on how these guidelines are used in your county program.

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Master Gardener Volunteer Code of Conduct (in English)

The Master Gardener Volunteer Code of Conduct describes the expectations of Extension Master Gardener trainees and volunteers. It must be signed and filed, before an individual can begin volunteering with the OSU Extension Master Gardener Program.

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Master Gardener Volunteer Program 2024 Impact Report (in English)

Building Connection, Resilience, and Belonging

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Online Volunteer Reporting System (VRS) (in English)

Most Master Gardener volunteers use the VRS system for reporting their volunteer hours. For volunteers in the Portland Metro region, please contact your local MG coordinator for reporting your hours.

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OSU Extension Gardening Newsletter (in English)

Get timely expert gardening advice from OSU, plus monthly calendars, workshops, trainings, and seasonal tips—delivered straight to your inbox.

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Our 50th anniversary: Master Gardener stories (in English)

Stories written by Master Gardener volunteers about why they volunteer, the impact the program has made in their lives and of their communities.

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Shop Master Gardener merchandise (in English)

Shop official OSU Extension Master Gardener merchandise, gardening gifts, plant-themed apparel, and garden-inspired accessories. Whether you’re a volunteer, supporter, or simply love gardening, you’ll find items that celebrate growing and support the program in Oregon.

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Plant Clinic and Regional Resources

Garden Future

What's the future of gardening in Oregon? Changes in climate are impacting gardening. We're talking about it and gathering solutions to support gardeners now and into the future. Learn how Oregon gardeners are experiencing climate...

LeAnn Locher, Brooke Edmunds, Erica Chernoh, Megan Wickersham, Amy Jo Detweiler, Signe Danler, Amanda Woodlee, Heather Stoven, Grace Florjancic, Shannon Rauter, Sarah West, Srijana Shrestha, Otillia Schreuder, Amy Espinoza, Marcia McIntyre, Kendal Johnson | Project

Roses: Planting and Care in Central Oregon

Are you longing to enjoy the fragrance and color of roses in your yard? With thoughtful attention to planting and care, many types of roses can be grown successfully in Central Oregon.

Amy Jo Detweiler | Apr 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog

Gardening Resources - Hood River

A collection of useful gardening resources for the Columbia River Gorge region.

Aug 2018 | Collection

Plant Hardiness Zone Map (in English)

The 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location. The map is based on the average annual minimum winter temperature, divided into 10-degree F zones.

Sep 2024 | Online resource

Common Trees of the Pacific Northwest (in English)

The purpose of this site is to help you identify common conifers and broadleaves in the Pacific Northwest. Includes trees by common name, trees by scientific name, a dichotomous key, and mystery tree.

Jul 2018 | Online resource

Woody Plant Identification System (in English)

The plant identification system allows you to identify an unknown woody plant using a list of features. Click the appropriate link below for the kind of plant you are attempting to identify. The identification is limited to the more than 900 woody plants in the Oregon State Univ. Landscape Plants website.

Jul 2018 | Online resource

OSU - Urban Entomology (in English)

Urban entomology is the study of insects and mites that affect people and their property. This site is a collection of bulletins, fact sheets and images of urban pests, their biology and, where appropriate, control.

Jul 2018 | Online resource

UC IPM (in English)

University of California' official guidelines for managing pests with environmentally sound methods.

Jul 2018 | Online resource

WSU Hortsense (in English)

A compilation of fact sheets for managing common landscape and garden plant problems.

Jul 2018 | Online resource

OSU Extension Catalog
Extension Gardening Resources
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