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Josephine County Master Gardeners

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Master Gardeners™ are a highly trained corps of volunteer educators who provide research-based, sustainable gardening information to backyard gardeners and residents in their communities through education and outreach programs.

We're here to share reliable, unbiased gardening information and advice to help you make informed decisions. Gardening techniques are based on Oregon State University research.

Become a Master Gardener

Do you love gardening? Want to advance your gardening knowledge and skills? Enjoy helping others learn? Become a Master Gardener!

  • Learn research-based gardening techniques: Learn the art and science of growing and caring for plants using sustainable gardening practices.
  • Grow your community: Meet beginner and expert gardeners in your community and help expand their knowledge and confidence.
  • Learn by teaching: Provide gardening education to help your community thrive.
  • Gain confidence in your skills: As they see how their gardening knowledge is valued, Master Gardeners blossom and become more confident and outgoing.
Learn about becoming a Master Gardener
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Upcoming Events

Sep 1 - Sep 30

Master Gardener Volunteer Photo Contest

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Oct 12

Growing Oregon Gardeners: Level Up Series - Adapting Your Garden and Landscape for Climate Change

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PDT Online
Nov 9

Growing Oregon Gardeners: Level Up Series - Healthy Soils for Healthy People

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PST Online
Nov 10

Save The Date: "Gather" film screening.

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm PST Online

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Pansy flowers at the Oregon Garden, Silverton, Oregon.

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Learn about gardening. Ask us questions.

There are many ways to learn about gardening through OSU Extension:

  • Gardening resources: Access to our gardening resources is affordable—often offered at no-cost—through one-on-one conversations with experts, workshops, publications, hotlines, online classes and more.
  • Ask a gardening question: Do you have a gardening question? Local experts are available to answer your gardening and insect questions. Please contact us (online, by phone or in person), we’d love to hear from you.
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Meet Our Faculty and Staff

Mary McNamee
Education Program Assistant

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