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Become a Master Gardener

The OSU Extension Master Gardener™ Program in Klamath County trains community educators who help provide advice and support for the county’s growing community of gardeners.

We’ve updated and redesigned how we deliver the program, making it accessible to more residents of Klamath County and more reflective of community needs for training a new cohort of gardening education volunteers.

To become a Master Gardener Volunteer in Klamath County, you must complete a training program consisting of online classes and in-person garden labs and contribute 40 hours of volunteer service in your first year.

To maintain certification, Masters Gardener Volunteers must complete 20 hours of volunteer service and 10 hours of continuing education annually.

The training course occurs annually starting in February.

If you are interested in the next course and would like to add your name to an interest list, let us know: 541-883-7131

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2024 Klamath County Master Gardener Training Program

Here’s an overview of our activities this year. We are using a hybrid format this year with a combination of online modules you can do when it is most convenient for you. We are excited to offer new hands-on lab activities. Please check out the syllabus for dates and make sure you are available.

Part 1) Online lectures and zoom sessions

Our online classroom opens on February 12th. Lectures will become available two weeks prior to the live zoom meetup. Please view the week’s lecture(s) and read the chapters in the textbook prior to the Zoom Meetup. Attendance at the weekly Zoom meetup is expected. Nicole will be available and have dedicated office hours every Wednesday from February 20th through the end of the program between 10:00 - 11:00 am.

Week Lectures to watch beforehand Required Reading in Sustainable Gardening textbook Live Zoom Meetup
1
  • Nuts & Bolts of Being a Master Gardener Volunteer
  • Botany
  • Chapter 1
 Feb 21, 7-8 pm
2
  • Soils, Fertilizers, Composting
  • Vegetable Gardening
  • Chapters 2 & 5
  • Chapter 7
 Feb 28, 7-8 pm
3
  • Basic Entomology
  • Plant Disease
  • Chapter 14
  • Chapter 15
 Mar 6, 7-8 pm
4
  • Diagnosing Plant Problems
  • Useful Resources for Volunteering
  • Chapter 16
 Mar 13, 7-8 pm
5
  • Understanding Pesticides
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • Chapter 19
  • Chapter 20
 Mar 20, 7-8 pm
6
  • Sustainable Landscape Design
  • ECCO Training for the Plant Clinic
  • Chapter 21
 Mar 27, 7-8 pm
7
  • PNW Native Plants
  • Herbaceous and Ornamental Plants
  • OSU’s Inclusive Extension Educator training
  • Chapter 8

Apr 3, 7-8 pm
Questions & Review

April 10
Plant Clinic & Volunteer Opportunities

April 17
All Tests Due

April 24

The outdoor Garden labs will be held in the Klamath County Master Gardener demonstration garden in Klamath Falls. Attendance at all sessions is expected. Each lab is repeated; you will be able to sign up for the session time that works best for you.

The garden walking surface is a mix of packed gravel, bark chips, and rough grass surfaces. A portable toilet is on site. If accommodations are needed, please let us know in you application or email [email protected]

  • March 13, 1-3pm: Plant Problem Diagnosis
  • March 20, 1-3pm: All About Insects
  • March 27, 1-3pm: Plant Propagation
  • April 3, 1-3pm: Greenhouse Lab
  • April 10, 1-3pm: Woody Plant Identification, OSU Arboretum
  • April 17, 1-3pm: Make-up lab date in case of inclement weather

Note: Topic offered on a particular date may change with instructor availability

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