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Master Gardener™ Programs of Linn and Benton Counties

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Become a Master Gardener

Applications for Master Gardener Training - NOW OPEN

Are you passionate about the idea of serving your community as a garden educator? Reliable, accessible, and personalized gardening guidance is needed now more than ever!

OSU Extension Master Gardeners serve their community as on-the-ground researchers, with solid training in science-based, sustainable gardening and a love of lifelong learning.

There are no prerequisites to participate in this course, although a basic understanding of plants is helpful.

2025 Linn and Benton Master Gardener Training Open House

Come learn about the program, ask questions, meet volunteers, and meet the Master Gardener team! You are invited to come to either open house if you live in either Linn or Benton County.

  • Linn County Open House
    • Date: December 19, 2024
    • Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    • Linn County Extension Office
      33630 McFarland Rd
      Tangent, OR 97389
  • Benton County Open House
    • Date: December 18, 2024
    • Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    • Benton County Extension Office
      4077 SW Research Way
      Corvallis, OR 97333

Can't commit to volunteering, but want to expand your gardening knowledge? Explore other Oregon State University options https://extension.oregonstate.edu/mg/interested-becoming-master-gardener

Apply now - space is limited.

Questions about the program?

Otillia Schreuder, Agricultural Master Gardener Coordinator

[email protected]*

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Apply for the 2025 Master Gardener Program

Curious but not sure what to expect?

Smiling woman with glasses posing with onion harvest.

“I decided to become a Master Gardener because I have a passion for growing food and I want to teach people with limited access to fresh, organic produce the skills to grow their own. This process has been everything that I hoped Master Gardening would be.”
—Emily Herb

Image courtesy of Emily Herb
Smiling woman with glasses and hat in a garden.

"Becoming a certified Master Gardener allows me to realize one of my values, community activism, which is built into the program."
—Pashalle Johnson

Photo courtesy of Pashalle Johnson
Smiling woman with shovel in a rose garden.

“Being a part of the gardening community was like finding my way home. I have loved every minute of being a Master Gardener. Giving back to the community through public service is the core of the program and is personally rewarding.”
—Paula Lupcho

Photo courtesy of Paula Lupcho

Meet our team

Laurie Gibson
Office Specialist, Ag./Home Horticulture/Tech Support
Otillia Schreuder
Agricultural Master Gardener Coordinator

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