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