Yamhill County Master Gardeners

WHAT IT REALLY MEANS TO BE A MASTER GARDENER

Master Gardeners have a love of gardening and a passion to share that knowledge with others. A master gardener has extensive training and knowledge about growing and caring for plants. The master gardener program educates Oregonians about the art and science of growing and caring for plants. This program also facilitates the training of a highly educated group of volunteers. These volunteers extend sustainable gardening information to their communities through education and outreach programs.Classes are held at the beginning of every year. If you are interested in becoming a master gardener for 2024 please contact [email protected] or 503-434-7517

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Master Gardeners are

Reliable: our gardening advice and education is research science-based information.
Relevant: customized information for your area and gardening situation.
Reachable: Call us on the phone, email us a question, or visit us at farmer's markets and outreach events in the community.

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Join the Yamhill County Master Gardeners Today!

Please contact

[email protected]

503-434-7517

Photo: Nancy Woodworth and Donn Callaham
Master Gardeners are attending the Grande Ronde Native Plant Nursery Tour.

The Educational Outreach Committee organizes events and outreach events throughout the year. These events include:

Educational and Recreational Tours

Miller Woods Conservation Area Workshop

McMinnville and Newberg Farmers Markets

Yamhill County Heritage Center Events

And Much More

Photo: Nancy and Donn Callahan
In 2021, the Community Garden donated 17,089 pounds of fresh produce and distributed 14 564 pounds to the Regional Food Bank at YCAP and 2,525 pounds to the Cooperative Ministries.

Photo: Tom Canales
The Yamhill County Master Gardener Association is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to enhance and support the Yamhill County extension of the OSU Master Gardener™ program.

Master Gardener volunteers can be found throughout our community, answering gardening questions at OSU Extension offices, local Farmers’ markets, and Master Gardener events. Master Gardener volunteers also create and manage demonstration gardens, school gardens, and community gardens. They host garden tours, workshops, and classes.

Photo: Nancy Woodworth and Donn Callaham
2019 Yamhill County Master Gardener Plant Sale

Photo: Tom Canales