About the Master Gardener Program
What is the Master Gardener Program?
Master Gardeners
are a diverse group of people who share their knowledge
and help others grow by providing volunteer leadership and
service to their communities through various gardening activities. It is a program of The Ohio State University Extension.
Our Mission - The Ohio State University Extension
Master Gardener Program provides knowledge to and develops
the leadership abilities of volunteers who, in turn, enable
others to improve the quality of their lives by enhancing their
home and community environments through horticultural education and
activities.
Our Vision - The OSU Extension Master Gardener Program
is a premier statewide network of volunteer education and
leadership development; as well as a consumer horticulture
education delivery system that maximizes human, material,
and natural resources, and values teamwork and excellence in
educational programming.
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Master
Gardener Services & Activities
- Garden Hotline
- Demonstration and
test gardens
- Volunteer booth at flower
shows & fairs
- Horticultural therapy
- Educational programs for the public
- Advanced training programs for the Master Gardeners
- The Trumpet
Vine newsletter - link to recent edition
- And, many more!
Advanced Training - open to master gardeners, continuing education
Programs and Committees:
The programs and committees of the Master Gardeners can be categorized as those programs that are open to the public and those that are only open to Master Gardeners for purposes of ongoing education and recognition.
How Do I Become A Master
Gardener?
You must be accepted
to the program, attend a training class and complete 50
hours of volunteer activity. Click Here
for detailed information.