County Gardeners Extension Express
Master Gardener Volunteer Program
Do you love gardening or would like to know more about gardening in Mississippi? A great way to learn more about gardening is the Master Gardener program. This program covers topics such as soil, insects, plant diseases and weed control among other great top-ics. The program is a total of 40 educational hours of material that is completely online and self-paced. The course will be available to complete from October 1 through December 2, 2024.
Once you complete the wonderful educational courses on these various topics, we then ask you to put all that great knowledge to work helping within your community. Work closely with other Master Gardener’s within your county on community service projects, answering horticulture questions at local events, and work with the 4-H members or community children about gardening. As this year’s registration is quickly approaching let’s hear from some of the current Master Gardeners on why they love this program.
“Learning how to care for lawns, shrubs and plants is great. Sharing that information is fun, but the friends and camaraderie are the best!” says Peggy Feinburg Master Gardener of Jackson County.
“I always loved gardening but really did not have much real knowledge. I wanted to meet like minded people. The master gardener program gave me both. Every time I volunteer, I learn so much and it’s fun. The other members in our county also love to share their knowledge and their plants!” says Terry Olsen Master Gardener of Jackson County.
If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener, please follow the link http://extension.msstate.edu/community/leadership/master-gardener to register for the course. Registration opens on August 13th and closes September 10th. The cost of the program is an one-time payment of $125 this covers the cost of your printed material that is given to you before the course starts and your membership with Mississippi Master Gardener Association. If you have any questions about the program or your local chapter do not hesitate to contact your local Extension Office.
