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Extension Master Gardener Program
Become a Better Gardener!
UVM Extension Master Gardener Program
Original Information is located on the UVM website.
The University of Vermont (UVM) Extension Master Gardener program started in 1991 as a unique volunteer program where Vermonters receive training by university faculty and industry professionals on research-based gardening information. In return, participants volunteer in their communities by educating others on a number of home horticulture topics.
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Our Course
The UVM Extension Master Gardener Course is our 16-week online signature course. It covers the fundamentals of home gardening including basic botany, soil fertility, insects and diseases, vegetable planning and production, herbaceous perennials, small fruit and tree fruit, pollinator plants, tree care, landscape design, and volunteerism. Content is specific to Vermont's growing conditions. The course is offered each winter/spring as required training to become a certified Extension Master Gardener volunteer or as personal/professional development as an at-your-own-pace asynchronous option.
UVM Extension Master Gardener Course
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Learn More About Our Course
The course is offered online and runs for 16 weeks.
Students interested in becoming a certified Extension Master Gardener (Track 1--volunteer certification) will attend real-time Zoom sessions with instructors, typically offered on Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Please read the information below to learn course details before you register to better understand the course topics covered, student expectations and how to set up an Extension campus account. You will need to select your course track -- Track 1 (volunteer certification) or Track 2 (at-you-own-pace) upon registration.
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The fee is $400 per person for Vermonters and $550 per person for people who live outside Vermont. Note that registration covers 16 weeks of instruction but does not include the course manual.
Registration closed for the 2025 course on January 17, 2025 -- we are no longer able to accept additional students for this year. Please contact our office to be added to the notification list for the 2026 course.
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Find out more at
https://www.uvm.edu/extension/mastergardener/extension-master-gardener-program
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Garden Helpline
Have a Gardening Question? Ask an Extension Master Gardener!
We're here to help! The UVM Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Helpline serves Vermont residents by providing science-based information about home horticulture issues and integrated pest management (IPM). Extension Master Gardener Volunteers do NOT provide personal site visits to home gardens. Volunteers are also limited on the pesticides they are allowed to recommend, as they are not licensed pesticide applicators.
Note for Commercial Growers: You should visit the Plant Diagnostic Clinic — do NOT submit your question using the form below.
Garden Club Contact Information
NEGC: New England Garden Clubs, Org. is one of eight NGC districts across the US.
2025-2027 Region Director: Marana (Polly) Brooks - Director
New England Garden Clubs, Inc. P.O. Box 1045 - Litchfield, Connecticut 06759
polly.brooks (at) ctgardenclubs.org
www.newenglandgc.org
NGC: National Garden Clubs, Org.
National President 2025-2027 Donna Donnelly - Home State - South Carolina
NGC Headquarters:
4401 Magnolia Avenue
St. Louis, MO, 63110-3406
Phone: 314-776-7574
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NGC Schools:
• Environmental Schools
• Flower Show Schools
• Gardening Schools
• Landscape Design Schools