Discuss your primary interests, skills and talents and ask any questions you may have about the Master Gardener Program. Because enrollment in the Master Gardener Program is limited, not all applicants will be able to enter the upcoming training session. Some of the most dedicated and effective Master Gardeners did not get into the program the first time they applied. If you are not able to participate in the current year's program, do not be discouraged. The fee is due on acceptance into the program.
Attendance is mandatory.
Should illness or emergency force an absence, arrangements can be made to get that particular day's lecture infomation. If you have difficulty with a course topic and score badly on a quiz, you will be given similar quizzes until you pass. Completion requires reference to the Master Gardener Training Manual, lecture notes, OSU Extension FactSheets and Bulletins, and various publications available in the Extension Resource Center. Master Gardener trainees must complete 50 hours of volunteer time by the end of the calendar year. Receive Your Master Gardener Designation New Master Gardeners are recognized at a special dinner held in February.