Should I Become A Master Gardener?

• Do you have an interest in serving your community by volunteering with civic organizations, public libraries, and school groups?
• Do you have the desire to share the joy of plants and gardening with others?
• Do you want to teach others more about nature and their environment?
• Do you have 80 hours in the first year to devote to the program?   (40 hours for training and 40 hours serving your community)

5 Steps to become a Master Gardener

1. Contact your county Extension agent
2. Complete an Interest Form
3. Complete the Extension Master Gardener training class. (This meets once a week from August-November)
4. Volunteer, representing UT Extension, and report your hours of service.
5. Re-certify the next year.

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have what it takes. Please consider joining the Master Gardeners.