Master Gardeners offer many types of education for the public both at the county and state level. Build your garden knowledge with free or low-cost webinars, workshops and more. OSU Extension has many programs to explore.
Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Find Master Gardener trainings near you Master Gardener volunteer training is conducted by local county OSU Extension offices, with support and guidance by the statewide office. The Extension-Volunteer Partnership has been shown to be most satisfying when volunteers are provided a solid educational foundation, perform service that is recognized and valued, and have an opportunity to continue and advance their training.
Likewise, Extension personnel perform best when they receive training and information on working with volunteers, and are able to efficiently and effectively utilize the time and talent of volunteers.
Our Mission: Cultivating resilient and healthy communities throughout Oregon through sustainable horticulture education and gardening projects that are rooted in science and that are supported by OSU Extension volunteers. Our Vision: We provide accessible and equitable education programs that nurture life-long learners and volunteers who can expand the reach and impact of science-based sustainable gardening practices to benefit all Oregonians. The purpose of the OSU Extension Master Gardener Program is to provide training for volunteers who in turn assist in providing community horticulture services to the public.
Under the auspices of Oregon State University Extension, individuals with an active interest in horticulture enroll in an intensive training program in horticulture and related fields. When the trainees complete a hour minimum national standard training program, pass all assessments required by their county Master Gardener Program, and complete their volunteer service requirement, they become certified as an OSU Extension Master Gardener.
The volunteer service requirement is expected to be comparable to the number of hours received in training. Master Gardener certification is good for one calendar year. Advanced training and recertification opportunities are available on an annual basis for those wishing to continue in the OSU Extension Master Gardener Program.
While the concept is simple, the process of implementing this program is more demanding. There are costs for the program in time and personnel, but these should be considered investment costs. The Master Gardener Program allows the local Extension office to provide community horticulture education and services to a public demanding assistance, and to develop a broader clientele base. If your programming has not been addressing community horticulture issues, you may find that this clientele group can offer you important support with your county government.
These areas have always been a focal point of Master Gardener trainings and service, but having formally decided upon these programs helps to guide communications about the Program, basic and advanced training opportunities and planned Extension publications. Sustainable Gardening. Lectures, workshops, seminars and Extension publications teach Master Gardeners and others how to adopt and maintain more sustainable gardening practices. Local and Backyard Food Production. Local and backyard food production contributes to a sustainable food system, greater food security and a nutrient rich diet.
Lectures, workshops, seminars and Extension publications teach Master Gardeners and others about the various aspects of vegetable gardening and fruit production in a private or community garden. In , the EMGNC appointed a task force to develop a nationally unifying mission statement and set of program standards.
These were developed in , and adopted in More information on the development of the mission statement and standards is available in a Journal of Extension article. Packed for "--" season? Larina Hoffbeck Mar Featured question. In June , much of the Pacific Northwest experienced a record breaking heatwave, and many gardeners were alarmed at the sight of their formerly green and fleshy hydrangea leaves turning brown and crispy.
Blooms were equally When a heatwave hits, plants may show the impact. Learn the signs of heat stress in plants: leaf rolling and cupping, wilting, dry leaf edges, ozone damage, blossom and fruit drop, bolting, sunscald, blossom end rot. Follow the daily lessons and in two weeks you'll Provides general rules for training, pruning, and limb bending, and explains open-center, central-leader, and espalier training. Outlines specific guidelines for training and pruning apple, pear, sweet cherry, sour cherry, peach, prune, Gives step-by-step instructions for building a raised bed.
Discusses special considerations for growing plants in raised beds as well as long-term maintenance of beds. We have experts in family and health, community development, food and agriculture, coastal issues, forestry, programs for young people, and gardening.
Sustainable Gardening: The Oregon—Washington Master Gardener Handbook Provides information about gardening techniques covering topics in home horticulture, botany, soils, plant pathology, and entomology.
The handbook is 3-ring binder ready, published as a package with full-color slip cover and spine and Sections include subjects such Other sections cover a wide variety of agricultural and nonagricultural products such as commercial vegetables, small You will also learn how to diagnose problems.
Basic design principals are also covered. Please note: you will have access to the on-demand course materials for one year after your registration date. We have a new Online Urban Agriculture program. This new program is a great way to learn about urban farming and adding natural beauty to your neighborhood.
To learn more, the first urban agriculture course in the series is FREE. Gail A. Langelloto, who helped create the online Master Gardener Short Course Series, wrote an eBook titled " Growing Your Own," which provides basic advice on a wide range of gardening topics, ranging from composting to fertilizing to watering and much more.
I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the content. The program is awesome. I wanted to just to supplement my hobby and learn some new things. I enjoyed the flexibility. I could login and logout as I pleased. With a cup of hot coffee right next to me! Loved it! I enjoyed the ease of still being able to spend time with my kids and not miss out on sports. Gardening is a lost art and we need more people from my generation and younger to engage.
I'm interested in changing careers from real estate to horticulture and this program helped me become more confident that this is a career switch I could make as I was able to pick up on the information quickly. I enjoyed the videos that accompanied the information, so it was great to have that visual learning tool.
It's a well thought out program with ample information and an overall great program. I was motivated by the convenience of online access and different options of the courses. It helped me improve my skills in the areas I wanted and actually helped me start a small plant nursery business.
This program was well structured and informative. It was an overall great program. Through the series I learned a lot to enhance my gardening and to help teach my young students. I enjoyed the overall coursework, which allowed me to be more knowledgeable about growing at home and in my school garden.
I also enjoyed the online flexibility! Please keep offering classes.
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