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BECOME A MASTER GARDENER

2022 REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED!

Classes begin January 25, 2022!
TUESDAYS
10:00 AM-Noon EST interactive core training via ZOOM
6:00 PM-7:00 PM supplemental activity/Q&A via in-person or ZOOM
Interns have the option to attend the live zoom morning training sessions OR watch within one week via web portal (or both if you so choose). All evening activities MUST be attended to count toward certification requirements. These are NOT recorded for later viewing!  Classes conclude Thursday, May 24, 2022...
Please see complete schedule for dates.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A MASTER GARDENER??!!

2022 REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED!

This program trains and certifies volunteers to provide community service through the local Extension office.  Master Gardeners are trained, certified volunteers for the University of Tennessee Extension County Office.  They help UT Extension share the latest and greatest gardening information!  All volunteers are trained with 40 hours of horticultural classes and return 40 hours of volunteer community service their first year (25 hours community service and eight hours CEU's every year thereafter) through the Extension Office. 
As a Master Gardener, you increase the availability of horticultural information to individuals, assisting them to improve their quality of life with community and garden programs... 

Warm Up this Winter!

  Complete your application by January 11th!
REGISTRATION FEE: $175.00
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NOTE: Do not remit payment until you have been accepted into the 2022 class!

Start Your Year Off Right...

The Tennessee Master Gardener Volunteer Program offers many opportunities to make new friends and enhance your horticultural expertise while becoming involved in community activities.

2022 REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED!

The First Step

Review 2022 Schedule

The Second Step

Complete application

The Third Step

Remit payment (upon acceptance in to program)

2023 Classes Announced in November 2022!

Step into Spring...

 Unthaw this winter with like-minded individuals eager to grow in knowledge about "all things plants!" 

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