VCE Master Gardener Training provides educational instruction for volunteers interested in educating and improving the community through horticulture. Volunteers are needed to help with school and library programs, help desks, demonstration gardens, and other horticultural activities. Become a Master Gardener volunteer, make new friends and
serve the community!
As a Master Gardener, you are volunteering on behalf of Virginia Cooperative Extension. This 40+ hour training will give you the background information to be a successful volunteer. The course is taught by experts and professionals in the horticultural industry.
Our Program
The training will be a hybrid of Zoom and in-person instruction. Details are being completed, but the classes will begin in late January 2023. More details will be posted here as they become available. Some of the subjects covered include Botany, Soils, Landscaping, Turf, Plant Diseases, Vegetables, Fruits and Trees, Composting and more. Classes will run through May.
Cost- $190.00 / Optional Hard Copy Handbook- $34.00
The training fee includes a digital version of the Master Gardener Handbook, training materials, and other class related fees. Checks should be made payable to Fluvanna Master Gardeners.
You may also contact the Fluvanna County Extension Office at 434-591-1950 for more information.
Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Brittney Redman at (434-591-1950/TDD*) during business hours of 8:00a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120
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