About Master Gardener Volunteer Program

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What is the Master Gardener Program? The Master Gardener Program provides intensive training in horticulture to interested gardeners who then volunteer their time assisting with educational programs and activities for Ohio residents through their local Ohio State University Extension county office. Working with county Extension personnel, Master Gardeners provide such educational services to their communities as: answering gardening questions from the public; conducting plant clinics; gardening activities with children, senior citizens, or disabled persons; beautifying the community; developing community or demonstration gardens; and other horticultural activities. Click on the "About Master Gardener Volunteer Program" link below for more information.

About Master Gardener Volunteer Program

What is the Master Gardener Program?

The OSU Extension Master Gardener Program is a premier statewide network of volunteer education and leadership development; as well as a consumer horticulture education delivery system that maximizes human, material, and natural resources, and values teamwork and excellence in educational programming. 

The Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener Program has rapidly expanded in the last five years. In 1991, there were less than 10 Ohio counties with Master Gardeners. In 1998, over 53 counties involved with the Master Gardener program. In addition, there are a number of counties that have expressed interest in starting the program in the near future. 

There are many exciting opportunities for continuing education and camaraderie and this has helped OSU Extension to develop a corps of dedicated volunteers. Volunteers are an important component of the OSU Extension system. The Master Gardeners' knowledge, experience and enthusiasm have become essential to Extension education of consumer horticulture in the state of Ohio. 

Please feel free to contact our office with any questions about our programs and services to the community at 740-670-5315.

The formal training program is the responsibility of the Licking County Extension professionals. Instructors are Ohio State University faculty, Extension Specialists, Extension Associates, experienced Master Gardeners, and other experts.

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Our Mission:  Ohio Master Gardener Volunteers are Ohio State University trained volunteers empowered to educate others with timely, research-based gardening information.

Our Vision:  The OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program is a premier statewide network of volunteer education and leadership development: as well as a consumer horticulture education delivery system that maximizes human, material, and natural resources, and values teamwork and excellence in educational programming.

For more information on becoming a Licking County Master Gardener Volunteer contact Lori Swihart at 740-670-5315 or by email at swihart.33@cfaes.osu.edu

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About Master Gardener Volunteer Program
What is the Master Gardener Program? The Master Gardener Program provides intensive training in horticulture to interested gardeners who then volunteer their time assisting with educational programs and activities for Ohio residents through their local Ohio State University Extension county office. Working with county Extension personnel, Master Gardeners provide such educational services to their communities as: answering gardening questions from the public; conducting plant clinics; gardening activities with children, senior citizens, or disabled persons; beautifying the community; developing community or demonstration gardens; and other horticultural activities. Click on the "About Master Gardener Volunteer Program" link below for more information.
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