Master Gardener Program

This program was designed by the Kentucky Cooperative
Extension Service to expand horticultural knowledge among
the community through the use of trained volunteers.

What is a Master Gardener?

A Master Gardener

Has an interest in all types of gardening,
such as ornamental or vegetable

Wants to teach others to garden

Is trained by Cooperative
Extension Service personnel

What Does a Master
Gardener Do?

Master Gardeners help County Extension
Agents reach more residents who have
gardening problems by:

Visiting garden sites

Working in information booths at
community events and malls

Answering gardening questions at
Extension Offices during regular phone hours

Teaching horticulture to beginning gardeners

Using special talents, such as writing,
photography, and drawing, to benefit others

Exploring environmental options

How Do I Become a
Master Gardener?

You become a Master Gardener by successfully
completing the training program and then
volunteering your time

How are
Master Gardeners Trained?

Master Gardener training classes are conducted
annually by Cooperative Extension Service
specialists, agents, and other horticulture professionals

Master Gardeners are
Trained in ...

Botany, Entomology, Pesticide Use and Safety,
Plant Pathology, Soils and Fertilizers,
Volunteerism, Flower Gardening, Fruit and
Vegetable Gardening, Landscape Design,
Propagation, Lawn Care, Organic gardening,
Tree and Shrub Care

How Much Does the
Training Cost?

The cost of the Master Gardener training
varies from county to county. A fee is charged
to cover the cost of supplies and literature used
in the training, which then becomes
the Master Gardeners to keep.

How Do I Enroll?

To enroll in the next session of the Master
Gardener Training Program download, print
and complete the Master Gardener application
found on this page, and mail it to the
Grayson County Extension Office. Application
packages are also available at the Grayson
County Extension Office.

For more information about the Kentucky
Master Gardener Program, or to get your name
on the waiting list for the next session, please
contact Susan Martin, Master Gardener
Program Assistant, at semartin@uky.edu.

Kentucky Master Gardener Application