Master Gardener Training 2026

Have you ever thought about becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer? Oregon State University Extension Master Gardeners are volunteer educators, neighbors, and on-the-ground researchers who serve their community with solid training in science-based, sustainable gardening and a love of lifelong learning. Master Gardeners receive around 40 hours of training in horticultural topics including botany, soils, pest identification and management, plant propagation, and much more. Master Gardeners then volunteer at least 40 hours performing activities such as answering gardening questions in our Plant Clinic, and staffing booths at local events. Many Master Gardeners choose to participate in advanced training in topics such as composting, pruning, and plant problem diagnosis and go on to teach classes on these topics.

The 2026 Master Gardener training will start in January 2026. If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer, applications are available online at the OSU Extension Lane County webpage. For more information or to apply, go to extension.oregonstate.edu/lane, call our office at 541-344-5859, or email Chrisha Favors (chrisha.favors@oregonstate.edu). The deadline to apply is November 15th.