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This program works to extend technical assistance and provide home horticulture information to the community through the use of qualified volunteers.

Idaho Master Gardeners develop and share expertise in a broad range of horticultural topics, including

• Home food production
• Controlling garden and landscape insect pests
• Improving soil

鈥淗elping people grow鈥� is the motto of the Idaho Master Gardener program, reflecting the goal to help UI Extension meet the needs for gardening information in our communities.

Community Impact

Idaho Master Gardeners make a difference in their communities by:

• Sharing information to help citizens beautify personal and public places, be more self-sufficient in food production, become better stewards of the environment and successfully grow healthy plants
• Helping operate programs that teach youth to appreciate horticulture, grow their own food and care for the world around them
• Operating plant diagnostics clinics to help people solve gardening problems
• Teaching classes for civic organizations, church groups, garden clubs and schools
• Creating projects to beautify buildings, parks and other public places
• Developing and managing community vegetable gardens
• Bringing the joy of gardening to children and adults

Eligibility and Requirements

Individuals interested in becoming an Idaho Master Gardener should:

• Have an interest, some knowledge and experience with basic gardening and horticultural topics
• Be able to communicate effectively with the public
• Be willing to complete 40 plus hours of instruction and provide a minimum of 40 hours of service

Training and Classes

Training is offered annually, mid-January through May. Each three-hour weekly class is taught by experts in their field.

Topics may include:

• Soils
• Entomology
• Organic gardening
• Weeds
• Pruning
• Composting
• Fruits
• Hydroponics

For more information, please contact Ember Powell at 208-883-2267 or emberp@uidaho.edu or visit the UI Extension's Idaho Master Gardener website.