The Caldwell County Extension Center will be having a Master Gardner Class for 2021!
Join a network of passionate gardeners across the state who are dedicated to learning and sharing research based information, enhancing their communities through horticulture, and connecting people with the
benefits of gardening. Become a Master Gardener℠ volunteer!
Extension Master Gardener initial training prepares you to be a Master Gardener volunteer. The course introduces a wide range of horticultural topics, with a focus on finding research-based information and sharing the science behind sustainable gardening practices.
Initial training includes: Minimum of 40 hours of instruction, topics taught by Extension staff and local experts,
topics include soils and plant nutrients, composting, insects, Integrated Pest Management, lawns, food production, organic gardening, herbaceous, woody and native plants, wildlife, landscape design and more!
Our class meets every Wednesday from 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. starting March 31st. Print and fill out the 2021 Caldwell
County EMGV Application at caldwell.ces.ncsu.edu. Fee is $125 and that includes the Extension Gardener
Handbook. The most current guidelines and protocols for COVID-19 will be followed. Call Sarah Christas at
828-757-1290 with any questions!