The University of Minnesota Master Gardener Program trains volunteers to work educating people in their communities about horticulture. Learn about becoming part of this rewarding program today!

Registration for the State Conference is now available!

HORT 1003 Master Gardener Core Course / Horticulture for the Home and Garden

• Whether taking this course to be a Master Gardener volunteer or for personal or professional advancement (called ProHort), HORT 1003 provides individuals with fundamental and advanced information from University faculty in soils, botany, entomology, plant pathology, indoor plants, herbaceous and woody ornamental plants as well as lawn care, fruits/vegetables, IPM, and gardening with wildlife. Classes are taught in the traditional classroom or online and provide emphasis on information in Extension publications/resources that are helpful in answering the public's horticulture questions.
• If you've been accepted into your local Master Gardener volunteer program, click here to register.
• For registration as a ProHort student (class information only - no volunteer obligation), click here.
• For dates, times and locations of the 2009 Master Gardener core course, click here.

2007 Annual Master Gardener Highlight Report
Check out the impact Minnesota Master Gardener volunteers are making across the state – over 106,000 volunteer service hours valued at over $2.1 million. The 2007 Master Gardener Highlight Report recaps the year for both state and county programs through stories, stats, and photos. Click here to view the PDF!

New Online Master Gardener Shop!
Now you can purchase your UMN Extension Master Gardener apparel and other items online! Visit the new online Master Gardener Shop for shirts, hats, bags, eco-friendly items and more - all available with the Master Gardener logo and your county name on them. Items will be shipped direct to you, usually within just a few weeks!

Master Gardeners in Minnesota Counties
Find out about the Master Gardeners in your county for region-specific horticultural information and events.