Master Gardeners of Morgan County
Community Service and Personal Development Through Education
Morgan County Master Gardeners congratulate Norman Dean as the 2012 West Virginia Master Gardener of the Year
ANNUAL PLANT FAIR
Friday, May 11 – 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 12 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Berkeley Springs State Park
Featuring: plant doctor on call, pruning tips, children’s area with free plants for Mother’s Day and more?
Maps for Berkeley Springs Garden Tour walk
April 2012 Newsletter
March 2012 Newsletter
January 2012 Newsletter
Master Gardener Scholarship Opportunity for Morgan County High School Seniors
The scholarship is offered each year to a graduate, from Morgan County High Schools, who is furthering their studies in horticulture, agriculture or environmental fields and attending a West Virginia school.
2012 Scholarship Application
Morgan County Master Gardener Calendar
Master Gardener Program
The Master Gardeners program is designed to use the services of trained volunteers who have horticultural knowledge and a willingness to share that knowledge with other county residents through the Cooperative Extension Service. The program was initiated in 1972 in Seattle and has spread to over 45 states. The West Virginia University Master Gardener program got its start in 1993. Morgan County conducts a Master Gardener training class each year. Master Gardeners must complete the class and contribute at least 30 volunteer hours to become certified.
The Master Gardener Program and Training are conducted by the West Virginia University Extension Service through the County Extension office. Specialized training provides gardeners the opportunity to improve their horticultural knowledge and skills. Certified Master Gardeners then share their expertise with the public through organized volunteer activities.
The program is more than a horticulture class or a garden club. It is a volunteer and personal growth program that enables participants to increase their knowledge of horticulture while development communication, management, and leadership skills.
Morgan County Master Gardener Program
Morgan County Master Gardener Programs you can get involved with include:
Horticulture programs at local schools
Demonstration gardens at the Morgan County Library
Provide gardening help to the elderly and disabled citizens of the community
Apple Butter Festival Information Booth
Helping design and advise on local beautification projects
Annual Master Gardeners Plant Fair
Annual Morgan County Fair
Farmers Market Information Booth
Helping restore historical cemeteries and other public property
Provide gardening information to the public through Gardenside Chats and newsletters
For more information about becoming a Master Gardener, contact the Morgan County Extension Office at 304-258-8400.
