Master Gardeners of Morgan County

Community Service and Personal Development Through Education

Morgan County Master Gardeners 2009 Class begins Thursday, August 27 and runs every Thursday until November 5, 2009. The 11 week 3 hour classes are from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. For more information and to enroll in this class call 304-258-8400.

Master Gardeners Annual Plant Fair will be held in Berkeley Springs State Park on Friday, May 8, from 9 am to 6 pm and on Saturday, May 9, from 9 am to 4 pm. That will be Mothers Day weekend, so you can pick up some flowers for Mom, plants for yourself, tips from the Gardening Workshops and check out the Children’s Area.

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.