Master Gardeners
 The Master Gardener Program is a national program of trained volunteers who work in partnership with their county Extension office to extend information throughout their community. The first Master Gardener program was started in Washington State in 1973. Master Gardeners provide only research-based information, giving the public accurate and tested answers to their questions.
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Qualification for Trainees
Master Gardener trainees should have a basic knowledge of, or interest in gardening; enthusiasm for acquiring and sharing horticultural knowledge and skills with the community; and a willingness to participate in educational activities and enough time to do so.
About the Training
In Island County, Master Gardener training takes place once a year running January through April. This year the training will be on-line combined with some class time and field trips. Classes are taught by WSU faculty, veteran Master Gardeners, and other qualified experts. The cost of training is $270.00 ($100 refundable upon completion of the minimum volunteer service requirement). Those interested in becoming a Master Gardener need to fill out an application and submit it to the Extension office by October 28, 2011. All applicants will be interviewed and from among those interviewed 20 will be accepted into training. Those accepted into training agree to volunteer 85 hours of community service over the next two years as Island County Master Gardeners.
If you are interested in becoming an Island County Master Gardener, the link below will take you to the PDF file of the application. Please print and fill out the application and mail it to WSU Extension, PO Box 5000, Coupeville WA 98239. Or call us at 360-240-5527 to request an application by mail.
Current Master Gardener Application
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