Idaho Master Gardener was created in 1976 in Ada and Canyon Counties. There are Master Gardener Volunteer programs in Idaho in 44 counties offered by University of Idaho Extension. Individuals provide volunteer gardening services to communities while earning relevant skills and experience. As a large part of their responsibilities, master gardeners serve as educators who offer gardening information from a scientific perspective to the public via a variety of avenues ranging from email correspondence, phone calls, info booths, site visits, & social media.
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| And have fun while learning! |
• soils
• basic botany
• disease diagnosis
• insects
• weed ID & management
• lawn care
• landscape shrubs & trees
• vegetables, herbs & fruits & flowers
Master Gardeners strive to ensure that the information they provide is:
Reliable: our gardening advice and education is research-based.
Relevant: our gardening advice can be customized to accommodate individual gardening
situations.
Reachable: folks can call us on the phone, email us a question, or visit with us at Extension
offices, markets, gardens in our community and on social media.
Relevant: our gardening advice can be customized to accommodate individual gardening
situations.
Reachable: folks can call us on the phone, email us a question, or visit with us at Extension
offices, markets, gardens in our community and on social media.
Complete your application today!
To become an Idaho Master Gardener (IMG) Volunteer, you must complete the following:
a. The application process includes a background check and reference inquiries, with volunteer service in the Canyon County IMG Program by the end of the program year.
b. Payment is due at the time of submitting the IMG Application. ($150 for 2022) Scholarships are available
2. Course work: Satisfactorily complete the IMG training course with 95% minimum class attendance and complete of ALL exams and assignments.
3. Volunteer Service: Continue the learning experience with 40 hours minimum
4. Record and report volunteer hours. (minimal 40 hours)
Join us for a great group experience and fun activities while helping community!
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