About Us

Our Mission

The Massachusetts Master Gardener Association is an independent non-profit organization whose mission is to share research-based horticultural knowledge and experience with the public. We meet that goal through Master Gardener Certification, outreach, education, volunteering, and public gardening programs for the advancement of best practices in sustainable, regenerative horticulture. 

We support this mission with initiatives as follows by:

• Providing all Master Gardeners with educational and practical opportunities to extend their knowledge and interests in horticulture and to volunteer in the regional communities where we work and live.

• Determining how we can support underserved communities through volunteering, outreach, grants, scholarships, and external education programs to promote interaction and shared horticultural experiences.

• Focusing on the intersection of climate change and horticulture and creating MMGA educational programs for both Master Gardeners and the public to foster awareness and highlight best practices.

Our Values

• Horticultural best practices

We value research-based horticultural best practices which emphasize the impact that home gardeners can have on mitigating and adapting to climate change.

• Volunteerism

We value volunteerism as a core strength that powers our organization and enables us to support our current and future communities. 

• Engagement with diverse communities

We value equitable and sustainable collaboration with diverse and under-resourced communities.

• Ongoing shared horticultural learning

We value continuous shared learning among our associates and the mission of sharing that with the public.

• A culture of kindness & respect

We value an organizational culture that treats everyone with respect and kindness, that celebrates differences, that values the worth and dignity of all, and that rejects all forms of bullying and harassment