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Become a Master Gardener

The Master Gardener Certification Program Information


How Can I Become a Massachusetts Master Gardener?


A Certified Massachusetts Master Gardener is a member of a large, like-minded community dedicated to volunteering in horticulture and gardening. Master Gardeners share their knowledge, experience, and expertise with each other and the public. Becoming a Massachusetts Master Gardener requires the successful completion of a 14-session horticultural course followed by a 60-hour supervised internship.


All application and waitlist slots are closed for the 2022 hybrid model which runs January 11 through April 19, 2022.


What Are the Benefits to Becoming a Massachusetts Master Gardener? 


Benefits of Massachusetts Master Gardener membership include the following:



HOW TO APPLY


Applications for upcoming Master Gardener Courses will be announced through the free MMGA monthly e-newsletter, The Dirt. To sign up to receive this e-newsletter, please click here 



CLASS TOPICS, VIRTUAL UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED


Orientation 

Botany - Part 1

Botany - Part 2, includes nomenclature

Soil Science - Part 1

Soil Science - Part 2, includes soil testing, composting

Woody Ornamentals

Perennials and Natives

Vegetables

Weeds and Invasive Species

Propagation 

Pruning 

Entomology and Pests

Plant Diseases

Garden Ecology/Landscaping 



INTERNSHIP


Following the successful completion of the classroom course, which includes passing both the midterm and final exams, students will begin their seven-month internship from April 24 through November 30, 2022.


Student-interns must complete 60 hours of volunteer work, with at least the minimum number of hours in each category below:



REQUIREMENTS: STUDENTS MUST: