What is the Master Gardener Volunteer Program? The Master Gardener Volunteer Program is a national program of trained volunteers who work in partnership with their county Cooperative Extension Service office to extend information throughout the community. The first Master Gardener program was started in Washington State in 1972. Forty-six states now have Master Gardener programs with over 15,000 people participating nationwide. The Master Gardener Program provides gardeners with education in a wide range of horticultural topics. After successfully completing the training, participants become certified Master Gardener Volunteers. Master Gardeners provide volunteer leadership and service to their community in gardening activities. The volunteer activities can include answering gardening questions, conducting plant clinics, planting demonstration gardens, talking to community groups and more.:resource of article transylvania.ces.ncsu.edu/content/TransylvaniaCountyMasterGardeners
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