Iowans wishing to become Master Gardener volunteers can become certified this spring in Washington County.
To become a master gardener, participants choose a county to complete training through, participate in online learning modules, and attend at least four in-person training sessions organized by the county office. After passing the final exam, trainees complete a 40-hour internship in their training county. Applicants have from January 5th through 30th to apply for the spring session. Contact the Washington County Extension Office to register.
Iowa State University has offered Master Gardener training for over 40 years, engaging more than 15,000 people in learning about gardening best practices. The Iowa Master Gardener program is part of an international network of Master Gardener programs started in 1973 in Washington State. The Master Gardener title is given to volunteers in exchange for their service in communities, sharing gardening best practices.
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