The WV Master Gardener program information can now be found at http://mastergardeners.ext.wvu.edu/. Please update your bookmarks and use the new site. The material on this page is outdated and no longer maintained.

Master Gardener Program

Upcoming Events

2011 International Master Gardener Conference

 

W. Va. Master Gardener Information

2009 WV Master Gardener Association Officers and Executive Committee

WV Master Gardener Association 5 Year Plan

WVMGA Bylaws

WV Master Gardener Association
Board of Directors Meeting - Minutes
June 1, 2007
June 2, 2007
October 13, 2007

January 12, 2008
April 5, 2008
April 6, 2008
July 12, 2008
October 11, 2008
January 10, 2009
May 1, 2009
May 3, 2009
July 11, 2009
October 17, 2009

W.Va.'s Master Gardener Program History

Cabell County Master Gardeners
Kanawha County Master Gardeners
Monongalia County Master Gardeners
Morgan County Master Gardeners
New River Master Gardeners
Preston County Master Gardeners

Green Thumbs, Healthy Joints (pdf)--
This program provides West Virginia gardener groups an opportunity to perform community service by making gardening accessible to West Virginians with arthritis. Here is a Green Thumbs, Healthy Joints application (Word).

Extension Master Gardener Recognition Program

WVMGA - Honorary Master Gardener Award - Format for Nominations - Sample

WVMGA - Golden Trowel Award -
Format for Nominations - Sample

Master Gardener Vegetable/Flower
Variety Trials

Over The Fence...and Crossing County Lines - W.Va. Master Gardener Newsletter

The Garden Gate
Kanawha County Master Gardeners Newsletter

Composting - the easier way - An article by John Griggs, Monongalia County Master Gardener

Lawn Renovation - An article by John Griggs, Monongalia County Master Gardener

Rosemary: Mist of the Sea Tied With Silken Ribands - An article by Gladys Kuhns, Certified Master Gardener, Kanawa County Master Gardener Program

 

Master Gardener Retention Survey

2009 Master Gardener and Extension Agent Survey

2009 Survey Introduction

 

New!Application Forms

Volunteer Application - Word or PDF

Volunteer Code of Conduct - Word or PDF

Volunteer References - PDF

Policy Statement and Guidelines - Word or PDF

 

New!Record-keeping Forms

Volunteer Individual Record - Word or PDF

Inactive Individual Record - PDF

Volunteer Training Log - Word or PDF

Volunteer Activity Log - Word or PDF

 

Master Gardener Resources On-Line

PowerPoint Presentations - WVU Extension Service

Organic Vegetable Gardening - New WVU Extension PowerPoint

Getting Started in the Vegetable Garden - U. of Wisconsin Extension PowerPoint

Master Gardener Questions & Answers Home Page - Virginia Extension Service

Aggie Horticulture Master Gardener Information Index
Texas A&M University

Forum - Gardening in Western Washington - WSU Extension Service

IPM Online Homestudy Courses - U. Conn.

Gardening with Children and Youth - OSU

Last Update - September 14, 2009

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The Master Gardener program and training are conducted by the West Virginia University Extension Service through the county extension offices. The training provides gardeners with the opportunity to improve their horticultural knowledge and skills and then share their experience with the public through organized volunteer activities. The program topics covered include: botany, plant problem diagnosis, soils, ornamentals, pest management, fruits, vegetables, and plant propagation. Contact your county extension office for class availability and schedule.

Contact:
John W. Jett,  304/293-6131 ext. 4224 Horticulture Specialist, WVU Extension Service