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Become a Master Gardener

Master Gardener Training

2025 Application Period 

April 30-July 7

The cost of the course is $185 with some non-refundable fees.

  • Orientation in person on Wednesday, August 6. 

  • Training classes are August 13 - November 5 on Wednesday evenings from 7 - 8:30 pm, on Zoom.   

  • Some in-person workshop trainings are held on Saturdays during the training period.  

  • There are minimum attendance requirements, reading and video watching assignments, and open-book quizzes.  

  • After successfully finishing training, interns are required to complete 50 hours of volunteer work at our NNEMG educational programs and activities.  

Reach out to us through our Contact Us page if you’d like someone to call you with more information or answer your questions about becoming an Extension Master Gardener.

A gardener's volunteer organization.

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Help Desk: 757-591-4838 EXT 311

HelpDeskNNMGA@gmail.com

Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or any other basis protected by law.

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