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.

HOW TO BECOME A CERTIFIED MASTER GARDENER

To become a Certified Master Gardener a person must successfully complete 30 hours of classroom education and then give 30 hours of approved volunteer work to their community within one year of completing the classroom work, the classes are free and the only cost is to cover the materials used in the class The cost is about seventy-five dollars. This will cover the Master Gardener Manual, Master Gardener, ID Badge, Class refreshments and all of the classes. In order to retain Certified Master Gardener status, a person must complete 6 hours of educational classes and 12 hours of volunteer hours on a yearly basis thereafter.

For further information, contact the Cabell County Extension Office at 304-743-7131

Cabell County Master Gardener classes are available to all persons without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Cabell County Master Gardener Classes