Master Gardener Volunteer training is held every two or three years. Trainees receive instruction from experts at Cornell Cooperative Extension and elsewhere on a broad spectrum of subjects applicable to home gardening, such as plant nutrition, soils, vegetable and fruit culture, trees, shrubs and lawns, diseases and insects that affect plants, pruning, and much more. After this instruction, trainees complete an examination and are certified as Master Gardener Volunteers. Advanced instruction is offered, and special seminars and refresher workshops are held so that Master Gardeners can stay current on gardening topics and keep their knowledge up-to-date. In Dutchess County, the tuition fee is $400.00 for the training, which covers classes, an extensive resource manual, as well as other additional source materials.
Master Gardener volunteers share the knowledge they have gained with the community. Enrich your life by learning more and meeting others who share your love of gardening!
Class is limited to 30.
To apply, find the application here! Applications must be received by January 30, 2026.
For more information, visit our website at https://ccedutchess.org/gardening/master-gardener-volunteers or call 845-677-8223 x 115.
https://ccedutchess.org/gardening/master-gardener-volunteers
2715 Route 44
Millbrook, NY 12545
Last updated December 19, 2025