The Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program provides intensive training in horticulture to interested Ohio residents, who then volunteer their time assisting with educational programs and activities for Ohio residents through their local OSU Extension county office. Volunteers are not required to have gardening skills or knowledge; but a passion for learning about gardening and sharing this knowledge with others is a must!
Working with county Extension personnel, Master Gardener Volunteers provide such educational services to their communities as: answering gardening questions from the public; conducting plant clinics; gardening activities with children, senior citizens, or disabled persons; beautifying the community; and developing community or demonstration gardens.
Training is underway for 2025. The next training will be in 2027. You can still apply and be put on our wait list for the next class. Click registration info below to start your application to be a Master Gardener Volunteer.
We partner with community organizations to deliver rich horticulture and natural resource-related talks to engage and educate.
You can apply to be a volunteer online using our new volunteer management system to fill out the application. Training is held every OTHER year in Medina. We will train in ODD Years beginning in 2023 forward. (2023, 2025, etc)
APPLY TO BE A MASTER GARDENER TODAY! CLICK HERE.
Please note: because you are applying to be a volunteer for OSU in your role as a Master Gardener, there is a background check requirement before completing the course.
About the MGV Program flyer link
