Master Gardener Updates
Benefits of becoming a Master Gardener
- quality of horticulture/gardening information you will gain
- classmates are like minded and share your love of caring for plants and vegetable gardening
- help improve your garden and landscape
- helping others
- possible volunteer opportunities with 4-H Programs, gardening programs at schools, and at your Extension Office
- access to Extension Trainers, facilities and informational resources
Basic Requirements
- complete a Master Gardener Volunteer Application (Application Form)
- enroll in a Florida Master Gardener training (Eventbrite Registration)
- complete a background check
- complete 78 hours of classroom and garden training
- complete 75 volunteer hours through the Franklin or Wakulla Extension Office by March 2022 (volunteer hours include work in Extension gardens, approved community and school garden projects, 4-H programs, etc)
Program Lead
Dr. Patrick Williams (Pat), UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension
850-926-3931 Office
Email: Franklin Master Gardeners
Other Contacts
Erik Lovestrand and/or Michelle Huber, UF/IFAS Franklin County Extension
850-653-9337 Office
Email: Franklin Master Gardeners