
Master Gardener Program
Become a Master Gardener
Volunteer for Miami-Dade County! Join the elite group of dedicated gardeners who help others solve their horticulture problems. You will learn and have fun!
Preview sessions for Master Gardener classes will be listed in our calendar of events, please go there for additional information.
What is a Master Gardener?
Master Gardener is a title granted by the University of Florida to individuals who complete both the Master Gardener training and their volunteer hours. They are individuals who are interested in:
- Horticulture
- Educating and helping others
- Making civic contributions through volunteer work.
More Information on the Master Gardener Volunteer program:
- What Does a Master Gardener Do?
- How Do I Become a Master Gardener?
- How is a Master Gardener Trained?
Classroom training is at the Homestead Extension office. The majority of the initial volunteering (internship) is also at this office location. Answering gardening phone calls during the week is a major volunteer effort as a Master Gardener intern.
Come join our Miami-Dade County team of Master Gardeners today!
Learn, Share and Have Fun too!
Contact the Agent
Laura Vasquez
Extension Agent I
Urban Horticulture
lavasquez@ufl.edu
(305) 679-0239
Urban Horticulture Program Supervisor
Dalton Goolsby
daltongoolsby@ufl.edu
(305) 679-0236
Urban Horticulture Program Specialists
Barbara McAdam
bmcadam@ufl.edu
(305) 679-0245
Jesus Lomeli
jlomeli@ufl.edu
(305) 679-0246
Veronica Charpentier
v.charpentier@ufl.edu
(305) 679-0228
Office Address
18710 SW 288 Street
Homestead, FL 33030
Phone: (305) 248-3311
Fax: (305) 246-2932
Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00AM – 5:00PM
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