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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:

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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