Growing Teachers Throughout the Seasons" is an educational curriculum developed by Ohio State University Extension. It's designed for educators teaching grades pre-K through 12 and integrates gardening with classroom learning from September through May.

Montgomery county MGVS are trained in this curriculum for area schools.

MGV

How to become a Master Gardener Volunteer:  UPDATE

The rolling enrollment of the MGV program will end June 1st. Those interested in the program will be able to apply October 1-December 31, 2025. Those that enter at that time will be considered as the fall 2025 intern class.

The Master Gardener Volunteer training is an online program in Montgomery County consisting of online modules, hands-on labs, and either a presentation project or a field-based project approved by the ANR Extension Educator.  Interns are expected to attend a virtual orientation and a minimum of 5 labs but can pick and choose either by topic or date. The cost of the training is $200.00.

Basic Training topics are basic botany, soils, fertilizer and compost, entomology, plant pathology, integrated pest management, plant propagation and houseplants, lawn care, home herb, vegetable and fruit production, backyard wildlife management, pollinators, and other topics of county interest.

Working with county Ohio State Extension personnel, Master Gardener Volunteers provide educational services to their communities.  If you are a garden enthusiast, this is a great opportunity to share your gardening know-how and skills with others in your community.

For more information, please contact ANR Educator, Leeoria Willis at willis.615@osu.edu or call 937-224-9654

 

 

Master Gardener Volunteer (MGV) Program in Montgomery Co.

Anyone that wants to learn more about plants and gardening, is eager to participate in a practical and intensive training program, enjoys sharing their knowledge with others, has the time to devote to the program and a desire to serve their community may join the program.  Applicants must contact Leeoria Willis at willis.615@osu.edu or call 937-224-9654, then complete the steps listed under Master Gardener Application Process and pay all related fees in order to qualify for the program.