{"id":223,"date":"2013-05-06T10:49:14","date_gmt":"2013-05-06T17:49:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ext100.wsu.edu\/clallam\/?page_id=223"},"modified":"2026-02-25T15:33:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T23:33:01","slug":"training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/clallam\/mg\/training\/","title":{"rendered":"Master Gardener Training"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Washington State University Extension Master Gardener Program is open to everyone with an interest in sustainable research-based gardening practices and a willingness to use their knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm to make a positive impact on their local community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Program volunteers expand their gardening knowledge and serve communities throughout Clallam County. We hope you will consider joining this premier WSU program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WSU Clallam County Master Gardeners offer a training course in alternate years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next training cohort will begin classes in October 2026.<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To become a Master Gardener: Students attend an 11-week training session that includes Washington State University research\u2013based courses in botany, soil science, pruning, growing ornamentals and vegetables, fruit and berries and other elements of sustainable home horticulture. Students should expect 6 hours of class time and 3 – 6 hours of coursework per week. An 80% is required on all quizzes and the final exam to pass the training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After completion of classes, Master Gardener Interns complete 100 hours of approved volunteer service through the County Extension office over a period of two years to earn their Master Gardener Certification. Volunteer service hours include participating in sustainable gardening public education activities, diagnosing plant problems through the Plant Clinic, working in demonstration gardens, and serving on Master Gardener committees and projects. Volunteers may work with children or vulnerable adults and therefore must complete an industry standard background check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The class fee for 2025 Training was $350 and includes reference and learning materials and other supplies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enrollment for local tribal members is free of charge.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scholarships are available!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Master Gardener Program is open to all who desire to become a volunteer community educator in sustainable gardening, regardless of ability to pay for training. The scholarship application will be available again when we begin enrollment for the session starting in October 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join the Interest List for the next class starting in October 2026:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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