Iowa Master Gardener Program

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James Romer
Master Gardener Coordinator

Email: jromer@iastate.edu
Phone 515/294-2336
Fax 515/294-4817

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Master Gardener Changes

The Iowa Master Gardener Program is undergoing restructuring due to budget cuts.  A letter written by Jeff Iles, chair of the Department of Horticulture, explains the plan for the Master Gardener program.

Become a Master Gardener

Master Gardeners are individuals who have an interest in horticulture, have taken the Master Gardener training offered by the extension service, and share their time and expertise with other gardeners. It is the acquisition of knowledge, the skill in gardening, and giving back to the community that distinguishes a Master Gardener from other gardeners.

The purpose of the Iowa Master Gardener Program is to provide sound horticultural information to the citizens of Iowa through the volunteer effects of Master Gardeners. Master Gardeners are residents of a community who take an active interest in horticulture. They receive training in horticulture through the Iowa State University Extension Service. In return for their training, Master Gardeners volunteer in extension horticulture programs and projects which enhance the community. Read on.

History of the Iowa Master Gardener Program

Mission Statement

Meet Dr. Cindy Haynes

Dr. Cindy Haynes, Associate Professor of Horticulture and Extension Consumer Horticulturist has assumed leadership for Iowa's Master Gardener program

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News & Updates

Upcoming Events

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Training Sites and Schedule

Find out more about the 2009 training sites and schedule.

Garden Column

06/29/2009 - Summer Care of Raspberries

06/26/2009 - Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts: Fertilizer, Rain Gardens and Blueberries

View photos from the Master Gardener Summer Session, July 11-12, 2008