Memphis Area Master Gardeners
Become A Member
Applications are Currently Closed
Applications are open for the 2027 class
The Extension Master Gardener Program is offered by The University of Tennessee Extension. The purpose of the Master Gardener program is to train citizens as horticultural-educated volunteers of The University of Tennessee Extension and the Tennessee State Cooperative Extension Program. Volunteers work in partnership with their counties to expand the educational outreach by providing home gardeners with researched-based information.
These volunteers, known as Extension Master Gardeners, support the Extension Service by
- running plant clinics
- answering phone requests for horticultural information
- establishing and maintaining demonstration gardens
- working with the disabled, youth, elderly, and other special groups in the community
- designing and implementing community involvement projects
- coordinating local Master Gardener training programs
How to Apply
Applications are due July 1, 2026.
There will only be ONE CLASS offered which will meet on TUESDAY evening from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Agricenter. Classes normally begin the second week in January and run through the third week of April.
The fee for this 45-hour course is $150.00.
Complete the linked form. You may mail into the office or email the completed file. The file is fillable, so you may type in your responses or hand write (use print).
Applications open June 1, 2026.
Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Agricenter.
Orientation is held in November and classes begin the following January through April.
In odd number years (2025, 2027, 2029), classes are held in the evenings. During even number years (2026, 2028, 2030), classes are held in the mornings.
You may also join our email list to be alerted when applications are available and other Master Gardener news and events.
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