Extension Master Gardeners

Douglas County Extension Master Gardeners

Douglas County Extension Master Gardeners Volunteers (EMG) are people who love to garden, learn about gardening, and share what they learn with others. We are a community of gardeners who share a curiosity for learning, a passion for conservation, and a sense of obligation to enrich our community through outreach, education, and beautification. Did you know that in 2023, Douglas County Extension Master Gardeners donated more than 12,000 hours of volunteer time, helping more than 3,000 Douglas County Residents? That number has only continued to grow as we continue to provide Douglas County with seasonal research-based information!

Who Can Become a Master Gardener?

Upcoming EMG Programming

2/18/2026 Dr. Cheryl Boyer Creating Good Potting Soil Mixes

3/18/2026 Courtney King Traditional Views of Growing Plants

4/15/2026 Joan Spann/Lori Trojan Healthy Growing--Healthy Eating

5/16/2026 Laura Dickenson A Rose for Every Garden

6/17/2026 Margit Kaltenekker Soil Health Primer and Beyond

7/18/2026 Mark Slayton A Look Through the Window of GMO Plants

8/19/2026 Diane Guthrie Flowers that Grow Well for Bouquets

9/17/2026 Lisa Nelick Seed and Dry Material Gathering

10/21/2026 Scott Schulte Renewing the Blue: Restoring Land, Water and Community Canopy

Questions?