350 E. Delaware Ave., #9 Republic, WA 99166
	Phone: (509) 775-5235		Fax: (509) 775-5218

WELCOME TO THE MASTER GARDENER PAGE!

Our Master Gardeners give you the latest research-based information to assist you with your gardening questions. The extension office can identify plants or weeds, plant disease identification, has information to send out soil samples and then assist you with interpreting the results.

Volunteering
Thank you for your interest in the WSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program. We are looking for volunteers willing to be trained and who have a sincere interest in helping WSU Extension provide unbiased gardening information to the public. We are looking for people who are open-minded, flexible, conscientious, and who have good people skills in one-on-one interactions or group settings. Volunteers need to value scientific research, personal experience, and diverse opinions, and know when to use the appropriate recommendations for each particular situation. You must be able to give a variety of appropriate management options, especially for pest management situations, regardless of how you prefer to handle your own gardening problems.

WSU Master Gardener volunteer training provides new volunteers with a background of unbiased, research based information and recommendations on community horticultural topics. This knowledge is then used to provide WSU home and community gardening information to clients. It is an opportunity to increase your own horticulture knowledge as well as personal development skills. The primary focus of volunteer activities after completion of training is education: giving presentations and demonstrations, teaching classes for youth and adults, and offering advice on plant and insect questions. Master Gardener Volunteers commit to 40 hours of service the first year following completion of training and 25 hours each year they participate thereafter.

There is a $100 fee for the training. Scholarships are available.

If you have any questions or need more information, please call (509) 775-5235. We look forward to meeting and including you in the WSU Master Gardener Volunteer Program.