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The Oregon State University Extension Master Gardener™ program in Klamath County educates Oregonians about the art and science of growing and caring for plants.
OSU Extension Master Gardeners are volunteer educators, neighbors, and on-the-ground researchers who serve their community with solid training in science-based, sustainable gardening and a love of lifelong learning.
2024 Plant Clinic Information
Plant clinic dates and times for the 2024 growing season are May through September.
- 6923 Washburn Way in Klamath Falls
- Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
- Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 am-12:00 pm
- Sunday afternoons 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm
2024 Klamath County Master Gardener Training Program
Here’s an overview of our activities this year. We are using a hybrid format this year with a combination of online modules you can do when it is most convenient for you. We are excited to offer new hands-on lab activities. Please check out the syllabus for dates and make sure you are available.
Part 1) Online lectures and zoom sessions
Our online classroom opens on February 12th. Lectures will become available two weeks prior to the live zoom meetup. Please view the week’s lecture(s) and read the chapters in the textbook prior to the Zoom Meetup. Attendance at the weekly Zoom meetup is expected. Nicole will be available and have dedicated office hours every Wednesday from February 20th through the end of the program between 10:00 - 11:00 am.
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Feb 21, 7-8 pm |
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Feb 28, 7-8 pm |
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Mar 6, 7-8 pm |
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Mar 13, 7-8 pm |
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Mar 20, 7-8 pm |
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Mar 27, 7-8 pm |
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Apr 3, 7-8 pm |
| Questions & Review |
April 10 |
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| Plant Clinic & Volunteer Opportunities |
April 17 |
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| All Tests Due |
April 24 |
The outdoor Garden labs will be held in the Klamath County Master Gardener demonstration garden in Klamath Falls. Attendance at all sessions is expected. Each lab is repeated; you will be able to sign up for the session time that works best for you.
The garden walking surface is a mix of packed gravel, bark chips, and rough grass surfaces. A portable toilet is on site. If accommodations are needed, please let us know in you application or email [email protected]
- March 13, 3-4:45pm: Plant Problem Diagnosis, class meetup: 4:45 to 5:45
- March 20, 3-4pm: All About Insects, class meetup 4-4:45, Association meeting and pizza 5-5:45
- March 27, 3-4:45pm: Plant Propagation, class meetup 4:45 to 5:45
- April 3, 3-4:45pm: Greenhouse Lab, class meetup: 4:45 to 5:45
- April 10, 3-4:45pm: Woody Plant Identification, OIT Arboretum, lab 3-4:45, class meetup 4:45-5:45. Bring a chair if you like.
- April 17, 3-5pm: Plant clinic workshop, Association meeting 5-5:45
Note: Topic offered on a particular date may change with instructor availability
What does a Master Gardener volunteer do?
Volunteer educator
Master Gardener volunteers are community educators. Some of the ways they serve in their communities, both online and in person, include:
- staff community events and answer gardening questions to the public
- research answers to gardening questions at county extension offices
- develop online training workshops for local gardeners
- demonstrate sustainable gardening techniques at county fairs, home, and garden shows
- manage and work in demonstration gardens with fellow Master Gardener volunteers and community members
- support school gardening with educational components and hands-on activities
Training
In their first year, all Master Gardener trainees complete a university-taught course about gardening. Typical topics include:
- botany essentials
- soil management
- plant nutrition
- pest identification and control
- diagnosis of plant problems
- growing vegetables
- sustainable landscape design
- fruit trees
- pollinators
In years following their first, Master Gardeners take continuing education courses to keep current on new and regionally relevant gardening information. These courses may include webinars, hands-on workshops, and online or in-person classes and lectures.
If you want to learn about horticulture but can't commit to the full Master Gardener Volunteer program, you may want to enroll in OSU's 12-week Online Certificate of Home Horticulture course.
Become a Master Gardener
Do you love gardening? Want to advance your gardening knowledge and skills? Enjoy helping others learn? Become a Master Gardener!
- Learn research-based gardening techniques: Learn the art and science of growing and caring for plants using sustainable gardening practices.
- Grow your community: Meet beginner and expert gardeners in your community and help expand their knowledge and confidence.
- Learn by teaching: Provide gardening education to help your community thrive.
- Gain confidence in your skills: As they see how their gardening knowledge is valued, Master Gardeners blossom and become more confident and outgoing.