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I would like to become a Master Gardener. How do I go about that?
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Date Posted: Mon, May 11 - 9:08 pm
- I would like to become a Master Gardener. How do I go about that?
- Good afternoon and thank you for your question! The Master Gardener program is run by the Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE), and they provide the training and certification to become an Extension Master Gardener. To become certified, you must enroll in a class with the local Extension Office of the VCE. The requirement is to complete the 50 hours of training and then complete 50 hours of volunteer service to become certified. To remain active, you must complete 20 hours of volunteer service and 8 hours of Continuing Education each year. You can contact the VCE office in Richmond at 804.786.4150 and speak to either Twandra Lomax or Jane Henderson. One of them can tell you when the next class will be. At this time, the City of Richmond Extension office of the VCE is coordinating with one of the local county Extension offices (Chesterfield or Henrico) to provide the training for our City of Richmond Extension. Once you are certified, you will then become active in the City of Richmond Master Gardener program. Thank you for your interest! Please reach out if you have any other questions about the program and we will be happy to help.