Extension Master Gardener Course - Morgan County Core Training

Extension Master Gardener Course - Morgan County Core Training
Location

Morgan County Courthouse
100 E. Newton St. Versailles, MO

Date

May 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM - June 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM

Pricing
A registration fee is required for all participants.

About

The mission of the Missouri Master Gardener Extension Program is “helping others learn to grow”.  The Master Gardener program provides in-depth horticulture training to individuals throughout Missouri who then volunteer their time applying what they have learned to help others in their communities to learn about gardening and environmental education. The Master Gardener program is an opportunity for adults of all ages interested in lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, vegetable gardens and like activities to learn and to share that knowledge with others. 

Extension Master Gardener volunteers assist MU Extension by utilizing unbiased research-based information to educate, answer frequently asked gardening questions, present as speakers' bureaus, and share information.

To become trained as an Extension Master Gardener, an individual must attend a core training course and provide 30 hours of volunteer service back to their community.

  • Cost: $200

Participants must be at least 16-years old to register. Class size is limited and early registration is encouraged. 

Registration deadline is April 30, 2026.

Sessions

May 7, 2026

  • 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM CDT Orientation and Plants & Environment

    Location: Morgan County Extension Office - SIMS Room

May 9, 2026

  • 09:30 AM - 04:00 PM CDT Vegetables and Fruit Production, Soil testing, Plant Propagation

    Location: Britton's House - Versailles MO

May 30, 2026

  • 09:30 AM - 04:00 PM CDT Woody Ornamentals, Soil Fertility, Shade Gardening & More

    Location: Zimmerman's House and Morgan Co. Seed

June 6, 2026

  • 09:30 AM - 04:00 PM CDT Landscape Design and Plant Selection, Turfgrass, Insects IPM, and Graduation

    Location: Morgan Co. Extension Office - SIMS room and Buck's House