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The UConn Extension Master Gardener Program is an educational outreach initiative that empowers individuals with horticultural knowledge and fosters community engagement. With the UConn Extension Master Gardener program you can take a class, become a Certified Master Gardener, and get answers you can trust to your horticultural questions.

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Master Gardener

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Advanced Certification

Start a Vegetable Garden

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Learn how to grow your own vegetable garden.

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Learn on Demand

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Watch select videos at your own pace.

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CMGA

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The Connecticut Master Gardener Association is the alumni group for UConn Master Gardeners.

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Recent News & Information

2025 UConn Master Gardener Application

  • Coming Soon: Ocean State Job Lot Seed Distribution
    Gardening Enthusiasts: Our annual Ocean State Job Lot Seed Distribution is coming soon! Please watch the website, the form will be going live soon and only available for a limited time.
    Posted on January 15, 2025
  • Applications are Open for the 2025 Master Gardener Program
    The hot, hazy summer days are a great time to plan for next year’s gardening activities! Apply now for the 2025 UConn Extension Master Gardener Program; the deadline for applications is Friday, October 25, 2024. “The program provides the opportunity for beginner, intermediate or experienced gardeners to increase their personal knowledge of the practice of […]
    Posted on August 22, 2024
  • Support Our Program During UConn Gives
    UConn Extension’s Master Gardener Program works statewide to provide horticultural knowledge, increase food security, and empower residents to grow their own and give back to their communities. During #UConnGives we are asking for your support. Help our program at https://s.uconn.edu/givetogardeners
    Posted on April 17, 2024