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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.

Start a Vegetable Garden

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Start a Garden

Learn how to grow your own vegetable garden.

Learn on Demand

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Learn on Demand

Watch select videos at your own pace.

CMGA

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CMG Association

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

UConn Today

Pollinator Gardener

Gift Helps UConn Master Gardeners Support Foodshare

An anonymous donor's gift will help volunteers provide healthy food to needy families

Support Foodshare article

Extension News

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Cleanup at Sherwood Island State Park

Sherwood Island article

Extension News

Foodshare Garden

UConn Master Gardners Signature Projects on the CT Coastline

CT Coastline article

Recent News & Information

  • Coming Soon: 2026 Class Applications
    Interested in our 2026 Master Gardener certification program? The applications will be available the third week in August. In the meantime, explore our Fundamentals of Home Gardening online courses at http://s.uconn.edu/store.
    Posted on July 10, 2025
  • Your Support Matters: UConn Gives 2025
    As a valued member of our community, we are reaching out to invite you to support the UConn Extension Master Gardener Program during UConn Gives, our university’s annual giving event. Give Now Why Your Support Matters Expand Educational Outreach: Develop and deliver more workshops, classes, and resources to gardeners of all skill levels. Enhance Community Projects: Support […]
    Posted on April 20, 2025
  • Fundamentals of Home Gardening Online Course
    UConn Extension is excited to announce that the Fundamentals of Home Gardening online course, designed to help gardening enthusiasts of all levels cultivate thriving home gardens, is available for home gardeners who want to expand their knowledge and skills. The course is divided into four modules covering essential gardening topics: CORE – Water, Soils, and […]
    Posted on March 27, 2025