Fairfield County Master Gardener Program

Contact: Sandra Wilson
Fairfield County Program Coordinator
203-207-3261
[email protected]

Visit us: at UConn FCAEC Extension Center in Bethel

Gardening Questions?
Fairfield County Master Gardeners
[email protected]
203-207-3262

WHAT IS A MASTER GARDENER?

Since 1972, the UConn Extension Master Gardener Program has been training environmentally and community minded volunteers throughout the state in horticulture and gardening best practices. 

• The comprehensive 9 month program taught by Extension educators and specialists includes over 100 hours of horticulture instruction and 60 hours of supervised in-service training and community outreach. 
• Master Gardener (MG) interns work with previously certified MG mentors in their local Extension office answering gardening questions and diagnosing plant problems. 
• Fairfield County MGs contribute thousands of volunteer hours annually in office and also while participating in hands-on gardening, and environmental projects around our county. 
• Project Examples:
  • Restoring native habitats
  • Creating pollinator pathway
  • Educating groups on invasive plants and insects
  • Cultivating vegetable gardens for local food pantries.

HOW DO I BECOME A MASTER GARDENER?

To learn more about the Master Gardener Program or to apply (applications are usually available beginning in August for the following year) visit our website at https://mastergardener.uconn.edu/

EVERYONE CAN ATTEND MASTER GARDENER CLASSES