Master Gardener Volunteer Educators

Become a Master Gardener

The next Delaware Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Statewide Training Program for residents living in New Castle, Kent or Sussex counties is planned for Fall 2025. Classes are held twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. Most trainings will be held via Zoom. Some training sessions will require travel to other locations within the three counties. Please view the detailed instructions for your residential county, as some details will differ.

As a member of the Delaware Master Gardener training class, you are expected
to:

• complete the course of study,
• volunteer 40 hours and,
• gain an additional 5 hours of advanced training by the defined deadline.

If you are accepted into the training class, the training fee is $150. Selected applicants will be notified by the county coordinator (preferably by phone). A University of Delaware background check is also required.