Are you curious about the Master Gardener volunteer program but not sure what to expect? Read on for Master Gardener mythbusting!
This story originally appeared in Growing.
Myth: to be a Master Gardener volunteer you need to have a huge, perfect garden.
Fact: Master Gardener volunteers grow everything from balcony tomato plants to formal gardens to urban farmlets to tiny bonsai trees. They grow in community plots, containers on windowsills and home gardens.
Myth: to be an OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteer you need to know all the answers.
Fact: Master Gardener volunteers learn how to research plant problems and where to seek well-researched solutions. Knowing what to look for and where to look is the key skill.
Myth: to be an OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteer you need to have endless free time or be retired.
Fact: Working people, including parents and caregivers, are Master Gardener volunteers. The 2020 in-person course offers increased flexibility. And the Master Gardeners online course offers a highly flexible program that connects you with your local community for volunteer service.
Myth: to be an OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteer you need to spend a lot of money.
Fact: OSU Extension and our non-profit Master Gardener association partners offer a limited number of partial scholarships. For information please contact Elizabeth Records.
You can help grow knowledge, gardens and communities. Applications for 2020 Volunteer Program open October 1st. Learn more and join us.
