Welcome
Training for the 2023 session of the TN Extension Master Gardener (TEMG) program in Madison County is just around the corner! I invite you to come take part in an inspiring education based volunteer organization. Registration is now open and space is limited.
What is a TN Extension Master Gardener
The TEMG program trains and certifies volunteers who provide community service through county Extension offices. Tennessee Extension Master Gardeners are trained volunteers that help the Extension Service share the latest and greatest gardening information with those in their community! All volunteers are trained with 40 hours of horticultural classes and return 40 hours of volunteer community service through their Extension Office and local Master Gardener association. Our local association is called the Madison County Master Gardeners. Once you complete the initial certification, 25 hours of service and 8 hours of education are required to maintain annual re-certification.
Before You Decide to Participate
Please review the following requirements for completion of the program and certification.
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You must attend a minimum of 80 percent of the classes, which allows for 2 absences.
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You must give 40 hours of volunteer service in horticulture back to the community over the next year. (Don't worry, we have established projects for you to work on)
If you can fulfill these requirements, we would love to have you as an addition to this organization. If you do not wish to pursue certification, but are interested in other opportunities for horticulture learning, please contact me, Celeste Scott, for more information
cscott52@utk.edu or 731-668-8543.
Class Information
This interactive training features hands-on & virtual learning. Come learn from horticulture professionals from across the state and build relationships that will last a lifetime! Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 5:30pm- 7:30pm at the West TN Research & Education Center located at 605 Airways Blvd. Jackson, TN 38301. Each week will feature a different core topic area and include: lecture, discussion, reading material, hands-on lab activity, supplemental materials, and study guide.
Registration Information
The registration fee is $200.00 and includes the TN Extension Master Gardener Handbook, access to our class website, supporting documents, and Master Gardener Name Badge upon completion of certification.
After completing this initial interest form, please complete the accompanying volunteer agreement which can be found on the website and submit along with your registration fee. You can mail in your volunteer form & fee, or drop it by the UT-TSU Extension Office at 309 North Parkway Jackson, TN 38305. Please, make checks payable to UT Extension, and bring exact change if paying in cash. We do not accept cards at this time.
Make sure to check your e-mail regularly for important updates and information. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me, Celeste Scott, at
cscott52@utk.edu or 731668-8543.