{"id":1430,"date":"2013-08-01T11:33:21","date_gmt":"2013-08-01T15:33:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/?page_id=1430"},"modified":"2026-04-07T15:48:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T19:48:09","slug":"master-gardeners","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/master-gardeners\/","title":{"rendered":"Master Gardener Volunteers in Knox, Lincoln and Waldo Counties"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"5902\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/05\/Gleaners.edited.web_.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5902\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/05\/Gleaners.edited.web_-169x300.jpg\" alt=\"rows of lettuce and other plants in a greenhouse, three people standing between rows with orange buckets\" width=\"192\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/05\/Gleaners.edited.web_-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/05\/Gleaners.edited.web_-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/05\/Gleaners.edited.web_-768x1366.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/05\/Gleaners.edited.web_-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/05\/Gleaners.edited.web_-79x140.jpg 79w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/05\/Gleaners.edited.web_-317x564.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/05\/Gleaners.edited.web_-423x752.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/05\/Gleaners.edited.web_-634x1127.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/05\/Gleaners.edited.web_-846x1504.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/05\/Gleaners.edited.web_-951x1691.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/knox-lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/05\/Gleaners.edited.web_.jpg 1018w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,192px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Knox County Gleaners, in collaboration with volunteers from the community and the Maine Master gardener Program, harvest surplus lettuce.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Maine Master Gardener Volunteer program provides participants with more than 40 hours of in-depth training in the art and science of horticulture. In addition, the program trains volunteers to conduct and join sustainable horticulture projects in their communities.<\/p>\n<p>Trainees receive the latest research-based information from UMaine Extension educators and industry experts.<\/p>\n<p>As part of a nationwide Cooperative Extension effort, Master Gardeners are recognized as well-trained practitioners who serve and beautify their communities. They are linked to a professional network of support through the county, state, and national Cooperative Extension offices. Knox and Lincoln Counties are committed to building a sense of community for the volunteers by providing access to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Volunteer opportunities that make a positive impact in the community<\/li>\n<li>Continuing education events and workshops<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Who Can Become a Master Gardener Volunteer?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Everyone who successfully completes the forty-plus hours of training, and volunteers at least 40 hours towards community gardening programs and activities can become a Master Gardener. The participation fee covers the cost of the reference manual, handouts, and training expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Join us!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Visit our web\u00a0page for more information about registration, course details, and fees for the next <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/master-gardeners\/training\/\">Master Gardener Volunteer course<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/securelb.imodules.com\/s\/300\/13-ORONO\/foundation\/index-social.aspx?sid=300&amp;gid=13&amp;pgid=748&amp;cid=1912&amp;dids=194.1885&amp;sort=1&amp;bledit=1&amp;appealcode=O5454\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">We welcome donations to support Master Gardener Volunteer activities.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>For More Information<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Call 207.832.0343 or 1.800.244.2104 (in Maine)<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Master Gardener Program\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/programs\/master-gardeners\/policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Master Gardener Program Policies and Additional Information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Maine Master Gardener Volunteer program provides participants with more than 40 hours of in-depth training in the art and science of horticulture. 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