{"id":101,"date":"2010-03-10T15:48:49","date_gmt":"2010-03-10T19:48:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/?page_id=101"},"modified":"2026-04-13T09:57:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T13:57:39","slug":"master-gardener-volunteers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/master-gardener-volunteers\/","title":{"rendered":"Washington County Master Gardener Volunteers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/09\/Master-Gardener-Class-of-09-Machias-800.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5372 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/09\/Master-Gardener-Class-of-09-Machias-800-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"Washington County Master Gardener Class of 2009 group on a porch\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/09\/Master-Gardener-Class-of-09-Machias-800-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/09\/Master-Gardener-Class-of-09-Machias-800-768x542.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/09\/Master-Gardener-Class-of-09-Machias-800-105x74.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/09\/Master-Gardener-Class-of-09-Machias-800-317x224.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/09\/Master-Gardener-Class-of-09-Machias-800-423x299.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/09\/Master-Gardener-Class-of-09-Machias-800-634x448.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/09\/Master-Gardener-Class-of-09-Machias-800.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Maine\u2019s Master Gardener Volunteer Program provides participants with at least 40 hours of in-depth training in the art and science of horticulture.\u00a0 Trainees receive current, researched-based information from Extension educators and industry experts.\u00a0 In return, trained Master Gardeners volunteer their time and expertise in many ways for community programs and activities.<\/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.\u00a0 They are linked to a professional network of support through the county, state, and national Cooperative Extension offices.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Join us!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Visit the <a 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