The Master Gardener program is a volunteer service training program whereby adults are given advanced training in horticulture in exchange for volunteer service to the community.

Mission

The mission of the Master Gardener Program is to provide current, research-based, home horticulture information and education to the citizens of Iowa through ISU Extension programs and projects. Through their participation in educational activities, Master Gardeners also increase their own personal knowledge in horticulture.

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Volunteer and Education Hour Reporting

Please go to:

http://mastergardenerhours.hort.iastate.edu/  

and enroll to report your hours through the state system, effective December 15, 2009.  Thank you for remembering to report your volunteer and education hours promptly.  It's important to show how much we give the community each year.

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Master Gardener Newsletter - The Green Thumb for Polk County Master Gardeners and Interns.

• January 2012 (.pdf)
• February 2012 (.pdf)
• March 2011 (.pdf)
• April 2011 (.pdf)
• May 2011 (.pdf)
• June 2011 (.pdf) 
• July 2011 (pdf)
• August 2011  (.pdf)
• September 2011 (.pdf)
• October 2011 (.pdf)
• November 2011 (.pdf)
• December 2011 (.pdf)

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Polk County Master Gardener Steering Committee

The Extension Master Gardener program is a volunteer program organized and supported by the Polk County Extension District Council. 

Extension volunteer programs are run by the volunteers themselves with subject matter and organizational guidance from ISU Extension and support provided by District staff, Mary Farlow and Virginia Hunnell.

Decisions regarding the program are made jointly between the Extension District and a representative body of the Certified Master Gardeners.

The 2011 Master Gardener Steering Committee