Master Gardener Program in Cass County

Cass County has a large group of active Master Gardeners that meet monthly to plan projects such as community garden spaces, food donation projects, educational activities, grants and scholarships. The goal of the Master Gardener program is to support horticulture education and community service. Cass County Master Gardeners provide many hours of volunteer service and gardening education within their local communities. To raise funds for these activities, the group annually holds a spring and plant sale fundraiser.
Cass County hosts a local training for new Master Gardener volunteers approximately once every other year. In addition to this training, the group holds a variety of events that are open to the general public throughout the year. For more information about Master Gardener activities in Cass County, please call the Cass County Extension Office at 712-243-1132, or email Cass County Extension Director and Master Gardener Coordinator Kate Olson at keolson@iastate.edu. In addition, you are invited to follow the Cass County Master Gardeners at their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CassCoMG to keep up with local events and tips for gardening.
The Master Gardener Program trains garden enthusiasts to learn, grow, and teach others about plants and gardening in the home landscape. Participants receive 40 hours of training via webcasting, face-to-face, and hands-on workshops, while interacting with others of similar interests. After completing their training, Master Gardener Interns volunteer 40 hours of service in county approved projects related to gardening education to become active Master Gardeners. To maintain active status, Master Gardeners must attend at least 10 hours of county approved continuing education and volunteer at least 20 hours of service on county approved projects.
Master Gardener Events & Resources for Community Members
Spring Garden Seminar - Saturday April 1 - visit news story for details!
Cass County Master Gardener Memorial Grants- April 24 Deadline- click for details!
Cass County Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale - Saturday, May 13, 2023 @ 8 AM
Cass County Master Gardener Bus Tour - Wednesday June 7, 2023 - Registration form below:
NEW for 2023! Local Garden Tour- Sunday June 25 from 2-6 PM - Details below:
Save the Date! Fall Plant Sale, Saturday September 9, 2023 @ 8 AM
Resources for Current Master Gardeners