The Clemson Extension Master Gardener Program is a volunteer training program administered by the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service. Introduced in Charleston County in 1981, the Master Gardener program is now offered over most of the state.
There is also an online version of this class. See bottom of the page for details.
The mission of the Clemson Extension Master Gardener Program is to select, train, and utilize knowledgeable volunteers to facilitate the educational work of the local Consumer Horticulture Agent, by delivering research-based information to citizens of the state.
The Master Gardener program is divided into two parts: Instruction and Service. In the first part, participants receive at least 40 hours of intensive, practical horticultural training. The following topics are typically covered in the program:
The Master Gardener program in Greenville County is coordinated by Jordan Franklin, Horticulture Extension Agent.
A limited number of financial need-based scholarships are available from the Greater Greenville Master Gardener Association.
Registration for fall 2020 class opens this summer around June 1.
Click here for old registration information. New info will be posted when it is available.
Location:
Greenville County Square, Clemson University Extension Office
301 University Ridge, Suite 4300, 29601
(864) 232-4431
Link to online class information:
Click here for online class information.
There is also an online version of this class. See bottom of the page for details.
The mission of the Clemson Extension Master Gardener Program is to select, train, and utilize knowledgeable volunteers to facilitate the educational work of the local Consumer Horticulture Agent, by delivering research-based information to citizens of the state.
The Master Gardener program is divided into two parts: Instruction and Service. In the first part, participants receive at least 40 hours of intensive, practical horticultural training. The following topics are typically covered in the program:
- Soils and Plant Nutrition
- Botany and Plant Physiology
- Basic Plant Pathology
- Physiology
- Entomology
- Vegetable Gardening
- Tree and Small Fruit Culture
- Culture of Woody Ornamentals
- Lawn Management
- Basic Landscape Design
- Problem Solving
The Master Gardener program in Greenville County is coordinated by Jordan Franklin, Horticulture Extension Agent.
A limited number of financial need-based scholarships are available from the Greater Greenville Master Gardener Association.
Registration for fall 2020 class opens this summer around June 1.
Click here for old registration information. New info will be posted when it is available.
Location:
Greenville County Square, Clemson University Extension Office
301 University Ridge, Suite 4300, 29601
(864) 232-4431
Link to online class information:
Click here for online class information.