Master Gardeners are dedicated and knowledgeable volunteers who answer gardening questions and offer horticultural advice to the public. Take a few minutes to watch this video about being a member of Master Gardeners of Ontario.

The Master Gardener program started in Washington in 1972.  By 1991, Master Gardeners was operating in 45 U.S. states and 4 Canadian provinces. There are currently over 30 Master Gardener groups in Ontario!

Master Gardeners are expected to provide current and up-to-date advice and information to the gardening public.

In order to achieve this, Halton Region Master Gardeners engage in continuing education activities through:

• guest or member speakers who present topics of interest to the group at our monthly meetings
• our monthly newsletter, Cross Pollination
• one-day Technical Updates organized by local Master Gardener groups
• hands-on gardening workshops

Master Gardeners contribute 30 hours of service a year.

They include:

• interacting directly with the public offering horticulture advice
  • • answering questions at community events and online through social media and email/writing articles for the newsletter, blog or a newspaper. creating social media content for Facebook or Instagram accounts
• leading presentations or demonstrations
• assisting a community group with a horticultural activity
• providing a garden consult for a member of the public

• Administrative activities such as:
  • attending meetings
  • acting as a mentor to new MGiT’s;
  • preparing for presentations to the public or garden clinics
  • assisting with the management of a social media/email accounts or website
  • editing, preparing or coordinating the distribution of the monthly newsletter
  • taking on a leadership role such as Treasurer, Coordinator, New Member Coordinator or as a Community Liaison
  • organizing special events such as an educational program for Master Gardeners in Ontario

Complete the Contact form below to find out more information about becoming a Master Gardener