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Read More » Buckeye Yard and Garden onLine Check out the Buckeye Yard & Garden onLine (BYGL) for timely updates on Ohio growing conditions, pests, diseases, and... Read More » Ohio Master Gardener Volunteers contributed more than 168,000 hours of service in 2023 totaling over $5 million in services to their communities There are currently 2933 active MGVs in Ohio; 522 new MGVs were trained in 2023. Read More » Home How did the Master Gardener Volunteer Program originate? The Master Gardener Volunteer program originated in Seattle, Washington in 1972. The Extension agent in the King County office of the Washington State University Extension Service began to train and utilize the expertise of volunteers to more effectively reach the gardening public with research-based educational information. It was a great concept that has now spread across the United States, to Canada and other countries. The Master Gardener Volunteer program in Ohio has existed since the late 1970s and has grown steadily. Although its initial start and growth was in the more urban counties of our state, there are now more than 3,000 active Master Gardener Volunteers in more than 62 Ohio counties (urban, suburban and rural). The Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener Volunteer (MGV) program provides intensive training in horticulture to interested Ohio residents who then volunteer their time assisting with educational programs and activities for Ohio residents through their local OSU Extension county office. Volunteers are not required to have gardening skills or knowledge; a passion for learning about gardening and sharing this knowledge with others is a must! Working with county Extension personnel, Master Gardener Volunteers provide educational services to their communities such as: answering gardening questions from the public; conducting plant clinics; gardening activities with children, senior citizens, or disabled persons; beautifying the community; developing community or demonstration gardens; and other horticultural activities. We are Ohio MGVs and we are Ohio Strong!! News 2023 State MGV Conference and Awards Program Oct 20, 2023 Over 150 Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener Volunteers, Educators and staff recently gathered in Fairfield to honor peers, colleagues, and program supporters. The OSUE MGV Awards program was hosted by Greene County Master Gardener Volunteers. My MGV Story, by Judy Schaechter Feb 14, 2023 Writer: Jennifer E. Andon, M.S. My husband likes to proudly tell people,” She’s a Master Gardener.” My response is usually, No, I hang out with Master Gardeners; I’m still working on it.” I really had no interest in gardening, although several of my friends are avid gardeners and I grew up on my grandparents’ farm. It was 2020 - the year of COVID when I was approached by a friend to consider the MGV program. I had to ask myself - why would I do this? It’s a huge commitment. I don’t even like gardening! 2021 State MGV Conference Awards Nov 2, 2021 Writers: Jennifer E. Andon, M.S. , Pamela J. Bennett Over 100 Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener Volunteers, Educators and staff recently gathered virtually to honor peers, colleagues, and program supporters. The OSUE MGV Awards program was hosted by state MGV Program Director Pamela Bennett and Program Manager Jen Andon. 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