Graduating Class of 2019
Riverhead Courthouse Project
Busy with clean up at the Suffolk County Farm display gardens.
The Herb Garden at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center
Discussing planting options
Master Gardener Training
Spring Gardening School
Children's Garden Party
Suffolk County Master Gardener Volunteer Program
Interested in gardening and volunteering in your community?
Master Gardener Volunteers are neighbors teaching neighbors about horticultural topics and environmentally sound gardening practices. Master Gardener Volunteers receive training that draws on the horticultural research and experience of Cornell University.
To become a Master Gardener Volunteer, one must successfully complete the training course, volunteer 125 hours within a 2-year period, and remain active by volunteering at least 30 hours each year after graduation.
We welcome adults of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to the Master Gardener Volunteer program. Anyone who enjoys gardening, has a desire to share knowledge and skills, and who is willing to provide community service is encouraged to apply.
Meet a Master Gardener
Contact
Roxanne Zimmer
Community Horticulture Specialist
rz378@cornell.edu
631-727-7850 x 225
Last updated October 29, 2020
Master Gardener Training for 2020-2021 is in session. If you want to be placed on the application list for next class, please send your contact information to Roxanne Zimmer at rz378@cornell.edu.
Scholarship Information
In an effort to promote diversity and inclusion, Community Horticulture is offering for the first time a limited number of scholarships for the upcoming Master Gardener Training program, September 2020 through April 2021. The course will be offered on line. Those interested in Master Gardener Training scholarship (a $500 value) must complete an application to the course as well as an application for the scholarship.