XHSF 501.MG - Beginner Idaho Master Gardener Class

Course Description

General Program Information

University of Idaho Extension’s Idaho Master Gardener Program provides gardeners with opportunities to improve their horticultural knowledge and skills as well as serve their communities. “Helping people grow” is the motto of the program. The program is conducted through participating UI Extension county offices under the direction of UI Extension educators.

University of Idaho Extension’s Idaho Master Gardener Program is open to anyone who is interested in becoming a certified Idaho Master Gardener to share gardening knowledge with the public through community outreach and education. They bring a diverse background of knowledge and experience and enrich the program in their community.

High-Altitude Section Information

The High-Altitude Master Gardener Series is a hybrid classroom for learners from Valley, Teton, and Blaine counties. This means that learning is done through multiple methods (online and in person). The online portion is self-paced and synchronous (live web-conference meeting) in a virtual classroom. The self-paced class is hosted on the e-learning platform Canvas, and the live virtual classrooms are on Zoom on Thursdays from 11:45-1:30 pm for 13 weeks (January-May). The county cohorts will meet in-person with the county Educator for hands-on practicum opportunities throughout the course (January - May) and engage with their cohort throughout the summer through Master Gardener volunteer opportunities. The Master Gardener course was designed for 40+ hours of learning and 30+ hours of volunteer service. However, some participants do not want the Master Gardener certification and choose to audit the course for an additional fee. The Master Gardener course is $200 or $300 to audit the content.