Master Gardener program

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange County, New York, has recognized its Master Gardener volunteers for their outstanding service throughout 2025. The honor highlights the hours the volunteers contributed to community horticulture programs, gardening education and public outreach across the county, celebrating the role they play in supporting local residents and extension programming.

The Jackson County Master Gardeners are drawing attention for combining research-based horticulture with practical, hands-on gardening work. Reported by Jefferson Public Radio, the program highlights how volunteers apply scientific principles to help local residents with plant care, soil health and garden problems, showcasing the group's ongoing role in community education in southern Oregon.

The Lincoln County Master Gardener Association is inviting the public to attend a free class as part of its Fall Education Series 2026. The session is open to anyone interested in gardening topics and requires no prior experience. The association is a volunteer program focused on horticulture education for local residents.