Larimer County residents interested in horticulture can apply for classes to become certified as a Colorado State University Cooperative Extension Master Gardener. Those selected will receive approximately 66 hours of college-level horticulture instruction covering topics such as:

Between April and September, new Master Gardeners volunteer 50 hours of time working with Larimer County Extension identifying plant diseases, insects, answering gardening questions and working on other projects such as the Farmers' Market, Larimer County Fair, Home and Garden Shows, writing gardening articles for local and regional newspapers, and presenting programs to community groups.


2013 Training dates and location:
Fridays, January 11 through March 29, 2013 (No Class - January 18)

Master Gardener Apprentice Orientation (Volunteers Only)
Friday, April 5, 2013 -- MANDATORY

All training will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thomas M. McKee 4-H, Youth & Community Building
"The Ranch" - Larimer County Fairgrounds and Events Complex

Class fees:
$265.00 for those applying as a Larimer County Master Gardener Volunteer.
$625.00 for those taking the training for a Colorado Gardener Certificate only -- no volunteer requirements.

Application Deadline:
The Colorado Master Gardener application deadline was Wednesday, October 24, 2012.

Individuals can still apply for the Colorado Gardener Certificate training (Fee: $625.00 -- no volunteer requirements) until Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Please print the application from the link below. Complete and mail along with your check to: Larimer County Extension
1525 Blue Spruce Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524.

Colorado Gardener Certificate Application

2013 Training Schedule

 

If you are applying for the Colorado Gardener Certificate Training, send fees ($625) with your application. Please make your checks payable to: Larimer County Extension.

If you have application questions, please contact Alison Stoven O'Connor at (970) 498-6000 or by e-mail at astoven@larimer.org