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If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in an Extension event, please contact Paul Lessick, civil rights and compliance coordinator, at least 14 days prior to the scheduled event.

Additional dates coming soon:

  • Home Horticulture Certificate Program
  • Dangberg Historic Home Ranch Park Garden Talks
  • Heritage Park Gardens Q&A Sessions
  • Educational Outreach
  • Garden Tour

Home Horticulture Certificate Program 

Opens in May 2026

The Home Horticulture Certificate Program is an online program developed by the University of Nevada, Reno Extension horticulture team to provide basic horticulture education to homeowners, educators and anyone interested in learning more about the Nevada landscapes, plants and more.

This class is the prerequisite for becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer.

Learn more about the certification program

Who are Master Gardeners?

Master Gardeners are volunteers who have been trained in the finer points of gardening to improve their own knowledge and share it with others. Master Gardeners provide free, research-based horticulture information to Nevadans. As volunteers, Master Gardeners contribute volunteer hours eMaster Gardener volunteers visiting Sierra Shadows Lavender Farm in Douglas Countyvery year through a variety of projects, including but not limited to:

  • Answering telephone and email inquiries
  • Conducting educational presentations in the community
  • Consulting at school and community gardens
  • Staffing booths at fairs and home shows

Interested in becoming a Master Gardener?

Have you always wanted to learn more about gardening, have more of a science-based knowledge of gardening, meet new people and make a difference in the community? The Master Gardener Program might be right for you! Fill out the interest form to learn more. 

What do Master Gardeners do in Douglas County?

Project Contact Address Description
Dangberg Ranch - Gertrude's Gardens

(775) 783-9417

1450 NV-88
Minden, NV 89423

 Aid in the maintenance of Gertrude's Gardens and other gardening beds around the Dangberg Ranch property. Provide support to Friends of Dangberg Ranch Organization. 
Heritage Park Community Garden

Main Street Gardnerville
(775) 782-8027

 1641 Ezell St.
Gardnerville, NV 89410		 Plan and implement community and educational events.  Coordinate and participate in garden workdays and ongoing garden maintenance. 
Community Events

Jessica Gardner
(775) 782-9960

 Various locations Staff outreach tables and information booths at community events. Plan, coordinate and participate in various educational events throughout the year.

Pollinator Garden

Master Gardeners (775) 782-9960

 1325 Waterloo Lane
Gardnerville, NV		 Design, install and maintain a pollinator garden, using water-wise and region-specific plants.

Seed Swap

Master Gardeners
DouglasMG@unr.edu

   Host an annual seed swap on National Seed Swap Day, the last Saturday of January. 

Perennial Plant Sale

Master Gardeners
DouglasMG@unr.edu 

River Fork Ranch

 Host a Native Plants Sale with plants supplied by the Washoe Tree Nursery.

Junior Master Gardener Program

Master Gardeners
DouglasMG@unr.edu

Heritage Park Gardens - Children's Garden area

 Host a 12+week Junior Master Gardener Program for youth ages 9 - 13.

Learn more about the program contributor(s)

Jessica Gardner
Program Leader & Contact
Jessica Gardner
Katelyn Brinkerhoff
Katelyn Brinkerhoff
Karolyn Newton
Karolyn Newton

 
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