In this edition

  • May: The Month of Plant Sales
  • Southern Nye County Extension Master Gardener Honored at 2025 Growing HOPE Volunteer Recognition Event
  • 2025 International Master Gardener Conference Registration
  • Publication Highlight
  • It's the Great Pumpkin, Master Gardeners!
  • Home Horticulture Certification is now open
  • Extension Master Gardener Handbook - Online
  • Management Training
  • Master Gardener Events

May: The Month of Plant Sales

What a season!

A huge and heartfelt THANK YOU to each and every one of you amazing Extension Master Gardeners who rolled up your sleeves, donned your sun hats, and brought the plant sales to life this May!

From organizing tables and labeling plants to sharing your knowledge with curious shoppers and spreading joy one seedling at a time — your energy, enthusiasm, and expertise made these events bloom brighter than ever!

Thanks to your dedication, we not only raised funds, but also cultivated connections in our communities and sparked a love of gardening in so many.

We couldn’t have done it without you, and we’re so lucky to grow with such a fantastic team. Here’s to dirt under our nails, smiles on our faces, and plenty more garden magic ahead!

Washoe County Master Gardeners preparing for plant sale

Southern Nye County Extension Master Gardener Honored at 2025 Growing HOPE Volunteer Recognition Event

Steve receiving Desert Sage Award

Steve Richardson was awarded the Desert Sage Award!

Steve has totaled over 3,000 volunteers hours in the 12 years of being a part of the Extension Master Gardener program in Southern Nye County. He has overseen and actively accomplished multiple projects in the demonstrations gardens, such as irrigation mapping and programming pergola installations, pathway improvements, and tree plantings, as well as many hours of garden maintenance. Steve even served as their county program's president seven times!

Steve's positive, calm manner and measured knowledgeable approach have been a steadfast foundation in the Southern Nye County Master Gardener program.

Thank you, Steve!

Publication Highlight

Checkout the most recent publications on our website!

 

Clark County Master Gardeners are contributing to the Publications database in meaningful ways! Master Gardener Cynthia Ochoa partnered with Program Assistant Susan Lloyd to build a two-page handout for Cynthia’s presentation on irises and bulbs to OLLI last year. After input from faculty member ML Robinson, they tweaked it for use as a handout in the Iris and Bulb Bed mailbox in the Botanic Garden. And now, the document is live for the world to use and enjoy and learn from.

Master Gardener Mary Arellano translated a rediscovered article by Aggie Roberts from 1999. Several Master Gardeners present their classes in Spanish and we’ve had requests for Spanish-language gardening info. This project took two years to work its way through the system, but now that we know the way, our first result is below! Please note if you search for it you must change the language button to “Spanish.” The downloadable PDF is still a work in progress.

Cultivo de Tomates en el Sur de Nevada
Irises year-round in desert southwest
Pollinator Plant Lists

It's the Great Pumpkin, Master Gardeners

Large pumpkin on scale

Southern Nye County Master Gardeners are promoting community family fun, giving out donated "Big Max" seeds to plant now, to enter a Giant pumpkin into the Pahrump Fall Fair, intake days September 23rd and 24th, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Past years' winning pumpkin weighed in at 70lbs! For details about the Pahrump Fall Fair, go to pahrumpnv.gov/302.

Registration for the 2025 International Master Gardener Conference is now OPEN!

A virtual event of epic proportions!

Join us for IMGC 2025, a four-day celebration of gardening, innovation, and sustainability! Gain insights from experts, explore global gardening practices, and connect with passionate gardeners working to make a difference. Discover new techniques, embrace sustainable solutions, and be part of the effort shaping the future of our planet.

Why Virtual?

Beyond Our Borders, There is so much to Discover!

Discover innovative practices, learn from experts, and connect with fellow gardeners dedicated to making a positive impact on our planet. Let’s grow a greener future together!

  • Extends the event’s reach and lifespan. Eliminates physical limitations and time constraints.
  • Cost-effective, making the event accessible to more participants.
    Offers flexibility and convenience.
  • Reduces environmental impact.
  • Provides access to all sessions and speakers for five months post-conference
  • Enhances accessibility, reaching a broader audience and attracting diverse speakers.
  • Facilitates faster dissemination of information.
Register today!
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Registration for the Home Horticulture Certificate Program is now OPEN!

Do you have some friends or family interest in becoming a Master Gardener volunteer?

Hands holding a seedling

This program covers home gardening in all parts of the state of Nevada! The Home Horticulture Certificate Program was developed by the University of Nevada, Reno Extension Horticulture team from around the state to provide basic horticulture education to homeowners, educators, and anyone interested in learning more about the Nevada landscapes, plants, and more. Topics address information on gardening specific to Southern Nevada, Northern Nevada, and rural counties.

The program is completely online through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension. The program includes pre-recorded lectures, reading, homework, and live Q & A sessions every Thursday from 12 - 1 p.m. with horticulture professionals.

The Home Horticulture Certificate Program is Part 1 of the Master Gardener Training.

Registration link

Extension Master Gardener Handbook - Online

Authored by Katelyn Brinkerhoff, Statewide Master Gardener Coordinator

This document is intended to be an operational guide and reference tool for Extension professionals and volunteers involved in the Extension Master Gardener program to help accomplish the mission and values of the program and Extension through the outreach within our Nevada communities. The handbook will be reviewed regularly by Extension professionals and volunteers to ensure its relevance and accuracy in meeting the needs of the Extension professionals and volunteers. 

This document is a living document, but when updates occur, they will be communicated with our Extension professionals and volunteers.

Counties within Nevada may have a county handbook that includes additional county-specific information. Please be in contact with your county. 

Volunteer Handbook
Master Gardener presenting to class on pollinators

Check out our full list of Extension Master Gardener Events

Don't see your event on the calendar? Reach out to your local coordinator to make sure it is added to our online calendar of events!

Master Gardener Events
 
Brinkerhoff, K. 2025, Nevada Master Gardener Statewide Newsletter - June 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Newsletter

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Katelyn Brinkerhoff
Katelyn Brinkerhoff