Master Gardeners of Douglas County | Extension

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Coordinator Contact

Jessica Gardner
Horticulture Outreach Coordinator
jessicagardner@unr.edu
775-782-9960

Learn more about the Extension, Douglas County office

1st Annual Garden Tour

Get ready to stroll through stunning gardens and soak up expert tips at our 1st Annual Garden Tour, hosted by the UNR Extension Master Gardeners!

Tickets $25 - 2 adults & 2 youth

Non-refundable - Rain or Shine

Purchase Tickets Here

Day of ticket sales will be availalble

Whether you're an aspiring green thumb or a seasoned horticulturist, this tour offers inspiration, education, and community—all while celebrating the beauty of our local landscapes.

Bring your curiosity, questions, comfy shoes, and maybe a notebook. Let’s grow together!

Contact Jessica Gardner at 775-782-9960 or jessicagardner@unr.edu for more info

Home Horticulture Certificate Program

Open May 1, 2025

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. For more info: Home Horticulture Certificate 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 to share it with others. Master Gardeners provide free, research-based horticulture information to Nevadans. As volunteers, Master Gardeners contribute volunteer hours e Master Gardener volunteers visiting Sierra Shadows Lavender Farm in Douglas County very year through a variety of projects, including but not limited to: answering telephone and email inquiries, staffing booths at fairs and home shows, conducting educational presentations in the community and consulting at school and community gardens.

Become 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? Then, the Master Gardeners of Nevada Program might be right for you.

Fill out the interest form to learn more!

Upcoming Programs:

1st Annual Garden Tour
- September 13, 2025
- $25/ticket
- Tickets go on sale, August 1, 2025

Summer 2025 Ongoing Programs

Heritage Park Gardens Q&A Sessions - Wednedays 5:30-6:30 pm
- Start up May 26, 2025 - October 1, 2025
- Location: Heritage Park Gardens 1461 Ezell St., Gardnerville, NV
- No Session - 4th Wednesday of each month
Dangberg Historic Home Ranch Park Garden Talks - 5:30-6:30 pm
- Dates: 4th Tuesday in June/July/August
- Location: Dangberg Historic Home Ranch Park Garden- 1450 NV-88, Minden, NV

Contact a Master Gardener:

Visit the office at 1325 Waterloo ln., Gardnerville, NV 89410
Email them at DouglasMG@unr.edu
Call the office 775-782-9960

Helpful Handouts

Master Gardener Projects in Douglas County

Project	Contact	Address	Description
Dangberg Ranch - Gertrude's Gardens	Mark Jensen 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	Plans and implements community and educational events. Coordinates and participates in garden workdays and ongoing garden maintenance.
Community Events	Jessica Gardner 775-782-9960	Various locations	Master Gardeners staff outreach tables and information booths at community events. Plans, coordinates and participates in various educational events throughout the year.
Pollinator Garden	Master Gardeners 775-782-9960	1325 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, NV	UNR Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Class of 2023 designed, installed and maintain a pollinator garden, using water-wise and region specific plants. Stop by today!
Seed Swap	Master Gardeners DouglasMG@unr.edu		UNR Extension Master Gardeners host an annual seeds swap on National Seed Swap Day - last Saturday of January.
Native Plant Sale	Master Gardeners DouglasMG@unr.edu	River Fork Ranch May 18, 2024	UNR Extension Master Gardener host a Native Plants Sale. Plants are supplied by the Washoe Tree Nursery.
Junior Master Gardener Program	Master Gardeners DouglasMG@unr.edu	Heritage Park Gardens - Children's Garden area	UNR Extension Master Gardeners of Douglas County host a 12+week Junior Master Gardener Program for youth Ages 9-13

News Articles, Fact Sheets, Reports...
Extension Master Gardener Annual Report (2024) The full report for the 2024 Extension Master Gardener year. Brinkerhoff, K. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Gardening in Douglas County Nevada (2023-04) The Master Gardener Volunteers of Carson Valley Nevada provides horticulture information on gardens, landscapes, plants and other related topics. This newsletter of April 2023 is one of the many resources of information available to the public to aid in accomplishing this mission. April 3, 2023 J. Gardner, I. Angelini, A. Christy, P. Sanborn 2023, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Master Gardener Newsletter
Gardening in Douglas County Nevada (2023-07) The Master Gardener Volunteers of Douglas County provide horticulture information on gardens, landscapes, plants and other related topics. This newsletter of July 2023 is one of the many resources of information available to the public to help accomplish this mission. J. Gardner, I. Angelini 2023, Extension, University of Nevada Reno, Master Gardener Newsletter
Gardening in Douglas County Nevada (2023-10) The Master Gardener Volunteers of Carson Valley Nevada provides horticulture information on gardens, landscapes, plants and other related topics. This newsletter of October 2023 is one of the many resources of information available to the public to aid in accomplishing this mission. Gardner, J., Angelini, I., Doerr, L. 2023, Extension, University of Nevada Reno, Master Gardener Newsletter
Gardening in Douglas County Nevada (2024-01) The Master Gardener Volunteers of Carson Valley Nevada provides horticulture information on gardens, landscapes, plants and other related topics. This newsletter of January 2024 is one of the many resources of information available to the public to aid in accomplishing this mission. I. Angelini, A. Christy, L. Doerr 2024, Extension, Unversity of Nevada, Reno, Newsletters
Gardening in Douglas County Nevada (2024-04) The Master Gardener Volunteers of Carson Valley Nevada provides horticulture information on gardens, landscapes, plants and other related topics. This newsletter of April 2024 is one of the many resources of information available to the public to aid in accomplishing this mission. J. Gardner, I. Angelini, L. Doerr. and L. Dick 2024, Extension, University of Nevada Reno, Master Gardener Newsletter
Gardening in Douglas County Nevada (2024-07) The Master Gardener Volunteers of Douglas County provide home horticulture information on gardens, landscapes, plants and other related topics. This newsletter of July 2024 will focus on water conservation topics. Enjoy this quarters publication and share with a friend. I, Angelini, L. Doerr, L. Dick 2024, Extension, University of Nevada Reno, Newsletter
Nevada Noxious Weed Field Guide – Barbed goatgrass Barbed goatgrass is a noxious weed that has been identified by the state of Nevada to be harmful to agriculture, the general public, or the environment. Learn more about this weed. Blecker, L., Creech, E., Dick, J., Gephart, S., Hefner, M., Kratsch, H., Moe, A., Schultz, B. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Field Guide
Nevada Noxious Weed Field Guide – Black henbane Black henbane is a noxious weed that has been identified by the state of Nevada to be harmful to agriculture, the general public, or the environment. Learn more about this weed. Blecker, L., Creech, E., Dick, J., Gephart, S., Hefner, M., Kratsch, H., Moe, A., Schultz, B. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Field Guide
Nevada Noxious Weed Field Guide – Camelthorn Camelthorn is a noxious weed that has been identified by the state of Nevada to be harmful to agriculture, the general public, or the environment. Learn more about this weed. Blecker, L., Creech, E., Dick, J., Gephart, S., Hefner, M., Kratsch, H., Moe, A., Schultz, B. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Field Guide
Nevada Noxious Weed Field Guide – Canada thistle Canada thistle is a noxious weed that has been identified by the state of Nevada to be harmful to agriculture, the general public, or the environment. Learn more about this weed. Blecker, L., Creech, E., Dick, J., Gephart, S., Hefner, M., Kratsch, H., Moe, A., Schultz, B. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Field Guide
Nevada Noxious Weed Field Guide – Crimson fountaingrass Crimson fountaingrass is a noxious weed that has been identified by the state of Nevada to be harmful to agriculture, the general public, or the environment. Learn more about this weed. Blecker, L., Creech, E., Dick, J., Gephart, S., Hefner, M., Kratsch, H., Moe, A., Schultz, B. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Field Guide
Nevada Noxious Weed Field Guide – Curlyleaf pondweed Curlyleaf pondweed is a noxious weed that has been identified by the state of Nevada to be harmful to agriculture, the general public, or the environment. Learn more about this weed. Blecker, L., Creech, E., Dick, J., Gephart, S., Hefner, M., Kratsch, H., Moe, A., Schultz, B. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Field Guide
Nevada Noxious Weed Field Guide – Dalmatian toadflax Dalmation toadflax is a noxious weed that has been identified by the state of Nevada to be harmful to agriculture, the general public, or the environment. Learn more about this weed. Blecker, L., Creech, E., Dick, J., Gephart, S., Hefner, M., Kratsch, H., Moe, A., Schultz, B. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Field Guide
Nevada Noxious Weed Field Guide – Diffuse knapweed Diffuse knapweed is a noxious weed that has been identified by the state of Nevada to be harmful to agriculture, the general public, or the environment. Learn more about this weed. Blecker, L., Creech, E., Dick, J., Gephart, S., Hefner, M., Kratsch, H., Moe, A., Schultz, B. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Field Guide
Nevada Noxious Weed Field Guide – Dyer's woad Dyer's woad is a noxious weed that has been identified by the state of Nevada to be harmful to agriculture, the general public, or the environment. Learn more about this weed. Blecker, L., Creech, E., Dick, J., Gephart, S., Hefner, M., Kratsch, H., Moe, A., Schultz, B. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Field Guide
Nevada Noxious Weed Field Guide – Eurasian watermilfoil Eurasian watermilfoil is a noxious weed that has been identified by the state of Nevada to be harmful to agriculture, the general public, or the environment. Learn more about this weed. Blecker, L., Creech, E., Dick, J., Gephart, S., Hefner, M., Kratsch, H., Moe, A., Schultz, B. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Field Guide
Nevada Noxious Weed Field Guide – Flowering rush Flowering rush is a noxious weed that has been identified by the state of Nevada to be harmful to agriculture, the general public, or the environment. Learn more about this weed. Blecker, L., Creech, E., Dick, J., Gephart, S., Hefner, M., Kratsch, H., Moe, A., Schultz, B. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Field Guide
Northern Area (Reno) Planting Schedule Find out when to plant vegetables with the Extension Master Gardener's planting guide for the Reno area! Brinkerhoff, K. 2023, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno

Master Gardeners

Learn more about the program's team

Jessica Gardner

Program Leader & Contact

Katelyn Brinkerhoff

Team Member