Master Gardeners of Lincoln County | Extension

Master Gardeners are dedicated volunteers trained in advanced gardening practices who use their knowledge to improve their own gardens and help others thrive. They provide free, research-based horticulture information to our community.

We are proud to highlight our own Master Gardener, Kathy LeFevre, who contributes her time, expertise and years of hands-on experience in high-desert gardening. Her services for the community include:

Answering home gardening and pest inquiries.
Conducting educational presentations and workshops.
Consulting at our local community gardens.

To learn more about our Master Gardener Program in Lincoln County, connect with County Educator Iliana Guadalupe Villegas or join in an upcoming event.

Please join us in person or virtually each month to start discovering the secrets of high-desert gardening!

Class Topic	Date & Time	Description	Location
Water Management	07-28-26 6 - 8 P.M.	Designing Lincoln County drought-tolerant landscapes, weather-based irrigation, water-saving techniques, and more.	360 Lincoln St, Caliente & Virtually on Zoom

If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in an Extension event, please contact Illiana Guadalupe Villegas, at least 14 days prior to the scheduled event.

Meet Kathy LeFevre

Kathy is a Certified Master Gardener Volunteer with us. She has over 50 years of gardening experience and a passion for natural farming. Her deep love for the land and her community shines through in everything she does.

She strives to enhance the vibrancy of the local food economy through her work at LeFevre Farm. By volunteering within the community and through our Master Gardener Program, she extends her nurturing spirit beyond the garden, fostering connections and empowering others.

Meet Kathy

Become an Extension Master Gardener

Sign up for our Home Horticulture Certificate Program! You'll gain practical, Nevada-specific gardening knowledge and build the skills you need to grow successfully in Nevada, while taking the first step toward becoming a certified Master Gardener.

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