Master Gardeners of Douglas County | Extension

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DouglasMG@unr.edu
(775) 782-9960
Extension, Douglas County Office, 1325 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, NV 89410

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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 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
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.

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
How to Identify Pests Using Your Phone When dealing with a pest problem, one of the first challenges is figuring out exactly what you’re up against. Many mobile apps and online tools allow you to take or upload a photo to get possible identifications. Jensen, C.; Johnson, J. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Blog
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

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Jessica Gardner

Program Leader & Contact

Katelyn Brinkerhoff

Team Member

Karolyn Newton

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