Master Gardeners of Douglas County

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Douglas County Master Gardener Resources

Coordinator Contact

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

Learn more about the Extension, Douglas County office

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 beautification project at UNR Extension Office 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!

Contact a Master Gardener:

Visit 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	Jessica Gardner 775-782-9960	1450 NV-88, Minden, NV 89423	Aid in the maintenance of Gertrude's Gardens and other gardening beds around the Dangberg Ranch property. Answer questions for the general public about home horticulture topics. 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.

News Articles, Fact Sheets, Reports...
*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
*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

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Program Leader & Contact

Jessica Gardner