How Can I Become a Master Gardener?

Delaware MG Class of 2019

Become a Master Gardener

The next Delaware Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Statewide Training Program for residents living in New Castle, Kent or Sussex counties has not yet been announced. Typically, training is conducted biennially in the Fall with classes twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.to 12:30 p.m from September through November. For more information, please contact the Coordinator listed with your County.

As a member of the Delaware Master Gardener training class, you are expected to:

Complete the course of study,
Volunteer 40 hours
Gain an additional 5 hours of advanced training by the defined deadline.

If you are accepted into the training class, the training fee is $175, and a University of Delaware background check is required. Selected applicants will be notified by the County Coordinator (by phone and email).

Kent County: Megan Pleasanton, DSU mpleasanton [at] desu.edu, 302.242.5692
Kent County Application
New Castle County: Carrie Murphy, UD cjmurphy [at] udel.edu, 302.832.1425
New Castle County Application Link
Sussex County: Tracy Wootten, UD wootten [at] udel.edu, 302.236.0298
Sussex County Application