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Berkeley-Jefferson Extension Master Gardeners

Berkeley-Jefferson Extension Master Gardeners

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The Master Gardener program is conducted by WVU Extension Service through the county extension offices. The program is designed to use the services of volunteers trained in home horticultural to share their knowledge with other county residents.

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Become a WVU Extension Master Gardener

The  Berkeley-Jefferson Course ordinarily begins in January and is held in a hybrid approach. Seven core courses will be held virtually, and in-person classes are held every other Monday evening. The in-person classes are held at:
WVU Kearneysville Tree Fruit Research & Education Center
67 Apple Harvest Lane
Kearneysville, WV 25430.

Program topics include botany, plant problem diagnosis, soils, ornamental plants, pest management, fruits, vegetables, and plant propagation. WVU Extension Service staff, Master Gardeners, and local area experts
serve as class instructors.

The fee to cover costs for the Master Gardener Manual and badge is $100; payable upon an applicant's acceptance into the program.

To request a course application when available, or if you have questions, please call the Jefferson County Extension Office at  304-728-7413, or send an email inquiry to the Jefferson County Extension Office.

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Who We Are

Officers & Key Organizers

President: Marilyn White 
Vice President: Doug Raines 
Secretary: Ed Wheeless
Treasurer: Michelle Mitchell-Brown

Intern Training: Emily Morrow
Continuing Education: Linda Layne, Co-Chair Michele Seib
Publicity: Marilyn White, Co-Chair Michelle German
Member Services and Retention: Audra Weisenberger
Garden Fest and Plant Sale: Kathy Huey
Tomato Fest: Sharon Coombes
Seed Swap: Melanie Files
Judicial Center Rain Garden: Mary Palmer
Ranson Community Garden: Jean Marie King
Projects/Grants Committee: Carol Culvyhouse
State Representatives: Sharon Coombes - Berkeley County, Audra Weisenberger - Jefferson County