Master Gardeners

The 2025 training will be held in a hybrid approach. Seven core courses will be held virtually (Schedule TBD), and in-person classes are held every other Monday evening from 6 to 9 PM starting January 13th and ending April 21st. These classes are held at: WVU Kearneysville Tree Fruit Research & Education Center, 67 Apple Harvest Lane, Kearneysville 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.

We are now accepting applications for the 2024 Berkeley-Jefferson Extension Master Gardener course. The application deadline is November 15, 2024.  The fee to cover costs for the Master Gardener Manual and badge is $100; payable upon an applicant's acceptance into the program. To learn more, view our Master Gardener Program Brochure. 

To get a course application, 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: Emily Walker 
Vice President: Paul Elliott
Secretary: Sharon Coombes
Treasurer: Bill Conley

Continuing Education:  
Garden Fest and Plant Sale: Paul Elliot, Kathy Huey
Intern Training: 
Public Education: 
Member Services and Retention: Audra Weisenberger
Judicial Center Rain Garden: Mary Palmer
Publicity: Marilyn White
Ranson Community Garden: Jean Marie King
State Representatives: Sharon Coombes - Berkeley County, Audra Weisenberger - Jefferson County
Tomato Fest: Susan Belmont, Tina Hanigan