Master Gardeners are adults of all ages who love gardening and who have previous gardening experience. You can become a Master Gardener if:
you have some knowledge or experience in gardening or landscape management (you need not be an expert),
you are willing to learn about horticulture and share this knowledge with others,
you are accepted into a local training program and can volunteer time conducting horticultural educational programming coordinated through your local extension unit.
To become a Master Gardener, you must complete 60 hours of coursework during 11 weekly classes. Attendance in all 11 classes is mandatory. After coursework and the final exam are completed, you must complete a minimum of 60 hours of volunteer work to become certified. Visit the Illinois Master Gardeners website for more information on the application process.
To apply for the Master Gardener program, contact the Tazewell County Extension office:
1505 Valle Vista Blvd. Pekin, IL 61554 Phone: (309) 347-6614
Tazewell County Unit