2026 UVM Extension Master Gardener Course - Registration Open!

Grow your gardening knowledge with UVM Extension! Registration is now open for the 2026 UVM Extension Master Gardener Course — a 16-week online program running from January 23 to May 15, 2026. Dig into topics like botany, soil health, pest management, pollinators, tree care, and more! Learners choose their course path: Track 1 to become a certified Extension Master Gardener volunteer, attending live Thursday evening Zoom sessions (Jan. 29–May 14). Track 2 students explore home horticulture at your own pace — no volunteerism required. Register by Jan. 16 ($400 for Vermonters, $550 for non-residents). Local scholarships, VSAC adult learner, and AmeriCorps awards available for Vermonters until Dec. 16. Learn more and register at: https://go.uvm.edu/emgcourse.