Master Gardener Volunteers are part of the volunteer staff of NC State University's Cooperative Extension Service. They provide unbiased, research based educational assistance and programs in horticulture and environmental issues to the gardening public.
The aim of the program is to provide the home gardener with the information needed to become a skilled gardener and after acquiring these skills share the knowledge with others through community service.
The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension's Master Gardener program was initiated in 1993. This site provides class topics and membership requirements for the program.
The Master Gardener Question and Answer Home Page has been created by Virginia Cooperative Extension as an information resource for Master Gardeners and the public. This site lists the most commonly asked questions reported by extension offices from around the state.