How Do I Become A

Master Gardener?

To become a Master Gardener you need an interest in gardening and a desire to learn. You must attend Master Gardener Training classes in the Fall and volunteer 15 hours of service to your community the first year and 30 hours thereafter,  providing the latest horticulture advice and training. The next class will begin Fall 2008.

Otero County
Master Gardeners’
Classes


The Otero County Master Gardener Association (OCMGA) program was established in 1998. The OCMGA is involved in projects intended to educate and inform the public on gardening processes through participation in fairs and festivals, home visits and special projects.

 Special Projects

 New Mexico Space Museum

We are in the process of totally relandscaping the grounds of the museum including the Astronaut Memorial Garden. This is a long term project and we are still in Phase I.

Alameda Zoo Butterfly Garden

We have taken over the maintenance of the garden and will be planting new native plants for the butterflies as needed.

  Other Projects

Otero County Fair, Earth Day Booth, Arbor Day Booth.

 

Hosted the 2005 Master Gardener State Conference

 

Master Gardeners’
Hotline

The Otero County Master Gardeners have an open phone line to answer all your gardening questions. Please call us at:
437-0231

We will answer your gardening questions. We can talk to you about roses, pests or irrigation problems, or any subject you need help with. If we don’t know the answer, we will find someone who does.

 We look forward to hearing from you!

If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener fill out the form below and we will contact you before classes begin to register for the new class.

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