Our Master Gardener mission statement is:
To assist Cooperative Extension by training Master Gardener Extension Volunteers to provide unbiased horticultural information to Georgians through volunteer community service and educational gardening projects using applied research and the resources of the University of Georgia.
Join the Master Gardeners of Walton County
Do You want to become a Master Gardener?
Newly selected Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Interns are required to undergo 13 weeks of horticultural training courses, pass a comprehensive exam, and are expected to log 50 hours on service projects before they can officially become a Master Gardener.
Walton County New Master Gardener Schedule
- Trainee class: Sept – first week of December
- Internship:Following January – November. Interns begin working on 50 hours of service projects.
- Graduation is in December after earning the 50 Intern hours.
- To maintain status of a Master Gardener a volunteer must work at least 25 Hours of service projects and continuing education.
There are many ways to earn your intern hours:
Application Process
If you are interested in becoming a Walton County Master Gardener we will start taking applications in April -May 2026. Applications are due to the Walton County Extension Office by June 1st. Selection interviews and acceptance notifications will occur through out the summer. Training classes will begin in September.