Becoming a VCE Certified Master Gardener

Individuals who are interested in the Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardening training program should contact the Master Gardeners Association president at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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1. The Master Gardener class is a 50 hour training program that provides research-based information on a variety of horticultural and environmental topics.
2. After completion of the classroom training, the student becomes a Master Gardener intern.
3. Once an intern, an individual must spend a minimum of 50 volunteer hours performing hands-on horticulture-based educational programs that are arranged through the Extension office and/or the local Danville Master Gardener Association.
4. Upon completion of these steps, a certificate is issued from the Cooperative Extension
   to become a Certified VCE - Master Gardener.
5. In order to maintain certified status, one must contribute 20 volunteer hours and 8 hours of ongoing education yearly through the variety of activities that are made available through the Extension Office and the local association.

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