Master Gardeners
County Program Contact Information
Contact Your County Office to find out how to become a Master Gardener in your area.
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Arkansas Master Gardener Program
Started in 1988 in 4 counties (Garland, Jefferson, Pulaski, and Saline) and 40 members, the Arkansas Master Gardener Program now:
- has over 3100 volunteers in 67 counties
- reported 87,181 education hours and 171,578 service hours in 2019
Master Gardener Mission Statement
As horticultural trained volunteers, Master Gardeners extend research-based information through demonstration and educational programs using horticulture best practices, strengthening communities and families throughout Arkansas.
How do I become a Master Gardener?

The first step is to fill out the Master Gardener Application. Send in the application to your local county Extension office and it will be forwarded to a Master Gardener 9.
The University of Arkansas Master Gardeners sponsor events in a wide range of activities including educational seminars and workshops, youth gardening programs, plant therapy work with hospitals and nursing homes, community beautification projects all helping to disseminate horticulture information. Annual plant sales are a great way to educate the public on the right plant for the right location.
Learn More About Master Gardeners
Scholarship Opportunities
Applications for the 2022 Janet B. Carson County Scholarship and the 2022-2023 Janet B. Carson High School Senior Scholarship will be posted here when the scholarship application timeframes open.
The Student Scholarship is available to assist an Arkansas high school senior in pursuit of a post-secondary degree at an Arkansas college or university in a plant science related field.
Master Gardener State Conference
The University of Arkansas Master Gardeners hold an annual state conference which is hosted and coordinated by a different local program each year. This three day event provides Master Gardeners the opportunity to participate in workshops, seminars, garden tours, and allows them to connect with other Master Gardeners from across the state.
Arkansas Master Gardener Resources
- County Contacts (Password Protected Information)
- History
- Who are the MG Volunteers
- MG District Map
- Junior Master Gardener Program
- Click here for Co 76 Newsletters
- E-Extension
- Financial Guidelines
- Help with Recruitment, Retention and Recognition of your Master Gardeners!
- Leave of Absence Form
- Sustainer Status Form
- Reinstatement Form