2026 Extension Master Gardener℠ Initial Training
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Collapse ▲2026 Extension Master Gardener℠ Initial Training
Details:
The 21 week Extension Master Gardener training program begins on January 7, 2026 and ends with graduation on June 10, 2026. The program is a combination of video lessons and in-person, hands on workshops, held on alternating weeks. See the program schedule below. (or click here if you want to put it on another page)
Workshop Location: Cabarrus County Extension Office, 715 Cabarrus Avenue W, Concord, NC 28027.
Workshop Days/Times: Workshops are held every other Wednesday, from 1-4 p.m., see the schedule below.
Program Topics: Soil Science, Plant Nutrition, Composting, Botany, Weeds, Native Plants, Propagation, Small Fruits, Tree Fruits, Nuts, Vegetables, Landscape Design, and Wildlife.
Next Steps:
Submit your online application no later than November 3, 2025. If accepted into the course, you will be notified no later than November 14, 2025, and provided with payment instructions. The course registration fee is $150 and is due by December 1st, 2023.
Got Questions? Contact Jessica Cline, Volunteer Coordinator, email: jlcline3@ncsu.edu, phone: 704-920-3315
Course Schedule:
| Date | Topic | Chapter |
| Jan 7 | Introduction/Orientation | |
| Jan 14 | Video | |
| Jan 21 | Soils & Plant Nutrition Workshop | Chapter 1 |
| Jan 28 | Video | |
| Feb 4 | Composting Workshop | Chapter 2 |
| Feb 11 | Video | |
| Feb 18 | Botany Workshop | Chapter 3 |
| Feb 25 | Video Weeds (Agri Bus Days) | |
| Mar 4 | Plant Sale – No Requirement | — |
| Mar 11 | Weeds Workshop | Chapter 6 |
| Mar 18 | Video – Native Plants | |
| Mar 25 | Native Plants Workshop | Chapter 12 |
| April 1 | Video | |
| April 8 | Propagation Workshop | Chapter 13 |
| April 15 | Video | |
| April 22 | Small Fruits, Etc. Workshop | Chapter 14 & 15 |
| April 29 | Video | |
| May 6 | Vegetables Workshop | Chapter 16 |
| May 13 | Video | |
| May 20 | Landscape Design Workshop | Chapter 19 |
| May 27 | Video | |
| June 3 | Wildlife Workshop | Chapter 20 |
| June 10 | Graduation |
