How To Become A Master Gardener
University of Wyoming Extension
Master Gardener Training Program
​Gardening in Wyoming is not for the weak of heart. If you've tried it and decided you need some expertise in your corner before trying again...you've come to the right place!
The University of Wyoming Extension has trained hundreds of local gardeners how to deal with the often difficult growing conditions we have in Wyoming so you too can produce bountiful harvests and beautiful flower gardens.
​With approximately 40 hours of training from local and regional expert educators there is no better place to learn how to grow and connect with a fun community of fellow gardeners!
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Currently our training program is offered online. Our next class starts Jan 14th. It is a self-paced course with live events happening on Wednesdays 6-9 PM. Recordings and printed materials are included. Cost for the online course is $200.
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2026 Online Master Gardener Syllabus Schedule
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January 14 - Introduction & Course Overview
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January 21 - Soils & Composting Chapter 2 & 15 (Guest Presenter Tanumoy Bera)
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January 28 - Botany Basics & Plant ID Handbook Chapters 1 & 18 (Guest Presenter Amy Smith)
February 4 - Lawns Traditional & Alternative Turf Chapter 8 (Guest Presenter Richard Woodward)
February 25 - landscaping Chapter 22 (Guest Presenter Jennifer Thompson)
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March 4 - Woody Ornamentals & Pruning Chapters 7 & 16 (Guest Presenter Micah Most)
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March 25 - Entomology Chapter 3 (Guest Presenter Scott Schell)
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April 1- Herbaceous Ornamentals
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April 8 - Water Wise Gardening (Guest Presenters Becky Harris & Holly Harrison)
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April 15 - Weeds Chapter 5 (Guest Presenter Kelsey Brock)
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April 22 - 1PM & Pesticides Chapters 14 & 19 (Guest Presenter Jeff Edwards)
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April 29 - Fruit Trees & Small Fruits Chapters 11 & 12 (Guest Presenters LeRoy Jons & Jennifer Thompson)
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May 6 - Plant Pathology & Disease Diagnosis Chapters 4 & 13 (Guest Presenter Jean Williams-Woodward)
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May 13- Vegetables & Herbs Chapter 10 (Guest Presenters Holly Harrison & Ted Smith)
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May 20 - Review
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May 27 - Local Master Gardener Coordinator Connections
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Additional Opportunities
February 18 - Advanced Master Gardener Training Program (Guest Presenter Jenny Thompson)
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Have questions?
Fill out our contact form and we'll be in touch or call the Extension office at (307) 235-9400.