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Jackson County Master Gardener Association

“We Learn, Practice and Teach the Art and Science of Gardening in the Rogue Valley.”

Become a Master Gardener! Enroll in the Jackson County Oregon State Extension Master Gardener™ program.

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We have some exciting events planned for the future! Click the button below to learn more.

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Something eating your garden? The Plant Clinic can diagnose what’s ravaging your plants and how to fix it.

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What’s up? Our calendar keeps you up to date on all of the gardening classes, events and meetings around the Rogue Valley.

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The Native Plant Nursery now open!

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Dig the Garden Beet! Read our newsletter to get the latest news from the Jackson County Master Gardener community.

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See our gardens on display! Our Demonstration Gardens feature 21 gardens used to teach gardening techniques.

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The Rogue Valley’s gardening family! The Rogue Valley has a vibrant gardening community. Find out more about gardens and grants.

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Help us help our community. We are a non-profit that relies on sales and donations. Help us to continue to support the Rogue Valley.

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The latest news from the Jackson County Master Gardener community


Master Gardeners Class of 2025 Practicum Begins!

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We will be starting our 2025 Practicum on February 5th.  Soon we will be starting to plant the seeds and transplanting the plants for the JCMGA 2025 Spring Garden Fair.…

2025 Capital Campaign Beginnings

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Andrew Norwood, Development Director for the OSU Foundation, was the guest speaker at our JCMGA January Board Meeting.  After a 30-minute presentation on fundraising, he then followed by inviting us…

MG February Updates!

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Did you lose your MG badge? Need a Replacement? Don't worry, a replacement badge can be ordered for you! Each replacement badge costs $6 and can be paid for at…

Beat the Winter Blues

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When it's cold, grey, rainy, foggy, and just plain yucky outside for days on end, many of us get the "winter blues," otherwise called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).  A recent…

Cosmic Connections

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Cosmic Connections is an Ashland company that manufactures and supplies coconut coir, peat, chips, husks, briquettes, coco bales and worm castings. The company was started by Dr. Ajet and Neeta…

Book Nook — “Shrubs to Know” by Edward C. Jensen

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Book review by Barbara Low Have you ever been out for a walk and come upon a shrub that you thought would be a great addition to your yard? I…

Honey, Please Be Mine

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  Even without chocolates so divine,  Sweet roses or fine wine, Honey, I’d rather you’d still be mine. Looking for something a little longer lasting to lavish upon a loved…

JCMGA December 2024 Board Minutes

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Board Members Present: Barbara Low, President, Co-Chair, Winter Dreams Summer Gardens WG, Co-Chair Marketing &      Technology WG, Chair Member Services WG Marcie Katz, Past President, Co-Chair Spring Garden Fair WG…

JCMGA New Board Orientation Meeting Minutes – December 6, 2025

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Current Board Members Present: Barbara Low, President Marcie Katz, Past President Kathy Apple, Recording Secretary Ann Ackles, Membership Secretary Colet Allen, OMGA Representative Lucy Pylkki, Member-at-Large Janine Salvatti, Chair, Gardens…