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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


Coordinator’s Column

| Beet 2025 03 March | No Comments
Hello Gardeners, The 2025 Master Gardener Training Course is well under way! We have another class of superstar students eager to learn and volunteer in their communities. The class of…

February and March in the Garden

| Beet 2025 03 March | No Comments
As a current student in the Master Gardener Program and a mentee of Barbara Low in Practicum, I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the Garden Beet. I…

It Takes a Village…Or Is That a Hive? The First Day of the 2025 Master Gardener Class

| Beet 2025 03 March | No Comments
Photos by Sandy O’Neill The 2025 New Master Gardener Class Luncheon and Orientation was such a success due to the contributions of many people who performed a myriad of activities…

Book Nook – Growing Fruit Trees and Berries

| Beet 2025 03 March | No Comments
Growing fruit trees and berries has been an interest of mine for a long time.  Since retiring, my husband and I have spent time planting a small orchard. I am…

Scents and Scentstrawbility

| Beet 2025 03 March | No Comments
  Is there any scent or taste more alluring than chocolate? If you have ever sampled Fragaria vesca ‘Sempervirens’ your answer might just be yes.  More commonly known as Alpine…

Annual JCMGA 2025 Photo Contest Winners

| Beet 2025 03 March | No Comments
  The Jackson County Master Gardener™ Association Member Services Working Group (MSWG) would like to announce the winners of its annual photo contest for 2025. Thank you to those who…

Volunteers Needed

| Beet 2025 03 March | No Comments
Do you like working with plants, getting dirty, watching seeds and seedling grow? We have an opportunity for you! The JCMGA Practicum is looking for volunteers to help plant seeds…

Annual Awards Nomination Time

| Beet 2025 03 March | No Comments
  It’s nomination time! The Jackson County Master Gardener Association offers three annual awards:  the Master Gardener of the Year, the Behind-the-Scenes Master Gardener of the Year, and the Growing…

Snail Hack… A Surprise!

| Beet 2025 03 March | No Comments
I never thought anything with the word snail in it could excite me, until I encountered recent horticultural posts about Seed Snails. Game to experiment? This method of seed-starting has…