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Gallatin County Master Gardener Program

New name, same great class! The Level 1 Master Gardener Class is now Gardening in Montana. 

This class will still cover the same topics as before with a few updates including tuff grass alternative.  The class is also still the first step to becoming a Master Gardener here in Montana.

Upcoming Courses:

Course Title Dates Location Cost Sign Up

 

Gardening In Montana

(formerly Master Gardener level 1)

 

February 16 to April 20

or 

February 18 to April 22

 

 

Gallatin County Extension Office Bozeman

or 

Central Vally Fire Station

Belgrade 

 

$150

 

opening October 20

Fill out our Interested Form to be notified about when registration opens for the 2026 Gardening in  Montana Class. 

What is the Master Gardener Program?

The Montana Master Gardener Program is an educational and volunteer service program.  Master Gardeners are an important resource in our community helping to provide fact-based horticulture information and support the county Extension agent.

To become a certified Master Gardener you must take the 16 hour Gardening in Montana Course, pass the take home exam and then complete 20 hours of volunteer work.   

You can go the Statewide Master Gardener Page to learn more or contact our office. 

You do not need to become a Master Gardener to take the class, but we do encourage you to.

What will you cover in the Gardening In Montana Class?

  • Intro to MSU Extension and Master Gardener
  • Soils, Nutrients and Fertility
  • Plant Growth and Development
  • Vegetable Gardening
  • Growing Small Fruit and Tree Fruit
  • Herbaceous and Woody Ornamentals
  • Landscape Design
  • Pruning
  • Lawns and lawn  alternatives
  • Intro to Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

 

For more information about the Gallatin Master Gardener Program, contact the Gallatin County MSU Extension Office at gallatin@montana.edu, or for state-wide information please visit www.mtmastergardener.org/