CLASSES & HORTICULTURE EDUCATION

 Master Gardener Training / Speakers Bureau Offerings

Interested in becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer?

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The GPMGA Master Gardener Training Class is the first step toward becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer. After the completion of 50 classroom hours - starting January 21, 2025 and continuing through April 22, 2025 - the student becomes an intern. To graduate, the intern must then complete 50 volunteer hours of service for the community (a list of various projects within Goochland and Powhatan counties will be given to the student).

Classroom Attendance: Each week students are required to attend every Tuesday (in Goochland) and every Thursday (in Powhatan) from 9:30am - 12:30pm. Classes are generally held in the Goochland Extension Building (2748 Dogtown Rd) and at the Powhatan County Library.

Cost for the Master Gardener Program: $160.

To start the Application Process: Simply click on the "Apply Online" button below and/or use the QR code with your phone camera.

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Steps for Application:

Applicants will be taken to the "VCE Application Form-EMG Vol Program-Goochland/Powhatan" web page.
  • Once accessed, click on “Fill in an application” located under the “I would like to volunteer” section.
  • Next, create a username (must be at 6 characters long) and provide a valid email address under the “I am new to MyImpactPage.com” section
  • From there, applicants must complete all fields” flagged” as required, on this page and then select “save and continue”
 Important: If you don’t fill in all required fields and click save on the next page, your application will not be submitted to Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program - Goochland/Powhatan.

* The Better Impact application is mobile friendly for volunteers who do not have a computer at home, but who do have a smartphone or tablet. If an applicant does not have a computer or mobile device, they can access this site via a public computer at a library, or assistance can be obtained at either the VCE Goochland or Powhatan location. For online application issues, please email Joann Gergle for assistance and resolution.

For more information about the master gardener training or any questions concerning the program, email program coordinator CJ Brown, or visit the VCE website to learn more about becoming a Master Gardener.


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Horticultural Education for the Community

brought to you by GPMGA’s Speaker’s Bureau
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Sept 2024 Classes:


"Native Plants in Our Garden"
Sep 5, 12:00pm - Speaker: Pat Lust
Prince Edward County Extension Office
100 Dominion Dr
Farmville, VA 23901

"Getting More Plants without Seeds
or a Trip to the Nursery"
Sep 14, 10:00am - Speaker: Pat Lust
Goochland Branch Library
3075 River Road West
Goochland, Virginia 23063

“Tales from the Herb Garden”
Sep 17, 10:00am - Speaker: Linda Toler
Powhatan Landmark Center
4290 Anderson Hwy
Powhatan, VA 23139

"Why Should I Care about
Invasive Plants?"
Sep 18, 10:00am - Speaker: Pat Lust
Pocahontas Landmark Center
4290 Anderson Hwy
Powhatan, VA 23139

“Pressing and Mounting Flowers”
Sep 19, 5:30p - Speaker: Richard Ayers
Powhatan County Public Library
2270 Mann Rd
Powhatan, VA 23139


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If you are a member of a civic organization, garden club or other group, please consider inviting one of our speakers to speak to your group.

Request a speaker!


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“To grow a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” – Audrey Hepburn




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