Welcome to the 2026 Utah State University Extension Master Gardener Program in Washington County!

The Utah State University Master Gardener Program is designed to give students a research-based education in general horticulture. Attendance is required at all classes to obtain Master Gardener Certification.

2026 Schedule:

January 6th - February 25th: Every Tuesday and Wednesday from 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Location:

Washington County USU Extension Office @ Legacy Park County Fair Grounds:

339 South 5500 West

Hurricane, Utah 84737

Topics Include:

Soils and Nutrient Management
Fruit Trees
Trees and Shrubs
Vegetables
Weed Control
Lawn Care
Entomology and Pest Management
Bee Keeping
Irrigation
Landscape design

Field Trips:
As part of this program, students will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on field trips. These include a visit to a local orchard for a demonstration and hands on practice on pruing peach trees and a local tour of some of the horticultural businesses in the area.

Requirements:

In addition to the classwork, students who wish to become a Certified Master Gardener must provide a minimum of 40 hours of volunteer service. Volunteer opportunities will be identified, but students will be expected to make contacts and perform service on their own. In the past students have developed individual projects or worked at public and community gardens. More details on volunteering will be covered during the class.

**Volunteering is not mandatory, and you can still attend the class without becoming a certified Master Gardener if you are unable to volunteer**

This year our program can admit up to 30 persons

The cost for the course (a total of 16 Classes) is $200 per person.

Registration CLOSES on January 5th, 2026.

If you have any questions, please call 435-301-7740 or email aubree.miller@usu.edu or benjamin.scow@usu.edu

Note: One ticket will give admitance to all the 2026 Classes. A separate ticket is not needed for each individual day.

2026 USU Master Gardener Program - Washington County