Home Horticulture Certificate Program Fall 2025

This program covers home gardening in all parts of the state of Nevada! The Home Horticulture Certificate Program was developed by the University of Nevada, Reno Extension Horticulture team from around the state to provide basic horticulture education to homeowners, educators, and anyone interested in learning more about the Nevada landscapes, plants, and more. Topics address information on gardening specific to Southern Nevada, Northern Nevada, and rural counties.

The program is completely online through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension. The program includes pre-recorded lectures, reading, homework, and live Q & A sessions every Thursday from 12 - 1 p.m. with horticulture professionals.

PAYMENT:

Checks made payable to "Board of Regents". Credit card payments accepted in-person at Washoe, Douglas, Elko, and Clark (Las Vegas) offices.

Pay online with a credit card on Eventbrite ($275 + Eventbrite fees).

Home Horticulture Certificate Program website

The Home Horticulture Certificate Program is a pre-requisite for those interested in becoming a Master Gardener volunteer. Learn more about the Master Gardener program by visiting our website.

*Information about the course will be emailed to participants on July 30th after registration closes. Emails will come from ExtensionMasterGardener@unr.edu. Make sure to check your spam or junk folders and add ExtensionMasterGardener@unr.edu to your email contacts.

**A nonrefundable administrative fee of 25% of the total registration fee will be assessed for participant-initiated refunds before the start of the class. The class is nonrefundable after materials have been shared. Eventbrite processing fees are nonrefundable.

Persons in need of special accommodations or assistance should contact Paul Lessick, civil rights and compliance coordinator, at plessick@unr.edu or 702-257-5577 at least five days prior to the scheduled event with their needs or for more information.