Extension Master Gardener Training

Master Gardener training will be held on Thursdays for 12 weeks from April 30 thru July 23, 2026. The classes will be held at Cape Girardeau County Extension Office in Jackson, Mo. in the evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. There will be 2 optional field trips (scheduled separately). Following training, individuals must complete 30 hours of garden-related volunteer service to become a certified Master Gardener. The cost of the class is $200. The registration deadline is April 23, 2026. The program will cover the subjects of plant anatomy, soils and fertility, annuals and perennials, fruits and brambles, vegetable gardening, lawn care, insects, landscaping, propagation, and plant disease.