 Master Gardener
Master Gardener Annual Report
The Arkansas Master Gardener Program grew to exceed 3000 total
members in 2011 (3,116) These Master Gardeners reported 93,416
learning hours and 70,002 service hours. Advisory board hours
totaled 1507.75 hours.
Arkansas adopted the Master Gardener program in 1988 in four
counties (Garland, Jefferson, Pulaski, and Saline), and it has since
expanded to 62 counties.
At A Glance
The University of Arkansas Master Gardeners sponsor events that
support youth gardening, plant therapy work with hospitals and
nursing homes, city beautification, and horticulture information.
Over 20 other county and regional horticultural fairs or shows
are coordinated annually by Master Gardeners with great success.
Master Gardeners from across the state come together to sponsor
the Arkansas Flower & Garden Show annually to promote horticulture
within the state. This event is coordinated with the help of Master
Gardeners and was staffed entirely by Master Gardeners. On average,
over 10,000 Arkansans visited the three-day show.
The University of Arkansas Master Gardeners hold an annual state
meeting which is hosted and coordinated by a different local program
each year. This two-day event provides the opportunity to
participate in workshops, seminars, tour local private and public
gardens, and visit with other Master Gardeners. This event has
reached the maximum capacity of 500 each year.
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