South Carolina Master Gardener Program TM"Volunteers Making a Difference"
What is the South Carolina Master GardenerTM Program?This volunteer training program is administered by the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service. Introduced in Charleston County in 1981, the Master Gardener program is now offered in 36 counties.The Master Gardener program is divided into two parts: instruction and service. In the first part, participants receive at least 40 hours of intensive, practical horticultural training. A few of the following topics are covered in the program:
Back to Top What is Expected of Master Gardeners?After completing the course, Master Gardeners are required to volunteer at least 40 hours of service in the Clemson Extension office or in the community. The volunteer activities are coordinated through the local county Extension office.Master Gardeners share their knowledge and skills in a number of ways: answering horticulture calls at the Extension office; speaking to garden and civic clubs; working with youth or senior groups; and assisting communities with beautification projects. Many Master Gardeners far exceed the expected 40 hours of service. Many continue in the program beyond the first year, motivated by their willingness to help others and the personal satisfaction derived from participating in this community service program. Back to Top Will I Learn More After Becoming A Master Gardener?Master Gardeners never stop learning. Volunteer activities, Master Gardener association meetings, Extension inservice trainings, and annual State Master Gardener Continued Training Conferences offer Master Gardeners a wide range of opportunities to increase their knowledge, develop new skills, exchange program ideas, and forge new friendships.Back to Top Is the Master Gardener Program for Me?Ask yourself these questions:
Back to Top How Can I Become a Master Gardener?If you have the desire, commitment and time to learn and want to put your knowledge and skills to work through volunteer service, then apply for admission to the Master Gardener program.Back to Top Counties with Master Gardener ProgramsEnrollment is limited, so call today and learn how you can become a South Carolina Master Gardener TM .
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Abbeville County
P. O. Box 640 265 Industrial Park Rd. Abbeville, SC 29620 864-446-2276 |
Aiken County
Suzanne Holmes 1555 Richland Avenue, East Aiken, SC 29801 803-649-6671 |
Anderson County
Marshall P. Watt 313 South Towers St. Anderson, SC 29624 864-226-1581 |
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Beaufort County
P.O. Box 189 Beaufort, SC 29901-0189 843-470-3655 |
Berkeley County
F. Brian Smith 227 First St. Moncks Corner, SC 29461-3707 843-719-4140 |
Charleston County
F. Brian Smith 259 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29401-1699 843-722-5940 |
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Cherokee County
P.O. Box 700 Gaffney, SC 29342 864-489-3141 |
Chester County
P.O. Box 548 109 Ella Street Chester, SC 29706 803-385-6181 |
Clarendon
County Russel Duncan 11-A West Rigby St. Manning, SC 29102 803-435-8429 |
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Colleton
County Shawn Jadrnicek P. O. Box 1086 Walterboro, SC 29488 843-549-2596 |
Darlington
County Tony Melton 300 Russell St., Rm. 222 Darlington, SC 29532-3398 843-393-0484 |
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Dorchester
County F. Brian Smith P.O. Box 248 101 Ridge St. St. George, SC 29477 803-832-0135 |
Fairfield
County Mark Talbert 107 S. 321 By-Pass Winnsboro, SC 29180 803-635-4722 |
Florence
County Tony Melton P. O. Box 13499 Florence, SC 29504 843-661-4800 |
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Georgetown
County Carlin Munnerlyn P.O. Drawer 1100 Georgetown, SC 29440 843-546-4481 |
Greenville
County Claude Smith, Brenda Hill, or Evelyn Onofrio 301 University Ridge Suite 4300 Greenville, SC 29601-3660 864-232-4431 |
Greenwood
County James M. Hodges P.O. Box 246 Greenwood, SC 29648 864-229-6681 |
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Horry
County Gary Forrester P.O. Box 1005 Conway, SC 29526 803-365-6715 |
Jasper
County Shawn Jadrnicek P.O. Box 1089 Ridgeland, SC 29936 803-726-3470 |
Kershaw
County Andy Rollins P.O. Box 248 Camden, SC 29020 803-432-9071 |
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Lancaster
County 208 W. Dunlap Street Lancaster, SC 29721 803-283-3302 |
Laurens
County 219 West Laurens Street Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-2514 |
Lee
County Andy Rollins P. O. Box 232 Bishopville, SC 29010 803-484-5416 |
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Lexington
County Sam Cheatham 605 W. Main St., Ste. 109 Lexington, SC 29072 803-359-8515 |
McCormick
County Wallace Wood P. O. Box 1150 McCormick, SC 29835 864-465-2112 |
Marion
County P.O. Box 1220 Marion, SC 29571 843-423-8285 |
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Marlboro
County Grady Sampson P.O. Box 80 Bennettsville, SC 29512 843-479-6851 |
Newberry
County Darren Atkins P. O. Box 160 1512 Martin Street Newberry, SC 29108 803-276-1091 |
Oconee
County Brian Callahan P.O. Box 400 Walhalla, SC 29691 864-638-5889 |
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Pickens
County Brian Callahan P.O. Box 995 Pickens, S.C. 29671 864-868-2810 |
Richland
County Sam Cheatham P.O. Box 102406 900 Clemson Rd. Sandhills Research & Education Ctr. Columbia, SC 29224-2406 803-865-1216 |
Saluda
County Suzanne Holmes P. O. Box 246 Saluda, SC 29138 864-445-8117 |
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Spartanburg
County Joe Maple P. O. Box 1010 Spartanburg, SC 29304 864-596-2993 MG Assoc. of the Piedmont |
Sumter
County Amanda McNulty P. O. Box 2377 Sumter, SC 29151-2377 803-773-5563 |
Union
County Mike Loveless 120 Kirby St. Union, SC 29379 864-427-6259 |
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County Paul Thompson P.O. Box 669 York, SC 29745 803-684-9919 |
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