The Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program provides intensive training in horticulture to interested Ohio residents, who then volunteer their time assisting with educational programs and activities for Ohio residents through their local OSU Extension county office. Volunteers are not required to have gardening skills or knowledge, but a passion for learning about gardening and sharing this knowledge with others is a must! Working with county Extension personnel, Master Gardener Volunteers provide such educational services to their communities as answering gardening questions from the public; conducting plant clinics; gardening activities with children, senior citizens, or disabled persons; beautifying the community; and developing community or demonstration gardens. The first group of Master Gardeners to be trained by Extension professionals was in the state of Washington in 1972. The first MG programs in Ohio originated in the late 1970s in the larger urban counties. More than 65 Ohio counties are now served by about 4,000 MG volunteers.
Henry County Master Gardener Volunteer Program began in 2004. Today, the Master Gardener Volunteer Program is still going strong with volunteers active throughout the County providing education, service, and beautification. Master Gardeners would like to thank the community for their support and look forward to serving the public with more project work and education in the future!