Do you have an interest in gardening, a desire to learn, and a desire to serve your community?

Then the Master Gardener training course is right for you!

The course is open to the general public, 18 years and older. The 13 week online course provides weekly lectures and question and answer sessions with the instructors. The online format allows you flexibility to fit the program into your schedule.

After successfully completing this course, you will be eligible to join the Otero County Master Gardener Association and be certified by the New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service.

NOTE: To remain an active member, you must volunteer 30 hours of service to your community each year thereafter.

If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener volunteer, please send an email with your contact information to: oteromg@nmsu.edu.