Success StoryMaster Gardeners Make a Difference



Master Gardeners Make a Difference

Author: Erika Wood

Planning Unit: Hopkins County CES

Major Program: Master Gardener

Plan of Work: Expanding Opportunities for Technology, Sustainability, and Environmental Stewardship

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

The Master Gardener program is a volunteer organization dedicated to teaching and training people about horticulture related topics. This program is a part of the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service and assists county extension agents in providing education and outreach in the community. Master Gardeners are required to undergo training and complete 40 hours of volunteer service in their first year before becoming certified.  After the first year, Master Gardeners are required to complete 20 hours of service and 10 continuing education credit hours annually in order to continue their certification.

In 2018, the Pennyroyal Master Gardener Association reported that 41 volunteers completed a total of 2,038.7 service hours and 756.25 continuing education hours. According to Independent Sector, the 2017 dollar value of volunteer time in Kentucky was $21.17 per hour.  Based on this rate, the volunteer service of the Pennyroyal Master Gardeners holds to $43,159.28 in value.  






Stories by Erika Wood


Spring Plant Swap Enhances People’s Knowledge of Plants

Spring Plant Swap Enhances People’s Knowledge of Plants

about 2 years ago by Erika Wood

In the past several years, the Pennyroyal Master Gardener Association has held a spring and fall pla... Read More


Spring Lawn and Garden Fair a Success

Spring Lawn and Garden Fair a Success

about 2 years ago by Erika Wood

The Spring Lawn and Garden Fair is a program run by the Pennyroyal Master Gardener Association. The... Read More


Stories by Hopkins County CES


The Success of 4-H Camp

The Success of 4-H Camp

about 2 years ago by Katie Mills

4-H Camp has been a historically successful program for Hopkins County 4-H. Many of the volunteers w... Read More


Spring Plant Swap Enhances People’s Knowledge of Plants

Spring Plant Swap Enhances People’s Knowledge of Plants

about 2 years ago by Erika Wood

In the past several years, the Pennyroyal Master Gardener Association has held a spring and fall pla... Read More