The Mason County Master Gardner Association includes 10 active members and meets the second Monday each month having many great programs that provide countless hours of education to clients. The Association has created and maintained a butterfly garden at Old Washington Park, maintains the landscape at the Mayslick Flag Pole, participates in University of Kentucky flower trials (where over 20 different flowers are planted and records are kept of their quality). The information is used for research, and the flowers are at the Old Washington Park. There are several classes and events that the Association is in charge of including: the annual seed swap, wreath classes, setting up an educational booth at Lions Club antique show, host an annual plant class at a senior living center and numerous other classes that Master Gardeners volunteer at or teach. In addition, Master Gardeners volunteer by planting and maintaining plants for workshops, participates in cucurbit trails through the University of Kentucky that is used for research, and volunteers also help in various Extension classes. An additional active Master Gardeners helps teach classes and volunteers for the Extension office. Master Gardeners have contributed 775 hours of volunteer service in 2018 and over 7168 hours since 2012 resulting in almost $150,000 in volunteer services, according to Independent Sector. The Mason County Extension office would like to thank each Master Gardener for all of their hard work and contributions to the community, it is greatly appreciated.