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Educating people where they live and work about horticulture
Master Gardeners are University of Minnesota-trained volunteers whose job is to educate the public about a variety of horticulture subjects using readily-available, up-to-date research-based information. This educational effort is designed to enhance the public's quality of life and to promote good stewardship of the environment.
Visit our "Have a Question?" page if you are looking for an answer to a gardening-related question.
In 2006 Master Gardeners completed a total of 1,649 Volunteer Hours. The estimated national dollar value of volunteer time for that year was $18.77 per hour, valuing their volunteer work at $30,951.73 for 2006.
In 2007 Master Gardeners completed a total of 2,227 Volunteer Hours. The estimated national dollar value of volunteer time for that year was $19.51 per hour, valuing their volunteer work at $43,448.77 for 2007.
In 2008 Master Gardeners completed a total of 2,363 Volunteer Hours. The estimated national dollar value of volunteer time for that year was $20.25 per hour, valuing their volunteer work at $47,850.75 for 2008.
These dollar figures quantify the enormous value that our volunteers provide to Crow Wing County. Those are really nice numbers!! Thanks to our volunteers!
The 2008 Master Gardener Annual Report is now available. Download pdf
For more information or to request an application to become a Master Gardener in Crow Wing County, please contact:
Jackie Froemming
COUNTY EXTENSION EDUCATOR
Water Resource Management / Horticulture
COUNTY COORDINATOR
Master Gardener Program
Crow Wing County Extension Office
322 Laurel Street - Suite 22
Brainerd, MN 56401-3500
Phone: (218)824-1068
Fax: (218)824-1066
froem022@umn.edu