Pickaway County's training program will be March 6 – April 27, 2026
Pickaway County Master Gardener Volunteer "Open House"
January 26, 2026 from 3:30pm- 6:30pm
OSU Extension Office - Pickaway County
110 Island Road (east entrance) Circleville, Ohio 43113
Questions? Call OSU Ext. 740-474-7534 or Email lhuston@columbus.rr.com
The Ohio State University Extension office in Pickaway County is currently accepting new applications for the 2026 Master Gardener Volunteer training program Mondays, March 2-April 26, 2026. Master Gardener Volunteers in Ohio contributed over 180,000 hours of service per year with answering home horticultural questions, pest identification, school programs, demonstrations, research, and continuing education programs. Participants interested in receiving the 50-hour intensive training will learn about basic botany, plant physiology, soils, entomology, plant pathology, plant diagnostics, integrated pest management, pesticide use and safety, lawn care, home vegetable and fruit production, backyard wildlife management and much more! Working with county Ohio State Extension personnel, Master Gardener Volunteers provide educational services to their communities. If you are a garden enthusiast, this is a great opportunity to share your gardening know-how and skills with others in your community. Cost of the program has yet to be determined.
The 2026 Master Gardener Volunteer training will consist of in-person classes and/or online modules, hands-on labs/tours, and an oral presentation project.
To become a Pickaway County Master Gardener Volunteer you will:
1. Contact OSU Extension (740-474-7534) or (lhuston@columbus.rr.com) by February 9, 2026.
2. Complete 50 hours of intensive training your first year.
3. Complete a background check.
4. Complete 50 hours of volunteer service your first two years.
5. To remain an active member after the first year, complete 10 continuing education hours, 20 hours of volunteer service on a yearly basis, pay a $20 State/ County support fee, and review policies on a yearly basis.