Join Our Group

Joining Simcoe County Master Gardener

If you wish to be considered for membership in Simcoe County Master Gardeners, please contact John Craw, 705-436-5292 or email him.

Joining Time

Simcoe County Master Gardeners usually accepts new members in September. All those wishing to join the group are required to pass a general gardening knowledge test set by our governing body (Master Gardeners of Ontario, Inc.),

Each applicant is also required to complete an information document and sit an interview. The goal is to select candidates with a good beginning gardening knowledge and the skills and commitment to contribute to the functioning of the group as a whole.

Master Gardeners in Training

An individual joins the group as a Master Gardener in Training (MGiT) and is expected to spend up to 3 years building horticultural knowledge. During that time each MGiT is expected to participate in training/studying and to complete the required volunteer hours.

There are three educational routes for Master Gardeners in Training. Go to Educational information here.

Join Our Group

If you wish to be considered for membership in Simcoe County Master Gardeners, please contact John Craw, 705-436-5292 or email him.

MGOI

Link to: Master Gardeners of Ontario.

Next Meeting

Have a Happy Winter

The next meeting will be on the 24th of March. More information later in the new year.

MG Commitment

Each Master Gardener makes a commitment to give at least 20 hours of gardening advice and 10 hours of administration time to the local group each year. Advice activities may include

talks on gardening topics
working at or hosting seminars
answering questions at booths at malls
giving horticultural advice at garden tours and home shows
writing newspaper articles
appearing on T.V. and radio.

Attending monthly meetings and keeping a record of all volunteer hours are two of the administrative jobs of Master Gardeners. In addition, attendance at meetings, research to prepare a talk or article, and participation in the administration of the group are non-advice hours.

Each member is required to submit a record of volunteer hours yearly