Who are Master Gardeners?
Garden Organic volunteer Master Gardeners promote local food growing & sharing in across the UK.
Excited cauliflower
Master Gardeners have the important – and exciting role of supporting people and communities grow their own. To offer them reasons to grow food, remove barriers against, and offer support with growing skills.
They believe everyone can grow food, whether in a garden or allotment, or on their windowsill or communal land. Whatever the crop; whatever the space. Food growing is important for a healthy diet and lifestyle, saving money, learning skills, and bringing communities together.
Master Gardener profile
Food growing advice at Culpeper Community Garden, London
Volunteers vary from two years food growing experience to many decades. They’re united by a passion to inspire people to have a go.
- Many support their local group, such as Edible Islington sites or members of Norfolk Organic Group.
- Others are spotted nudging friends and neighbours to grow their own.
- Several wish to share their enthusiam with new people.
- Lots develop personal skills and confidence.
Master Gardeners in training
Every Master Gardener has individual, pro-active support from their locally based co-ordinator who gets to know their skills and preferences.
Read Master Gardener blogs in Coventry & Warwickshire, North London, South London, Norfolk, Lincolnshire, Medway, Somerset, and HMP Rye Hill.
Master Gardener role
Food growing demonstration
- Promote food growing in their community, eg events, talks, articles, community groups, schools – and other innovative ways to bring people together.
- Regularly mentor five householders new to food growing, offering seasonal advice for a growing season.
- Feedback hours, activities, successes and challenges to their local volunteer co-ordinator and website.
We’re very grateful to Master Gardeners for their wonderful enthusiasm and volunteers hours. Read case studies here.
Participation for all involved in the Master Gardener Programme is free.
Master Gardener networks
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| Medway Master Gardeners, Kent |
North London Master Gardeners |
South London Master Gardeners |
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| Norfolk Master Gardeners |
Lincolnshire Master Gardeners |
Coventry & Warwickshire Master Gardeners |
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| Somerset Master Gardeners |
HMP Rye Hill Master Gardeners |
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