​The Tennessee Extension Master Gardener Program is a volunteer program that serves state citizens with horticulture education!
The program trains and certifies volunteers who provide community service through county Extension offices. Master Gardeners are trained, certified volunteers for the University of Tennessee Extension County Offices.
Tennessee Extension Master Gardeners (TEMG’s) are trained volunteers that help the Extension Service share the latest and greatest gardening information! All volunteers are trained with 40 hours of horticultural classes and return 40 hours of volunteer community service through their Extension office.
2027 Master Gardener Intern Class
Applications open November 1st, 2026!
The 2027 Master Gardener Intern class will meet on Tuesdays from February 2, 2027, through April 27, 2027. Classes will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each Tuesday at the Sevier County Extension Office.
The class fee is $175, which includes course materials, the Master Gardener Handbook, and additional program resources.
Applications will be accepted beginning November 1, 2026, and must be received no later than January 15, 2027. After applying, a brief interview will be conducted in person or by phone before acceptance into the program. Once accepted, the $175 program fee may be paid in the office or online.
2027 Training Schedule
Feb. 2nd Opening week
Feb. 9th Welcome to TEMG and TN Geography
Feb. 16th Stewardship
Feb. 23rd Soils and mgt
Mar. 2nd Botany and propagation
Mar. 9th Vegetable gardens
Mar. 16th Home fruit
Mar. 23rd Entomology and IPM
Mar. 30th Pathology and diagnostics
Apr. 6th Turfgrass and weed mgt
Apr. 13th Sustainable design and herbaceous plants
Apr. 20th Woody ornamentals
Apr. 27th Pollinators and Wildlife