The Tennessee Extension Master Gardeners program in Hardeman County is offering a unique opportunity for gardeners –young and old, new or experience – to engage in both classroom and practical learning of a wide variety of gardening and home horticulture topics.The Hardeman County Extension Office is now accepting applications for the Spring Master Gardener Course. Classes will be offered in an in-person setting at the Hardeman County Extension Office located at 210 Vildo Road in Bolivar on Tuesday evenings 5:30-8:30 p. m. beginning February 17, 2026 and ending April 21, 2026. The Master Gardener program is a volunteer service program for the University of Tennessee Extension. Extension professionals train local members of the community as volunteers to help provide sound practical researched-based information to educate the public about home horticulture. You will be required to complete 40 hours of volunteer service within the first year after the class sessions to receive your official Master Gardener certification. The volunteer hours and responsibilities will be reviewed on orientation night to clarify any questions. Topics covered during the course include: botany, soils, water, vegetables, fruits, turf grass, safe use of pesticides, insect and disease control, composting, herbs, equipment, herbaceous plants, woody ornamentals and landscaping.
Applications are available at the Hardeman County Extension office or you can download from the Hardeman County Extension web page hardeman.tennessee.edu. Click on the arrow beside Agriculture Programs and then select Master Gardeners. Completed applications and payment must be received by January 23, 2026. The fee for the class is $150 for individuals and $175 for couples(one handbook). Checks are payable to Te University of Tennessee. Please remit payment with your signed application to
Rachel Howell, Hardeman County Extension
210 Vildo Road
Bolivar, Tennessee 38008.
If you have any questions about the program contact Rachel Howell at 731-658-2421 or email at rparker1@utk.edu. The Cooperative Extension Program offers its programs to all persons regardless to race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact: Rachel Howell