Elbert County Master Gardeners
Growing Plants. Growing People.
Who are the Colorado Master Gardeners?
The Colorado Master Gardener Program is a community-based, horticulture training and volunteer program through CSU Extension. After completing in-depth training, Master Gardeners help the gardening public solve their horticulture-related problems with scientific, research-based knowledge, while providing meaningful outreach.
Elbert County Master Gardeners
Do you have questions about plants, trees, insects, native plants or how to keep your landscape healthy in Elbert county? Talk with one of our Colorado Master Gardener Volunteers who live here and understand the challenges residents face when gardening here.
Elbert County Master Gardeners are in the Extension office located at the Fairgrounds in Kiowa in April–September on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1–4:30 p.m.
Contact us
You can ask any gardening related questions by calling the Extension office at (303) 621-3162 on Tuesdays or Thursdays during the growing season. You are welcome to come into the office and bring in samples or you may email our Master Gardeners directly any time at coopext_elbert_mg@mail.colostate.edu.
Seminars and workshops
The Elbert County Master Gardeners offer seminars and workshops throughout the year. Many are held in the evenings and on weekends to accommodate busy work and school schedules. We often have professional guest speakers who share their expertise and experienced academic professionals speaking about different areas of horticulture. Please check the online calendar to see what’s coming up.
Call the Elbert County Extension office at (303) 621-3162 to contact our Master Gardeners and to reserve space at any of our seminars.
If you need special accommodation(s) to participate in the events listed, please contact Colorado State University Extension at (303) 621-3162. Your request must be submitted at least five business days in advance of the event. Colorado State University, U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Elbert County cooperating. Extension programs are available to all without discrimination.
Find us at community events and don’t miss us at the annual Elbert County Fair!
Interested in becoming a Master Gardener?
If you live in Elbert County and love gardening and volunteering, consider becoming a Master Gardener. View the Colorado Master Gardener site for more information on how to apply.
Green School
Want to take the classes but don’t have the time to volunteer? Build your gardening knowledge with CSU Extension’s Green School, an online program focused on the science and practices of successful plant care. Learn how to manage fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals through every season using proven, climate-aware techniques.