UF / IFAS Extension Walton County Master Gardener Volunteers

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UF / IFAS Extension Walton County Master Gardener Volunteers The Florida Master Gardener Program is a volunteer-driven program that benefits UF/IFAS Extension and the citizens of Florida.

The program relies on dedicated volunteers who have an interest in gardening and in giving back to their communities. Walton County Master Gardener Program:
Walton County’s Master Gardener Program began in 1998 with 19 Master Gardeners. Selection to become a candidate for the Florida Master Gardener Training Program is not based on prior training, education, knowledge or experience. Neither do age, race, sex or physical handicap dictate selection. A SINCERE DESIRE TO HELP OTHERS, A DESIRE TO LEAR, AND A PERSONAL COMMITMENT TO VOLUNTEER SERVICE ARE THE MAJOR SELECTION CRITERIA INVOLVED. Gardening experience and knowledge are always helpful but they are by no means a requirement for selection for the Master Gardener Training Program. Master Gardener Activities:
Most Master Gardener activities center around the Extension Service office in DeFuniak Springs. After successfully completing the training program, Master Gardeners return their 75 hours of volunteer service by answering home horticulture questions at the Walton County Extension Office. This includes answering questions form the public over the phone and one-on-one. Master Gardeners may also help with clerical duties associated with the Master Gardener Program. Other activities include, but are not limited to, working at plant clinics, manning information booths, giving presentations at garden clubs, and working with youth groups such as 4-H. As Master Gardeners assist the Extension Service Agent and staff, they are in effect “extending the Extension Service.” As such, they provide advice and recommendations which have been well documented as a result of experimentation and testing and are approved by the University of Florida. Training never ceases for the certified and working Master Gardener. Throughout the year, Master Gardeners participate in monthly meetings. Specialized knowledge is gained to better enable the Master Gardener to give expert advice. These monthly meetings are also used for planning and status reports on various projects and information exchange and updates. Once a year IFAS conducts “post-graduate” Master Gardener training at the University of Florida in Gainesville. This voluntary two-day session serves to offer Master Gardeners continued education with regard to some topics which may not be covered in the local training as well as to offer a time for Master Gardeners form throughout the state to share information and to receive recognition for the jobs they perform. The program is presented by State Extension Specialists and Agents who strive to bring all Master Gardeners into “sync” with the latest horticultural developments and provide a look into the future of horticultural research.

Come find our table at The Fair Indoor Market in Defuniak Springs, October 24. We can answer your gardening questions.
10/23/2026

Come find our table at The Fair Indoor Market in Defuniak Springs, October 24. We can answer your gardening questions.

Join UF / IFAS Extension Walton County Master Gardener Volunteers on October 24 at The Garden at Peach Creek. Bring your...
10/22/2026

Join UF / IFAS Extension Walton County Master Gardener Volunteers on October 24 at The Garden at Peach Creek. Bring your gardening questions and learn about container gardening in the Panhandle.

Gardening questions? Bring them to the UF / IFAS Extension Walton County Master Gardener Volunteers for answers. See you...
10/22/2026

Gardening questions? Bring them to the UF / IFAS Extension Walton County Master Gardener Volunteers for answers. See you in Hammock Bay October 24.

10/21/2026
It was a cool, windy day and the UF / IFAS Extension Walton County Master Gardener Volunteers enjoyed interacting with t...
10/21/2026

It was a cool, windy day and the UF / IFAS Extension Walton County Master Gardener Volunteers enjoyed interacting with the public at the Grand Boulevard Farmers' Market and Fall Festival. Thank you to the Green Thumb Garden Club for inviting us to join the fun.

10/16/2026

The monthly Plant ID walk in Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is canceled for Monday, October 19. The park is currently under going cleanup from Hurricane Isaisas and is closed to the public. Will keep everyone posted about the November walk.

UF / IFAS Extension Walton County Master Gardener Volunteers are here to help you.
10/16/2026

UF / IFAS Extension Walton County Master Gardener Volunteers are here to help you.

Address

732 N 9th Street
Defuniak Springs, FL
32433

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18508928172

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