Who Started the Master Gardener Program?
In 1972, Washington State held the first Master Gardener training program Since then, Master Gardener programs have spread to over 25 states. California’s program began in Sacramento and Riverside counties in 1979. The first classes graduated in the spring of 1980, and many of these initial graduates are still active in the program. Several other counties now have Master Gardener programs.
• In 1972, Washington State held the first Master Gardener training program. Since then, Master Gardener programs have spread to over 25 states. • California’s program began in Sacramento and Riverside counties in 1979. The first classes graduated in the spring of 1980, and many of these initial graduates are still active in the program. Several other counties now have Master Gardener programs.