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Woman with clipboard instructing a group of volunteers in a community garden.

SDSU Extension Master Gardener Templates

A suite of templates that can be used by currently active and registered SDSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers as they engage in service to their community.

Group of volunteers working in a garden center.

Master Gardener Volunteer Program

SDSU Extension’s Master Gardener program develops gardening enthusiasts into expert volunteers who share their research-based knowledge with community members across the state.

A group of Custer County Master Gardener volunteers gathered for a group photo.
Oct 02

Master Gardener Conference

The 2026 Master Gardener Conference will be held October 2-3. This event is an opportunity to obtain timely, research-based gardening information. Enjoy a unique venue, speakers and socialize with Master Gardener colleagues from across the state!

Monarch butterfly visiting a blanket flower near a backyard garden.

SDSU Extension to host Greatest Gardens contest

July 08, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension will celebrate gardens of all kinds with its inaugural South Dakota’s Greatest Gardens contest.

Garden tour taking place at McCrory Gardens
Jul 01

2026 South Dakota's Greatest Gardens Contest

SDSU Extension is hosting a contest in search of South Dakota's Greatest Gardens. The contest will last from July 1 through August 23.

Gardener re-potting several seedlings that were started indoors over winter.

SDSU Extension Master Gardener Advisory Council

The Master Gardener Advisory Council supports the work of Master Gardener Volunteers across the state.

A group of Custer County Master Gardener volunteers gathered for a group photo.

Master Gardener Gold Star Award

Master Gardener Gold Star Award evaluation criteria and nomination form.

Gardeners browsing a tablet computer while visiting a garden center.

SDSU Extension adds staff to 2026 Garden Hotline

June 09, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension has added seasonal staff to serve its Garden Hotline during the 2026 growing season.

Three bright red and green apples ready for harvest

Brookings Master Gardener donating 30 apple trees to local youth

May 19, 2026

A Brookings-area Master Gardener is donating 30 apple trees to local youth for the sixth annual Fruitful Children Project.

Youth and two adult helpers work with plants in box planters

SDSU Extension salutes their volunteers during National Volunteer Week

April 22, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is proud to salute its dedicated volunteers during National Volunteer Week on April 19-25, 2026.