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New or longtime Sandoval County residents will find answers to many common gardening questions and a synopsis of best practices here in our new brochure!

Gardening with the Masters is back on our events calendar for 2023!

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ABOUT US

The Sandoval Extension Master Gardeners (SEMG) are trained by New Mexico State University horticultural specialists and instructors under the guidance of Sandoval County Cooperative Extension Service. SEMG is a volunteer organization committed to providing better gardening techniques to the community with the latest, most practical horticultural information available.

The Sandoval County Master Gardener Program began in 1995. There are 11 counties in New Mexico and the Navajo Nation Extension Service with active Master Gardener programs.

OUR MISSION

Sandoval Extension Master Gardeners educate and serve our communities in sustainable high desert gardening.

OUR VISION

Sandoval Extension Master Gardeners envision more sustainable gardens throughout Sandoval County.


Check our Events Calendar for the many upcoming events and classes available to Master Gardeners and the general public.

Donate to Help Sandoval Master Gardeners

Sandoval Extension Master Gardeners educate and serve our communities in sustainable high desert gardening. Donations are tax deductible.



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Upcoming Events

Mar
18
Sat
2023
all-day Intern Training – Tree Selection... @ Zoom
Intern Training – Tree Selection... @ Zoom
Mar 18 – Mar 24 all-day
All classes are pre-recorded lectures and will be posted at midnight on Saturdays. Please join us for “Tree Selection and Care” presented by Dr. Marisa Thompson, Extension Horticulture Specialist. The focus of this class will be[...]
Mar
23
Thu
2023
6:00 pm Intern Training – Weekly Q & A S... @ Zoom
Intern Training – Weekly Q & A S... @ Zoom
Mar 23 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Intern training Question and Answer (Q&A) sessions are held every Thursday evening from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm beginning January 12, 2023 and concluding April 20, 2023. Zoom link will be provided to interns and Master Gardeners[...]
Mar
24
Fri
2023
10:30 am Rose Presentation and Pruning @ Corrales Community Library
Rose Presentation and Pruning @ Corrales Community Library
Mar 24 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Rose Presentation and Pruning @ Corrales Community Library
Join us March 24, 2023 from 10:30am – Noon at Corrales Community Library to learn about growing roses in the desert southwest. The presentation is by Kate Shadock, SEMG Master Gardener. Following the presentation, Kate[...]
Mar
25
Sat
2023
all-day Intern Training – Ornamentals @ Zoom
Intern Training – Ornamentals @ Zoom
Mar 25 – Mar 31 all-day
All classes are pre-recorded lectures and will be posted at midnight on Saturdays. Please join us for “Ornamentals” presented by Judy Jacobs, Extension Master Gardener. The focus of this class will be on annuals, perennials and shrubs.[...]
Mar
28
Tue
2023
7:00 pm Gardening with the Masters Serie... @ Meadowlark Senior Center
Gardening with the Masters Serie... @ Meadowlark Senior Center
Mar 28 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Gardening with the Masters: Join us at Meadowlark Senior Center in RIo Rancho at 4330 Meadowlark Lane, SE on the 4th Tuesdays of the month from 7:00-8:30 pm. Registration not required.  March 28, 2023 features[...]
Mar
30
Thu
2023
6:00 pm Intern Training – Weekly Q & A S... @ Zoom
Intern Training – Weekly Q & A S... @ Zoom
Mar 30 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Intern training Question and Answer (Q&A) sessions are held every Thursday evening from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm beginning January 12, 2023 and concluding April 20, 2023. Zoom link will be provided to interns and Master Gardeners[...]

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There are many Master Gardener projects that need your support. We appreciate all of your efforts!

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The 2023 Class is full!  If you have other unanswered questions please contact education@sandovalmastergardeners.org

About Us

NMSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educator. NMSU and the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Contact: http://sandovalextension.nmsu.edu

If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of an auxiliary aid or service to participate in the classes, please call in advance (505) 867-2582.