Albuquerque Area Extension Master Gardener Program

We are community volunteers trained in horticulture by the New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service. We can answer both general and specific questions about all aspects of growing plants. In 2024, we 

• Offered 17 Tuesday afternoon classes that were attended by over 1000 attendees
• Offered 20 off-site classes to the public at various venues
• Distributed over 3,100 pounds of food to food banks and shelters
• Supported a total of 34 volunteer organizations/opportunities
• Supported 171 days of hotline, responding to 504 callers, and answering 617 gardening questions
• Interacted with nearly 6,000 people within the Albuquerque/ Bernalillo County area
• Provided over 12,000 hours of volunteer service

How can we help you?

• Do you have questions about your garden, trees or landscape? See below to connect with our phone or web hotline. 
• Would you like to have Master Gardener volunteers help with an activity that your organization is working on? Download our Volunteer Opportunity Request Form. Fill it out and return it to our coordinator (abqmgcoord@gmail.com). (Note: Volunteer opportunities that include educational elements are more likely to be approved.)
• Would you like to have a Master Gardener information table at your event? Complete this form.
• Do you want help with a school garden? Fill out the form at this link: School Garden. Contact Mark Burton (sdg@nmsciencefoundation.org) with questions about school gardens.