The coastal Pacific Northwest can be an intimidating place to grow vegetables, but when armed with some basic knowledge, tools, and proper planning, anyone can grow a beautiful and bountiful vegetable garden. In this beginner's class, learn methods and best practices for growing vegetables in our area, including how to prepare and improve difficult soil, research and select good, hearty seeds, navigate area hazards, and tend a garden to a bountiful harvest!

10 sessions

Refund Schedule and Drop Dates

Last day to drop a Community Education or Workforce Training class with a refund:

To receive a full refund (less registration and credit card processing fees) you must send your cancellation request to communityed@clatsopcc.edu  two working days prior to the class start date. 

There are no refunds allowed beyond this deadline.  You are liable for payment of classes at th time of registration and will be held liable unless the classes are dropped within the refund period.

If you withdraw due to circumstances beyond your control, such as a medical emergency, you may file a petition for a refund. The date of receipt of the petition, length of class attendance, and cost of course materials and services may be considered in denying or reducing the amount requested. If you need to complete a form to petition for a refund, please email:  communityed@clatsopcc.edu  or call 503-338-2550. 

To register for this class, you must use the OSU registration link below

The OSU Master Gardener Program is designed to provide in-depth training for local gardeners who will become volunteers in the community to help the OSU Extension Service answer home and community horticulture questions for the public. Course information is founded on research-based subject matter and covers all aspects of sustainable gardening and horticulture. Classes are taught by OSU instructors, Extension faculty, veteran MGs, and horticulture experts from the local community. Participants will be required to pass an open-book test at the end of the course. 

Note:  Completion of 40 hours of volunteer service during the year that training is completed is required in order to earn the Master Gardener certification.

10 Wednesday classroom sessions + 5 Saturday sessions 

The fee is $150

To register, click here:  https://beav.es/xs2 

 Need help with registration?

Application assistance is available in person in the Extension Office at 2001 Marine Drive, Suite 210, Astoria, OR  97103. The number of enrollees for the training program is limited to 30, with applications evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis through December 1st, 2024. 

For more information: Please contact Shannon Rauter at the Clatsop County Extension Office at shannon.rauter@oregonstate.edu or

503-468-3981

 2026 Clatsop MG Training schedule and flyer