Welcome to the University of Rhode Island Master Gardeners’ Home Page Outreach Reaching out to the community YOUTH EDUCATION • COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES • SENIOR PROGRAMS Education Teaching best gardening practices SEMINARS • LECTURES • GARDENING HOTLINE • DEMONSTRATIONS Sustainability Community projects related to the environment pH TESTING • WATER QUALITY • CONSERVATION • COMPOSTING The University of Rhode Island Master Gardeners are dedicated, trained volunteers who share a love of gardening and horticulture. Through community service and educational outreach, they provide home gardeners and community organizations the knowledge and skills to create healthy, sustainable gardening environments. Since 1977, Master Gardeners have volunteered at the University of Rhode Island CELS Kathleen M. Mallon Outreach Center, answering public inquiries and providing information on all areas of plant health and gardening practices, as well as participating in a variety of community garden projects.  Please contact us if you have any questions or need some specific information.