Clinton County, Iowa Master Gardeners

08/27/2026

🍅🥕 Harvest season is here, but don't forget about what's next!

Planting a cover crop after your vegetables are harvested is an easy way to protect and improve your garden soil over the winter. Learn about the benefits of cover crops and which options work best for home vegetable gardens.

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Cover crops are beneficial in the home vegetable garden. They improve soil fertility, suppress weeds, and enhance soil health. Learn about all aspects of using cover crops at home, such as timing, goals, and termination methods.

08/26/2026

The Clinton County Extension Office is still hiring for two positions! Our Master Gardener Coordinator is one of them. If you are passionate about bettering the community, enjoy organizing learning activities and events, have experience managing volunteers, and are knowledgeable of horticulture, then this job is for you!

We're Hiring!

We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team in two exciting roles:

🍀 County Youth Coordinator
🌱 Master Gardener Coordinator

If you enjoy making a positive impact in our community, working with volunteers, and helping others learn and grow, we encourage you to apply!

📅 Application Deadline: September 8

Learn more and apply here: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/clinton/jobs

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08/25/2026

Thanks to Hilltop Greens at FarmTek for giving our Master Gardeners an in-depth tour of their hydroponic facilities. We had a blast “growing” our minds!

08/11/2026

Clinton County Extension is hiring a Master Gardener Coordinator!

This position works closely with our amazing Master Gardener volunteers to coordinate educational programs, community projects, events, and outreach activities across Clinton County.

If you're passionate about connecting people with horticulture and helping volunteers make a positive impact in our community, we'd love to hear from you.

📅 Applications are due September 8.

More information: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/clinton/jobs

Looking for a meaningful career that makes a difference right here in Clinton County?

We're currently hiring for:
🍀 County Youth Coordinator
🪻 Master Gardener Coordinator

Join a team dedicated to strengthening our communities through education, leadership, and engagement.

📌 Apply by September 8
📌 Job details: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/clinton/jobs

Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post!

08/08/2026

Thanks to Scott Hoag Photography for capturing some pictures of our fair events!

07/27/2026

What a fun fair week!

Thank you to everyone who joined us to learn about and celebrate all things “gardening”! We had a blast seeing all of the entries from kids, community members, and Master Gardeners. Congratulations to all of our winners!

Best of Show for the Container Contest: Reid Walker

Best of Show for the Vegetable Contest: David Meyer (white onion)
Reserve Best of Show for the Vegetable Contest: Nancy Witt (large red tomato)

07/07/2026

We want to see what you're growing! 🍅🌻

Enter your garden produce and flower containers in the open contests at the Clinton County Fair on July 22! Whether it's a perfect tomato, a basket of vegetables, or a beautiful container planting, this is your chance to showcase your hard work and gardening success.

Entries are open to the public, so gather your best containers and produce and join the fun. We look forward to celebrating the gardening talents of our community!

Find rules for both contests on our webpage:

The Master Gardener Program trains garden enthusiasts to learn, grow, and teach others about plants and gardening in the home landscape. Participants receive 40 hours of training via webcasting, face-to-face, and hands-on workshops, while interacting with others of similar interests. After completin...

07/01/2026

Clinton County Extension is looking for a Master Gardener Coordinator to help lead volunteer programs, coordinate educational opportunities, and support horticulture outreach in our community.

📍 DeWitt, IA
⏰ Part-time (20 hours/week)
🔗 Apply here: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/jobs/clinton-master-gardener-coordinator-0

Help us grow great gardeners and stronger communities! 🌻

05/26/2026

Master Gardener Program Coordinator – Clinton County Extension

Part-time Master Gardener Program Coordinator (20 hrs/week). Coordinate volunteers, educational programs, and community outreach. Requires strong communication, organization, and experience with events/volunteers. Some evenings/weekends required. $20–$25/hr + benefits. For full consideration apply by June 5.

More information at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/clinton/jobs

Equal Opportunity Employer

05/21/2026