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The URI Master Gardener Program was established in 1977 to educate resident in environmentally-sound gardening practices through the dissemination of factual, research-based information.

09/02/2026

Before you ask a chatbot… ask a real plant person! Our Master Gardener volunteers are trained through University of Rhode Island research and work directly with URI Cooperative Extension plant and soil scientists, so the answer you get is backed by science, not a search engine. Every question gets a real look from someone who knows Rhode Island soil, pests, and plant disease inside and out. Send us your photos and questions: it's free, it's local, and it's actually researched. [email protected]

08/31/2026

"The garden has done extremely well for its first season. We have had fun comparing our gardens and what has done well and what is struggling. We donate produce to the North Kingstown Food Pantry twice/week. Members of the Wellness Center and patients at the attached Physical Therapy Practice next door love the garden and often stop to chat about it. I already have a waiting list of gardeners for next year. A friend built and donated a large bird house for the garden, one of the gardeners built a 'bug hotel' and someone else donated a 'Little Free Library' which we installed on site."- Ocean State Community Wellness /Community Garden in North Kingstown, RI

08/26/2026

Can you spot poison ivy? It's not always obvious! URI professor Michelle Peach tells us poison ivy shows up in different forms: as a low grower under trees, or as a hairy-looking vine climbing up them. Her go-to reminders: "leaves of three, let it be" and "don't be a dope and touch a hairy rope."
Learn all of Michelle’s tips and tricks: https://www.uri.edu/news/2026/08/poison-ivy-pointers/
Still not sure what's in your yard? Skip the guesswork — email a photo to our Gardening & Environmental Hotline at [email protected] and we'll help you ID it.

08/24/2026

This 570-square-foot community garden at East Smithfield Public Library started almost entirely from seeds distributed through URI Master Gardener Program's free seed program and Ocean State Job Lot — 95% of what's growing here came from those packets. The produce goes straight to the library's food pantry, with extras shared across the community!

08/21/2026

Fall broccoli often produces some of Rhode Island's best heads, thanks to those cool September and October temps that build dense, sweet curds. Not sure what else should be going in right now? Check URI Cooperative Extension's Planting Calendar- link in bio!https://web.uri.edu/coopext/wp-content/uploads/sites/2042/R03_-RI-Planting-Calendar-for-Fruits-and-Vegetables_factsheet.pdf

08/19/2026

Got tomato troubles? Weird spots, wilting leaves, questions about what's eating your plants? The URI Gardening and Environmental Hotline is here for exactly that. Our Master Gardener volunteers give free, science-based answers to your gardening and environmental questions. Send an email with photos anytime, or give us a call. Walk-ins are by appointment only.
Email: [email protected]
Call: 401-874-4836
Visit: uri.edu/coopext/services

08/17/2026

Thanks to our seed and seedling distribution partners, gardens like this one are bringing purpose and joy to communities across Rhode Island. Have a Seed Story of your own? We'd love to hear it.

08/14/2026

A few seed packets, a lot of heart. Students at Winman Middle School turned a classroom unit into real community impact helping neighbors in need.

Way to grow, Winman! 💚
Have a Seed Story to share? We'd love to hear it!

08/13/2026

Is your community currently under outdoor watering restrictions? This is a good time to assess which areas of your garden are struggling and begin planning for a more water-wise landscape.

When conditions are appropriate for planting, consider choosing Rhode Island native plants that are both drought tolerant and beneficial for pollinators. Our searchable RI Native Plant Guide lets you filter plants by drought tolerance, pollinator habitat, sunlight, plant type, and other characteristics to find the right plants for your landscape.

Explore the RI Native Plant Guide: https://web.uri.edu/rinativeplants/
Before watering or planting, check and follow the current restrictions in your community. Once restrictions are lifted, spring and fall are generally the best times to plant.

Have gardening questions? Contact the URI Gardening and Environmental Hotline for free, science-based assistance.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 401-874-4836

08/12/2026

🌱 Free gardening help! Stuck on when to plant your tomatoes? Battling a mystery bug or leaf spot? You don't have to guess- the URI Master Gardeners have you covered, at no cost:
📅 Planting Calendar know exactly when to plant what
📞 Master Gardener Hotline real answers from real gardeners
🔬 Plant Disease Lab get your plant problems diagnosed
No fee. Just expert help for anyone in the community who wants to grow better!
👉 Link: https://web.uri.edu/coopext/programs/mgp/gardening-resources/

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3 East Alumni Avenue
Kingston, RI
02881

Website

https://web.uri.edu/coopext/programs/mgp/

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