OMGA :: Oregon Master Gardener Association

The Oregon Master Gardener™ Association is a statewide, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose purpose is to enhance and support the OSU Master Gardener™ program. The county Master Gardener chapters together make up the state association. OMGA is comprised of representatives of each of the county chapters, as well as state officers. Quarterly OMGA meetings are held at various locations around the state.

The Oregon Master Gardener™ Association (OMGA) serves four main functions as part of the Oregon Master Gardener Program:

To enhance and supplement the Oregon State University Home Horticulture Program.
To assume responsibility for performing special tasks and engaging in continuous activities related to the program.
To promote a wide dissemination of information available as a result of University study and experimentation. Such information shall be in accordance with Oregon State University standards.
To work with other gardening organizations to enhance gardening in Oregon, when appropriate.

OMGA sponsors a newsletter titled The Gardeners Pen Newsletter; an annual conference, the OMGA Mini-College; and also celebrates individual and chapter accomplishments with an annual presentation of awards. For more detail about each of these, select them from the menu on the left.

Registration is OPEN

The 30th annual Gardener’s Mini College is an educational event open to the public, with gardening information suitable for all levels of gardeners.

This is your opportunity to learn and share the latest in Sustainable Gardening practices with gardeners from all over Oregon. The Search For Excellence projects of Master Gardener Chapters will showcase our best and brightest efforts. Leadership day is your chance to learn more about Diversity and Inclusion. Come and be inspired.

Conference Deadlines
• July 8th Last date to reserve a room at the Hilton and receive the special event discount rate.
• July 17th Last date to receive an early bird discount rate for Leadership day or Mini College.
• July 26th, Last date to order tickets to the Banquet.
• August 2nd, On-line and Mail-in registration closes.
Class space is limited this year. Classes are filled on a first come basis. Registering early will increase the chances of confirming your first choice class picks.


Oregon Master Gardener Association offers educational programs, activities, and materials without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, and veteran status. OMGA Programs will provide reasonable accommodations to persons with physical or mental disabilities. Contact Oregon Master Gardener Assoc., 2397 NW Kings Blvd, PMB-166, Corvallis, OR 97330-3986 to request reasonable accommodation.
OMGA and it's affiliates, IRS 990, 990EZ and Oregon CT-12 are available for review upon request of the OMGA Treasurer or they may be on www.guidestar.com First do a search using the terms "master gardener" and then on the new page, select Oregon as the state. You should see approx 26 listings.