Ask a Master Gardener
Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who share their knowledge of gardening and horticulture to help others grow. Backed by the University of Wyoming Extension, they provide science-based information to support healthy gardens, landscapes, and communities. Master Gardeners combine a passion for plants with a commitment to education and community service.
Upcoming Events
Join the University of Wyoming Extension Teton County Master Gardeners for a series of practical, research-based gardening presentations designed for Wyoming growing conditions. Learn from local experts about vegetable gardening, pollinator habitats, pest management, native plants, and seasonal garden care.
- Integrated Pest Management
July 16 • Elizabeth McCabe 4-H Building - Pollinator Gardening
August 19 • Elizabeth McCabe 4-H Building - Canning Your Bounty
September 16 • Elizabeth McCabe 4-H Building - Cleaning up the Garden for Fall/Winter
October 8 • Teton County Library - House Plant Strategies to Survive High Altitude
November 12 • Elizabeth McCabe 4-H Building
Past Events/Presentations
Growing tomatoes in Jackson Hole’s Zone 4b climate takes planning, patience, and the right varieties. This presentation by Barb Sands, UWYO Master Gardener, shares practical tips for choosing short-season tomatoes, understanding frost dates, growing in containers, watering properly, supporting plants, and protecting tomatoes from pests and cold weather.