Month: May 2026

For years, we’ve heard it from Master Gardener volunteers across Oregon:
We want something we can wear proudly. Something that represents what we do.

Today, we’re excited to share that it’s here.

We’ve officially launched the Oregon State University Extension Master Gardener merchandise store—a place where volunteers and gardeners alike can find high-quality, garden-inspired items that reflect the pride, knowledge, and community of this program.

This has been nearly a year in the making. Because this is the first effort of its kind within OSU Extension, we took the time to build it thoughtfully—and to do it right. We partnered with Overture Promotions, an OSU-approved vendor authorized to produce items using OSU branding. (That matters, because products featuring the OSU name and Master Gardener identity must be created through approved channels.)

Just as importantly, we wanted these to be items you’d actually want to wear and use—not throwaway promotional pieces, but well-made products that hold up in the garden, in your daily life and out in the community.

And in this milestone year, it felt especially important to do it now.
As we celebrate 50 years of the Master Gardener Program, volunteers finally have the opportunity to wear and share the 50th anniversary mark with pride.

What you’ll find in the store

The current collection includes:

• 50th anniversary t-shirts and sweatshirts
• Official OSU Master Gardener fleece vest and jacket (including Columbia Sportswear options)
• Three different hat styles
• Tumblers, tote bags, and a denim apron

You’ll also find designs inspired by our work and values, including Garden Future and native plants.

Coming later this month:

• 50th anniversary patches and magnets
• Sticker packs

We’ll continue to introduce new items throughout the year, including seasonal designs and limited-edition t-shirts.

Why it matters

Every purchase supports the OSU Extension Master Gardener Program—helping sustain training, outreach and community education across Oregon.

These items are a way to:

• Represent the program in your community
• Start conversations about gardening
• Celebrate your role as a volunteer
• Share your passion with others

You might wear your gear alongside your volunteer badge at an event, or use it at home in your own garden. Either way, it’s a visible way to show what this program means to you.

Share it and shape it

The store is open to the public, so we encourage you to share it widely with your networks: beav.es/gardening

We also want this to reflect the creativity of this community.
If you have ideas for products or designs, we’d love to hear them:
mastergardener@oregonstate.edu

For Master Gardener Associations, this may also be an opportunity to support your members—consider purchasing items like stickers or magnets to share with your volunteers.

And if you’ve ever stood behind a table at an event, you already know: a good apron goes a long way. Having your own means you can use it both at home and while volunteering.

Thank you for being part of this program—and for helping grow it into what it is today.