{"id":1487,"date":"2026-05-04T13:49:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T20:49:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgcoordinators\/?p=1487"},"modified":"2026-05-04T13:55:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T20:55:43","slug":"introducing-the-official-master-gardener-merchandise-store","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgcoordinators\/2026\/05\/04\/introducing-the-official-master-gardener-merchandise-store\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing the official Master Gardener merchandise store"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For years, we\u2019ve heard it from Master Gardener volunteers across Oregon:<br><em>We want something we can wear proudly. Something that represents what we do.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, we\u2019re excited to share that it\u2019s here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve officially launched the <a href=\"http:\/\/beav.es\/gardening\">Oregon State University Extension Master Gardener merchandise store<\/a>\u2014a place where volunteers and gardeners alike can find high-quality, garden-inspired items that reflect the pride, knowledge, and community of this program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2972\/files\/2026\/05\/Merchandise-1024x538.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2972\/files\/2026\/05\/Merchandise-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2972\/files\/2026\/05\/Merchandise-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2972\/files\/2026\/05\/Merchandise-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/2972\/files\/2026\/05\/Merchandise.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2014and 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.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as importantly, we wanted these to be items you\u2019d actually want to wear and use\u2014not throwaway promotional pieces, but well-made products that hold up in the garden, in your daily life and out in the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And in this milestone year, it felt especially important to do it now.<br>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you&#8217;ll find in the store<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The current collection includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>50th anniversary t-shirts and sweatshirts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official OSU Master Gardener fleece vest and jacket (including Columbia Sportswear options)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three different hat styles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tumblers, tote bags, and a denim apron<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also find designs inspired by our work and values, including Garden Future and native plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coming later this month:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>50th anniversary patches and magnets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sticker packs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll continue to introduce new items throughout the year, including seasonal designs and limited-edition t-shirts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why it matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every purchase supports the OSU Extension Master Gardener Program\u2014helping sustain training, outreach and community education across Oregon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These items are a way to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Represent the program in your community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start conversations about gardening<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Celebrate your role as a volunteer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share your passion with others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You might wear your gear alongside your volunteer badge at an event, or use it at home in your own garden. Either way, it\u2019s a visible way to show what this program means to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Share it and shape it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The store is open to the public, so we encourage you to share it widely with your networks: <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/beav.es\/gardening\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"beav.es\/gardening\">beav.es\/gardening<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also want this to reflect the creativity of this community.<br>If you have ideas for products or designs, we\u2019d love to hear them:<br><strong>mastergardener@oregonstate.edu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Master Gardener Associations, this may also be an opportunity to support your members\u2014consider purchasing items like stickers or magnets to share with your volunteers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you\u2019ve 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for being part of this program\u2014and for helping grow it into what it is today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For years, we\u2019ve heard it from Master Gardener volunteers across Oregon:We want something we can wear proudly. Something that represents what we do. Today, we\u2019re excited to share that it\u2019s here. 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