Are you interested in the next MSU Extension Foundations of Gardening (FOG) course? FOG is the online horticulture course for both those wishing to apply to our MSU Extension Master Gardener Program®and those seeking horticultural training for personal reasons.

Registration for the FOG Fall 2025 session is open NOW and runs through August 27, 2025. To register or for more information, go to https://www.canr.msu.edu/courses/foundations-of-gardening

Foundations of Gardening (FOG) is a comprehensive 10-week online course offered by MSU Extension. Designed for adults interested in the science behind successful gardening, this course also serves as the first step toward becoming an MSU Extension Master Gardener (EMG) volunteer.

Participants who wish to apply to the MSU EMG volunteer program can proceed with the application process after earning their FOG certificate (see the link below). Those not interested in becoming an EMG have no further obligations.

Please note that receiving a FOG certificate does not guarantee acceptance into the MSU EMG program, and the timing of volunteer application steps may vary by county.

For more detailed course information, go to the Course Info page.

Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status.