Growing communities and a better Georgia from the ground up.
The Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer (MGEV) Program connects UGA Extension, plant enthusiasts, and communities across the state. MGEVs share UGA Extension consumer horticulture programming about selection and care of plants for ornamental value, recreation, and home food production. Master Gardeners teach community members how to use plants and gardening to improve their environment, personal health, and quality of life.
Extension News
Nurturing With Nature
The field of medicine is ever-changing, and the use of herbal medicines may play a bigger role in health care as the value of natural remedies gain recognition in the Western world.
2024 Peach Season
With no freezing temperatures in the forecast and hope for strong pricing during the upcoming season, peach growers are looking forward to a much-needed rebound this year.
Upcoming Events
Apr 20
Garden Faire
Alpharetta, GA
The North Fulton Master Gardener Extension Volunteers present the 23rd annual Garden Faire on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (rain or shine).
In partnership with the City of Alpharetta, Garden Faire 2024 will be held at The Grove at Wills Park (175 Roswell St, Alpharetta, GA 30009). There will be something for everyone! Vendors with garden accessories and tools, a wide variety of plants, including natives, heirloom plants and vegetables, herb and cut flower starts, and the popular “Pass-Along-Plant-Sale” featuring thousands of plants from the Master Gardeners’ own gardens. Other attractions include speakers, a Children’s Corner, the Fleatique, the popular Ask-a-Master Gardener Booth, delicious food and much more.
Admission is free and proceeds from Garden Faire will provide scholarships and benefit community education efforts and project gardens supported by the North Fulton Master Gardener Extension volunteer organization.
Apr 20
Master Gardener Extension Volunteer (MGEV) Spring Plant Sale (Earth Day 2024)
Fayetteville, GA
In celebration of Earth Day, the Fayette County MGEVs will host their Plant Sale at the Fayette County Extension Education Garden! The MGEVs will also host a Plant Clinic, provide information on the Education Garden, and have Master Gardener Extension Volunteers (MGEVs) onsite to answer questions.
"Make Everyday Earth Day".
Apr 25
Gardening Lunch and Learn Series- Making a Hanging Basket
Hartwell, GA
Join Hart County Extension for the fourth session of our Gardening Lunch and Learn Series. During this session, we will be making hanging baskets together that you will be able to take home with you!
Pre-registration is required. There will be a $25 charge to cover the cost of materials. Spots are limited for this session. Your spot will be secured once payment is made to the Extension Office.
From Our Blog
Celebrating Our 45th Birthday
This year, 2024, marks the 45th birthday of the Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program, and we’re taking time to celebrate. We take birthdays pretty seriously around here! We began our festivities with a visit to Georgia’s capitol on February 20, 2024. Along with members of the Georgia Green Industry Association and UGA Horticulture Club […]
Spring Apple Events
We thought you would be interested in reading about three upcoming opportunities happening later this month in Clarke, Banks, and Cherokee counties to learn more about apples and participate in grafting workshops. Use the links below for all the details about each event and to register online. If you attend any of these, be sure […]
A Special Visit to the Georgia Capitol
On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, Coweta County MGEVs and ANR Agent, Stephanie Butcher, joined Sheri and Sarah of the GA MGEV State Program Office to participate in special events honoring the impact horticulture has in the state of Georgia. We teamed up with GGIA (Georgia Green Industry Association) and UGA, Southern Crescent, and Gwinnett Tech […]
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