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 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.
Apr 25
Homeowner Landscape Basics Lunch & Learn
Get the lowdown on your landscape! Join us every 4th Thursday of the month from February to May for this free online program from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Get insights to make the most out of your landscape.
Topics covered include: plant for the place, common landscape plants, pruning, & turf.
Register for one session, or all four in the series!
Apr 28
Art in the Garden
Carrollton, GA
Arts and Crafts Festival in the Buffalo Creek Garden behind the Ag Center. Featuring local artists, food vendors, art scavenger hunt, and Carroll County Master Gardeners on hand to answer questions.
From Our Blog
Celebrating Youth Programming and School Gardens
MGEVs are heroes when it comes to introducing youth to the joy and wonder of the garden! They lead youth through gardens, introducing them to all manner of natural things, like native plants, insects, blooms, seed pods, and soil. MGEVs can be found in the classroom, showing students how plants serve as amazing air conditioners […]
Celebrating Community and Historic Gardens
Today, we celebrate the MGEVs who champion community gardens throughout Georgia. Community gardens are usually thought of as places for growing fresh food. They can provide a great place to increase fresh food access and teach about health, nutrition, and exercise. These gardens benefit senior citizens, families, children, and neighborhoods. Community gardens are a great […]
It’s Volunteer Appreciation Week!
Georgia MGEVs are unique individuals who use their enthusiasm about plants and gardening to support UGA Extension programming in consumer horticulture. We think that taking a few minutes to celebrate their great work and accomplishments is important! This year, the Georgia Master Gardener Program is celebrating 45 years of service, we are excited to share […]
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