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
Stinging Biting Insects
Elmer Gray, a research entomologist with the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, offers tips on how to identify Georgia’s stinging and biting insects and explains what you can do about them.
Fire Ant Research
UGA researchers working with fire ants are trying to understand how a small group of ants can convince a larger group to change a fundamental aspect of their behavior—whether they kill or nurture multiple queens. Their work was published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Upcoming Events
May 17
Coastal Georgia Beekeeping School
Savannah, GA
This six-part course will consist of lectures and hands-on demonstrations from our instructors Keith Fielder of UGA Extension as well as Greg Walker and Laura Liu of the Coastal Empire Beekeepers Association.
Topics covered include honey bee biology, hive management, bee forage, honey extraction, and more! Each day also offers and advanced training in the afternoon session.
May 22
Learn All About Hydrangeas
Jonesboro, GA
Join us on your lunch break for an engaging session with our guest speaker, Louis Hisel, as he guides you through the basics of planting and caring for hydrangeas. Whether you're a beginner or looking to take your gardening skills to the next level, Louis will also cover advanced tips like how to change your hydrangeas' flower color and much more
May 22
The History of Herbs: Culinary and Medicinal
Step into the world of herbs with this engaging session as it explores the fascinating journey of herbs through time, from ancient remedies and sacred rituals to modern kitchens and medicine cabinets. Discover how herbs have been used across cultures for flavor, healing, and even magic. We’ll delve into notable herbs, their historical significance, and their enduring roles in both culinary and medicinal practices. Join Lisa Klein as she uncovers the rich tapestry of herbal history and its impact on today's world. This webinar counts towards the Continuing Education requirements for the Master Gardener Extension Volunteers.
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Water Resilience AT Registration is Open!!
What: This training is all about empowering Master Gardeners to make a real difference in their communities! Participants will dive into the world of rain gardens and learn how these incredible features can reduce runoff, improve water infiltration, and filter out pollutants to protect our local waterways. They’ll also explore the vital role wetlands, and […]
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I’m excited to share a new statewide Extension initiative called Let’s Grow Georgia — a program designed to inspire, educate, and celebrate gardening across our state. As part of this program, we’re partnering with the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Office of Marketing & Communications, to produce an annual garden calendar that will be […]
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