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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.

 

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Extension News
Entomology Department Head
Entomology Department Head Renowned ecologist and science communicator Sonia Altizer has been named head of the University of Georgia Department of Entomology, bringing a collaborative vision and decades of research and public outreach experience to the role. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 7/7/2025
Supporting Your Sandwich Tomatoes
Supporting Your Sandwich Tomatoes Now that we’ve announced the winners of the tomato sandwich slicer showdown and your plants are taking off, it’s time to address our first tomato gardening issue: supporting unwieldy tomato plants through staking and pruning. By Jordan Powers | Published: 7/3/2025

Upcoming Events

Jul 8 Composting - Georgia Green Landscape Learn about the Georgia Green Landscape program and how composting can make a real difference for both your garden and the planet with this webinar! From the basics of what composting is, to simple, step-by-step instructions, you’ll discover how easy it is to turn everyday waste into nutrient-rich soil. Along the way, we’ll explore how composting helps reduce waste and supports a healthier environment—making it a powerful way to contribute to a greener future while helping your plants thrive. Let Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett teach you the win/win on composting. This program qualifies for master gardener continuing education credit. For more information, please contact us at uge1135@uga.edu
Jul 10 Soil Secrets and Compost Confidence Gainesville, GA The second class for our Gardening 101 series for beginners! Let's talk dirt. Come discover the underground world of soil health and see how a few scraps and a little know- how can be turned into gardening gold.
Jul 14 Container Gardenening Dallas, GA Learn about gardening timely topics with Master Gardener Extension Volunteers at the Dallas Library.

From Our Blog

New Date for Project GROW Advanced Training – Register Soon! Posted by sdorn on May 29, 2025
We’ve offered a great line-up of Advanced Training this year, as you’ve seen from various posts here on Trellis. Our original schedule included three different training dates for our AT related to the GROW curriculum and how to offer it in your county. (Be sure to read the full story of the GROW curriculum here!). […]
May Invasive Species Resources from UGA’s Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health Posted by sarahdh on May 21, 2025
 Information prepared by:Rebekah D. Wallace, Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health , EDDMapS Coordinator & Bugwood Images Coordinator Princesstree (Paulownia tomentosa) Report Via EDDMapS Invasive Species Tips   Souvenirs and gifts are popular items to bring back from traveling. Before traveling, check US and State Laws for items that you cannot bring back. Natural products (fruits, […]
Master Floral Designer? Posted by sarahdh on May 19, 2025
Last week, Dr. James DelPrince, visiting faculty from Mississippi State University, presented a workshop at the UGA Griffin Research and Education Gardens where he shared at length about a relatively new Extension program, Master Floral Designer, that he has initiated. Dr. DelPrince shared about the extensive training these individuals receive and the expectation that they, […]