UGA Extension Office

Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program

About

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.

 

Glynn County is home to a Master Gardener program that has been running for the last 10 years! Projects that the Glynn Co MGEV have worked on include Horticulture Therapy, Adult Education, Starting a Community Garden, Composting Demonstrations, and more. These volunteers also put in great effort to help homeowners answer their individual questions by performing site visits or responding to calls/emails that come into the Extension Office.


Training Information

At this time, we are not able to offer the training course to become a Master Gardener. Chatham County Extension office hosts a training each year. You can check out their website and find out if this will be a good fit for you! Glynn County hopes to offer a training course in the near future. Please check back for more updates.

How to Become a MGEV

Chatham County Extension Office


Fill out this form if you would like to receive updates about future MGEV classes:
 
 

Upcoming Horticulture Events

  • Jul 6 Meet Me In The Garden Please join the Glynn County Master Gardener Volunteers at the Madge Merritt 4-H Teaching Garden! On the first Saturday of each month, they will host a brief educational presentation, tours of the research plots, and field any questions that you may have about your own lawn and garden! Bring along pictures to help them see the issues you are facing. If you have any questions, you may reach out to 912-554-7577 or glynnmgev@uga.edu Topics will be updated as they are assigned. May change throughout. Follow our Facebook event page to stay up-to-date
    • Brunswick, GA
  • Aug 6 Meet Me In The Garden Please join the Glynn County Master Gardener Volunteers at the Madge Merritt 4-H Teaching Garden! On the first Saturday of each month, they will host a brief educational presentation, tours of the research plots, and field any questions that you may have about your own lawn and garden! Bring along pictures to help them see the issues you are facing. If you have any questions, you may reach out to 912-554-7577 or glynnmgev@uga.edu Topics will be updated as they are assigned. May change throughout. Follow our Facebook event page to stay up-to-date
    • Brunswick, GA
  • Sep 6 Meet Me In The Garden Please join the Glynn County Master Gardener Volunteers at the Madge Merritt 4-H Teaching Garden! On the first Saturday of each month, they will host a brief educational presentation, tours of the research plots, and field any questions that you may have about your own lawn and garden! Bring along pictures to help them see the issues you are facing. If you have any questions, you may reach out to 912-554-7577 or glynnmgev@uga.edu Topics will be updated as they are assigned. May change throughout. Follow our Facebook event page to stay up-to-date
    • Brunswick, GA
Fill out this form if you have been trained as an MGEV and would like to be active in Glynn County:
 
 

From the Trellis Blog

  • Thank You for your Influence, near and far Posted by sarahdh on Apr 27, 2024
    As we wind down our week of celebrating and appreciating MGEVs, we say a special thank-you to our volunteers who help us share timely information on horticultural topics with communities all over Georgia. Whether they prepare newsletters for eager readers or contribute to radio programs, podcasts, and even television programs, or make sure that an […]
  • Volunteer Aprons Available Posted by sarahdh on Apr 26, 2024
    Back by popular demand, we are excited to announce that we have a very LIMITED inventory of gardening aprons available for purchase. These full length, black aprons with pockets feature full color program logo embroidery. Complete the online ordering form and your apron(s) will ship UPS Ground within 5 business days of your order. Here […]
  • Therapeutic Horticulture Posted by sarahdh on Apr 26, 2024
    Today, we are so thankful to the MGEVs who help people heal and return to wellness by means of gardening activities. MGEVs lend their horticulture knowledge to gardening projects for individuals recovering from illness or regaining strength after an accident. They show others how to adapt tools and gardening practices so that people can continue […]

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