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The Master Gardener Extension Volunteer (MGEV) program in Georgia is a volunteer training program designed to help University of Georgia Cooperative Extension staff transfer research-based information about gardening and related subjects to the public by training home gardeners to be volunteer educators. Through active MGEV programs in many Georgia counties, UGA Cooperative Extension is able to reach out and serve more citizens with educational programming and demonstrations.
On August 23rd and 24th, 2019, Georgians of all ages from all over the state will join efforts to document our pollinators. Won't you join us?
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Upcoming Events
Oct 17
Camellias, Azaleas, and Gardenias Free Monthly Gardening Class
Athens, GA
“Camellias, Azaleas, and Gardenias” will be held on Wednesday, October 17 from 6:00-7:30 pm at the Athens-Clarke County Public Library Auditorium. This informative class will cover basic information about these three popular flowering shrubs including growing requirements, care and maintenance. Gardeners of all experience levels are welcome. Please register by Tuesday, October 16 by emailing atedrow@uga.edu or calling (706) 613-3640.
Nov 1
Pruning Trees & Shrubs 101
Jeffersonville, GA
Learn the basics on the why, when, and how of pruning your trees and shrubs
correctly.
Nov 28
Intro to Organic Gardening Free Monthly Gardening Class
Athens, GA
“Introduction to Organic Gardening” will be held on Wednesday, November 28 from 6:00-7:30 pm at the Athens-Clarke County Public Library Auditorium. This informative class will cover basic concepts of organic gardening, best chemical-free practices and methods, organic amendments and products. Gardeners of all experience levels are welcome. Please register by Tuesday, November 27 by emailing atedrow@uga.edu or calling (706) 613-3640.
From Our Blog
Last Advanced Trainings of 2018!
Did you know there are only 3 Advanced Training courses remaining this year?! And, they all take place in October, AND registration is currently open for all three! Current, active Georgia MGEVs can access the registration information here.
This Season’s Scarecrows!
Happy Fall, Georgia MGEVs! Here’s a wonderful fall event to add to your calendars, AND a great opportunity to creatively share about your local MGEV program!! The UGA Research and Education Garden will be hosting its annual Scarecrows in the Garden event in October. It all kicks off with a...
Master Gardener MAD LIBS (from Volunteer Appreciation Week)
During Volunteer Appreciation Week in April, we celebrated at Southern Belle Farm. We had some silly fun by making up “Master Gardener MAD LIBS.” If you are unfamiliar with MAD LIBS, understand that it’s a play on “AD LIB,” as in make it up as you go along. The body...
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