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
Expanding Vegetable Production
Looking ahead to the potential for climate change to shift agricultural production in the U.S., UGA researchers examined the potential ecological impacts of a shift from row crop to vegetable production in the Southeast.
Rewild Your Lawn
For many, the beauty of a landscape lies not just in its appearance but in its function — an idea that has fueled the rising trend of “re-wilding” home spaces as an alternative to conventional, high-maintenance lawns.
Upcoming Events
Sep 19
Houseplant Academy Series
Lawrenceville, GA
Discover the perfect opportunity to cultivate your indoor gardening skills with Nicole Caldwell from UGA Extension Gwinnett! Join us for an enriching lunch-and-learn series designed to transform your gardening prowess from black thumb to green glory. Whether you're a seasoned plant enthusiast or just beginning your green journey, these sessions cover everything you need to know about indoor growing. Topics include "Creating Your Own Green Oasis", "Gardening Under Lights", "Houseplants and Pest Control", and "Houseplants and the Holidays". Plus, participants can attend online concurrently with the in-person program. Get ready to get hands-on as you pot up your own houseplant cutting to bring home! To register for this FREE event, contact us at 678-377-4010 or uge1135@uga.edu.
Sep 21
MGEV Info Series: Native Plants & Perennials (location 2)
Conyers, GA
Come out and join our Rockdale County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers at both Cowan Ace Hardware locations in Conyers, GA, and ask them any questions you have on native plants and perennials! They will offer their expertise, advice, and UGA publications, all for free!
Sep 21
MGEV Info Series: Native Plants & Perennials (location 1)
Conyers, GA
Come out and join our Rockdale County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers at both Cowan Ace Hardware locations in Conyers, GA, and ask them any questions you have on native plants and perennials! They will offer their expertise, advice, and UGA publications, all for free!
From Our Blog
Think Globally, Grow Locally
Registration is open for the 2024 annual Georgia Master Gardener Association (GMGA) conference, October 4-5, on the UGA Griffin campus! A team of Henry County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers have done some incredible work to plan this year’s conference and you’ll want to be a part of conference events from start to finish, including pre-conference […]
Our Gardens are always Open
Can you believe it?! Our Open Garden Days are coming to an end! It has been an absolute blast celebrating the GA MGEV Program’s 45th anniversary through special garden events planned by Master Gardeners and Extension program coordinators. While these events are ending, know that MGEVs in your county are in these gardens throughout the […]
See you in the garden!
Is your garden passport filling up? There are many gardens left to visit! Each time you visit a garden, complete the evaluation survey to be entered in a drawing for prizes. Be sure to include your name and email address at the end of the survey so that we can contact you if you win. One prize […]
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