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Fannin County
UGA Extension Office

Master Gardener Extension Volunteers

The North Georgia Master Gardeners is an organization whose purpose is to promote good horticultural practices in cooperation with the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service in Fannin County. 


Master Gardener Plant Sale
Volunteer helping youth
Volunteers at Project Chimps
Volunteers supporting library planters

The Georgia MGEV Program is focused on extending education in five priority areas, referred to as state initiatives. These priorities include

Environmental Stewardship – Increasing awareness and knowledge of landscape and garden management for the optimum use and protection of the environment, including management of all aspects of the residential landscape (soil, plants, insects, diseases, and wildlife), understanding and proper use of equipment, pesticides, fertilizers, and other landscaping inputs to have the greatest value with little negative impact on the environment.

Home Food Production – Teaching the benefits of home food production and developing skills and knowledge in growing food, managing community gardens, or contributing to food banks or kitchens.

Gardening with Youth – Increasing young people’s awareness and understanding of the value of horticulture and landscaping, using horticulture as a tool to increase responsibility and leadership for youth, and teaching individuals and professionals (i.e., teachers and therapists) how to use horticulture to reach young people.

Value of Landscapes – Developing within communities the knowledge and skill to ensure proper design, installation, and maintenance of sustainable landscapes for economic benefit to residents, state and local government employees and agencies, and professionals in impacted fields, such as tourism and real-estate development.

Health Benefits of Gardening – Teaching the value of the interior and exterior landscape for human health, well-being, and quality of life, transferring knowledge and skills to intended audiences so that they might utilize this information for personal health and a healthier workplace and community.

 

If you are interested in becoming a North Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer please contact the Extension office to be added to our interest list and be notified of the next training schedule.


Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer TrainingFannin/Gilmer counties will be holding a Master Gardener Volunteer training April 7-June 2, 2026. Applications are due to the Fannin County Extension office by February 13th. Please stop by the office to pick up an application or email uge1111@uga.edu. If you have any questions please email ANR Agent Anna Woodward at anna.bass1@uga.edu.
Beginning Gardeners Series2026 Beginning Gardeners Series will be held February 28, March 14, and March 28 at the FCSS Ag Facility from 10am- noon. These classes are great for anyone new to gardening as well as people new to gardening in our area. Class is free to attend. Please register with the Fannin County Extension office at 706-632-3061 to attend.

Plant Sale 

The North Georgia Master Gardener plant sale will be held on May 9, 2026 at the Fannin County Ag Facility (43 Station Ridge Rd., Blue Ridge, GA 30513) from 8am-noon. Make sure to be there early to ensure first pick of plants! Proceeds fund community projects, including college and summer camp scholarships


Native Plants