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Gilmer County
UGA Extension Office

Master Gardener Extension Volunteers

Gilmer County Master Gardeners

Mission Statement:

To assist Cooperative Extension in providing unbiased horticultural information through volunteer community service and educational gardening projects using applied research and the resources of the University of Georgia.


Yard and Garden FAQ's Publications:

 

2025 Programs coming soon!

 


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2024 Scarecrow Invasion Contest Entry by the Gilmer County Master Gardeners  at Harrison Park


The Gilmer County Master Gardeners is an organization whose purpose is to promote good horticultural practices in cooperation with the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service. We work closely with Anna Bass, the Gilmer County Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent. To become a Master Gardener, contact the Gilmer County Extension office (706-635-4426) for the next training schedule.

 

Our Priorities:

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.