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Augusta Area Master Gardeners

Important information for Augusta Area Master Gardeners

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Georgia Master Gardener Association

GA Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Website

MGLOG Log your training and volunteer hours in MGLOG. Master Gardeners are required annually to complete 25 volunteer hours and 10 continuing education hours. The deadline for reporting all hours is December 31st to be included in the County Annual Summary.

Name Badge replacement order - Current Master Gardener Extension Volunteers can order a replacement volunteer name badge by contacting the Richmond County Extension Office at 706-821-2350 or uge3245@uga.edu. A replacement name badge cost $16.00.

Planting Calculator Use Johnny's interactive planning tools and calculators to help with planning and scheduling your growing season. From calculating how much seed you'll need and when to plant, replant, and harvest, to the resources you'll require to build your new high tunnel, our calculators can help you streamline your operation to become more productive, profitable, and enjoyable.

Trellis Blog Trellis provides support to Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteers by providing resources for the MGEV experience. Sign up to subscribe to Trellis to receive MGEV updates and opportunities for online training sessions, such as the Thoughtful Thursday Series.


Ask a Master Gardener

Master Gardener Extension volunteers are available upon request for setting up a plant clinic at local retail nurseries, garden centers, farmer's markets, local events, and other locations. Please provide at least 6 weeks advance notice to allow time for scheduling a plant clinic day. Submit your request or general plant questions using any of these methods:

  • Submit information in the Ask a Master Gardener box on this page
  • Email augustaareamastergardeners@gmail.com
  • Submit your request on Augusta Area Master Gardeners Facebook page
  • Call the Richmond County Extension Office at 706-821-2350

Plant clinics offer an excellent opportunity for the general public to ask questions about gardening and home landscaping. Trained Master Gardener Extension Volunteers can provide soil test bags, free publications, consumer horticulture recommendations, troubleshooting advice, and other references to homeowners.

 

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Upcoming Events
  • Nov 28 Orientation Meeting for 2024 Master Gardener Class presented by Richmond County Extension This is an orientation meeting for participants that have submitted their complete application and volunteer agreement and passed the mandatory background screening prior to November 28, 2023. Find registration information at t.uga.edu/9qf The Master Gardener Extension Volunteer program is open to any adult in Richmond County or surrounding counties with an interest in horticulture and a desire to volunteer in the community. Classes are taught by University of Georgia faculty and other subject area experts. Class topics include botany, plant physiology, soils, flowering plants, vegetable gardening, fruit gardening, herb gardening, organic gardening, entomology, plant pathology and disease control, landscape design, plant propagation, composting and more. The $225 registration fee is due by November 28, 2023, for all participants that have submitted their complete application and volunteer agreement and passed the mandatory background screening prior to November 28, 2023.
    • Augusta, GA - (6.0 Miles)
  • Nov 28 Cattle and Forage Market Outlook Join us to learn more about the cattle and forage market outlook for the upcoming year! If you currently produce cattle and/or forages, or are considering entering the business, this program is for you! The program will be November 28, 2023 at the Hart County Agriscience Center. The program will be from 6:00-7:30pm , but we ask that you arrive 15 minutes early to get signed in. You can register by calling our office at 706-376-3134 or by using the link. We hope to see you in November to look at the cattle and forage markets! Registration Link: https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_daFt9hILhGKy0kK
    • Hartwell, GA - (85.0 Miles)
  • Dec 5 Winter Viticulture Update This program will cover results from ongoing vineyard research projects and deer control issues for commercial vineyards. 2 hours of private and 2 hours of commercial category 21 pesticide credits will be offered. Register at https://forms.gle/vZL1SjrXviuj51qr5.
    • Young Harris, GA - (152.0 Miles)
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