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Richmond County
UGA Extension Office

Augusta Area Master Gardeners

Important information for Augusta Area Master Gardeners

Volunteer Agreement due by January 31st of each year. Complete the front and back pages. Return the signed & initialed form to uge3245@uga.edu or deliver to UGA Extension, 501 Greene Street, Suite 100, Augusta, GA 30901.

Annual Intent to Renew form due by January 31st of each year. Return the signed form to uge3245@uga.edu or deliver to UGA Extension, 501 Greene Street, Suite 100, Augusta, GA 30901.

AAMG on Facebook Follow Augusta Area Master Gardeners on Facebook!

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.

MGEV 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

  • Dec 17 Category 41 Mosquito Control Training Henry County Extension is offering a webinar to help prepare those who are planning to take the Georgia Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exam in Category 41 Mosquito Control to pass it. The workshop will cover ONLY the Mosquito Control section and NOT the Core Manual (General Standards). For those who already have the license, five pesticide applicator recertification credits will be offered in Category 41 Mosquito Control.
    • Virtual Event
  • Jan 7 2026 Annual Blueberry Update Make plans to join us for the 2026 Annual Blueberry Update on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for updates on disease, insect, horticulture, and water management. Speakers scheduled are Dr. Jonathan Oliver (UGA Plant Pathologist), Dr. Ash Sial (UGA Entomologist), Dr. Zilphina Rubio Ames (UGA Horticulturalist), and Jason Mallard (Area Water Agent). Cost to attend is FREE. Lunch will be provided. REGISTRATION DEADLINE is January 5, 2026. Location: The Blueberry Warehouse, 199 Tobacco Lane, Alma, GA 31510 CCA credits, Commercial (Cat. 21), and Private (Cat. 10) pesticide credits have been applied for. For questions, or details on becoming a sponsor of this meeting, please contact the Bacon County Extension Office at 912-632-5601. Register online by clicking into the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxfFXT69qy0u9pLmOP4x_4cntibmZNJoCSzSvwOPVBIeg_VA/viewform Or scan the QR code on the flyer to be directed to the registration page.
    • Alma, GA - (133.0 Miles)
  • Feb 19 Houseplant Academy - Creating Terrariums Gardening isn’t just for warm weather! Escape the winter ‘blah’s’ by creating a little green world under glass. Join Nicole Caldwell from Gwinnett County Extension to discover the fascinating history of terrariums and get hands-on learning how to make and care for your own. In-person attendees will make a terrarium to take home!
    • Virtual Event
    • Lawrenceville, GA - (122.0 Miles)
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