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.
Upcoming Events
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Apr 4 Advanced Fruit Growing: Grafting Apple and Pears In this workshop attendees will learn the process and techniques to successfully graft trees. We will walk you through the process of marrying scion and rootstock. Participants will be provided with a choice of 4 semi-dwarf apple or pear rootstock which will mature to a perfect sized tree (10-15') for most people to manage. Numerous apple, pear and asian pear scion varieties will be available to select from. Many heirloom, disease resistant and even Georgia varieties on hand which will range in ripening windows from June - November. Grafting knives, parafilm and labels will be available for use.
- Canton, GA - (150.0 Miles)
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Apr 5 Advanced Fruit Growing: Grafting Apple and Pears In this workshop attendees will learn the process and techniques to successfully graft trees. We will walk you through the process of marrying scion and rootstock. Participants will be provided with a choice of 4 semi-dwarf apple or pear rootstock which will mature to a perfect sized tree (10-15') for most people to manage. Numerous apple, pear and asian pear scion varieties will be available to select from. Many heirloom, disease resistant and even Georgia varieties on hand which will range in ripening windows from June - November. Grafting knives, parafilm and labels will be available for use.
- Canton, GA - (150.0 Miles)
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Apr 10 Attracting Backyard Wildlife & Hummingbird Feeder Build Join us at the Lincoln County Agriculture Center on April 10th at 6PM for an evening program about backyard wildlife! We will discuss how to enhance your property to attract desirable wildlife like pollinators and birds and how to manage those pesky nuisance animals. In addition to our lecture, we will teach you how to build a hummingbird feeder to take home. This program is suitable for families and youth of all ages. Pre-registration for this program is required by April 3, 2025 by calling 706-359-3233. There is a $25 fee per build kit - if families or couples would like to share a kit, that is absolutely fine, just let us know when you call. Payment can be made via cash, check, or card during our working hours, but is due by April 3rd. Day-of payments will not be accepted for this program.
- Lincolnton, GA - (36.0 Miles)
