Growing communities and a better Georgia from the ground up.
The Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer (MGEV) Program connects UGA Extension, plant enthusiasts, and communities across the state. MGEVs share UGA Extension consumer horticulture programming about selection and care of plants for ornamental value, recreation, and home food production. Master Gardeners teach community members how to use plants and gardening to improve their environment, personal health, and quality of life.
Upcoming Events
Aug 20
In the Garden: Bulbs for Georgia Gardens
Discover the best bulbs for reliable color and easy success in Georgia’s climate. Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett will cover top performers for sun and shade, planting tips for our clay soils, and simple ways to create long?lasting seasonal displays. Learn practical, region?specific guidance perfect for homeowners, gardeners, and landscape enthusiasts. This program qualifies for Master Gardener continuing education credit.
Aug 21 - Aug 22
2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census
The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is an annual community science event where participants count pollinators that land on a favorite plant and upload the counts to the website. Traditionally there are events at Extension gardens, public gardens, colleges and universities, schools, community gardens and project partners.
Aug 21
Pollinator Count & Celebration
Toccoa, GA
Meet us in the Native Pollinator Garden for a Pollinator Count as part of the Great Southeast Pollinator Census! We will learn about the 8 categories of pollinators and count one pollinator plant for 15 minutes. Participants will then receive refreshments, stickers, and certificates for their contributions to the census!
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Almanac Volume 5
From highlights on research innovation, news on high-impact programs and much more, the 2026 Almanac is filled with stories of science in service of humanity and the environment. The award-winning magazine of the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is an eye catching publication and available digitally through the CAES Field Report. Continuously scroll […]
August Thoughtful Thursday
This month’s continuing education webinar for GA MEGVs will be a Ornamental Disease Update from Bikash Ghimire, UGA Extension Specialist of Ornamental Plant Pathology. These sessions are usually live through Zoom hosted by the GA MGEV State Program Office. Instead of joining us at the usual Zoom meeting space on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 2 […]
Registration is open for the annual GMGA conference!
“On behalf of the Georgia Master Gardeners Association, the Coastal Georgia Master Gardeners invite all gardeners, experienced or beginners, to join us for our annual conference in Savannah. It is being held at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens. Our event is open to GMGA members and non-members!” –https://www.georgiamastergardeners.org/annual-conference Read all the event details from speakers […]
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