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
Mar 6 - Apr 1
Rockdale County 4-H Spring Pre-Order Plant Fundraiser
Conyers, GA
Spring is in the air, and the Rockdale County 4-H Spring Plant Sale is ready to help you refresh your garden. Choose from a cheerful selection of shrubs, perennials, and fruit plants available for pre-order, all chosen to thrive in Georgia gardens. Every purchase directly supports Rockdale County 4-H programming, helping local youth learn, grow, and lead through hands-on experiences.
Pre-order pickup will take place on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM at the Rockdale County Extension Office, 1127 West Avenue SW, Conyers, GA 30012.
Bring home plants you’ll love while making a meaningful difference for Rockdale County 4-H.
Mar 26
2026 Dougherty County Master Gardener Training
Albany, GA
Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer program is designed to train volunteers to assist UGA Cooperative Extension Agents in providing unbiased, researched-based horticulture education to the public. The prospective master gardener agrees to volunteer a minimum of 50 hours within a year following the completion of training in extension approved projects. This program covers 50 hours of training in topics ranging from ornamental and landscape plants, turf management, vegetable gardening, organic gardening to basic entomology, weeds, diseases and insect pests of ornamentals and vegetables and their integrated pest management. For more information or if you are an individual with a disability who may require assistance or accommodation to participate in this training, please contact UGA Dougherty County Extension at (229) 436-7216 or uge4095@uga.edu.
Mar 26
In the Garden: Well Basics for Homeowners
When you have a well, and turn your faucet on, are you curious about what’s going to get that water there? Join Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett to better understand your water system. This session will walk you through where that water comes from in Georgia, how wells work, common issues to watch for, how to protect your water quality, and simple steps to keep everything running smoothly. This program qualifies for Master Gardener continuing education credit.
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The newest video from the Center for Urban Agriculture follows Dr. Bethany Harris and Whitney Ottinger as they take you inside the UGA greenhouse in Griffin, Georgia for a hands-on walkthrough of starting seeds indoors – from planning and supplies all the way through hardening off and transplanting.This video covers : 🌱 How to read […]
Great Southeast Pollinator Census Update
The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is a University of Georgia project open to citizen scientists in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi. This project is designed for everyone to participate and make a difference for pollinator conservation! This year’s Census dates are August 21-22, 2026. Most MGEVs have been participating in the Census […]
State Botanical Garden of Georgia Tours
information from Andrea Fischer, State Botanical Garden of Georgia Volunteer Coordinator, afischer@uga.edu Guided Garden Tours Group tours Walk up Tours For more information and reservations, please contact Andrea Fischer at afischer@uga.edu or 706-542-6195. Learn more about the State Botanical Garden of Georgia’s special events and tours on their webpage. While you’re there, you’ll be glad […]
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