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
Sep 30
Garden Talk with Walton County Master Gardeners: Shade Gardening - Walton County Extension
Monroe, GA
Wednesday, September 30 at 2 PM
Walton County Extension Office Education Room, 1258 Criswell Road
FREE garden talk on Made in the Shade – Shade Gardening given by Becky Adcock, Master Gardener.
• Explore the beauty of shade gardening with plants that thrive in lower light while enjoying cooler growing conditions, reduced watering needs, and easier maintenance.
Oct 5
Garden Talk with Walton County Master Gardeners: Plants that are toxic to Livestock - O’Kelly Memorial Library, Loganville
Loganville, GA
Monday, October 5 at 2 PM
O'Kelly Memorial Library to 210 Main Street in Loganville.
FREE garden talk on Plants that are Toxic to Livestock and Pets given by Bob Emmons, Master Gardener.
• Learn to identify common plants that are toxic to livestock and pets, recognize the symptoms of poisoning, and know what steps to take if accidental ingestion occurs.
Oct 6
Bulbs in Containers
Fayetteville, GA
Discover the secret to a continuous explosion of spring blooms. We invite you to join our upcoming hands-on workshop focused on the bulb layering method. In this program, you will learn how to design and plant a multi-layered container that flowers sequentially all spring long.
You will be able to create and customize your own spring arrangement. The registration fee covers your container and a minimum of 17 premium bulbs.
To ensure a quality, hands-on experience, space is strictly limited to 20 participants!
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September Thoughtful Thursday
We’re back with live Zoom for this month’s continuing education webinar! Sheri Dorn, PhD, Assistant Professor, Sociohorticulture and Horticultural Therapy; Interim State Master Gardener Coordinator will share about Horticultural Therapy on September 10, 2026, 2:00-2:30 PM. September Thoughtful Thursday, 9/10 at 2 PM!
Registration Reminder
In a previous post, we shared about the upcoming annual GMGA conference and Extension award. Be sure to check that post out for important details! Not only is this annual event an opportunity to connect with MGEVs from around the state, it’s also a weekend full of continuing education opportunities! Conference sessions cover a variety […]
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 […]
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