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 9
Kokedama Workshop
Lawrenceville, GA
Explore the Japanese art of kokedama! Nicole Caldwell will guide you through the history and care of this beautiful botanical craft, and attendees will create their own kokedama to take home. Moss and plant included. $10 for in-person participation. Online participation is free.
Sep 10
Building Better Garden Soil with Cover Crops
Lincolnton, GA
Healthy gardens start with healthy soil! Learn how cover crops, or plants grown specifically to improve the soil, can help reduce weeds, prevent erosion, add organic matter, and improve soil health. Whether you're maintaining a backyard vegetable garden or preparing for next season, this program will introduce practical, easy-to-use cover crop options and explain when and how to use them.
Sep 11
Landscape Design Lunch & Learn
Eastanollee, GA
We will eat lunch together while learning about Landscape Design Principles, before having a hands-on landscape design workshop using a map of your property (if you'd like). This event is a great way to gather ideas before Fall, which is a perfect time to incorporate new plants in your landscape. We plan to cover principles of design, suggest some plants or combination of plants, and share deer-resistant tips.
We'd love to hear any additional topics you'd like us to cover! Call us at 706-779-5501 or email sidney.trawick@uga.edu with any questions or suggested topics to cover.
From the Trellis Blog
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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