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
Jun 30
Native American Medicinal Plants
Explore the rich traditions behind Native American medicinal plants. Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett will highlight key species, their cultural significance, a breakdown in regional significance and the ecological roles they play across the Southeast and other regions of the US. This program qualifies for Master Gardener continuing education credit.
Jul 9
The Long History of the Southern Magnolia
Learn about the long and fascinating history of the southern magnolia, one of the South’s most iconic native trees. We’ll explore its cultural symbolism, ecological importance, and the role it has played in southern landscapes for generations. Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett will teach about its ancient origins, to its place in today’s gardens. This program qualifies for Master Gardener continuing education credit.
Jul 13 - Jul 14
How to participate in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census
Dallas, GA
Learn from Master Gardeners about timely garden topics at the Dallas Library each month on the 2nd Monday. This month we'll share a program on
the Great Southeast Pollinator Census. Free, but please register online to help us prepare.
From the Trellis Blog
Planthopper Webinar for MGEVs
Preparing for a New Pest: Brown Winged Plant Hopper Info Session for MGEVs Shimat Joseph and Brett Blaauw from the UGA Department of Entomology will host a webinar on June 16, 10-11 AM to provide Master Gardeners with information on this new invasive pest. The webinar will be recorded and shared through MGLOG in addition […]
Volunteer Week: A Piece of the Story
Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteers use an online reporting system to report their volunteer service hours and continuing education hours. The system also tracks awards, individual running totals and annual reports, and displays leader boards of top ten counties in logged hours for service and education. Each year, these data that MGEVs take the time […]
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