Growing Communities.
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.
On August 23rd and 24th, 2019, Georgians of all ages from all over the state will join efforts to document our pollinators. Won't you join us?
Extension News
Medallion of Honor link
"Mr. Peanut" was instrumental in peanut yields increasing in Georgia.
Freezing Onions link
UGA Extension food safety pro gives tips on how to store onions.
Upcoming Events
May 31
UGA Extension Gwinnett Pesticide Applicator Training in Category 24 Ornamental and Turf
Lawrenceville, GA
University of Georgia Extension Gwinnett County is offering a workshop to help prepare those who are planning to take the Georgia Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exam in Category 24 Ornamental and Turf to pass it. The workshop will cover ONLY the Ornamental and Turf section and NOT the General Standards. The program will cover the material in the Ornamental and Turf books with practice exams.
Jun 1
Garden Walk
Gainesville, GA
Our 2019 Garden Walk will feature six gardens from all over Hall County. If you've never been to one of our Garden Walks, you're in for a treat! It's a self-paced, self-driven day-long event spanning the county. Each Garden Walk features different gardens from our Master Gardener members, plus two public gardens. The purchase of your Garden Walk ticket provides you with the locations of this year's gardens. Advance tickets are $10.00. On the day of, tickets are $15 purchased at host gardens. When you start the day, the route and stops along the way are up to you! Free pass-along plants and event is rain or shine.
Jun 4
“Diagnosing Common Garden Problems”
Decatur, GA
Wondering why your plants are turning brown, full of holes, not flowering or bearing fruit? In this session, we’ll look at examples of the most common gardening problems we face here in the Atlanta area.
From Our Blog
Have you met your CE goal this year?
It is mid-May, and MGEVs all across Georgia are busy, busy responding to requests for gardening information (don’t forget to turn in sign-in sheets and Educational Activity Reports!). You may have had a few minutes this winter to take in some continuing education (CE), or you may be planning to...
Assignment for June’s Thoughtful Thursday
This is really a difficult assignment for attending a webinar, but I am sure every MGEV planning to participate in June’s Thoughtful Thursday webinar can manage to find the time and enthusiasm! ASSIGNMENT: Plant a container. Yep, that’s it. Make of it what you will. Then, join us on June...
Summer Workshop for our Commemorative Quilt
You may recall that we are working on a special project to commemorate 40 years of MGEVs in Georgia. We are planning to assemble a quilt that symbolizes the uniqueness and strengths of volunteers, the beauty of the plants that we all love, and the projects which you all tirelessly...
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