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
Rock Eagle Chapel Restoration link
Gift expedites restoration of iconic chapel, which was severely damaged in a February fire.
Southeastern Hay Contest link
Winners will be announced at annual Sunbelt Ag Expo on Oct. 15 in Moultrie, Georgia.
Upcoming Events
Aug 23
The Great Pollinator Census
Fayetteville, GA
If you would like to participate in the pollinator census, but don’t have a garden, come help us count pollinators in our Education Garden. The Great Georgia Pollinator Census takes place August 23-24th, but we will be in our Education Garden on Friday, August 23rd making counts. FREE
Aug 23
The Great Pollinator Census
Fayetteville, GA
If you would like to participate in the pollinator census, but don’t have a garden, come help us count pollinators in our Education Garden. The Great Georgia Pollinator Census takes place August 23-24th, but we will be in our Education Garden on Friday, August 23rd making counts. FREE
Aug 24
Iris Workshop
Griffin, GA
The Flint River Iris Society and Spalding County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers will host an Iris Workshop on Saturday, August 24, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the UGA Extension Office in Spalding County. Attendees will learn how to get the most from their gardens by selecting iris species, planning for companion plants, preparing garden beds, year-round care for the best blooms, and showing off their success. Door prizes and refreshments will be provided. The event is free of charge however space is limited so please reserve your spot before August 22, 2019. An Iris sale will follow the workshop.
From Our Blog
Will your agent be chosen?
For the first time ever, an award is being offered to agents who extend consumer horticulture programming through MGEV programs. Sponsored by GMGA, this award seeks to recognize and reward excellence in programming and volunteer management. Applications became available to agents on August 1, 2019, through GACAA, the statewide professional...
Do you grow Ratibida columnifera?
I recently received a request from Dr. Matthew Chappell, UGA’s Associate Professor and Statewide Extension Specialist (Nursery Crops). He explained that Texas A&M has frequently partnered with UGA on native plant projects. They currently have a student project for which they need our help. The PhD student Kaitlin Hopkins along with...
Interested in maximizing your demonstration garden?
In September, we kick off an Advanced Training, Teaching with Demonstration Gardens, aimed at taking advantage of your beautiful demonstration gardens. I have offered this training before, but this time, we’ll cover the material in a distance format over a series of weeks. In addition to the webinar time together,...
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