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
Oct 8
Growing Together: Volunteer Day at The Garden at Wheeler Park
Conyers, GA
Join us for Volunteer Day at The Garden at Wheeler Park! Help beautify and maintain this community garden while learning about gardening, plants, and environmental stewardship. Volunteers will assist with a variety of garden tasks and enjoy the opportunity to give back to the community, connect with others, and make a lasting impact. No Gardening experience is required. Please wear closed-toe shoes and bring a water bottle. Come ready to work, learn, and grow with us!
Oct 8
Succulent & Wildcrafting Pumpkins Workshop
Lawrenceville, GA
Celebrate the autumn season by crafting a wild, earthy masterpiece at our Succulent and Wildcrafting Pumpkin Workshop! This hands-on session combines the vibrant beauty of living succulents with natural elements gathered straight from the woods. You will learn how to design an uncarved heirloom pumpkin topped with a lush arrangement of plants, wild pinecones, dried seed pods, colorful autumn leaves, and rich forest mosses. Because the pumpkin is never carved, your unique, woodland-inspired centerpiece will remain fresh for months, and the succulents can be replanted afterward to grow for years to come. $20 for in-person participation. Online participation is free.
Oct 10
Rockdale County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Plant Sale
Conyers, GA
The Rockdale County Master Gardeners Fall Plant Sale is almost here. Browse a beautiful selection of plants, get gardening advice from our Master Gardener Extension Volunteers, and support your local gardening community!
Spread the word and bring a friend — it’s going to be a fun time! All funds will be used for community outreach and education.
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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