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.
Extension News
Farm Bill
You’ve probably heard of the U.S. Farm Bill, but do you know what it is? While it may seem like it only affects farmers, this complex legislation impacts everyone — whether you buy groceries, care about conservation or rely on nutrition programs.
A Bug’s Life
Love them or hate them, bugs are a fact of life in the South.
Upcoming Events
Jan 1 - May 1
Southwest Georgia Master Gardener Training 2025
Albany, GA
Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Trainees receive 50 hours of classroom and hand-on instruction in horticulture and related subjects from UGA Extension Agents and specialists, local plant experts and veteran Master Gardeners. A minimum registration fee covers instruction, supplies and an extensive training manual.
The comprehensive training program explores topics like:
Basic plant biology, physiology and nutrition
Identification, control, and prevention of insect, disease and weed problems.
Selecting, planting, and maintaining annuals, perennials, ornamentals and turf.
Vegetable, small-fruit and organic gardening
Composting, grass cycling and mulching
Water-efficient gardening, Landscape design
If you have any questions about the training program please reach out to us at UGA Dougherty County Cooperative Extension Services, 125 Pine Avenue, Suite 100, Albany, GA 31701; Email: vivek.bist@uga.edu; Phone: (229) 436-7216.
Mar 27
Gardening Lunch and Learn Series - What Garden Products to Have on Your Shelf
Hartwell, GA
Join us for our third session as we cover the different types of garden products you should have on your shelf to help you successfully manage your gardens and landscapes!
Apr 1
Athens Master Gardener Program
Bogart, GA
Come join the Athens Master Gardeners!
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.
From Our Blog
March Invasive Species Resources from UGA’s Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health
Information prepared by: Rebekah D. Wallace, Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health , EDDMapS Coordinator & Bugwood Images Coordinator Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryana) Invasive tree, grows up to 60 ft tall Leaves are dark green, oval to nearly heart-shaped, alternate, simple, 2-3 in long, and shiny with wavy, slightly toothed margins Flowers in […]
NEW Advanced Training Offerings!
Using the Project Grow Curriculum in Extension Programming: NEW Advanced Training Course for MGEVs! This project is a learning series originally developed for US military Veterans to teach methods for growing food and to share the mental health benefits of growing plants. It was designed to be delivered virtually, so all materials are scripted for […]
Therapeutic Horticulture Advanced Training Registration is Open!
When using the online registration, please Checkout as Guest by simply entering your email under Contact Information. You do NOT need to use “Login” or “Register Now”. Please complete your registration by entering your email address, clicking “Checkout as Guest,” and then proceeding to the payment step. REGISTER HERE! Training agenda and additional communication will […]
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