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
AUTM
UGA industry partners and startups released a record 66 new products.
Science and Ag Hill
The University of Georgia held a dedication ceremony on Oct. 30 to celebrate the completion of the first phase of renovations to modernize research and instruction facilities and infrastructure on UGA’s Science and Ag Hill.
Upcoming Events
Dec 9
Wreath Making with the Master Gardeners
Centerville, GA
Learn to make a holiday wreath with a bow for your home. All greens/supplies will be provided. You will go home with a fresh wreath.
Dec 9
Georgia Green Landscape Stewards: Native Plants and Low Maintenance Landscapes
Dallas, GA
Native plants are not only a trending, hot topic for gardeners, but a great way to create a beautiful, yet, low maintenance landscape for all homeowners. This program will show you the benefits of using Native plants in your landscape as well as, some of the best for our area. Register online at the link.
Dec 12
The Do's and Don'ts of Urban Wildlife
Free. Meet all the urban wildlife players! Learn about raccoons, armadillo, rabbit, deer, coyote, opossum, rat, skunk, Canada goose, mallard duck, voles, moles, bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, lizards, snakes, hawks, songbirds, bears and many others. Most people would be surprised at how many wild animals live in their neighborhoods; let Lisa Klein introduce you to your wild neighbors as you learn a little about their biology and how they can coexist with humans. Learn how you can support urban wildlife properly and how to reduce human/animal interactions to minimize damage and risk. This webinar provides 1 hour of continuing education credit toward the 10 hours that MGEVs are required to complete each year.
From Our Blog
Holidays and Hours
Happy Holidays! We wish you a cheerful holiday season and look forward to all MGEVs will accomplish in 2025! This years was BIG year full of celebrations and events for our program’s 45th anniversary, and we know it will be hard to beat! We also know the holiday season is a busy, wonderful time, and […]
Holiday Plant Highlights
You likely know them, love them, and use them to bring holiday cheer to your homes and community buildings as you decorate with a gardener’s touch! Refresh your knowledge or share these plant highlights with a friend! Holiday Cactus Three related plant species look like Christmas cacti. The three types bloom at different times of […]
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