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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.

 

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Georgia’s $100 billion picnic Posted by Maria Lameiras on Jul 9, 2026
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Helping Augusta grow back Posted by Shannah Montgomery on Jul 6, 2026

Upcoming Events

Jul 13 How to participate in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census Dallas, GA Learn from Master Gardeners about timely garden topics at the Dallas Library each month on the 2nd Monday. This month we'll share a program on the Great Southeast Pollinator Census. Free, but please register online to help us prepare.
Jul 13 Green Thumb Lecture-Caring for Your Tools Bogart, GA We use them everyday, tending to the plants that we care so much for. They are an extension of our hands, helping us shape our garden into a personal paradise. But are we taking care of our tools properly? Join us for an evening of learning and demonstrations on how to care for our tools. After all, they have a leading role in caring for our garden.
Jul 16 Houseplant Academy: Kokedama Lawrenceville, GA Discover the Japanese art of kokedama in this summer edition of Houseplant Academy. Extension's Nicole Caldwell will discuss how kokedama came about and how it is used now in indoor gardening. Attendees will be provided with plants and supplies to make their own kokedama to take home. Fee: $10 per person.

From the Trellis Blog

Cut Flower Growers Symposium Posted by sarahdh on Jul 8, 2026
The Virtual Cut Flower Growers Symposium is a one-day virtual event designed to support growers across Georgia and the southeastern United States. Hosted by the UGA Center for Urban Agriculture and UGA Fulton County Extension in collaboration with the Georgia Green Industry Association and Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers, this program brings together leading […]
What Do Extension Master Gardeners Do? Posted by sarahdh on Jul 1, 2026
Planthopper Webinar for MGEVs Posted by sarahdh on Jun 9, 2026
Preparing for a New Pest: Brown Winged Plant Hopper Info Session for MGEVs Shimat Joseph and Brett Blaauw from the UGA Department of Entomology will host a webinar on June 16, 10-11 AM to provide Master Gardeners with information on this new invasive pest. The webinar will be recorded and shared through MGLOG in addition […]