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
Soil Guide
Whether you're preparing a brand-new garden bed or revitalizing existing soil, understanding its composition and how to improve it will set your plants up for success.
Community Science Counts
How the Great Southeast Pollinator Census inspired a regional movement — and a children’s book.
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.
Apr 17
Soil Remediation: Let’s Fix it!
Explore the process of restoring health to polluted landscapes. This comprehensive guide will delve into various techniques for cleaning up soil contaminated by industrial activities, agricultural practices, or urban development. Learn about effective methods such as bioremediation, phytoremediation, and soil washing to remove or neutralize harmful substances. Lisa Klein will help you understand the importance of soil remediation for public health, environmental sustainability, and ecosystem recovery. Join us in uncovering practical solutions to reclaim and rejuvenate contaminated soils. This webinar counts towards the Continuing Education requirements for the Master Gardener Extension Volunteers.
Apr 18
Container Gardening
Atlanta, GA
Ready to begin your gardening journey? Small! Container gardening maybe for you! Register and learn how to plant and grow a successful container garden.
-Friday, April 4th Growing Vegetables in Containers 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
-Friday, April 11th Container Gardening with Herbs 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
-Friday, April 18th Flowering Plants in Containers 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
From Our Blog
UGA Research & Education Garden Looking for Plants
This past Friday, we hosted the first Advanced Training of the season right here in Griffin at UGA’s Research & Education Garden. Some of you may be familiar with this garden because you come here for classes during your MGEV training or you’ve attended some of our special events at the garden. We even held […]
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 […]
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