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
Jan 12
Preparing Your Lawn for Spring
Dallas, GA
Join Paulding County Extension Agent, Mary Carol Sheffield to learn how to prepare your lawn for spring. We'll talk weeds, fertilizer, mowing, and more!
Jan 13
In the Garden: Start Your Own Seeds Like a Champ
Starting your own seeds indoors has many benefits, the least of which is saving money! If you’ve had your eye on an unusual squash or carrot variety not available at your garden center, starting seeds opens the door to a whole new world of different transplants, some with improved germination rates and earlier harvests. Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett walks you through the process and offers Q&A afterwards for more assistance. This program qualifies for master gardener continuing education credit.
Jan 13
Lunch and Learn: The Basics of Pruning
McDonough,, GA
Pruning is the practice of cutting away certain parts of a plant - usually branches, stems, or buds - to help it grow better. The main idea is to remove what the plant doesn't need so it can focus its energy on healthy growth. Timothy Daly the Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent for the Henry County Extension Office will discuss the basics of pruning and answer any questions that may arise.
From the Trellis Blog
NEW Advanced Training! Beyond School Gardens: MGEVs and STEM
This new Advanced Training offering will equip Master Gardeners with the skills and knowledge to increase outreach abilities in their communities and support teachers and students beyond the school garden. MGEVs will learn basics about planning programming with their speaker’s bureau/outreach team in their county. They will further explore what to expect when participating in […]
“Let’s Grow, Georgia” Garden Calendar
Earlier this year we shared about the Let’s Grow Georgia Extension initiative with a call for photo submissions for a 2026 wall calendar. And now, The inaugural UGA CAES Gardening Wall Calendar is complete and available for purchase! This new calendar highlights the beauty of Georgia through full-color photographs submitted by gardeners across the state. Each month […]
New Directions for SPO
Extension Master Gardeners have been some of my most favorite people — what’s not to love about people who are excited to learn and share about plants?!? You are the foundation for much of my professional life. I have coordinated statewide programs in two states and I have been an Extension agent with a Master […]
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