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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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Extension News
Field to Pancakes
Field to Pancakes From bringing more than 50 varieties to market to monitoring the growing economic impact of the blueberry, this series dives into the multidisciplinary research behind the top-10 Georgia commodity. By Jordan Powers | Published: 1/28/2025
Viral Protection
Viral Protection University of Georgia entomologists are seeking answers about how parasitic wasp biology has developed to use viruses to ensure offspring survival. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 1/27/2025

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.
Jan 6 - Mar 26 Master Gardener Class presented by Richmond County Extension Augusta, GA Registration open October 1 - November 26, 2024 for the 2025 Master Gardener Class. Open to any adult in Richmond County or surrounding counties with an interest in horticulture and a desire to volunteer in the community. Master Gardener students enter the program with a variety of experience levels and skills. Before being accepted into the program, applicants must complete a background check required of all University of Georgia Extension Volunteers. Classes are taught by University of Georgia faculty and other subject area experts. Class topics include botany, plant physiology, soils, flowering plants, vegetable gardening, fruit gardening, herb gardening, organic gardening, entomology, plant pathology and disease control, landscape design, plant propagation, composting and more. The class will meet at the Augusta-Richmond County Library in downtown Augusta, 5:00pm-7:30pm starting Monday, January 6, 2025 and will meet each Monday and Wednesday until the last session on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
Feb 18 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

Therapeutic Horticulture Advanced Training Registration is Open! Posted by sarahdh on Feb 13, 2025
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 […]
Spore to Store: Mushroom Symposium Posted by sarahdh on Feb 12, 2025
“Discover the future of urban mushroom cultivation at the Spore to Store: Urban Mushroom Symposium 2025. Whether you are a researcher, grower, chef, or urban agriculture enthusiast, join us for a day of cutting-edge research presentation and practical cultivation and grower insights. Discover how scientific innovation is shaping the future of urban mushroom cultivation and […]
2025 Thoughtful Thursday Kicks off Tomorrow! Posted by sarahdh on Feb 12, 2025
Our continuing education series for MGEVs via Zoom, Thoughtful Thursdays (TT) has returned! Join in tomorrow,  February 13th at 2 PM for a weather update from Pam Knox. Check your email or MGLOG account home page for the Zoom meeting info. The recording will be posted on the MGLOG home page if you need to catch the […]