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
May 20
Herb Gardening
Decatur, GA
Learn how to grow your favorite herbs and how to use them! Participants will pick out an herb plant to take home and start their own mini herb garden. The class will also include a demonstration by Family & Consumer Science on how to incorporate the herbs you grow into your everyday diet.
May 21
2026 Dougherty County Master Gardener Training
Albany, GA
Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer program is designed to train volunteers to assist UGA Cooperative Extension Agents in providing unbiased, researched-based horticulture education to the public. The prospective master gardener agrees to volunteer a minimum of 50 hours within a year following the completion of training in extension approved projects. This program covers 50 hours of training in topics ranging from ornamental and landscape plants, turf management, vegetable gardening, organic gardening to basic entomology, weeds, diseases and insect pests of ornamentals and vegetables and their integrated pest management. For more information or if you are an individual with a disability who may require assistance or accommodation to participate in this training, please contact UGA Dougherty County Extension at (229) 436-7216 or uge4095@uga.edu.
May 21
In the Garden: Water Conservation
Learn how to create a beautiful, water-wise landscape that thrives in Georgia’s sometimes challenging climate. Learn to understand Georgia’s weather and rainfall patterns so you can put the right plant in the right place, and the best times to plant them. There will be tips for grouping species with similar water needs and you’ll learn proper watering techniques, smarter irrigation strategies, and simple ways to conserve water while keeping your plants healthy and vibrant. Let Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett help guide you toward your Georgia Green Landscape Stewards certification or just learn a little more about having a resilient, sustainable yard. This program qualifies for Master Gardener continuing education credit.
From the Trellis Blog
Volunteer Week: A Piece of the Story
Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteers use an online reporting system to report their volunteer service hours and continuing education hours. The system also tracks awards, individual running totals and annual reports, and displays leader boards of top ten counties in logged hours for service and education. Each year, these data that MGEVs take the time […]
Volunteer Week: Plants People
In 2021, MGEVs in Dougherty County took on the project of giving new life to a public garden space within a popular park and zoo area in Albany, Georgia. Five years later, these volunteers are proud to share a garden that is thriving with pollinator and native plantings. It has a certificate from the State […]
Volunteer Week: The People Making A Difference
In recognition of Volunteer Appreciation Week, I wanted to share highlights of the incredible work and impact of our Cobb Master Gardener Extension Volunteers. Their dedication continues to strengthen every aspect of our program and expand our reach across the community. They are leaders, educators, and the true heart of the difference volunteerism makes. Howard […]
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