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
Oct 19
Growing Together: Volunteer Day at The Garden at Wheeler Park
Conyers, GA
Join us for Volunteer Day at The Garden at Wheeler Park! Help beautify and maintain this community garden while learning about gardening, plants, and environmental stewardship. Volunteers will assist with a variety of garden tasks and enjoy the opportunity to give back to the community, connect with others, and make a lasting impact. No Gardening experience is required. Please wear closed-toe shoes and bring a water bottle. Come ready to work, learn, and grow with us!
Oct 19
Garden Talk with Walton County Master Gardeners: Winter Sowing - O’Kelly Memorial Library, Loganville
Loganville, GA
Monday, October 19 at 2 PM
O'Kelly Memorial Library to 210 Main Street in Loganville.
FREE garden talk on Hibernate and Germinate: Winter Sowing Made Simple given by Holly Hunt, Master Gardener.
• Discover the easy, low-maintenance technique of winter sowing to start healthy flowers, herbs, and vegetables outdoors using recycled containers and the natural cycles of the seasons.
Oct 20
Composting
Fayetteville, GA
Composting is an excellent way to reduce the amount of waste we send to the landfill while creating a soil amendment that benefits plant and soil health. Join us to learn composting basics, methods, and how you can implement composting.
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2027 Purdue Extension Master Gardener International Garden History Program
Shared on behalf of Purdue University, Department of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture We are excited to announce that we are now taking applications for the 2027 Purdue Extension Master Gardener International Garden History Program! Garden Royalty: Tulips & Rhododendrons in the Netherlands and England This exclusive program, open to Extension Master Gardeners and their guests, offers […]
Farming with Soil Life Workshop
This workshop, hosted by the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (UGA CAES) in partnership with the Xerces Society of Invertebrate Conservation, will highlight the importance of beneficial soil-dwelling organisms that contribute to maintaining healthy and productive soils on working lands, the function they perform, and guidelines for optimizing land management practices […]
Rose Rosette Disease Updates Webinar
Free Zoom Webinar, registration requiredTuesday, November 17, 2026, 9 AM – 12:30 PM ET Rose Rosette Disease Updates on biology, management, and breeding for resistanceRed, bunched-up new growth. Canes packed with soft thorns. A witches’ broom where a healthy Knock Out used to be. That’s rose rosette disease, and once a rose has it, the […]
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