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
UGArden Celebration
The UGArden student farm will celebrate 15 years of service to the Athens community this spring with two major events: a Community Day on May 3 and an upscale Garden Gala on June 7.
Growing Mayhaw
Georgia, traditionally known as the Peach State, is famous for its peaches, pecans and peanuts, but thanks to its mild climate, the state also supports a variety of uncommon and exotic fruits.
Upcoming Events
May 3
Paulding Master Gardener Plant Sale
Dallas, GA
Paulding County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers invite you to Plant Sale 2024, Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 8 am until 12 pm. New Location this year: Plant Sale will be held at the Dallas Farmers Market at 160 Confederate Avenue, Dallas, GA in the Regions Bank Parking Lot. We accept cash or check. This is a rain or shine event. Proceeds from this plant sale fund the Paulding Master Gardener Scholarship and all Paulding County Master Gardener programs!
May 8
Houseplant Academy Series
Lawrenceville, GA
Discover the perfect opportunity to cultivate your indoor gardening skills with Nicole Caldwell from UGA Extension Gwinnett! Join us for an enriching lunch-and-learn series designed to transform your gardening prowess from black thumb to green glory. Whether you're a seasoned plant enthusiast or just beginning your green journey, these sessions cover everything you need to know about indoor growing. Topics include "Creating Your Own Green Oasis", "Gardening Under Lights", "Houseplants and Pest Control", and "Houseplants and the Holidays". Plus, participants can attend online concurrently with the in-person program. To register for this FREE event, contact us at 678-377-4010 or uge1135@uga.edu.
May 11
Mother's Day Fundraiser & Spring Sale
Ellenwood, GA
Join us for a special Mother’s Day Fundraiser and Spring Sale! Find the perfect gift for Mom while supporting local vendors and UGA Clayton County Cooperative Extension programs. We’ll have a beautiful selection of houseplants, succulents, garden plants, herbs and teas—something for every plant lover! Come celebrate Mother’s Day with us and take home a living gift that keeps on growing! Please RSVP on https://bit.ly/MothersDaySpringSale2025
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Family Garden Party
Call for Garden Photo Submissions!
I’m excited to share a new statewide Extension initiative called Let’s Grow Georgia — a program designed to inspire, educate, and celebrate gardening across our state. As part of this program, we’re partnering with the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Office of Marketing & Communications, to produce an annual garden calendar that will be […]
Floral Design Workshop with Dr. James DelPrince
The UGA Department of Horticulture is excited to welcome Dr. James DelPrince, AFID, visiting faculty from Mississippi State University. Dr. DelPrince is no stranger to Georgia MGEVs, as he was a guest speaker in the Thoughtful Thursday webinar series. In fact, many of you requested that he give workshops so that you could learn more. Well, […]
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