Growing communities and a better Georgia from the ground up.
The Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer (MGEV) Program connects 成人影院 Extension, plant enthusiasts, and communities across the state. MGEVs share 成人影院 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
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension experts provide information on growing uncommon Southern delights in your own backyard.
Michael Toews is kicking off his new role with a listening tour across the state as he expands his vision for University of Georgia Cooperative Extension.
Upcoming Events
Jun 7
Petals & Pathways Spring Garden Tour
Atlanta, GA
2025 Petals & Pathways Spring Garden Tour will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (rain or shine). Whether you are an experienced or beginner gardener or simply enjoy beautiful landscapes, the 2025 NFMG self-guided Garden Tour is an opportunity to visit three gorgeous private gardens and come away with ideas for your own garden.
Visit the gardens in any order you choose. Master Gardeners will be available to guide you through these lovely gardens and answer any questions. Music and “lite bites” provided. Tickets are $25 for all three gardens. Start your tour at any of the three gardens, Daylily Delight, Hydrangea Heaven, and Zen-Zation Water Garden. They are 10 miles or less apart.
Jun 10
Buzzing in the Summer: Native Plants and Attracting Pollinators
Fayetteville, GA
Join us and learn the story of native bees, butterflies, and birds and why native plants are important.
This program explores the "why" (ecological importance) and "what" (types and characteristics) of native plants and their vital connection to wildlife.
The educator for this program will be Fayette County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer (MGEV) Charlane Hemphill.
Jun 21
Coastal Georgia Beekeeping School
Savannah, GA
This six-part course will consist of lectures and hands-on demonstrations from our instructors Keith Fielder of 成人影院 Extension as well as Greg Walker and Laura Liu of the Coastal Empire Beekeepers Association.
Topics covered include honey bee biology, hive management, bee forage, honey extraction, and more! Each day also offers and advanced training in the afternoon session.
From Our Blog
We’ve offered a great line-up of Advanced Training this year, as you’ve seen from various posts here on Trellis. Our original schedule included three different training dates for our AT related to the GROW curriculum and how to offer it in your county. (Be sure to read the full story of the GROW curriculum here!). […]
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Last week, Dr. James DelPrince, visiting faculty from Mississippi State University, presented a workshop at the 成人影院 Griffin Research and Education Gardens where he shared at length about a relatively new Extension program, Master Floral Designer, that he has initiated. Dr. DelPrince shared about the extensive training these individuals receive and the expectation that they, […]