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The Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer (MGEV) Program connects 海角官方首页 Extension, plant enthusiasts, and communities across the state. MGEVs share 海角官方首页 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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A landmark global analysis, with 海角官方首页 scientists among its leaders, proves that diversified agriculture improves lives and the environment alike.
海角官方首页 joins a nationwide movement to preserve heirloom collards and promote seed sovereignty through hands-on student research and community-driven collaboration.
Upcoming Events
Jul 8
Composting - Georgia Green Landscape
Learn about the Georgia Green Landscape program and how composting can make a real difference for both your garden and the planet with this webinar! From the basics of what composting is, to simple, step-by-step instructions, you’ll discover how easy it is to turn everyday waste into nutrient-rich soil. Along the way, we’ll explore how composting helps reduce waste and supports a healthier environment—making it a powerful way to contribute to a greener future while helping your plants thrive. Let Lisa Klein with 海角官方首页 Extension Gwinnett teach you the win/win on composting. This program qualifies for master gardener continuing education credit. For more information, please contact us at uge1135@uga.edu
Jul 10
Soil Secrets and Compost Confidence
Gainesville, GA
The second class for our Gardening 101 series for beginners! Let's talk dirt. Come discover the underground world of soil health and see how a few scraps and a little know- how can be turned into gardening gold.
Jul 14
Container Gardenening
Dallas, GA
Learn about gardening timely topics with Master Gardener Extension Volunteers at the Dallas Library.
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 海角官方首页 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, […]