Augusta Area Master Gardeners
Important information for Augusta Area Master Gardeners
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Georgia Master Gardener Association
GA Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Website
MGLOG Log your training and volunteer hours in MGLOG. Master Gardeners are required annually to complete 25 volunteer hours and 10 continuing education hours. The deadline for reporting all hours is December 31st to be included in the County Annual Summary.
Name Badge replacement order - Current Master Gardener Extension Volunteers can order a replacement volunteer name badge by contacting the Richmond County Extension Office at 706-821-2350 or uge3245@uga.edu. A replacement name badge cost $16.00.
Planting Calculator Use Johnny's interactive planning tools and calculators to help with planning and scheduling your growing season. From calculating how much seed you'll need and when to plant, replant, and harvest, to the resources you'll require to build your new high tunnel, our calculators can help you streamline your operation to become more productive, profitable, and enjoyable.
Trellis Blog Trellis provides support to Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteers by providing resources for the MGEV experience. Sign up to subscribe to Trellis to receive MGEV updates and opportunities for online training sessions, such as the Thoughtful Thursday Series.
Ask a Master Gardener
Master Gardener Extension volunteers are available upon request for setting up a plant clinic at local retail nurseries, garden centers, farmer's markets, local events, and other locations. Please provide at least 6 weeks advance notice to allow time for scheduling a plant clinic day. Submit your request or general plant questions using any of these methods:
- Submit information in the Ask a Master Gardener box on this page
- Email augustaareamastergardeners@gmail.com
- Submit your request on Augusta Area Master Gardeners Facebook page
- Call the Richmond County Extension Office at 706-821-2350
Plant clinics offer an excellent opportunity for the general public to ask questions about gardening and home landscaping. Trained Master Gardener Extension Volunteers can provide soil test bags, free publications, consumer horticulture recommendations, troubleshooting advice, and other references to homeowners.
Upcoming Events
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May 16 Container Gardens, Pretty and Productive! (Virtual Series) Container gardens are a great addition to your home for so many reasons. Ideal for those with little space; they are affordable, versatile and offer plenty of seasonal variety, you just can’t go wrong! Lisa Klein teaches you about selecting containers, types of plants, proper care, and everything in between.
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May 23 Homeowner Landscape Basics Lunch & Learn Get the lowdown on your landscape! Join us every 4th Thursday of the month from February to May for this free online program from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Get insights to make the most out of your landscape. Topics covered include: plant for the place, common landscape plants, pruning, & turf. Register for one session, or all four in the series!
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May 28 Backyard Small Ruminants 101 Have you been considering getting goats or sheep but are not sure where to start? Let's get your backyard small ruminant journey started on the right foot. Oconee County Extension will be hosting a 2-day workshop on the basics of backyard small ruminants. Meeting dates will be Tuesday, 5/28 and Thursday, 5/30 at the Oconee County Extension Office from 6-7:30PM. Registration will cover both days so you'll only have to pay the $20 fee once! A light dinner will be provided. Participants will also receive a gift to help them start their backyard small ruminant journey. If you would like more information about cattle or are interested in registering for the Backyard Small Ruminants 101 program, call 706-542-7078 or stop by the UGA Extension – Oconee County office at 1420 Experiment Station Rd., Watkinsville, GA.
- Watkinsville, GA - (89.0 Miles)
