What is a Master Gardener?
The Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer (MGEV) Program connects UGA Extension, plant and garden enthusiasts, and communities across the state. MGEV's share UGA Extension horticulture programming about selection and care of plants for ornamental value, home food production, and recreation. Master Gardeners promote horticulture and environmental awareness through education and a variety of activities, scholarships, and educational grants.
Interested in Becoming a Master Gardener?
The Master Gardener Extension Volunteer (MGEV) program in Georgia is a volunteer training program designed to help University of Georgia Cooperative Extension staff transfer research-based information about gardening and related subjects to the public by training home gardeners to be volunteer educators.
Through active MGEV programs throughout Georgia, UGA Cooperative Extension is able to reach out and serve more citizens with educational programming and demonstrations. For more information, go to: Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program.
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The Henry County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program in Henry County, Georgia has over 70 volunteers plus a new class of intern-trainees each year. There are 50 hours of classes each year for the new group of trainees. In addition to attending classes, trainees are required to complete 50 hours of volunteer activity to become certified.
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To remain certified, Master Gardener Extension Volunteers must complete a minimum of 25 hours of volunteer time in each succeeding year after their training year.
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Applications for each year will be available in August. Classes for newly selected interns will begin in January.
