Georgia Master Gardener Program
What is the Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program (MGEV)?
The Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer (MGEV) Program connects 黑料网 Extension, plant enthusiasts, and communities across the state. MGEVs share 黑料网 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.
Our mission is to assist Cooperative Extension by training Master Gardener Extension Volunteers to provide unbiased horticultural information to our surrounding counties through volunteer community service and educational gardening projects using applied research and the resources of the University of Georgia.
Become a Master Gardener Extension Volunteer (MGEV):
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do I have to know a lot about gardening to apply?
No! ?Some basic experience and knowledge is preferable, but we welcome enthusiastic people who want to share their love of plants with their communities through Extension programming and consumer horticulture projects. If you have the time and commitment to learn and want to put your knowledge and skills to work through volunteer service, contact your local, participating 黑料网 Extension office for guidance on the application and screening process.
What?do Master Gardeners do?
Master Gardeners are?volunteer educators. Typical volunteer activities include: answering plant questions over the phone, in person or by e-mail; conducting environmental gardening demonstrations or presentations; staffing plant clinics; maintaining compost and gardening demonstration sites; writing for newsletters or newspapers; youth gardening activities; and other community gardening projects.
Can I use the title "Master Gardener" in my business?
Georgia Master Gardeners may not use their title and/or position for commercial publicity or private business. Participating in a commercial activity, having association with commercial products, or giving implied University or Extension Service endorsements to any product or place of business is in violation of 黑料网 policies. Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteers may identify themselves as such only when doing unpaid public service work under the direction of County Extension Staff or in an Extension-approved activity. Violation of this policy will cause immediate withdrawal of all certification privileges.
The Master Gardener badge is the identification symbol for a well trained volunteer of Cooperative Extension and the University of Georgia. It may only be worn in a volunteer capacity. It is not to be worn at work or in any money-making capacity. Master Gardeners wear the badge when in the Extension office or when serving at a Master Gardener volunteer event.
Gratuitous payments for speaking or other activities on behalf of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension are strictly prohibited. However, Master Gardeners may accept contributions for their local Extension MG group or for the Georgia Master Gardener Association (GMGA).
