You may already know us through one of our community programs. Ever enjoyed the peaceful beauty of The Lewis Vaughn Botanical Gardens in Olde Town, walked the paths that meander through the Memorial Arboretum at the Georgia Horse Park, purchased a plant at the Rockdale Extension Annual Plant Sale, or received help with a plant problem while enjoying the fun of the Cherry Blossom or Big Haynes Wildlife Festivals? Those are just a few of the ways you may have benefited from our efforts. Interested in being part of our team?

To become a Master Gardener one first applies through the UGA Cooperative Extension Office. The program is a two-part educational effort. Once your application is approved you are provided intense home horticulture training, and in return you "pay back" extension agents through volunteerism. The following links will tell you about the larger movement. To learn more about what is happening in Rockdale click on the PAGES tab.

Georgia Master Gardener Association

 http://georgiamastergardeners.org/

UGA, Master Gardener 

http://www.caes.uga.edu/departments/hort/extension/mastergardener/index.html

Local Cooperative Extension Office 

http://extension.uga.edu/about/county/county.cfm?pk_id=298