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Agriculture & Natural Resources : Master Gardeners
   
Mission Statement
 To assist the Cooperative Extension Service by training Master Gardeners to provide unbiased and up to date horticultural information to the community through volunteer service in educational gardening projects and by using applied research and resources of the UGA.
Master Gardener Class
The following information is for the 2008 Valley Master Gardeners of Columbus Program, to be held between January 29 and April 4, 2008. Some of the following links are in PDF file format, which will require Adobe Reader to view the files. Adobe Reader is free and easy to install. Click here to download Adobe Reader. Advanced Master Gardener Training - Landscape Design
 This is a series of three advanced Master Gardener training modules designed for specialized training on how home landscapes can significantly impact both water quality and quantity in fragile watersheds.
This regional training series is a collaborative effort between Cooperative Extension and Master Gardener programs in Alabama, South Carolina and Georgia.
Slideshows:
Day 1 - Advanced Concepts in Water Smart Landscape Design PowerPoint
The Scoop
 To visit the Georgia Master Gardener Association website & learn more about Master Gardener Events around Georgia visit click here
For additional information on events in Muscogee County read our newsletter, Valley Master Gardener Newsletter.
Community Projects
Columbus Botanical Garden - Volunteers provide a variety of support, most importantly; we provide cooperative efforts on educational programs, such as the Rain Barrel Demo project and in the future, a Rain Garden Demo.
- Contact - Nicole Sanchez (706) 327-8400
- Address - 3603 Weems Road, 31909
Oxbow Meadows Environmental Education - Volunteers provide a variety of support, including butterfly/pollinator garden maintenance, Insectival exhibit.
- Contact - Jill Whiting or Amy Waite (706) 687-4090
- Address - 3535 South Lumpkin Road, 31907
Junior Master Gardener Program - Volunteers support the JMG program through teaching lessons, providing refreshments, chaperoning classes and garden preparation.
- Contact - Jennifer Davidson / Sally Clay Smith (706) 662-7766
- Address - 2007/08 School Year, St. Luke Middle
Walker-Peters-Langdon Garden - Volunteers maintain the heirloom garden located at the WPL House. We have received several grants for maintenance and upgrades. School children visit the garden in conjunction with the home tours.
- Contact - Mark McCollum - (706) 653-4613
- Address - 716 Broad Street, 31901
Deborah Jones Memorial Community Garden - Volunteers install the vegetable garden plots at the garden for community consumption.
- Contact - Jennifer Davidson (706) 653-4200
- Address - 2838 8th Street, 31907
Columbus Museum - Volunteers periodically work at the “Pool House” garden below the Olmstead Garden.
- Contact - Mona Maddox - (706) 494-1882
- Address - 1251 Wynnton Road , 31906
Linwood Cemetery - Volunteers assist with maintenance of planted trees and shrubs in the cemetery.
- Contact - Pat Walters - (706) 323-1128
- Address - Linwood Blvd, 31901
WaterSmart Program - Volunteers educate the public in a variety of ways, including short talks, exhibits, news articles, workshops, etc. The programs are held in multiple locations and at different times.
- Contact - Jennifer Davidson (706) 653- 4200
- Address - anywhere
Keep Columbus Beautiful Garden Tour - Volunteers are encouraged to docent gardens of the yearly tour (May 3, 2008). Volunteers can hold 2-hour shifts, or be a Garden Chairperson.
- Contact - Jennifer Davidson (706) 653-4200
- Address - 10 garden locations, May 2008 - Green Island area
Buy a Valley Master Gardener Tote Bag for $5.00
 Carry your belongings in this functional and practical Valley Master Gardener Tote Bag. This tote bag is perfect for shopping, groceries, the beach and much more. To order a Valley Master Gardener tote bag, please call Jennifer Davidson at (706) 653-4200.
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