UGA Cooperative Extension: Columbus Cooperative Extension

Agriculture & Natural Resources : Master Gardeners

Mission Statement

Become a Master Gardener

• Program Information (PDF document)
• Application Form (Word document)
• Fall 2011 Master Gardener Program (PDF document)

Miscellaneous PowerPoints

• Structural Pests
  Handout 1  |  Handout 2
• Growing Vegetables in Containers
  Slideshow  |  Handouts
• Annuals, Prennials, and Herbs
  Slideshow  |  Handouts
• Basics of Weed Control
  Slideshow  |  Handouts
• Basic Plant Pathology
  Slideshow  |  Handouts
• Introduction to Master Gardner Pgogram
  Slideshow  |  Handouts
• Water Wise Landscapes Master Gardener
  Slideshow  |  Handouts
• Propagation of Ornamental Plants
  Slideshow  |  Handouts

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
• Columbus State University's Environmental Learning Center at Oxbow Meadows Environmental Park
  • Volunteers design, install and maintain native plant and horticultural gardens and assist with related programs and special events.
  • Contact - Patricia Lassiter, Volunteer Coordinator 706-687-4090
  • Address - 3535 South Lumpkin Rd, Columbus 31903
    Across the street from the new National Infantry Museum
• 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
• Columbus Museum
  • Volunteers periodically work at the “Pool House” garden below the Olmstead Garden.
  • 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
  • Contact - Gloria Weston-Smart (706) 653-4008

Community Green Award

Each month WLTZ NBC 38 spotlights people and organizations that work to preserve and protect the environment of the Chattahoochee Valley.

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