The Master Gardener program is designed to recruit and train volunteers with a focus on horticultural principles and environmental practices. The program aims to prepare volunteers to help expand our community programming and educate the public.

Master Gardeners are highly trained individuals who provide unbiased, research-based information on gardening and landscape-related issues. UGA Extension Gwinnett offers a Master Gardener training class each year. This program involves horticultural service training, which requires a minimum of 50 volunteer hours to earn certification during the first year and 25 volunteer hours every year thereafter, along with 10 hours of continuing education to maintain good standing. 

Interested program participants must apply, pay the fee if selected, and attend classes that begin in January and run weekly through March. For questions on the Master Gardener Program, call 678.377.4010.

• Civic and garden club presentations
• Working at county festivals and garden clinics
• School educational programs
• Planning and implementing public relations projects
• School and community beautification and landscape projects
• Assisting Extension with client questions and research
• Gardening and flower show events