The AMGA Advisory Council Meeting
The AMGA Advisory Council will hold a meeting on April 21, 2026 at the Clanton Recreation Center, 305 1st Street North, Clanton, Alabama at 10…
EMG Monthly Update Webinar: April 27
Stay on top of everything Master Gardener related with the Extension Master Gardeners Monthly Update Webinar, held the last Monday of the months February through…
Registration Closed/ 2026 AMGA Annual State Conference
The Alabama Master Gardeners Association 2026 Annual State Conference will be held Wednesday, May 6 through Friday, May 8 in Huntsville.
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April 21 @ 10 am to noon The AMGA Advisory Council will hold a meeting on April 21, 2026 at the Clanton Recreation Center, 305 1st Street North, Clanton, Alabama at 10 am. Everyone is welcome to attend. Our Hospitality Chair, David Daniel, has suggested a theme of “Earth Day.” If you would like to… Read more: The AMGA Advisory Council Meeting April 21 - EMG Monthly Update Webinar Apr 27
Stay on top of everything Master Gardener related with the Extension Master Gardeners Monthly Update Webinar, held the last Monday of the months February through April and June through November from 1-2 pm on Zoom. Registration You must register to attend. Registration is free. Register using the link below or the QR code. Register Here… Read more: EMG Monthly Update Webinar Apr 27 - Registration Closed/ 2026 AMGA Annual State Conference
The Alabama Master Gardeners Association 2026 Annual State Conference will be held Wednesday, May 6 through Friday, May 8 in Huntsville. - CEU Opportunities: Urban Green/ Back 2 Basics May 6
Brought to you by the Alabama A&M Home Horticulture Team May 6, 10-11 am Join the Alabama A&M Home Horticulture team to explore a variety of topics, including the basics of urban agriculture, limited space gardening, and many other home horticulture topics! Registration is required. First and Third Wednesdays of Each Month, 10:00 – 11:00… Read more: CEU Opportunities: Urban Green/ Back 2 Basics May 6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is there a Master Gardener Program?
Alabama Cooperative Extension System offices often receive calls concerned with home grounds. Master Gardeners help county and regional Extension agents to address these requests and many others.
Who are Master Gardeners?
Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who extend the land grant mission of Extension across the state.
What do Master Gardeners do?
Master Gardener volunteering is a passion. Volunteers serve their communities through education in environmental sciences, using plant clinics, demonstration gardens, phone information, community projects, and more.
Where do Master Gardeners volunteer?
Master Gardeners volunteers assist and represent Extension in various locations such as the county office, the library, or any appropriate location for the program topic at hand.
When do Master Gardeners volunteer?
Volunteers contribute time to their communities when a volunteer or the Extension Master Gardener Coordinator recognizes a need. Master Gardener Volunteers are a vital part of Extension’s educational mission.
What is the Master Gardener Program?
The Alabama Master Gardener Program is a prescribed instructional program designed to train volunteer personnel in the subjects of horticulture, entomology, plant pathology, and soils. In exchange, volunteer interns provide 50 hours of volunteer Extension work under the supervision of and Extension agents sponsoring the program.
How do I become a Master Gardener?
Do you love plants? Do you love to volunteer your time? Then you are a great candidate for to become an Alabama Extension Master Gardener volunteer. These Extension-trained volunteers connect Alabama residents to gardening information and educational opportunities. You do not have to be a garden expert. Simply come with a desire to learn and grow.
To become a certified Alabama Extension Master Gardener volunteer, people must 1) earn an Extension Master Gardener Course Certificate (see course information below) and 2) complete a minimum of 50 Extension volunteer hours within a 12-month period.