Thank you for your interest in the 2026 AMGA Conference in Huntsville! We have reached the maximum number of registrants (400) that we are able to accept due to fire codes at the Westin Hotel. Please consider joining us for the 2027 AMGA Conference in Jefferson County, April 7-9, at Rosewood Hall in Homewood!

What is a Master Gardener?

Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who extend the land grant mission of Extension across the state. Volunteers serve their communities through education in environmental sciences, using plant clinics, demonstration gardens, phone information, community projects, and more. These Extension-trained volunteers connect Alabama residents to gardening information and educational opportunities. 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.  (Alabama Master Gardener Program Volunteer Training Handbook 2019 edition)

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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…

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Azalea 101 Workshop May 5

Ready to level up your garden? Join us for Azalea 101 at the beautiful Huntsville Botanical Gardens! Hosted by the Azalea Society of America and…

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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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    May 5 @ 9:00am – 3:00pm Ready to level up your garden? Join us for Azalea 101 at the beautiful Huntsville Botanical Gardens! Hosted by the Azalea Society of America and Alabama Extension, this workshop is a deep dive into everything from propagation and supporting local pollinators. We are thrilled to feature Buddy Lee along… Read more: Azalea 101 Workshop May 5
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    The AMGA Advisory Council Meeting April 21
    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
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    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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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.

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.

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FAQ information is taken from the Alabama Master Gardener Program Volunteer Training Handbook 2019 Edition.

Our Mission

The mission of the Alabama Master Gardeners Association, Inc. is to assist and support the Alabama Cooperative Extension System in its education outreach program. The AMGA also supports the local master Gardener Associations in their pursuit of continuing education in the field of horticulture providing volunteer service through horticultural based assistance education and community projects.

The Alabama Master Gardeners Association is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Corporation – Assisting Local Associations in Horticulture Programs for the Community.

Master Gardener Helpline

Want to know what’s wrong with your tomatoes or why there’s brown patches in your lawn? Find the answers to these questions and more with the Master Gardener Helpline. A Master Gardener will assess your needs and help find a science-based solution for you.

Become a Master Gardener

Interested in becoming a certified Extension Master Gardener Volunteer? It doesn’t matter if you have two black thumbs. If you have a desire to learn, grow, and share, you are a great candidate for the Master Gardener Program.

Speakers’ Bureau

Looking for a Master Gardener Speaker for your next garden club meeting, conference, or other event? Find one with the help of our Speakers’ Bureau. Our Speakers are certified in a variety of topics and are sure to bring expertise to your gathering.

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