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!

Tag: Alabama Extension

  • CEU Opportunities: Eco-Friendly Fridays Webinar Series

    CEU Opportunities: Eco-Friendly Fridays Webinar Series

    Brought to you by the Alabama Extension and Alabama A&M

    June 12 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am

    Second Friday of Each Month,

    11:00 – 11:45 a.m. CT

    This free, virtual webinar series offers effective best management practices (BMPs) aimed at safeguarding human, animal & environmental health, and practical solutions to help reduce your ecological footprint. Whether you are an educator, an environmental professional, or a homeowner, join us to discover how you can live more sustainably and protect Alabama’s precious resources.

    Registration is required.

    • FEBRUARY 13: Your Phone, E-waste, and the Climate: The hidden system accelerating planetary change
    • MARCH 13: Hedgerows and Bioswales
    • APRIL 10: Ten Tough Urban Trees
    • MAY 8: Edible Native Plants
    • JUNE 12: Alabama Invasive Plants Project

    Registration
    Free to attend. Registration is required.
     Register with the QR Code or the link below.

    www.aces.edu/go/1603

    Questions? Contact:
    Allyson Shabel
    ams0137@aces.edu

  • CEU Opportunities: Urban Green/ Back 2 Basics

    CEU Opportunities: Urban Green/ Back 2 Basics

    Brought to you by the Alabama A&M Home Horticulture Team

    May 20, 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 AM CT

    • FEB 18 – Biochar in the Garden
    • MAR 4 – Tips on Getting the Best Experience with Mail Order Plants
    • MAR 18 – Wildflowers in Alabama
    • APR 1 – Improving Your Landscape Curb Appeal for Homeowners
    • APR 15 – Houseplants for Homeowners
    • MAY 6 – Propagating Perennials for Your Landscape
    • MAY 20 – Vegetable Garden Pests

    Registration
    Free to attend. Registration is required.
    Register with the QR Code or the following link:
    www.aces.edu/go/B2B

    QR Code to register for the Urban Green Back 2 Basics Weekly Zoom series.

    Questions? Contact:
    Allyson Shabel
    ams0137@aces.edu

  • CEU Opportunities with The American Horticultural Society

    CEU Opportunities with The American Horticultural Society

    Looking to grab some CEUs from the comfort of your computer? Visit the American Horticultural Society’s Lifelong Learning Program.

    Extension2026BrochureAmHortSocCeuOppsApr27

    Download and Print the CEU Opportunities Here

    Go to The American Horticultural Society’s Lifelong Learning

  • Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with 250 lbs of Grow More Give More: Our Challenge

    Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with 250 lbs of Grow More Give More: Our Challenge

    May 25 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

    The Challenge

    Let’s celebrate America 250 with the Grow More Give More 250lb challenge. Our goal is for Master Gardeners in every county to grow and contribute donations of fresh food for everyone, volunteers and non-volunteers alike! We want to contribute 250lb!

    The donation count begins on Memorial Day, May 25, through Labor Day, Sept 7, 2026.

    How to Participate

    From May 25 to Sept 7, record your donations in both the Master Gardeners Service Report, and The Grow More Give More Webpage.

    Learn More at Alabama Extension

    From Bethany O’Rear, Ext Agent

  • Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with 250 lbs of Grow More Give More: Our Challenge

    Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with 250 lbs of Grow More Give More: Our Challenge

    The Challenge

    Let’s celebrate America 250 with the Grow More Give More 250lb challenge. Our goal is for Master Gardeners in every county to grow and contribute donations of fresh food for everyone, volunteers and non-volunteers alike! We want to contribute 250lb!

    The donation count begins on Memorial Day, May 25, through Labor Day, Sept 7, 2026.

    How to Participate

    From May 25 to Sept 7, record your donations in both the Master Gardeners Service Report, and The Grow More Give More Webpage.

    Learn More at Alabama Extension

    From Bethany O’Rear, Ext Agent

  • CEU Opportunities: Urban Green/ Back 2 Basics May 6

    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 AM CT

    • FEB 18 – Biochar in the Garden
    • MAR 4 – Tips on Getting the Best Experience with Mail Order Plants
    • MAR 18 – Wildflowers in Alabama
    • APR 1 – Improving Your Landscape Curb Appeal for Homeowners
    • APR 15 – Houseplants for Homeowners
    • MAY 6 – Propagating Perennials for Your Landscape
    • MAY 20 – Vegetable Garden Pests

    Registration
    Free to attend. Registration is required.
    Register with the QR Code or the following link:
    www.aces.edu/go/B2B

    QR Code to register for the Urban Green Back 2 Basics Weekly Zoom series.

    Questions? Contact:
    Allyson Shabel
    ams0137@aces.edu

  • CEU Opportunities: Eco-Friendly Fridays Webinar Series May 8

    CEU Opportunities: Eco-Friendly Fridays Webinar Series May 8

    Brought to you by the Alabama Extension and Alabama A&M

    May 8 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am

    Second Friday of Each Month,

    11:00 – 11:45 a.m. CT

    This free, virtual webinar series offers effective best management practices (BMPs) aimed at safeguarding human, animal & environmental health, and practical solutions to help reduce your ecological footprint. Whether you are an educator, an environmental professional, or a homeowner, join us to discover how you can live more sustainably and protect Alabama’s precious resources.

    Registration is required.

    • FEBRUARY 13: Your Phone, E-waste, and the Climate: The hidden system accelerating planetary change
    • MARCH 13: Hedgerows and Bioswales
    • APRIL 10: Ten Tough Urban Trees
    • MAY 8: Edible Native Plants
    • JUNE 12: Alabama Invasive Plants Project

    Registration
    Free to attend. Registration is required.
     Register with the QR Code or the link below.

    www.aces.edu/go/1603

    Questions? Contact:
    Allyson Shabel
    ams0137@aces.edu

  • CEU Opportunities: Eco-Friendly Fridays Webinar Series

    CEU Opportunities: Eco-Friendly Fridays Webinar Series

    Brought to you by the Alabama Extension and Alabama A&M

    April 10 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am

    Second Friday of Each Month,

    11:00 – 11:45 a.m. CT

    This free, virtual webinar series offers effective best management practices (BMPs) aimed at safeguarding human, animal & environmental health, and practical solutions to help reduce your ecological footprint. Whether you are an educator, an environmental professional, or a homeowner, join us to discover how you can live more sustainably and protect Alabama’s precious resources.

    Registration is required.

    • FEBRUARY 13: Your Phone, E-waste, and the Climate: The hidden system accelerating planetary change
    • MARCH 13: Hedgerows and Bioswales
    • APRIL 10: Ten Tough Urban Trees
    • MAY 8: Edible Native Plants
    • JUNE 12: Alabama Invasive Plants Project

    Registration
    Free to attend. Registration is required.
     Register with the QR Code or the link below.

    www.aces.edu/go/1603

    Questions? Contact:
    Allyson Shabel
    ams0137@aces.edu

  • CEU Opportunities: Eco-Friendly Fridays Webinar Series

    CEU Opportunities: Eco-Friendly Fridays Webinar Series

    Brought to you by the Alabama Extension and Alabama A&M

    June 12 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am

    Second Friday of Each Month,

    11:00 – 11:45 a.m. CT

    This free, virtual webinar series offers effective best management practices (BMPs) aimed at safeguarding human, animal & environmental health, and practical solutions to help reduce your ecological footprint. Whether you are an educator, an environmental professional, or a homeowner, join us to discover how you can live more sustainably and protect Alabama’s precious resources.

    Registration is required.

    • FEBRUARY 13: Your Phone, E-waste, and the Climate: The hidden system accelerating planetary change
    • MARCH 13: Hedgerows and Bioswales
    • APRIL 10: Ten Tough Urban Trees
    • MAY 8: Edible Native Plants
    • JUNE 12: Alabama Invasive Plants Project

    Registration
    Free to attend. Registration is required.
     Register with the QR Code or the link below.

    www.aces.edu/go/1603

    Questions? Contact:
    Allyson Shabel
    ams0137@aces.edu

  • CEU Opportunities: Eco-Friendly Fridays Webinar Series

    CEU Opportunities: Eco-Friendly Fridays Webinar Series

    Brought to you by the Alabama Extension and Alabama A&M

    May 8 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am

    Second Friday of Each Month,

    11:00 – 11:45 a.m. CT

    This free, virtual webinar series offers effective best management practices (BMPs) aimed at safeguarding human, animal & environmental health, and practical solutions to help reduce your ecological footprint. Whether you are an educator, an environmental professional, or a homeowner, join us to discover how you can live more sustainably and protect Alabama’s precious resources.

    Registration is required.

    • FEBRUARY 13: Your Phone, E-waste, and the Climate: The hidden system accelerating planetary change
    • MARCH 13: Hedgerows and Bioswales
    • APRIL 10: Ten Tough Urban Trees
    • MAY 8: Edible Native Plants
    • JUNE 12: Alabama Invasive Plants Project

    Registration
    Free to attend. Registration is required.
     Register with the QR Code or the link below.

    www.aces.edu/go/1603

    Questions? Contact:
    Allyson Shabel
    ams0137@aces.edu

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.

Contact Us