Chilton County Master Gardeners Association

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Chilton County Master Gardeners Association Who are Chilton County Master Gardeners?

The Chilton County Master Gardeners Association is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization consisting of trained volunteers that work in partnership with county and Regional Extension Agents. Master Gardeners participate in activities that promote research-based horticultural information and enrich communities. This includes activities such as a "Ask a Master Gardener" booth, local school projects, community landscape beautification projects, Demonstration Garden, and environmental awareness education. The Alabama Master Gardener Volunteer Program is an education outreach program provided and administered by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. It is a program to train individuals who volunteer their expertise and services in support of the Cooperative Extension effort related to education. The Key to this mission is creating an environmental awareness and enhancing the development of an environmental ethic in the citizens of Alabama. History of Master Gardeners of Chilton County

The Chilton County Master Gardeners Association was organized in 1999 and began conducting regular meetings and events. Gary Gray, the Chilton County Extension Agent spearheaded the program by gathering twenty-nine local gardening enthusiasts for the first class that graduated in 1999. It was these energetic volunteers who established many of our outreach and extension support programs that continue today. Chilton County Master Gardeners Association meets every second Tuesday at Alabama National Guard Armory, 406 Airport Road, Clanton, at 9 am, except for May (plant swap TBA) and December (Luncheon TBA). COMMENTS POSTED ON THIS PAGE REFLECT THE OPINION OF THE POSTER, AND NOT NECESSARILY THE VIEWS OF THE CHILTON COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION OR ALABAMA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SYSTEM.

Finally got this finished!
10/11/2026

Finally got this finished!

10/10/2026

Our scheduled speaker, Scott Duncan PhD, had to cancel for our Chilton County Master Gardener meeting Tuesday, October 13. Hugh and Sonja will have an activity for us.

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10/10/2026

As the state coordinator of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Master Gardeners program, Kerry Smith believes in the power of plants.

“Education always enriches our lives, but when you mix it with horticulture and gardening and spending time outdoors, you’ve really got something special,” she said. “I think a lot of things we do every day are better when we connect them with gardening.”

That’s why Smith is not just the coordinator of Extension Master Gardeners; she’s also a generous donor who supports the program. She sees the Master Gardener volunteers as Auburn’s land-grant mission in action — carrying research-based horticulture guidance from campus into communities across Alabama.

“Our work centers on transferring the knowledge and research here at Auburn to the Master Gardener volunteers by way of regional Extension agents,” she said.

Now, she’s hoping more members of the Auburn Family will join her in supporting the Master Gardeners program’s Fund for Excellence, which will help expand educational reach through volunteer training, public workshops and other efforts that grow stronger communities.

Read the full article here: https://www.aces.edu/go/6940

10/10/2026

Hands in the dirt. Fresh food on the table. Skills that last beyond the growing season.

During Farm to School Month and National 4-H Week, we’re highlighting how Alabama 4-H Grows helps young people connect with their food through hands-on gardening.

With projects for different ages and experience levels, participants can grow vegetables in containers or garden beds, keep gardening and harvest records, explore a produce business or grow food to donate to their community.

These experiences reinforce Farm to School learning by connecting how food is grown with fresh foods at mealtime—all while helping youth practice responsibility and give back.

Visit the Links section on our page to explore Alabama 4-H Grows, or contact your county Extension office to learn how to participate.

We’re proud of our member Leslie Durham for receiving the Chilton County 4-H 25-‘26 Jerry Farmer Volunteer of the Year ...
10/09/2026

We’re proud of our member Leslie Durham for receiving the Chilton County 4-H 25-‘26 Jerry Farmer Volunteer of the Year Award and Pat Farmer for receiving a Certificate of Appreciation from the Chilton County 4-H banquet. Keep up the good work!
L-R CCMGA member Pat Farmer, Leslie Durham, and Extension 4-H specialist Crystal Vaith.
Photo curtesy of 4-H page.

🍎🌳 Celebrating Johnny Appleseed Day in Chilton County! 🌳🍎September 26, 2026, was National Johnny Appleseed Day, and Chil...
10/09/2026

🍎🌳 Celebrating Johnny Appleseed Day in Chilton County! 🌳🍎

September 26, 2026, was National Johnny Appleseed Day, and Chilton County Extension celebrated a day early, on September 25, with a fun-filled educational event for Chilton County Pre-K students!

With beautiful weather on our side, the celebration was held outdoors at the Chilton Research and Extension Center in Thorsby.

Extension Agent Lucy Ellington had high praise for the Chilton County Master Gardener 2026 Intern Class, saying the event would not have been possible without their dedication, creativity, and hard work. The interns put so much thought and effort into making each Johnny Appleseed activity station a success!

The event welcomed approximately 266 attendees, including 126 children, 14 teachers, and 126 adults.

🍎 Jordan Huddleston planned and organized the activity booths and coordinated the interns.

🐝 Erin Hilburn and Nancy Ransburgh shared a song and a book in the demonstration garden. Each child received a bee on a popsicle stick to help them learn how bees pollinate flowers!

🚜 Students and some visitors enjoyed a tractor-pulled trailer tour of the research station.

🍎 Sharon Runyon, Charlotte Powers, and Alice Burnett prepared the apple-tasting stations.

🍏 Rick Bullis and Trisha Williams (Certified Master Gardener) taught the children to play the classic game of Hot Potato — with an apple!

🎨 Ashley Baath and Kimberly Priester guided each class through a creative apple-stamp tree art project.

📖 Barbara Bruce, Hannah Roy, and Dinah Wilson shared a Johnny Appleseed book and taught the children about his history.

📚 Joan McGriff (Alabama 4-H) and Amy Mabrey read the Dr. Seuss classic Ten Apples Up on Top!

🌿 What a wonderful day of learning, laughter, creativity, and community involvement!

A heartfelt thank-you to the Chilton County Extension staff, the 2026 Master Gardener Intern Class, and everyone who helped make this special event possible.

🍎 Growing knowledge, planting seeds, and inspiring future gardeners — one child at a time! 🌱❤️
Photos by MG Intern class facilitator Betsy Smith

09/24/2026

It’s fall, y’all! Fall officially begins today, Sept. 22.

Although this can be a busy time of year...and still HOT...there are plenty of ways to slow down and enjoy everything our state has to offer. From admiring beautiful fall foliage and attending family-friendly activities to exploring the outdoors and joining an Alabama Extension event, there is so much to do this season.

Save our Fall Bucket List and see how many boxes you can check before fall ends!

Find more seasonal inspiration at www.aces.edu or connect with your county Extension office.

09/24/2026

Calling all 4-H creators! 📣🍀

Whether you’re a visual artist, creator, or performer, we want to share your talents!

Submit here: https://4-h.org/youth-artists/

Another workshop to attend.
09/24/2026

Another workshop to attend.

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09/24/2026

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Address

504 1st Avenue N, Ste A
Clanton, AL
35045

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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(205) 280-6268

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