Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County

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Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County Vision: Growing a community of educated, service-minded gardeners

Master Gardener Facts:
Started in 1980
Members trained and certified by the University of Georgia
More than 217 active members
Support 15 community and demonstration gardens
More than 17,444 hours volunteered in 2024! Vision:
Growing a community of educated, service-minded gardeners

Core Values:
Shared values guide our actions:

Commitment to the environment and each other
Dedication to educating the community and supporting our schools
Integrity
Service-oriented volunteerism
Willingness to learn

Mission:
The Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County (MGVOCC) supports the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service and strives to improve the quality of life in our community by delivering research – based horticultural information, educational programs and projects.

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10/10/2026

Hard at work in the rain garden!

With recent heavy storms and hurricane rainfall across our area, rain gardens are doing what they do best, absorbing runoff, filtering excess water, and protecting our local waterways.

Earlier this week, our dig team was out at the Wildlife and Rain Garden at Cobb Water, digging and potting up plants to prep for our annual Master Gardener Plant Sale next April!

If you’ve ever attended one of Cobb Water’s free rain barrel workshops, you might already know this spot. The garden has recently been getting an upgrade to its pathways, making it an even better place to see native rain garden plants in action.

Getting these division potted up now gives them time to build strong root systems over the cooler months so they’re robust and ready for your landscape come spring.

A big thank you to our volunteers for all the heavy lifting behind the scenes! Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare for April.

10/09/2026

📸 Highlights from our recent Habitat Gardening Academy: Gardening for Birds class! 🐦✨ Our Cobb Master Gardeners loved sharing how native plants and natural shelter bring backyards to life.
​Missed this one? Don’t worry. Our next class is right around the corner! 🍁
​🗓️ Fall’s Finest
📍 Cobb County Extension Office
📅 Wednesday, Nov 4 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
🎟️ FREE (Registration Required)
​Call 770-528-4070 to reserve your spot before it fills up! 🍂
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09/26/2026
Learn how to build and grow in raised garden beds! Sign up for this free (registration required) workshop hosted and spo...
09/25/2026

Learn how to build and grow in raised garden beds! Sign up for this free (registration required) workshop hosted and sponsored by Cobb County Conservation district, GSWCC, Cobb County Master Gardeners, and USDA-NRCS. Space is limited, food is provided. Register ⬇️
https://www.gacd.us/events/2026/10/13/cobb-county-raised-bed-workshop

09/23/2026

Fall is beginning to show in our Living Classroom Garden at the Cobb County UGA Extension Office. It’s a great time to slow down and notice how a garden changes with the season, and you can do the same in your own garden or while visiting a garden around Cobb County!

As you explore, look for:

• What’s still blooming? Late-season flowers continue to provide food for pollinators.

• Who’s eating? Monarch caterpillars depend on milkweed leaves for food.

• What’s going to seed? Leaving some seed heads can provide food for birds.

• Where might insects shelter? Leaves, hollow stems and other garden material can provide overwintering habitat.

Before you tidy, take time to observe. What is your garden doing this fall?

Full house for our very first Habitat Gardening Academy class! We learned so much! Seeing the Living Classroom come full...
09/03/2026

Full house for our very first Habitat Gardening Academy class! We learned so much!

Seeing the Living Classroom come full circle and filled with people learning together was absolute magic. During the outdoor walkthrough, the garden came alive, we even spotted this gorgeous Gulf Fritillary butterfly on its host plant, Passionflower!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for such an amazing kickoff! Don't miss the next class ⬇️ https://www.cobbmastergardeners.com/event/gardening-for-birds/

08/28/2026

Life is short, spend more time in the garden, have the tea party, wear the silly hat!

08/27/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out and participated in all our pollinator census events! We loved welcoming you into our gardens. Being able to share our passion makes everything we do worth it.

Address

678 South Cobb Drive
Marietta, GA
30060

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17705284070

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