Mobile County Master Gardeners

09/01/2026

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Only 20 spots remain for the Homeowner Gardening Conference! 🌻 Don’t miss great speakers, expert gardening information, and opportunities to connect with fellow gardeners.

🌿 September 25–26
📍 Mobile, Alabama
🎟️ Register now: aces.edu/go/6407

Space is limited, so grab your spot before we sell out!

08/28/2026

The final speaker spotlight is here! Don’t miss Dr. Jeremy Pickens at the Homeowner Gardening Conference! 🌱

We’re wrapping up our Homeowner Gardening Conference Speaker Spotlights with Dr. Jeremy Pickens! 🌱

Dr. Pickens will present “Getting Started with a Backyard Greenhouse,” sharing practical information to help home gardeners better understand greenhouse growing and how to get started successfully.

We’re excited to have him join us for the conference and round out an incredible lineup of gardening experts!

08/24/2026

Do you have lawn questions? You’re in luck because the expert will be here for the Homeowner Gardening Conference!😀

🌱 Saturday Speaker Spotlight: Dr. David Han!

A great lawn on the Gulf Coast comes with some unique challenges! From heavy rainfall and extreme heat to periods of drought. At the Homeowner Gardening Conference, Dr. David Han will share research-based tips to help you better understand your lawn and make smarter turfgrass management decisions.

Join us Saturday for “Growing a Great Lawn on the Gulf Coast” and learn practical strategies for keeping your lawn healthier through our challenging Gulf Coast conditions.

🎟️ Registration: aces.edu/go/6407

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the experts and grow with confidence!

08/23/2026

Garden Events for Your Calendar

What: Garden Walk and Talk at Bellingrath Gardens
Led by Bellingrath’s horticultural experts
When: Wed, August 26, 2026 (10:30-11:30 am)
Where: 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Rd, Theodore, AL
Free tour with regular garden admission or membership
More info: www.bellingrath.org/discover/events

What: 2026 Homeowner Gardening Conference
Research-based gardening education for
South Alabama homeowners
When: Sept 25 (5:30-8 pm)-26 (9am-5 pm), 2026
Where: 1070 Schillinger Rd N, Mobile
Fee: $25 includes dinner and lunch
Register: aces.edu/go/6407

Interested in Becoming a Master Gardener in 2027?
Put your name on the waiting list now.
Selection will depend on the demand for the class.
When: Classes (August 12-Nov 11 in 2027)
Every Thursday: 9am - 2pm
Fee: For materials used in 14-week training
Where: 1070 Schillinger Rd N, Mobile
More Info: Call 251-574-8445 or email [email protected]

Master Gardener Helpline: 877-252-4769

08/23/2026

"Wouldn’t it be wonderful to landscape with a plant that requires little to no maintenance, produces luxurious green leaves, adds fragrant flowers, disappears in the fall, returns in the spring, and can even be eaten! Gingers do all that and more. "

By: Carol Williams, Mobile County Master Gardener | MobileCountyMasterGardeners.org Wouldn’t it be wonderful to landscape with a plant that requires little to no maintenance, produces luxurious green leaves, adds fragrant flowers, disappears in the fall, returns in the spring, and can even be eate...

08/23/2026

08/23/2026

You’ve probably heard of elderberry, but did you know it grows naturally across Alabama?

American elderberry is native to eastern North America and can often be found along Alabama streambanks and field edges. Its clusters of small white flowers appear in spring, followed by deep purple-black berries that ripen from summer into early fall.

Elderberries have been part of the regional diet for centuries and are used today in everything from syrups and jams to juices and beverages.

Knowing what you’re looking at matters. Several plants found in Alabama can resemble elderberry, and some look-alikes are highly toxic.

Learn how to identify elderberry, how it grows and why it has potential for Alabama farms and landscapes: https://www.aces.edu/go/6724

08/23/2026

Service is at the heart of the Alabama Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program. Through a network of Extension agents and trained volunteers, the program is an active partner across Alabama — devoting time and expertise to improving communities and helping residents flourish in their gardening journeys. People now have a new way of supporting the work of Alabama Extension Master Gardeners by becoming members of the Branch and Bloom Society. This society recognizes those who financially contribute to the program’s endowed fund for excellence. A donation of $20 or more automatically enrolls someone as a society member.

“Our volunteers are proud to call themselves Master Gardeners,” said Kerry Smith, program coordinator. “With the Branch and Bloom Society, we are adding a new level of recognition to the program, where our supporters also have a way to proudly show their dedication and investment into Alabama Extension Master Gardeners.”

Read more about the Branch and Bloom Society here: https://www.aces.edu/go/6702

08/10/2026

What a fun topic! Check the post for registration information! 🎟

Have you ever wanted to out garden your neighbor? Well, Hayes is going to tell us just how to do it! We’re excited about the incredible plant knowledge he’ll be bringing to the conference! 🌿

Register for the conference here: www.aces.edu/go/6407