Capital City Master Gardener Association

Capital City Master Gardener Association The Master Gardener Association in Montgomery, Alabama

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08/21/2026

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08/21/2026

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Montgomery County - Alabama 4-H Capital City Master Gardener Association

Come join us at any of the three sites. More information found on the square.
08/17/2026

Come join us at any of the three sites. More information found on the square.

08/17/2026

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

08/16/2026

Hot weather can be hard on backyard chickens, and keeping plenty of fresh, cool, clean water available is one of the simplest ways to help your flock handle the heat.

Are you interested in learning more about having your own backyard flock? Or maybe you are a homesteading pro and need guidance? Alabama Extension has science-based resources for small and backyard flock owners covering everything from feeding and brooding chicks to egg production, flock health, biosecurity and everyday management.

Find practical information here: https://www.aces.edu/go/5221

And let us know how your flock is doing.

08/15/2026

In the Alabama, people tend to have opinions about collards: how long to cook them, what to season them with, and, most importantly, who in the family makes them the best. But before collards make it to the dinner table, they have to make it through the garden.

Collards are a cool-season favorite that grow well in Alabama and can be planted for both spring and fall harvests.
Find growing details here: https://www.aces.edu/go/2967

Once harvested, there’s more than one way to cook them. Go traditional and simmer them low and slow, or try sautéing, roasting, or adding them to soups. Just remember to wash the leaves thoroughly before cooking and remove the thick stems.

Check out this recipe for a non-traditional twist on collards. https://www.aces.edu/go/6668

Whether your family recipe calls for smoked meat, a splash of vinegar, hot sauce, or a family secret ingredient, a good pot of collards starts with knowing how to grow and harvest them.

How do you cook your collards? Share your must-have ingredient in the comments.

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Montgomery County Extension Office, 6281 Trotman Road
Montgomery, AL
36116

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 12pm
12:30pm - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 12pm
12:30pm - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 12pm
12:30pm - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 12pm
12:30pm - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 12pm
12:30pm - 4pm

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