Central Alabama Master Gardener Association (CAMGA)

06/13/2026

Calhoun County Master Gardener, Betty Clark, on Yuccas:

https://calhounjournal.com/yuccas-bring-height-beauty-and-low-maintenance-appeal-to-home-landscapes/?fbclid=IwZnRzaASaLtFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeH5FjqrNhBXV-FL--kZhNQx6buDmoFXU664cEVkZx1UWLmFKU51Ls-fz3RW4_aem_DS8XADLCALZihbjDDaSstw

Calhoun County, AL – Yuccas are among the most striking and resilient plants found in home landscapes, offering year-round greenery, dramatic height, and exceptional drought tolerance. With more than 40 species of Yucca, these versatile plants thrive in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 11, making th...

06/09/2026

Did anyone lose their notebook at Lunch and Learn? It’s at the Extension Office, if you’d like to recover it.

06/05/2026

Support our friends at Lanark!
@🌿💙 Hydrangea Lovers, This One’s for You! 💙🌿

Join them for the Hydrangea Fest Plant Sale on Saturday, June 6, from 8:00 AM–Noon at the Alabama Wildlife Federation Pavilion in Millbrook!

🌸 Shop a beautiful selection of plants priced from $2.50–$30
🌿 Enjoy a Hydrangea Talk with Maria at 9:30 AM
🚶‍♀️🚜 Tour the gardens by foot or golf cart
🎟️ Enter our Door Prize Raffle—receive one ticket for every $5 spent
🛍️ Browse specialty items including wreaths, salves, and more

💲 Entry Fee: $5

Best of all, all proceeds help maintain and support these beautiful gardens!

Bring your gardening friends and spend a morning surrounded by plants, blooms, and inspiration. We hope to see you there!

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06/02/2026

We have a few spots left!! Grab a buddy and be cool in the shade!

🌿✨ Step into the cool beauty of the garden with CAMGA! ✨🌿

Join the Central Alabama Master Gardener Association for “Potting in the Shadows” — a fun, hands-on workshop all about gorgeous shade-loving plants!

🌱 Learn from special guest presenter and horticulturist, Master Gardener Jane McCarthy
🪴 Create your own stunning shade container garden
🍽 Enjoy a delicious lunch with fellow garden lovers

📅 June 19, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – Noon
📍 First Presbyterian Church Wetumpka
100 W Bridge Street
Wetumpka, AL 36092

💲 Cost: $25
⚠️ Limited to 35 participants

Please bring your own hand trowel, gloves, and a pot up to 14 inches. We’ll provide the rest!

🔗 Register here: https://square.link/u/Lkn2K2To

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05/27/2026

🐝 Help protect Alabama’s pollinators and become a certified pollinator advocate! 🌼

Join the Pollinator Partners of Alabama training workshop to learn how to identify pollinators, create pollinator-friendly habitats, and support the essential species that keep our ecosystems and food systems thriving.

🌿 Topics include:
🐝 Bees & butterflies native to our region
🌻 The role pollinators play in our food systems
🏡 Creating and maintaining pollinator habitats

📅 June 30
⏰ 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Petals from the Past
16034 Co. Rd. 29, Jemison, AL 35085

💲 Registration: $40
(Includes lunch and program resources)

Whether you’re a gardener, landowner, educator, or nature enthusiast, this workshop is a great opportunity to learn and make a difference for pollinators across Alabama!

📧 Contact: Bethany O’Rear — [email protected]

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05/27/2026

🌱 Love gardening? Want to make a difference in your community? Applications are now open for the Alabama Master Gardener Volunteer Program through the Autauga County Extension Office! 🌱

Join fellow gardening enthusiasts this fall to learn, grow, and give back through hands-on education and community outreach.

📅 Applications Open: June 1–30
📚 Classes: August 13 – November 5
🗓 Meets Every Thursday
📍 2226 Hwy 14 West, Autaugaville, AL

Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just passionate about plants, we’d love to have you join us!

🌿 Learn more and apply today:
aces.edu/go/mgv

📧 Questions? Contact Mallory Kelley at [email protected]

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05/27/2026

🌿 Ready to grow your gardening knowledge and give back to your community? Become an Alabama Extension Master Gardener Volunteer! 🌿

The Autauga County training class is now accepting applications for Fall 2026! Whether you love flowers, vegetables, pollinators, landscaping, or simply learning new skills, this program is a great way to connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts while serving your community.

📅 Class Dates: August 13 – November 5
📍 Autauga County Extension Office
2226 Hwy 14 West, Autaugaville, AL 36003

💲 Early Bird Registration: $150 (June 1–15)
💲 Regular Registration: $175 (June 16–30)

🌱 Learn from Extension experts
🌱 Gain hands-on gardening knowledge
🌱 Volunteer and make a difference locally

👉 Learn more and apply:
aces.edu/go/mgv

📞 Questions? Contact Mallory Kelley or Kim Johnson
334-361-7273 | [email protected]

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05/27/2026

🌱 Applications are NOW OPEN for the 2026 Alabama Master Gardener Volunteer Program through the Autauga County Extension Office! 🌱

If you’ve ever wanted to grow your gardening knowledge, give back to your community, and connect with fellow plant lovers, this is your chance!

📅 Application Dates: June 1 – June 30
📚 Classes: August 13 – November 5
📍 Location: Autauga County Extension
2226 Hwy 14 West, Autaugaville, AL 36003
🗓 When: Every Thursday

Whether you’re a beginner gardener or have years of experience, the Master Gardener program offers hands-on learning, expert instruction, and volunteer opportunities that make a difference across Alabama communities.

🌿 Learn more & apply:
aces.edu/go/mgv

📧 Questions? Contact Mallory Kelley at [email protected]

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