Volunteers Making a Difference
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Greater Greenville Master Gardeners are individuals who have taken a 17 week horticulture course, passed a comprehensive exam, and volunteered 40 hours of their time to educational projects in Greenville County. Once individuals are certified, they can join the GGMG association on a yearly basis to continue their volunteer activities.
Our members are volunteer educators who work through the local Clemson Extension Office as well as through our own organization to fulfill our mission of education and service. Typical volunteer activities include: answering plant and gardening questions in person or by phone at the Clemson Extension Office and at Ask a Master Gardener locations around the county; conducting education events at several local garden sites which we maintain; training Jr. Master Gardeners; staffing Speakers Bureau requests for educational presentations; working with school gardens and community garden projects and many other activities. We also host a popular annual gardening symposium for the public which brings attendees from around our state. Our Spring Plant Sale is one of our most successful endeavors.
The Greater Greenville Master Gardeners Association holds monthly business and educational meetings from September to May in the evening and during the daytime. Our educational meetings are designed to provide our members with continuing education opportunities. As Master Gardeners we are always learning and growing in knowledge. Our group travels together to regional symposiums, botanical gardens and plant nurseries. We have social activities through which we share a lot of friendship and great times with each other. 