Georgia Mountain Master Gardeners Association
Giving back through education and service
2026 SPEAKERS SERIES
Free Public Programs
February 26, 2026 10:00 A.M.
Lumpkin County Parks and Recreation Building, 365 Riley Road, Dahlonega, GA
Firescaping - Discover how you can reduce fire risk and safeguard your home through landscaping and planting tips. Susan Hurley, Ph.D., Georgia Mountains Master Gardener
March 26, 2026 7:00 P.M.
Lumpkin County Parks and Recreation Building, 365 Riley Road, Dahlonega, GA ​
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Medicinal Plants - Join a local eco-farmer to explore North Georgia's native medicinal and food plants. Caleb Arnold, Ever Wilder Farms​
April 23, 2026 7:00 P.M.
Lumpkin County Parks and Recreation Building, 365 Riley Road, Dahlonega, GA
Regenerative Farming and Winemaking - Hear the "Doghobble Story" from Doghobble WIne Farm's owner and learn about regenerative farming on the Dahlonega plateau. Sam Zomarripa, Doughobble Wine Farm, Dahlonega
August 27, 2026 7:00 P.M.
Lumpkin County Parks and Recreation Building, 365 Riley Road, Dahlonega, GA
Heirloom Southern Plants - The Lumpkin/Dawson Counties Extension Agent will share the history on heirloom plants grown in North Georgia and their enduring presence in our landscapes. Clark MacAllister, Lumpkin/Dawson Counties UGA Extension Agent
September 24, 2026 7:00 P.M.
Lumpkin County Parks and Recreation Building, 365 Riley Road, Dahlonega, GA
Native Americans in North Georgia - Come learn about the lives of Native Americans that resided and thrived in North Georgia, the heartland of the Cherokee Nation. Kathy Church, Smithgall Woods State Park
October 22, 2026 7:00 P.M.
Dawson County Library, 342 Allen Street, Dawsonville, GA
Seed Saving - Learn the secrets of saving seeds of your favorite plants to cultivate stronger plants and promote cost savings and seed quality. Edie Chodora, Georgia Mountain Master Gardener.
NOTE: This event will be held in Dawsonville at the Dawson County Library
PLANT SALE
Thank you for shopping our online annual plant sale!
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Plant pickup will be one day only on
Saturday April 18, 2026 from 9 a.m. to Noon
at the Lumpkin County Roads/Recycling Center Department
1646 Red Oak Flats Road
Dahlonega
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Scholarship
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Proceeds from the Plant Sale are used for a number of projects in both Lumpkin and Dawson County, including providing college scholarships to high school seniors at Dawson County High School and Lumpkin County High School. For more information on Scholarship opportunities and to apply see our Scholarship page.
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The 2025 Scholarship Winners were:
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