Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County

Started in 1980

Our vision is to cultivate a community of educated, service-minded gardeners who embody our core values of environmental commitment, dedication to education, integrity, service-oriented volunteerism, and a willingness to learn.

Education Programs & Events

Spotlight On:

Thyme to Read

• Online

March 13 @ 10:15 am - 11:30 am

Underland: A Deep Time Journey by Robert…

Though the title conjures up fictional fantasy, this is a work of non-fiction, exploring the Earth’s literal underworld, as well as the metaphorical, and the human relationship with them. Macfarlane…

Annual Events:

Friday/Saturday, April 17/18, 2026

Plant Sale & Expo

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Garden Tour

Upcoming Events:

Grow Virtually

• Online

March 17 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

For a Greener Green for Less Green…

We could not think of a better topic for St. Patrick’s Day! Many homeowners struggle with keeping a green and healthy lawn, but that does not necessarily mean spending lots…

Thyme to Read

• Online

April 10 @ 10:15 am - 11:30 am

The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan

Over several years, Tan records her observations of the birds in her backyard, documenting their behaviors, personalities, and the evolution of her own understanding of them. The book features Tan’s…

Grow Virtually

• Online

April 21 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Awesome Native Plants to Use in Your Gar…

It’s National Park Week and time to celebrate our native American plants which make our parks so special! Many homeowners are starting to rethink their landscapes to include native varieties.…

Thyme to Read

• Online

May 8 @ 10:15 am - 11:30 am

Playground: A Novel by Richard Powers

Playground tells the story of Todd Keane, a tech billionaire facing dementia, who reflects on his life, his friendship with Rafi Young, and the creation of the fictional social media…

Grow Virtually

• Online

May 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Tech Meets Nature

Ready to find that sweet spot between online apps and the outdoors? How do we use them to make our gardening easier, smarter, and more intentional? Let’s jump in with…

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Where We Dig

The Wellness Garden at Cobb County Farm Bureau

Produce for a Healthier Community

Horticultural Therapy at Wellstar Cobb Hospital

Horticultural Therapy Program for Rehab Patients

Center for Children and Young Adults

Group Home for Youth and Young Adults Ages 12-21

Chattahoochee Nature Center

Connecting People With Nature

The William Root House Garden

The Oldest Existing House in Downtown Marietta

The Cherokee and Period Garden

112 Acres of Historic Farm Land

North Marietta Neighborhood Community Garden

Bringing the Community Together through Gardening

McFarlane Nature Park

11.5-Acre Passive Green Space

Green Meadows Preserve Community Garden

Located in a 112 Acre Park in Marietta

Wildlife and Rain Garden

Created in 2004 for Educational Purposes

Wright Environmental Education Center

19 Acres of Plants Native to Georgia

Habitat for Humanity Landscape Team

Providing Landscape Design Expertise, Landscape Installation Planning, and Supervision

Hyde Farm Community Garden

Community Gardening at a Historic East Cobb Location

Plant a Row for the Hungry

Demonstration Vegetable Garden

Reconnecting Our Roots Community Garden

A Thriving 58 Raised Bed Community of Avid Gardeners

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Gardening Question?

Call our Master Gardener Help Desk at 770-528-4070 to reach UGA Certified Master Gardeners or UGA Extension Staff. We are available from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm M-F. Or you can email your questions to [email protected].

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Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County

Started in 1980

Our vision is to cultivate a community of educated, service-minded gardeners who embody our core values of environmental commitment, dedication to education, integrity, service-oriented volunteerism, and a willingness to learn.

Education Programs & Events

Spotlight On:

Underland: A Deep Time Journey by Robert…

Annual Events:

Plant Sale & Expo

Garden Tour

Upcoming Events:

For a Greener Green for Less Green…

The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan

Awesome Native Plants to Use in Your Gar…

Playground: A Novel by Richard Powers

Tech Meets Nature

Where We Dig

The Wellness Garden at Cobb County Farm Bureau

Horticultural Therapy at Wellstar Cobb Hospital

Center for Children and Young Adults

Chattahoochee Nature Center

The William Root House Garden

The Cherokee and Period Garden

North Marietta Neighborhood Community Garden

McFarlane Nature Park

Green Meadows Preserve Community Garden

Wildlife and Rain Garden

Wright Environmental Education Center

Habitat for Humanity Landscape Team

Hyde Farm Community Garden

Plant a Row for the Hungry

Reconnecting Our Roots Community Garden

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Gardening Question?

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