Our Association
The Master Gardeners of Davidson County (MGofDC) are an Extension of the Institute of Agriculture at the University of Tennessee. Tennessee Extension Master Gardeners are trained volunteers that help the Extension Service provide sound, practical, research-based information to county residents about their home horticulture. All volunteers are trained with 40 hours of horticultural classes and return 40 hours of volunteer community service through their Extension office.We were founded in 1986 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with the mission to promote gardening and home horticulture through education, environmental stewardship, and volunteerism.
The Master Gardeners of Davidson County (MGofDC) represent an esteemed Extension of the Institute of Agriculture at the University of Tennessee. As dedicated volunteers, Tennessee Extension Master Gardeners play a pivotal role in providing residents with reliable, evidence-based information on home horticulture through the Extension Service. | Committed to excellence, all our volunteers undergo rigorous training comprising 40 hours of comprehensive horticultural classes. Equipped with this knowledge, they give back to their communities by dedicating 40 hours of volunteer service through their local Extension office. | Established in 1986, MGofDC operates as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, upholding a steadfast mission to advance gardening and home horticulture through education, environmental stewardship, and volunteerism. |
As advocates for sustainable practices, we strive to empower individuals to enhance their lives through gardening while promoting environmental consciousness and community engagement. Our volunteers stand as pillars of expertise and service, embodying the values of lifelong learning and civic responsibility.
With a rich history of service and a vision for a greener, more vibrant future, MGofDC continues to be a beacon of knowledge, inspiration, and collaboration in the Davidson County gardening community. Join us in our mission to cultivate a healthier, more sustainable world, one garden at a time.
