Blount County Master Gardeners (BCMG) is a volunteer-service organization with the goal of training volunteers who can provide the public with research based information on a variety of horticultural topics.  

It is built upon solid visions, values, and community support.  In 2020, BCMG volunteers gave approximately 3026 hours of service to local communities and earned a group total of over 388 continuing education hours in the Master Gardener Program. In spite of a year of Covid-19, Volunteer hours and CEU we donated a value of $80,128 to helping our community. 

These enthusiastic and trained volunteers help public organizations solve problems and make their communities more sustainable, more beautiful, more knowledgeable, and more fun. 

BCMG is governed by a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors meets on the third Tuesday of the month.  A general meeting of the membership takes place on the fourth Tuesday of the month.  

The monthly general meeting fosters a continuing education process for Extension Master Gardeners by scheduling local professionals to speak on a variety of topics - gardening, turf grass, herbs, birding, mushroom growing, etc.  These professionals share their knowledge and experience with the membership and promote discussion.

Benefits of becoming and Extension Master Gardener include:

• Forming friendships and having fun
• Expanding your gardening skills
• Sharing your gardening knowledge
• Being involved in your local community
• Making a difference in Blount County