Our Mission

We provide quality horticultural education to empower gardeners through hands-on learning opportunities, volunteer leadership, green partnerships, and service to the community.

We welcome all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability or national origin to participate in our programs and events.

JCMGA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

 
Hildegard House

Hildegard House

One of our many projects - a quiet garden near Downtown Louisville providing solace and beauty to people in hospice care.

 

OUR OBJECTIVES

  • To solicit and approve ideas for volunteer projects, organize and conduct volunteer projects that satisfy the mission of the JCMGA, and meet the requirements of initial and ongoing Master Gardener (MG) certification;

  • To provide volunteer leadership and support for Jefferson County Extension programs, in collaboration with the Master Gardener Liaison/County Extension Agent;

  • To provide assistance as needed in training future Master Gardeners;

  • To provide continuing educational opportunities for JCMGA membership;

  • To provide opportunity for social networking among JCMGA members, interns, and professionals in the horticultural field; and

  • To encourage JCMGA members to share their passion and enjoyment of gardening with each other and members of the community.

 
Fall Clean up at Louisville Nature Center's Sensory Garden

Fall cleanup at Louisville Nature Center Sensory Garden