become a CMGA member
Together we can Accomplish Our Goals

 

CMGA is the alumni association for Connecticut Master Gardeners, providing  opportunities to share our knowledge and love of gardening throughout the state.

Our primary role is to support the UCONN Master Gardener program, its graduates and its interns by:

  • Providing financial support in the form of scholarships and grants

  • Creating and supporting a community of gardeners both within CMGA and the broader community

  • Providing opportunities for Master Gardeners to share and expand their knowledge and expertise

We rely on our annual membership dues and event attendance to fund these initiatives. In 2023, those dues helped us to fund grant requests for 13 horticulture education projects in every corner of the state. Annual membership dues will remain $30 in 2024.

 

In 2024, we will continue to plan a year filled with connecting Connecticut Master Gardeners to current horticulture topics, community projects and events -- and with each other.

 

We encourage environmentally sound gardening practices and support continued educational outreach by Master Gardeners in their communities by :

  • State-wide grants for MG community gardening projects

  • MG county extension office support

  • Scholarships for incoming MG interns and classroom involvement

  • Quarterly newsletter - The Laurel




We sponsor activities to build camaraderie, foster friendships and connections among members of CMGA at:

  • Annual Meeting with guest speaker

  • Educational and social events

  • Annual Garden Symposium with national and international speakers

  • Semi-Annual Meeting with guest speaker 

Your CMGA membership also gives you access to:

  • Discounted tickets for CMGA sponsored events

  • Free Members Only events

  • State-wide Retailer Discount Program at 20 retailers

  • Voting eligibility at CMGA organizational meetings