Welcome to the Connecticut Master Gardener Association

CMGA is the alumni association for graduates of any Master Gardener program, providing opportunities to share our knowledge and love of gardening with others. Through sponsorship of events and leadership of volunteer projects throughout the state, CMGA members are helping to educate and beautify our communities. 

 
 
 
 
 

2025 fundraising campaign - click here to donate

2026 Membership registration will open soon

upcoming cMGA Events

Visit the CMGA Events website page to view details for upcoming activities

Registration for events will open one month prior to the event.

December 15 Winter Grant cycle opens

2026

January 2 2026 CMGA membership & 2026 Symposium registrations opens

january 2 symposium registration opens

january 15 winter grant cycle closes

FEBRUARY 7 2026 CMGA Symposium

April 13 Patio Planters for sun and shade - demo & workshop at Ballek’s Garden Center

june 17 Nursery Plant sakw at Mccue Gardens

July 8 uconn botanical conservatory tour


click here to read the 2025 autumn laureL

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🎄✨ CMGA Tree Donation | Festival of Trees ✨🎄 CMGA was proud to donate a beautifully decorated tree to the Wadsworth Atheneum’s Festival of Trees, joining the community in celebrating creativity, generosity, and the holiday spirit. 🌟 #CMGA #
🌱 CMGA 2026 Winter Grant Cycle 🌱 The 2026 CMGA Winter Grant Cycle opens December 15 and closes January 15! Awards up to $500 Grant decisions announced mid-February. Important update: Eligibility criteria have changed this year, so be sure to revie
The Middlesex Extension Master Gardener Graduation (10/21/25) was a wonderful success! 🎓🌿 Congratulations to all our new MGs — what an exuberant evening of celebration and connection. 💐 #MasterGardeners #MiddlesexCounty #Graduation2025 #UCon
✨ The Lower Fairfield Master Gardener Graduation at Bartlett Arboretum was a wonderful success! 🌱 Congratulations to all the new graduates — your hard work and dedication to growing knowledge and community truly shine. 🌼 #MasterGardeners #Bar
The Autumn Edition of “The Laurel” is Available! The Laurel is published by the CT Master Gardener Association four times per year - Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. It’s filled with all kinds of great information about gardening,
CMGA Annual Meeting. This year’s speaker, Catherine Wolko, the “bee lady”, is a second-generation beekeeper and owner of The Humble Bee Honey Company and The Hive @ The Pin, a Farm Store and Honey House, located in Oakville, Connect
🌿 CMGA Members-Only Tour of Meigs Point! 🌿 No visit to Hammonasset Beach State Park is complete without exploring the stunning gardens at Meigs Point and the Nature Center. Originally planted in the mid-1990s by the Madison Garden Club, these garde
Save The Date for the Annual Meeting Saturday, November 15th. The speaker will be Catherine Wolko, the “bee lady”, a second-generation beekeeper and owner of The Humble Bee Honey Company and The Hive @ The Pin, a Farm Store and Honey Hous
CMGA Lifetime Members are recognized for the sustained impact they have made to their community, and the depth, length, and variety of their volunteer service. Lifetime Members provide professional leadership within the gardening community and have t
Join Us for the Members Only 2025 Tour of Enders Island Garden. One of the highlights of the Enders’ Island gardens are Dahlias. Dahlias come in all shapes, sizes, and colors – and you’ll find over 300 varieties of prize-winning Dah
Another great CMGA tour at Hidden Gem Orchard with owner James Wargo! Set on historic farmland, Hidden Gem is home to over 4,000 apple trees across 6 acres, with 32+ heirloom and traditional varieties and growing every year. If you're a fan of unique
Join Us For Member-Only Tour of Hidden Gem Orchard on Saturday, August 16, beginning at 10:00 AM. The event is free. Registration is limited to 30. Hidden Gem was established in 2017 on land that was formerly part of Southbury Training School Farm.