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

2025 Membership Campaign is open - click here to register

2026 lifetime member nominations - from september 1st to october 15th
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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.



november 15 Annual meeting - Catherine Wolko, “protecting our pollinators & Butterflies”
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December 15 Winter Grant cycle opens

2026

January 1 CMGA membership registration opens

january 15 winter grant cycle closes

FEBRUARY 7 2026 CMGA Symposium


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🌿 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.
Join CMGA For Member-Only Tour of Lockwood Farm on Tuesday August 12, beginning at 11:00 AM. The event is free. Registration is limited to 30. Lockwood Farm, which was purchased in 1910, is named after William Raymond Lockwood, a Norwalk resident who
Join us for our Semi-Annual Meeting and Speaker Event Practical Ways to Improve Your Backyard for Wildlife - Featured Speaker: Peter Picone. Peter Picone is a wildlife biologist at the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. H
🌸 A gorgeous day at a stunning destination! 🌿 What a treat to tour the breathtaking gardens of the Florence Griswold Museum — every corner was a masterpiece in bloom! 🌼🌺 Huge thanks to Linda and Kyle at the Flo Gris for their warm hospitali
Join us for a Member-Only Tour of the Florence Griswold Museum and Gardens. Where: Florence Griswold House, 96 Lyme St., Old Lyme When: Wed. July 16, beginning at 10:30 AM The cost of $17, payable at the door, includes parking, a self-tour of the mus
UConn Botanical Conservatory- Storrs - UConn scientists Cole and Matt provided CMGA members with an unforgettable tour of the Research Greenhouses. Each greenhouse showcased a distinct collection of tropical, exotic, desert, and temperate plants&mdas
We had a fantastic tour at the Bethel Extension office. Thankfully, the rain held off for the most part, allowing Sandi Wilson to share her deep knowledge and contagious enthusiasm for trees with the group. It was an engaging experience, and everyone