About Us
Shoals Master Gardeners: What We Do
Master Gardeners are Extension-trained volunteer educators. Under the direction of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, this program has a two-fold purpose: 1) to increase the availability of research-based gardening information through qualified volunteers, and 2) to extend the land grant mission across Alabama.
Throughout the year, we host and attend a wide variety of educational events, volunteer to improve landscaping and gardening projects in our community, and provide horticultural information throughout the Shoals.
SMG Objectives:
Enhance Master Gardener’s knowledge of and interest in horticulture and related activities.
Provide community service to residents of the Shoals area by way of horticulture projects and education. Disseminate information on horticultural practices and techniques as approved by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
Provide opportunities for Master Gardeners to associate with others who have interests in horticulture.
Operate consistent with the bylaws and directives of the Alabama Master Gardener Association (AMGA).
Become a Master Gardener
If you have a keen interest in horticulture and sharing it with others, consider joining the Shoals Master Gardeners. This is a active club made up of members from all over northwest Alabama. Learn how to apply here.
SMG Leadership
2024-2025 Executive Board:
President: Dwight James
Vice President: Sally McGuire
Secretary: Penny Townsend
Treasurer: Brenda Smith
Mailing Address:
Shoals Master Gardeners
802 Veterans Drive
Florence, AL 35630
2024-2025 Board of Directors:
Awards: Kaye Hillis and Judi Williams
Communications Committee: Linda Brewer
E-mail: John Baker
Hospitality Committee: Robbie Robbins
Historian: Cynthia Kershaw
SMG Office and Helpline: Amy Holcomb
Project Committee: Michael Wilson
AMGA Advisory Committee: Cynthia Kershaw
Website: Amy Holcomb
Volunteer Hours: Mark Parris
Finance (Audit): Judi Williams and James Hea
Directory: Wray Dillard
Directory Ad Sales: Cynthia Kershaw
Plant Sale Chair: Pam Arias
Sunshine: Susanne Wadsworth
Plant Rescue: Linda Brewer
Field Trips: Kaye Hillis
Parliamentarian: John Baker
Intern Class Coordinator: Kaye Hillis