Arkansas Master Gardener Events (members only)
March 2026
4 - Registration closes for Craighead Co MG Spring Seminar. Registration Link
4 - Registration closes for MG Appreciation Day 2026 at Garvan Woodland Gardens.
Registration link
10 - Craighead Co MG Spring Seminar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. "What Does Your Garden Grow?", Northeast Rice Research & Extension Center, Harrisburg, AR. Speakers include Jason Reeves, Uta Meyer, Krista Quinn and Randy Forst. Cost is $30.00 and includes seminar, breakfast buffet (8:30 am) and lunch. This event is open to the public. Registration closes March 4.
13 - Deadline for the JBC High School Senior Scholarship.
Scholarship information page link
Scholarship Form Link
14 - Baxter County Developing an Ozarks Green Thumb Spring Seminar, Open to the Public. 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Doors open at 8:00 A.M. First Baptist Church Christian Life Center, 1205 Spring Street, Mountain Home, AR 72653. Cost is $40.00
(includes lunch & snacks) Registration Link
Event Includes:
Horticulture table, MG project displays, and Silent Auction including garden-themed items.
Cash, check, & major credit cards accepted.
Snacks and drinks are provided throughout the day.
Seminar Cost: $40 Includes lunch catered by The Grill at Whispering Woods. Limited Seating! Speakers:
Scott Beuerlein, Manager of Botanical Garden Outreach at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
"If Some Is Good, More Is Better— Plant Diversity Forever”. Kelly McGowan, Field Specialist in Horticulture, University of Missouri Extension
“Pollinators and Natives”. Christopher Cooper, PhD
County Director, UT-TSU Extension Shelby County
“Balance in the Garden: Integrated Pest Management— Strategies Every Gardener Should Know”
Scott Beuerlein , Manager of Botanical Garden Outreach at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
“Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury… the Closing Argument for Annuals”
19 - Master Gardener Appreciation Day at Garvan Woodland Gardens, Hot Springs, AR. Registration for all attending is needed (even if you are not eating lunch). No registration on-site. Lunch cost is $17.00 Registration check-in begins at 9 a.m. Registration check-in table closes at 3 p.m. Gardens close at 6 p.m. Registration deadline is March 4, 2026. No refunds after the registration deadline. Registration link
28 - The Memphis Area Master Gardeners are excited to host our annual Spring Fling on Saturday, March 28th, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at The Agricenter International - Building C. Indoors, rain or shine: Agricenter Building C
Enjoy our popular annual plant sale, a fun and interactive kids’ area, knowledgeable expert speakers, and a variety of garden-themed vendors and merchandise. Memphis Agricenter, 7777 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, TN 38120
31 - Print or save a digital copy of your volunteer hours reported in the online reporting system. It is a good idea to print or save the hours each month in case you need to refer to them should something in the system change or cause an error.
April 2026
11 - Nevada Co Seminar & Plant Sale, Prescott, AR. 8 am to 1 pm, The Barn at Willow Oak Acres, Prescott, AR. $20.00 for pre-registration. $25.00 at the door. Light brunch provided, plant & vegetable sale, door prize giveaways, silent auction. Pre-order chicken salad sack lunch for $10.00. Shopping is for registered garden show participants only. Guest speakers include Randy Forst, Garland Co and Nevada County Master Gardeners.
15 - MG Conference Registration Deadline unless the conference fills before this date. Max is 400 attendees.
About Your Registration Document Link
17 & 18 - Jefferson County Home & Garden Show, Pine Bluff Convention Center, Pine Bluff, AR.
23 - County 76 April Membership Meeting Registration Deadline.
28 - County 76 Membership Meeting, 10 am to 3 pm, Little Rock State Extension Office.
30 - Print or save a digital copy of your volunteer hours reported in the online reporting system. It is a good idea to print or save the hours each month in case you need to refer to them should something in the system change or cause an error.
May 2026
1- Participation Deadline for Pots & Plants Project An optional project that County 76 invites you to participate. These unique Pots and Plants will be displayed at the 2026 Master Gardener State Conference for all to enjoy! The Pot and Plants will be auctioned at County 76 Silent Auction. Instruction Sheet
25 - Memorial Day - State Extension Office Closed
31 - Print or save a digital copy of your volunteer hours reported in the online reporting system. It is a good idea to print or save the hours each month in case you need to refer to them should something in the system change or cause an error.
June 2026
2 - Noon - All donations for County 76 Fundraising Silent Auction due at 2026 State Conference, Conway Expo Center.
2, 3 & 4 - 2026 MG State Conference, Expo Center, Conway, AR.
6 - Garden Gate Tour, Sponsored by Washington County Master Gardeners, Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Seven residential gardens in Fayetteville along with the Washington County Extension Office Master Gardeners project site will be
featured on the tour.
Tickets are $20 per person. Online ticket sales begin on the Washington County Master Gardeners website in April. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the Washington County Extension
Office on Thursday, June 4, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.; Friday, June 5, from 10:00 a.m.
to 12:00 p.m.; and Saturday, June 6 (tour day) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Proceeds from the tour go to support the educational programs of Washington County
Master Gardeners. For more information, email greenthumbs@wcmgar.org.
6 - Through Your Neighbor's Gate Garden Tour. We have six locations throughout Fort Smith, including The Learning Fields at Chaffee
Crossing, 7300 Gardener Avenue, Fort Smith, 72916.
For any questions, contact Dianne Heinrichs at (479) 462-8400. Event Flyer
18 - Photo submission deadline for 2027 MG Calendar Contest.
30 - Print or save a digital copy of your volunteer hours reported in the online reporting system. It is a good idea to print or save the hours each month in case you need to refer to them should something in the system change or cause an error.