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About Us

Welcome to the Richland County Master Gardeners Association. Our mission is to promote gardening in Richland County, focusing on sound, research-based practices. As an affiliate chapter of the Clemson Extension Service Master Gardener Program, we offer a wealth of knowledge and experience to gardeners of all skill levels. Whether you are a novice gardener or an experienced horticulturist, we invite you to join us in creating and maintaining beautiful, sustainable gardens throughout our community.

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Board of Directors
2023-2024

President
Isha Kirton
Secretary
Mary Steppling
Vice President
Evelyn Abernathy
Treasurer
Marilyn Hogan
President-Elect
Val Hutchinson
Past-President
Valerie Moore

Standing Projects and Project Directors (Voting Members)

The RCMGA supports a number of educational, informational, and outreach projects. Project Directors are voting members of the board.

Ask-A-Master Gardener

Lynn Derrick

Compost Education Garden

Karlann Brenner

Fundraising

Elaine Jeter

Membership Committee

Cathy Beattie

Sandhill Children's Garden

Linda Hughes

Carolina Yard at the Cottage

Regina Monteith

Continuing Education

Evelyn Abernathy, Val Hutchinson

Hospitality Committee

Mary Stover, Ann Masek

Plant Sale/Fundraising

Debbie Thomas

Social Media

Tim Carrier

Community Education

Trudy Black

Gardening in a Rich Land

Toni G. Hubbell

Intern Mentor

Robin McClellan

RCMGA Digest

Joy Price

Turfgrass Demonstration Area

Jim Hightower

Advisory Projects (non-voting members)

Historian

OPEN

Historic Ponds Trail Coordinator

OPEN

Special Projects Volunteer Coordinator

OPEN

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