Richland County Master Gardener Association
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.
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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.
Board of Directors
2025-2026
President
Val Hutchinson
Secretary
Karen Zimmerman
Vice President
Evelyn Abernathy
Treasurer
Heidi McKinnley
President-Elect
Elaine Jeter
Past-President
Val Hutchinson
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
Debbie Thomas
Carolina Yard at the Cottage
Regina Monteith
Continuing Education
Susan Wilson
Hospitality Committee
Mary Stover
2026 Plant Sale/Fundraising
Elaine Jeter
Social Media/Website
Kay Roman
Community Education
Trudy Black
Gardening in a Rich Land
Toni G. Hubbell
Intern Mentor
Robin McClellan
RCMGA Digest
Layla Bowman
Turfgrass Demonstration Area
Jim Hightower
Advisory Projects (non-voting members)
Historian
OPEN
Historic Ponds Trail Coordinator
OPEN
Special Projects Volunteer Coordinator
OPEN