About the RCMGA
Welcome to the Richland County Master Gardeners Association (RCMGA). 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.​ Learn more by clicking the links below.
Officers
2026-2027
President
Debbie Thomas
Secretary
Karen Zimmerman
Vice President
Evelyn Abernathy
Treasurer
Sandy Watson
President-Elect
Susan Wilson
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 & Rent-a-Master Gardener
Lynn Derrick
Compost Education Garden
Karlann Brenner
Gardening in Rich Land (GIR) Newsletter
Toni G. Hubbell
Membership Committee
Cathy Beattie
Sandhill Children's Garden
Marilyn Hogan
Carolina Yard Demonstration Garden
Regina Monteith
Continuing Education
Evelyn Abernathy/Elaine Jeter
Hospitality
Nancy Maseng
Plant Sale and Community Education Day
Susan Wilson/Elaine Jeter
Social Media
Kay Roman
Community Education
Susan Wilson
Development
Elaine Jeter
Intern Coordinator
Robin McClellan
RCMGA Digest
Lala Bowman
Turfgrass Demonstration Garden
Jim Hightower
Advisory Projects (Non-Voting Members)
Midlands Fall Plant & Flower Festival
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