Volunteer Opportunities
for RCMGA Members

Ask-a-Master Gardener
First Saturday each month at Soda City, Main Street, Columbia
The Ask-A-Master Gardener program is our traveling outreach effort. The first Saturday of each month at Soda City, our master gardeners are available to answer gardening questions and direct people to Clemson Extension Services resources to find research-based answers to all their gardening questions.
Contact Information
Lynn Derrick
glderrick@gmail.com, 803-6296223

Carolina Classic Home & Garden Show
March 2026
The Carolina Classic Home & Garden Show is the largest home and garden exhibition in the Midlands and will feature displays at the state fairgrounds. The RCMGA sponsors a booth during the show with the Ask-a-Master Gardener table and flowers and plants for sale.
Contact Information
TBD
TBD

Carolina Yard at the Sandhill Children's Garden
Wednesdays, 8:30 to 10:30 am
Volunteers needed in the Carolina Yard on Wednesdays. Always need help weeding and keeping the area cleaned up.
Contact Information
Regina Monteith
reginamonteith@gmail.com, 803-556-4141

Community Education
Various Dates & Opportunities
Opportunities include:
• Research, create PowerPoint presentations
• Updating PowerPoint presentations
• Presenting educational content at libraries, garden clubs, and other venues
Contact Information
Susan Wilson
susanlwwilson@hotmail.com, 937-657-2192

Compost Education Garden
Mondays, 8:00 to 10:00 am
Volunteers need to help in the Compost Garden on Mondays.
Contact Information
Karlann Brenner
brennerk2@yahoo.com, 803-269-6125

Gardening in Richland Newsletter
Quarterly Issues
Always looking for ideas for and help with research and writing.
Contact Information
Toni Hubbell
tonighubbell@gmail.com, 803-312-3715

Midlands Fall Plant & Flower Festival
October 3-5, 2025
The public is invited to shop fall plants and flowers, gardening equipment, décor, and seasonal produce at the State Farmers Market. The Ask-a-Master Gardener booth is sponsored by the Richland County Master Gardener Volunteers. More information to follow.
Contact Information
TBD
TBD

Midlands Spring Plant & Flower Festival
Held in April each Year at the SC State Farmers Market
The public is invited to shop spring plants and flowers, gardening equipment, décor, and seasonal produce at the State Farmers Market. The
Ask-a-Master Gardener booth is sponsored by Lexington County Master Gardener Volunteers; we get a SignUpGenius invitation from them.
Contact Information
Lexington County Master Gardener Association
TBD

RCMGA Annual Plant Sale
Date TBD
Volunteers needed for committees prior to and during the plant sale.
Contact Information
TBD
TBD

Sandhill Children's Garden
Wednesdays, 8:30 to 10:30 am
Volunteers needs in the Sandhill Children's Garden each week.
Contact Information
Debbie Thomas
debracolemancash@yahoo.com, 803-467-9705

Social Media - Facebook, Instagram, etc.
Ongoing
We always welcome ideas, articles, images, or short videos to be used as education on our website and other social media outlets. (Interns must have their articles and videos reviewed and approved by Toni Hubbell, Regina Monteith, or Cathy Beattie.)
Contact Information
Kay Roman
kayroman28@gmail.com, 803-603-2967
