About MGNA


Welcome to the official website of the Master Gardeners of North Alabama

The Master Gardener’s of North Alabama, Inc. is an all volunteer, non-profit organization supported and funded by membership dues, donations, and fundraising efforts. We are an active member of the Alabama Master Gardener Association, and a fully qualified 501(c) 3 Non-profit organization.

Visit our Community Projects Page for a Complete List of Projects & Initiates    |    History of the Master Gardener Program and MGNA

MGNA Bylaws revised November 2022  Bylaws-Nov-2022.pdf

MGNA, Inc. by the Numbers:

Regular Meeting Information: 

  • The Master Gardeners of North Alabama (MGNA) are meeting monthly and in-person.  The times, locations, and safety precautions of these meetings are announced to members via our news@mginfo.org email account.  

MGNA MEMBERS! Be sure to check and read your MGNA emails regularly for late breaking news and announcements on all MGNA events, field trips and workshops. Each issue of our Garden Thymes newsletter also includes a calendar of upcoming events.

Board Meetings: 

The MGNA Executive Board meets monthly. Meetings take place from 10 – 12 PM on the Monday preceding the monthly General Meeting. 

The members of MGNA touch lives in our community by:

  • Supporting and promoting best practices for home and garden via the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
  • Leading hands-on horticultural projects in Madison County, Alabama such as demonstration gardens, outdoor classrooms and beautification projects.
  • Offering Home and Garden Educational Workshops at little or no cost.
  • Members volunteering at the Huntsville Botanical Garden, CASA Garden, Gardening Societies and Clubs.

MGNA Officers

Carol Weand
president@mginfo.org

Carlita Edwards
vicepresident@mginfo.org

Susan Beam
secretary@mginfo.org

Barbara Stansky
treasurer@mginfo.org

Directors

Walt Lindblom (2023)
Jim Mullen (2023)
Paul Gohman (2024)
Owen Hofer (2024)
Cathy Hales (2025)
Dean Rice (2025)
(Year listed indicates director’s end of term)

directors@mginfo.org

MGNA Advisor

Regional Extension Agent – Home Grounds
Alabama Cooperative Extension System
819 Cook Avenue
Huntsville, Al 35801