Local Master Gardeners Offer Free Spring Gardening Talks

Experts share tips on companion planting, herbs, floral design, bats, and chickens at local libraries and extension office

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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As spring approaches, local Master Gardeners in Walton County, Georgia are hosting a series of free gardening talks to share their expertise with the community. The talks will cover a variety of gardening topics including companion planting, herbs, floral design, bats, and gardening with chickens. The talks will take place at the O'Kelly Memorial Library in Loganville and the Walton County Extension Office throughout the month of March.

Why it matters

These free gardening talks provide an opportunity for local residents to learn valuable gardening tips and techniques from experienced Master Gardeners just in time for the spring planting season. The talks cover a range of topics that can help both novice and experienced gardeners improve their skills and have more successful gardens.

The details

The gardening talks will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 2pm throughout March. Topics include companion planting, growing herbs, creative floral design, the benefits of bats in the garden, and how to incorporate chickens into a garden. The talks will be led by various Master Gardeners with specialized expertise in each subject area.

  • Spring 2026 officially begins on March 20 at 10:46am.
  • The first talk is on Monday, March 2 at 2pm.
  • The final talk is on Monday, March 30 at 2pm.

The players

Meghan Pasken

Master Gardener who will lead talks on companion planting.

Chrissy Kuzel

Master Gardener who will lead talks on growing herbs.

Fay Brassie

Master Gardener and former National Garden Club retired School and Symposium Design Instructor, as well as a National Garden Club Designer of the Year, who will lead talks on creative floral design.

Peggy Jones

Master Gardener who will lead talks on the benefits of bats in the garden.

Holly Hunt

Master Gardener who will lead a talk on gardening with chickens.

Gina Verity

Master Gardener who will lead a talk on gardening with chickens.

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What’s next

Residents interested in attending the free gardening talks can find more information and register on the Walton County Extension Office website.

The takeaway

These gardening talks from local Master Gardeners provide an excellent opportunity for the community to learn valuable tips and techniques to help their gardens thrive this spring, covering a wide range of topics from companion planting to incorporating chickens.