The Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County, Inc.  

(MGVOCC) is pleased to announce the dates for  their two Spring 2026 signature events: 

  • The 26th Annual Plant Sale and Expo will be hosted  on Friday, April 17th, and Saturday, April 18th, from  10am to 4pm in the Jim R. Miller Park Covered Arena  (2245 Callaway Road SW, Marietta). 
  • The 23rd Annual Garden Tour will be hosted on  Saturday, May 9th, from 9am to 4pm in Marietta and  will feature three private home gardens of Cobb  County Master Gardener volunteers and one Master  Gardener Demonstration Garden Project. 

Both events are rain or shine and are family friendly.

PLANT SALE: 

The 26th Annual Plant Sale & Expo will feature a wide  selection of plants in every price range. Perennials, herbs,  ferns, native plants, ornamental trees, shrubs, and more  will be for sale from knowledgeable vendors and from  the home gardens of the Master Gardeners. There will be  something for everyone, including unusual and unique  plants, gardening supplies and accessories, yard art, bird  

and bee products, furniture, wood/glass crafts, and more  from 79 specialty vendors and artisans from around the  Southeast. Children are welcome and special activities  are being planned at a children’s corner. Free admission  and parking. 

More details at www.cobbmastergardeners.com/ calendar/plant-sale. Vendor information and the vendor  registration agreement may be accessed at www.cobb mastergardeners.com/calendar/plant-sale/vendors.

GARDEN TOUR: 

The 23rd Annual Garden Tour is designed to inspire  and help homeowners learn from the gardens designed  and maintained by Cobb Master Gardeners who love to  garden and follow research-based horticulture practices.  Enjoy a day of self-guided discovery at four gardens,  located in East Cobb, in any order on May 9th, 2026,  between 9am and 4pm, and learn from the homeowners  and Master Gardener volunteers who will be on site to  answer questions. Tickets ($15 per person) will be available  to purchase online starting April 17th. Children 17 and  under are free. More info: www.cobbmastergardeners. com/calendar/garden-tour.