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MGAP Contacts

Master Gardeners Association of the Piedmont
Mission Statement


  • The Master Gardener Association of the Piedmont (MGAP) is an organization in Spartanburg County, South Carolina that trains residents in horticultural topics, sponsors volunteer projects in the community, and provides the Clemson Extension Service with trained volunteers.

  • Members must pass a Master Gardener certification course. Current active membership is 236.

  • The MG program is led by a state coordinator who is a member of the Clemson University Horticulture Department.

  • Guidance is provided by a statewide advisory committee that is made up of Master Gardners and Extension personnel from throughout S.C.

MGAP Officers, Board of Directors, and Committee Chairs

Officers 2008

Name Home Phone Alternate Phone E-mail Address
President Jerry Hightower, Jr. (864) 578-9131 (864) 599-4042 aahightower@msn.com
1st Vice President Mary Snoddy (864) 439-6958 mnsnoddy@aol.com
2nd Vice President Elaine Allen (864) 461-4768 CMFarms@Chesnet.net
Treasurer Kae Fleming (864) 578-2864 kflem53783@aol.com
Secretary Peggy Taylor (864) 587-1184 belglade@bellsouth.net

Board Members

Name Home Phone Alternate Phone E-mail Address
Board 2009 Linda Toms (864) 587-1184 mitreklew@bellsouth.net
Board 2009 Dick Biggs (864) 814-3910 skibum1011@excite.com
Board 2008 Allen Mackenzie (864) 587-7784 belglade@bellsouth.net
Board 2008 Harold Page (864) 587-0939 brp1170@charter.net

Committee Chairs

Name Home Phone Alternate Phone E-mail Address
Evening Class Coordinator Jerry Hightower, Jr. (864) 578-9131 (864) 599-4042 aahightower@msn.com
Afternoon Class Coordinator Elaine Allen (864) 461-4768 CMFarms@Chesnet.net
Continuing Education/socials (co-chair) Peggy Taylor (864) 587-1184 dptay1268@charter.net
Continuing Education (co-chair) Linda Cobb (864) 574-8493
Volunteer Hours Walt Hays (864) 573-7805 walt@haysfamily.org
Volunteer Coordinator Jack Phillips (864) 574-3711 JacknRuthp@bellsouth.net
Plant A Row (PAR) Harold Page (864) 587-0939 brp1170@charter.net
Webmaster Dick Biggs (864) 814-3910 skibum1011@excite.com
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