Month: August 2013
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January 2020 Monthly Meeting
Read More: January 2020 Monthly MeetingWe were pleased to have Scott McMahan, who is the Manager of International Plant Exploration at Atlanta Botanical Gardens, speak at our first program of 2020 on January 20th. Scott talked about “Plant Exploration with a Purpose” and shared his experiences on his work in India, Vietnam and China and shared information about his new…
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Terror on the Trail 2018
Read More: Terror on the Trail 2018The brainstorm idea from the regular Gwinnett County Master Gardener Association members who work weekly at the Vines grew into a Halloween adventure. They planned and executed Odie’s murder story with a walk and talk through the Asian Gardens that had multiple sets of spooky stuff – from the graveyard to Ptomaine Kitchen to skeletons…
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Fall 2018 “Bit of Dirt” Newsletter
Read More: Fall 2018 “Bit of Dirt” NewsletterEnjoy our latest newsletter with articles about landscaping erosion, sustainable gardening practices, recycling, and preparing our gardens for winter…. Fall 2018 Bit of Dirt Newsletter Related Images:
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October 2018 Field Trip
Read More: October 2018 Field TripWe had a great time on our field trip to Fern Ridge Farms in Cedar Bluff, Alabama on October 3rd. Although getting there was a challenge with traffic and road construction, it was worth the trip. Eleanor and Patsy were informative and gracious and we all went home with additional knowledge on growing and caring…
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2018 Photo Contest
Read More: 2018 Photo ContestWe had wonderful entries from our members this year. Kudo’s to Ann Langley who coordinated this event for the second year in a row and put together a wonderful PowerPoint Presentation for our program. We also want thank Eric Bowles for his judging and helping comments and pointers. Enjoy the pictures. Related Images:
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Summer 2018 “A Bit of Dirt” Newsletter
Read More: Summer 2018 “A Bit of Dirt” NewsletterAnn Langley has published another great newsletter detailing the many activities of our volunteer members. We salute Kathy Parent she moves into retirement. There are ideas, recipes and information about future trips and our spring plant sale. Summer 2018 “Bit of Dirt” Newsletter Related Images:
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Gwinnett Extension 2018 Awards Luncheon
Read More: Gwinnett Extension 2018 Awards LuncheonOn May 31st, the Extension Office honored many of our member Master Gardeners at a pot-luck luncheon. It was a chance to visit with fellow gardeners and recognize so many folks who contribute their time in our county. GCMGA awarded new members from the 2017 Trainee Class with their own aprons. Freda Steward took some…
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Spring 2018 “Bit of Dirt” Newsletter
Read More: Spring 2018 “Bit of Dirt” NewsletterEnjoy our latest newsletter about the activities of our members. Spring 2018 Bit of Dirt Newsletter Related Images:
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Spring 2018 “Bit of Dirt” Newsletter
Read More: Spring 2018 “Bit of Dirt” NewsletterRead about sustainable gardening in the Southeast, recent field trips, and local community gardens and much more in this edition. Spring 2018 Bit of Dirt Newsletter Related Images:
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Allan Armitage Garden Tour 2018
Read More: Allan Armitage Garden Tour 2018Read the article on this quarter’s “Bit of Dirt” on the field trip to Athens to visit Allan Armitage’s garden on April 6th. Enjoy looking at the pictures taken. Related Images:
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June Monthly Meeting
Master Naturalist, Kathryn Kolb, Director of the EcoAddendum, is our speaker for our June 15th meeting at 7PM . She will explain the accidents of history that gave metro Atlanta its exceptional urban forest and natural areas, from parks to backyards. She will also share how to identify our highest value old growth forest remnants—which…
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May Monthly Meeting
Trecia Neal, a Biologist and Monarch Watch Conservation Specialist, gave a thorough education on the biology and ecology of the Monarch butterfly. Her presentation was outstanding, as were her videos! In detail, she explained why the butterfly weed should be a native species. She explained why the migration is endangered, the current conservation efforts, and…
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April 2026 Meeting
We welcome Michael Cowan, chairman of the Georgia Native Plant Society, to speak on Georgia’s Essential Native Plants at our April meeting. Join us at Bethesda Senior Center on Monday the 20th at 7PM to hear the vital role that our members can play in fulfilling the society’s mission to champion the stewardship and conservation…
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