Month: December 2025
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Cox Arboretum and Gardens Field Trip – April 23, 2013
Read More: Cox Arboretum and Gardens Field Trip – April 23, 2013The Cox Arboretum and Gardens is a private estate located in Canton, Georgia. Numbering over 4,000 living specimens, the plantings display one of the largest private collections of temperate flora in the United States. The property is also bounded by several large wetland habitats where many migratory and native fowl make their home. It is situated…
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2013 GCMGA Grants News Release
Read More: 2013 GCMGA Grants News ReleaseIssued by Jessica Miller, Publicity Chair Gwinnett citizens and visitors will be enjoying the volunteer efforts of Gwinnett County Master Gardeners in several landscape projects thanks to the Gwinnett County Master Gardeners Association. The Association recently awarded eleven grants for horticultural projects that will beautify and improve the ecosystem within the County while providing educational…
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Field Trip to The Pocket at Pigeon Mountain – April 2, 2013
Read More: Field Trip to The Pocket at Pigeon Mountain – April 2, 2013The Pocket at Pigeon Mountain in Walker County is considered to be among the finest areas for wildflowers in Georgia. It is part of the Crockford-Pigeon Mountain Wildlife Management Area and is home to the Shirley Miller Wildflower Trail. This area, part of the Cumberland Plateau, contains many species rare to our state: Virginia bluebells,…
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Field Trip and Master Gardeners Day at Gibbs Gardens – March 27, 2013
Read More: Field Trip and Master Gardeners Day at Gibbs Gardens – March 27, 2013Gwinnett Master Gardeners joined Master Gardeners throughout Georgia for a special “Master Gardeners Day” hosted by Gibbs Gardens and the Georgia Master Gardeners Association. We enjoyed small group educational tours led by Master Gardeners who have detail experience and knowledge of the Gardens. The gardens were in full daffodil bloom and the weather was delightful.…
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2012 Photo Contest Awards
Read More: 2012 Photo Contest AwardsPhotography is all about telling a story through capturing a unique moment in time and sharing the experience with others. It is another means that many gardeners use to express their love of gardening and the creatures a healthy environment supports. As with gardening, photography takes time and practice to develop as an art. Creativity…
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Southeastern Flower Show Field Trip – March 15, 2013
Read More: Southeastern Flower Show Field Trip – March 15, 2013Gwinnett County Master Gardeners experienced the best of spring at the 25th Silver Anniversary Southeastern Flower Show hosted by the Southeastern Horticultural Society at the Cobb Galleria Centre. The theme for this year’s event was “What’s Old is New Again” and featured magnificent gardens and fine antiques. The event promoted conservation and awareness of the…
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North Atlanta Home Show 2013
Read More: North Atlanta Home Show 2013GCMGA members helped out in the Gwinnett Cooperative Extension booth at the North Atlanta Home and Garden Show this past weekend. Thanks to Anne Heath for these photos. Related Images:
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Whole Foods Provides Donation for Grant Projects
Read More: Whole Foods Provides Donation for Grant ProjectsThe Gwinnett County Master Gardeners Association had the opportunity to partner with Whole Foods Market in providing informational tables on healthy eating and horticulture in the State Bridge Road store on January 16. For participation in this event, Whole Foods Market has provided a donation to support GCMGA project grants. To make this event a success,…
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2013 Field Trips Begin at the Johns Creek Environmental Campus
Read More: 2013 Field Trips Begin at the Johns Creek Environmental CampusOur first 2013 GCMGA field trip was a held on January 23rd with a visit to the Johns Creek Environmental Campus (JCEC) located on the borders of Gwinnett, DeKalb and Fulton Counties adjacent to the Chattahoochee River. The field trip included members from all three county Master Gardener Associations. Over 1,000 new trees and shrubs, featuring…
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2013 GRANTS
Read More: 2013 GRANTSThe Gwinnett County Master Gardener Association (GCMGA) will provide $5,000 in Grants in 2013 to GCMGA members for projects to support our mission to serve as stewards of the environment and to educate the public about horticultural practices that foster both beautiful gardens and a healthy environment. The information sheet and application form are available under…
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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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