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2018 Field Trip to Oakland Cemetery
Read More: 2018 Field Trip to Oakland CemeteryThough the temperature was cold, we bundled up and loaded the van and came by car to hear Sara Van Beck educate us about the historic daffodils at Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta. A wonderful morning! Sara explained the history and species of the different daffodils, telling us where they came from in Europe. Click…
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2018 Annual Plant Sale
Read More: 2018 Annual Plant SaleOur annual plant sale on Saturday, April 28, 2018 was a great event and we thank you for coming! Held at the Lilburn Library/City Hall Parking Lot at 4817 Church Rd NW, in Lilburn, this site was perfect to feature our pass-along plants grown in our own gardens. We had: Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Annuals, Vegetables…
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Winter 2018 “A Bit of Dirt” Newsletter
Read More: Winter 2018 “A Bit of Dirt” NewsletterDo enjoy our Winter newsletter from editor, Ann Langley. In this edition, Ann features articles on Gardens for Growing Community, UGA/Snellville Community Garden Program, Kudzu, Fruit Trees, Camellias, Pruning Vines, and Sharon Cassidy. Click the following link to read the full newsletter: Winter 2018 GCMGA Newsletter Related Images:
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2017 – A Bit of Dirt Newsletter
Read More: 2017 – A Bit of Dirt NewsletterWe are delighted to announce the rebirth of our newsletter “A Bit of Dirt”. Kudo’s to Ann Langley as our new editor. In the fall edition, Ann includes “from the Editor”, Project Spotlight – Vines Park; Chemicals you Should Use; Our New Extension Agent; 2017 GMGA Conference; 2018 Photo Contest Guidelines; Readers Poll, your 2018…
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GCMGA Hosts Conference
Read More: GCMGA Hosts ConferenceWe are proud to be the host organization for the 2017 Georgia Master Gardeners Association Annual Conference, “THE GREEN TABLE” on Saturday, October 7, 2017 The event will be held at the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center in Buford as GMGA brings together master gardeners from around the state for their annual conference. The 2017…
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2017 PLANT SALE
Read More: 2017 PLANT SALEGCMGA moved to a new location to hold our 2017 Plant Sale on Saturday, April 22 at the Lilburn City Hall/Library Complex. We had fruit and vegetables, lots of perennials, herbs, native plants, shrubs and annuals. Many of our members pitched in to answer questions, make recommendations and make this a successful sale. Thank you…
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Grant Awards 2016
Read More: Grant Awards 2016Rosalie Tubre, Chair of the 2016 Grant Committee, along with committee members Faith Mann and John Davidson, chose these applicants to be awarded grants this year. Please read this illustrated newsletter telling about each project. GCMGA 2016 Grant Newsletter Related Images:
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2017 GCMGA Grants
Read More: 2017 GCMGA GrantsThe Gwinnett County Master Gardener Association will provide $5,000 in Grants in 2017 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 the…
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Vines Garden Butterfly Walk
Read More: Vines Garden Butterfly WalkIn October, GCMGA members and Master Gardeners Shirley Bohm and Jeff Hicks led an educational walk and talk for the public at Vines new butterfly garden. Visitors learned about the life cycle of the butterfly, various host and nectar plants they like, and how to create your own butterfly garden. The masters gardeners broke ground…
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Planting Pansies
Read More: Planting PansiesShirley Bohm, one of our member MGEV’s, wrote the following for a group of Girl Scouts who volunteered to plant pansies at Vines Park to earn their gardening badge. It’s a great article full of information. Pansies. Pansies are annuals that can be planted from seeds or transplants. Seeds have to be started 6-8 weeks…
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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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