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This is really a difficult assignment for attending a webinar, but I am sure every MGEV planning to participate in June’s Thoughtful Thursday webinar can manage to find the time and enthusiasm! ASSIGNMENT: Plant a container. Yep, that’s it. Make of it what you will. Then, join us on June 13, 2019, at 2 pm,…
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You may recall that we are working on a special project to commemorate 40 years of MGEVs in Georgia. We are planning to assemble a quilt that symbolizes the uniqueness and strengths of volunteers, the beauty of the plants that we all love, and the projects which you all tirelessly support. Dr. Pennisi and I…
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Master Gardeners from across the state and UGA Extension representatives gathered at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Georgia Master Gardener program. Dr. David Gibby, former Extension agent in Washington State and the person credited with establishing the first Master Gardener program, was the keynote speaker. In the…
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On April 8, 2019, we gathered at the State Botanical Garden to celebrate the Georgia MGEV Program. We were able to gather and celebrate in such a lovely location thanks to the great generosity of the State Botanical Garden. We are grateful to Dr. Jennifer Cruse-Sanders, director of the State Botanical Garden, for her sponsorship…
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Ever noticed that our gardens are reflective of the people, trips, events, and celebrations that are important to us? The plants in our gardens are much like pieces of a quilt, lovingly selected and stitched together with care, and treasured for a long, long time. Our MGEVs are much the same! You are special people,…
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Are you considering joining us in Athens on Monday, April 8, 2019, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program? If so, you are in for a treat! Not only do you get to meet Dr. David Gibby, the former Extension agent credited with creating the Master Gardener program, but…
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One of our workshop offerings during our Wednesday Volunteer Celebrations on April 10, 2019, is a yoga class. This low-impact form of exercise is quite useful at maintaining flexibility and balance, both of which can help prevent falls and other injuries. We are delighted to have Bill Blum teaching these sessions for us! Bill is…
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We got the impression that you were curious about the Grow Strong! agenda for April 9, 2019. So, we thought we’d share some details! We use our Grow Strong! updates to find out what the latest research is telling us as it relates to our five state initiatives. This year, you get a bonus speaker…
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We’ve been getting a lot of questions about continuing education requirements for MGEVs. Glad you asked! You’ll note in our updated Program Policies that “MGEVS are encouraged to seek at least 6 hours of continuing education each year and report it within MGLOG.” For the past several years, we have been moving toward the habit of…
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We have been working on a few innovations for the Georgia MGEV Program that you might find interesting! Since most of you reading this post are beyond the training phase, you might not know about these projects unless I tell you here. Did you know about our new program application? For the last year and…
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