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This past Friday, we hosted the first Advanced Training of the season right here in Griffin at UGA’s Research & Education Garden. Some of you may be familiar with this garden because you come here for classes during your MGEV training or you’ve attended some of our special events at the garden. We even held…
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You likely know them, love them, and use them to bring holiday cheer to your homes and community buildings as you decorate with a gardener’s touch! Refresh your knowledge or share these plant highlights with a friend! Holiday Cactus Three related plant species look like Christmas cacti. The three types bloom at different times of…
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During the 2024 GMGA Conference held October 4-5, 2024, in Griffin, program coordinators had opportunity to share what they are doing in their local programs. They were invited to create a poster to share about a great project or a special program coordination effort in their county program. Posters were printed and displayed in the…
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One of the highlights of the annual GMGA conference is finding out who was selected for the Award of Excellence! This special selection is made by GMGA and accompanied by a beautiful plaque and cash prize to a very deserving individual who coordinates a county MGEV program. I am not being flippant when I say…
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In a March 2019 call to volunteers, State Coordinator Sheri Dorn began a project that has been long in the making. A Trellis blog post began, “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…
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This year, 2024, marks the 45th birthday of the Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program, and we’re taking time to celebrate. We take birthdays pretty seriously around here! We began our festivities with a visit to Georgia’s capitol on February 20, 2024. Along with members of the Georgia Green Industry Association and UGA Horticulture Club…
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Take what you have gained from me and share it with future gardeners. Share plants with a young child or a new gardener. Pass along your love for plants and gardening!
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With so many beautiful materials within my boundaries, you have many options for crafts. (okra pod ornaments, pressed flowers, pounded flowers, etc.)
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My heirloom roses remind you of a long-passed relative who inspired your love of gardening.
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When you see your plants growing so beautifully, you are inspired to do more and share with others.
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