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  • In odd-numbered years, Extension Master Gardener volunteers from all over the country gather together for the International Master Gardener Conference. The conferences are terrific! The first  one I attended was in 1997 in Sacramento, CA. I still use my copy of Renee Shepherd’s cookbook that I received as a door prize! Last year, Sarah and…

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  • On July 14, 2018, Georgia Master Gardener Association, the state association of Master Gardeners, gathered in Atlanta for their annual conference. If you weren’t there, you sure missed lots of good stuff, including a presentation by Staci Catron and Mary Anne Eaddy about their book, Seeking Eden. MGEVs from Fulton County were instrumental in the…

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  • On August 6, 2018, Muscogee County Extension Agent, Anne Randle was presented the Exemplary New-Comer Award at the opening session of the Extension Master Gardener National Coordinators’ Conference in Madison, WI. This is the first year the award has been offered. Please join us in congratulating Anne on this wonderful achievement!

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  • Here’s some great information for you and your school and youth connections, Georgia MGEVs!  __________________________________________________________________________________ The UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is excited to premiere the second season of our Live from the Lab Facebook Live series. Beginning August 17, every other Friday through fall semester at 10 a.m., we will talk to…

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  • 2018 Turfgrass Research Field Day | Thursday, August 9, 2018 | UGA Griffin Campus  “one day, acres of information”  The “Early Bird” deadline has been extended to July 27, 2018! The easiest way to register is to visit the Georgia Turf webpage and access the online registration here: https://caes2.caes.uga.edu/commodities/turfgrass/georgiaturf/FieldDay/index.html  This field day is designed for both…

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  • Whew! We had a mess this morning because we were trying to host too many things at one time! We have the school gardens Advanced Training happening on Thursday mornings in June, so we had a problem with also hosting Thoughtful Thursday at the same time. So, my deepest apologies for all of the confusion…

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  • Just a reminder that Risk Management Training (RMT) will update once again this summer. All MGEVs and Trainees (as well as employees) are required to complete the training, even if you have just recently completed the 2017 version. Starting in July, MGEVs will be able to log into their MGLOG accounts and gain access to…

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  • GMGA, the state association of Master Gardeners, is happy to offer discussions of Gardening Through Time. Where we have been, addressing current challenges, and visions for a better future form the roadmap for this year’s conference.  All Master Gardeners, members of other gardening associations, and those who have a keen interest in gardening are encouraged…

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  • Are you busy on June 21, 2018? If so, you might want to change your plans! I just got this information and an invitation to share with MGEVs! Go here to register for this event ($40). Southern Garden All-Stars Athens Garden Program Thursday, June 21, 2018, 8:20am – 12:00pm The State Botanical Garden of Georgia  …

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  • from the International Master Gardener Conference Update Newsletter… There’s something exciting that’s been added to the International Master Gardener Conference website!  So many have been asking when Search for Excellence (SFE) would be posted… the answer is NOW!  Use the links below to read all about SFE and how your group project can qualify.  Share…

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