Our topic for the April 15th meeting is “Backyard Habitats, Urban Coyotes and Monitoring” presented by Dr. Michael Kohl. Dr. Kohl is an Assistant Professor of Wildlife Management & Wildlife and UGA Extension Specialist. Over his career he has published over 20 journal articles and book chapters focusing on topics ranging from game bird management and predator-prey relationships to large mammal conservation and diversity and inclusion efforts. He grew up on the Ft. Peck Sioux and Assiniboine Reservation of rural northeastern Montana. If you would like to join us for dinner, please come at 6:30 and bring a dish to share. Program will begin at 7PM. Related Images:
Author: Becky Wolary
Hand Tools
The hand tools we all personally use and favor are many and varied. Almost all of us have some sort of hand trowel and clippers. From those two, it’s everything and the kitchen sink – from old ones to brand new and specific brands. So what’s in my gardening tool box? Too much, perhaps, but I use every one of them at one time or another in my community garden beds or on a volunteer workday during the year. Most of my favorites are old. These two are the oldest and considered antique and the small claw is great for weeding close to a plant. The triangle makes great furrows for planting seeds. My bulb planter makes a great hole for planting vegetable transplants. There’s a knife in my box too – it’s handy for harvesting broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower. I have a vintage green fork and green claw. The…
GCMGA’s Soil3 Fundraiser for 2024
When you choose to buy Soil3, you can also support the programs run by our member volunteers and get quality compost for your garden. Using the codes, GCMGA will receive $15 for each big bag sold. Are you looking for the Big Yellow Bag – a cubic yard? Please go to Soil3 and enter code GwinnettMG2024 at checkout. Soil3 is certified for organic gardening. Delivery is available (and included in the price). For those locally, pickup is at an additional reduced pricing. Thank you for supporting GCMGA! Related Images: