Our June 15th meeting featured Karan Rawlins, the Invasive Species Coordinator for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health at the University of Georgia in Tifton. Karan covered the entire range of invasives – not only plants, but animals. Who knew feral hogs were not native to the United States? She also shared information about First Detectors, a project that will offer tools and training to enable Master Gardeners ways to identify and report invasive species infestations. Karen is a great speaker and those who attended enjoyed the program. Related Images:
Author: Becky Wolary
Gwinnett County Master Gardener - Class of 2010
2015 Garden Tour Garden Descriptions
Edible Gardening This is a great garden to visit if you like gardening with edibles! One of the first things visitors see upon entering the backyard is a cozy bench in the shade of a muscadine arbor. A productive vegetable garden is attractive with the addition of colorful flowers and decorative touches. An efficient composting system provides nutrients to amend the clay soil. Blueberries, raspberries and blackberries line the back of the property. A charming potting shed creates a focal point toward the back of the yard while providing Shirley a great space to start her seedlings. Vines Park – Hidden Gem This park on the eastern edge of Gwinnett County is a hidden gem! The park consists of 25 acres of gardens that once surrounded a private estate. Vines Mansion still stands and currently operates as an event facility. The gardens are now part of the Gwinnett County…
2015 Metro Atlanta Trainee Breakfast
GCMGA’s Trainee Breakfast Committee headed by Karen McGinty kicked off Gwinnett’s sponsorship of the breakfasts on March 11th. Providing breakfast goodies, snacks and desserts for the trainees is a tradition that spans back many years. The breakfast sponsorship rotates through the participating metro-Atlanta counties. Many GCMGA members contribute various food items to the breakfast which will be continue for the next two weeks. Karen, along with Susan Smith, Carin Ashman, Betty Songer and Betty Mastley form the committee this year. Related Images: