Courtesy reprint with permission from www.gwinnettforum.com. The Gwinnett County Master Gardeners Association (GCMGA), established in September of 1993 as an educational, nonprofit, adult volunteer group, promotes the dissemination of university based research information to foster beautiful gardens and a healthy environment. Members consist of certified Master Gardeners who fund and participate in a wide variety of community projects, and contribute many volunteer hours to educate Gwinnett County residents about horticultural, gardening, and landscaping techniques. Most recently the group awarded a $500 grant for 110 plant markers to be placed at Vines Park. Other parks that have benefited from their efforts include: Bethesda Park Senior Center, George Pierce Park, Little Mulberry Park, McDaniel Farm Park, Pinckneyville Park, and Tribble Mill Park. Since 1999, GCMGA Volunteers have partnered with Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation (GCPR) in donating thousands of man hours working on improving and enhancing the park experience, participated in major…
Author: Becky Wolary
Gwinnett County Master Gardener - Class of 2010
August 2013 Monthly Meeting
The Gwinnett County Master Gardener Association enjoyed listening to Mark Maher for the August 19, 2013 meeting. Mark represents Flowerwood Nursery, a licensed grower of the Encore Azalea and the Southern Living Plant Collections. Mark spoke on both collections and brought many plant samples which were given away as door prizes to members. Southern Living Plants also provided tote bags with collection information which were given to each attendee. Mim Harris gave a short presentation on the grant project at Pinckneyville Middle School. Related Images:
North Atlanta Home Show 2013
GCMGA members helped out in the Gwinnett Cooperative Extension booth at the North Atlanta Home and Garden Show this past weekend. Thanks to Anne Heath for these photos. Related Images: