Author: Mary Ann Maher

Projects funded by Gwinnett Master Gardeners for Year 2010 Each year the Gwinnett County Master Gardener Board sets aside money for projects for the coming year.  The money comes from our fund-raising efforts including, but not limited to, the Plant Sale and Yard Art sale in May, our Garden Tours held in Summer, and the Intern breakfasts.  Below are the projects that were approved and begun, up through July 2010. Bethesda Senior Center: Sharon Matthews requested $500 to add seasonal plantings and pine straw to enhance the outside of the building.  She holds workdays twice a year for the major projects.  There is also a small group of gardeners that attend to plant maintenance year round.   Sharon plans for colorful plants in the large pots at the entrance, as well as perennials, like camellias and azaleas, around the building.  The largest area is in the back facing the pond, where there…