The October 21, 2013 meeting hosted Dr. Matthew Chappell as our speaker. Dr. Chappell received his PhD in Horticulture in 2007 from the University of Georgia and currently is an Assistant Professor and Statewide Extension Horticulturist in the University Of Georgia Department Of Horticulture. Dr. Chappell is the UGA Faculty Liaison and Education Chairperson for the Georgia Green Industry Association and interacts regularly with other Horticulture Trade Associations. Dr. Chappell has published several articles focusing on the use of native plants in traditional landscape design and the title of his presentation was “Native Plants You Should Know”. Members and guests enjoyed the presentation on native trees, shrubs, woody vines, and perennials. Attendees were also treated to a presentation from Rosalie Tubre on Lanier Children’s Community Garden, one of GCMGA’s 2013 grant recipients. Related Images:
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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:
July 15, 2013 GCMGA Monthly Meeting
Anthony Gobert, Horticulture Program Assistant at Gwinnett Technical College and Owner of Pro-Green Grounds Management shared some thought provoking ideas in his presentation entitled “Extending Your Growing Season; Endless Harvest” at our July 15, 2013 meeting. Attendees enjoyed Tony’s talk and asked many questions. Tony received a Bachelor of Arts degree at Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and an Associate of Arts, Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services degree from Gwinnett Technical College. Related Images: