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…
NWF Backyard Habitat Certification
National Wildlife Federation Backyard Habitat Certification explained plus links to other backyard certifications and conservation sites.
March 2011 Meeting
Our March 21st meeting featured Dawn Hines, a DeKalb Master Gardener who talked on “Trees for Our lives; Small Native Trees for the Landscape”. At this month’s meeting we collected for the Snellville and Loganville Co-op’s, canned fruits and jellies only. This was their request when MG, Shirley Cook inquired about what they are short in receiving from the public as donations. Ms. Shirley accepting and delivering what we bring in to the Co-op’s. Related Images: