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:
Cookbook Award Winners
Soliciting recipes from our members for the GCMGA cookbook “Gardeners Cook”, a contest was held at three different meetings early in 2012. There were lots of great entries and the winners are: Rita Rudinski won for her salad entry. Latha Yatabe is presented her ribbon for her appetizers by Joe Washington. Judy Chesser shows off her cake for desserts with Shirley Bohm, Cookbook Chair looking on. Related Images:
Sonia Friedus Weed & Feed
On Friday, June 21, 2013, fourteen GCMGA members showed up to work at Sonia’s home. Paul Minor, John Roach, John Davidson, Aida Galarza, Bonnie Smolinski, Maria Turk, Jean Patterson, Judy Chesser, Maggie Howze, Jackie Kujawa, Becky Wolary, Angie Ballard, Colleen Winkle and Shirley Bohm. Overgrown shrubs and trees were trimmed back, we weeded and mulched – a lot was accomplished in a short morning and Sonia was happy with the help and the updated look of her landscape. We were all glad to help! Related Images: