Master Gardener Program
Extension News
Delivery tonight at MG meeting if interested….
Hellebores for Sale-Delivery Option.
I have many lovely hellebores in 2 gallon pots ($10 minus MG discount $1) ready to go into the ground. All are in bloom right now. I have whites, pinks and some purples available. These plants are strong, healthy, deer and drought resistant. I would be happy to deliver them for you to the meeting on Tuesday or you can come here and see hundreds in bloom.
Call me if you want delivery. Mary Wenger 770-287-0745 or mwenger@charter.net.
One Speaker Needed!
“Lunch and Learn series” beginning in April at the Main Gainesville and Spout Springs libraries. Anyone interested in speaking at one of these, please let me know. 770-535-8293 or email me. Wanda
Office volunteers needed – we need office volunteers on Tuesdays, Thursday’s and Friday’s, all of February. Please call Becky or Wanda, 770-535-8293. Thanks so much!!!
Hall County Master Gardener dues are being taken now. They are $10 till February 17th. After that, they will be $15. You can send them to the extension office to the attention of Lee Lovett. 734 East Crescent Drive, Gainesville, Ga. 30501.
Master Gardener Trips - #1 and #2
Who’d like to go: Growers Outlet in Loganville?
Growers Outlet opens for 2009 next week, Thursday, February 19, and we’ve had a request to put together a trip. Winter is great for planting hardy plants, allowing them to get their roots going before the hot weather arrives. A list of some of the offerings can be viewed at growersoutletllc.com. Driver(s) needed. If you’re interested in going, contact:
Rosie Weissman at rosaleeweissman@bellsouth.net or 770-531-7530
FIELD TRIP TO MASSEY LANE GARDENS
We’re heading south to Massey Lane Gardens, headquarters of the American Camellia Society in Fort Valley! Plan to tour these beautiful old gardens with one of the best collections of camellias in the country in bloom, see how camellias are propagated, shop in Massey’s own nursery and gift shop, and picnic in the gardens.
Wednesday, March 4
Depart the Farmers Market at 8:00 a.m.
Return 5:30 p.m.
Bring your own picnic lunch. Coolers will be brought with drinks.
Cost: $5 admission fee. Gas and beverage costs are shared equally among all passengers (drivers ride “free”) and are payable at pullout.
Sign up by e-mail or phone to: Rosie Weissman at rosaleeweissman@bellsouth.net
770-531-7530
Drivers are needed! Please volunteer for a very fun day.
*SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, April 21, at 6:30---------Dedication of “Gardens on Green”
EXCITING NEWS!!!
Winter, 2010, GMGA Conference:
The HCMG membership has agreed to host the January, 2010, Winter GMGA Conference in Gainesville. Because of this, we will not hold the 2009 Fall Gardening Symposium, but put our efforts towards the Conference.
HCMG VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES….
New Web Site for Georgia Gold Medal Plants
The Georgia Plant Selections Committee, now in its 16th year, has recently announced its slate of 2009 Georgia Gold Medal Winners. Administration of the program has been shifted from Cooperative Extension to the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, and a new web page for the program has been created. To obtain information on the 2009 winners as well as a printable color fact sheet, see www.georgiagoldmedalplants.org Limited quantities of the 2009 fact sheets also can be obtained from the State Botanical Garden by contacting Shirley Berry at shberry@uga.edu
INTERESTING TIDBITS…..
THE SOUTHERN GARDEN SHOW
Billy and Kellie’s TV show on Charter Channel 23 has wrapped up for the year. New episodes will begin airing next spring. However, the Southern Garden Show can be seen at ‘Charter on Demand’ anytime; or online at www.fullbloomnursery.com.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS-
February 20, 2009 Arbor Day in Georgia
March 21, 2009 Master Gardener Day in Georgia. Let's all celebrate with service in our communities.
April 10, 11 Hall County MG 2009 Spring Garden Expo Friday and Saturday, Chicopee Woods Ag Center near Gainesville. www.hcmgs.com
April 18 Annual Spring Plant Sale Research & Education Garden UGA Griffin Campus
Apr 22, 2009 Earth Day
