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WEEKLY HCMG Newsletter>
Weekly HCMG Newsletter for May 26
May 26, 2008
Weekly HCMG Newsletter for May 26
2009 Garden Walk Selections
The 2009 Garden Walk Selection Committee visited a number
of gardens that had been volunteered for the 2009 Garden
Walk.
The gardens selected for 2009 are those belonging to
Marguerite Jones, Fran Henry, Dave Rusk, Helen Hyatt, and
Pam Keene, with a bonus garden, the Gardens on Green. All
but the Gardens on Green are located in South Hall, and all
in relative proximity to each other. Garden owners will
now be selecting a volunteer team leader for the team that
will assist each owner in preparing their gardens for the
show.
Congratulations to those selected, and thanks to all that
volunteered their gardens for consideration. Also, thanks
to the selection committee for their efforts.
Robbie McCormac is chairperson for the Garden Walk.
Plant Auction Successful
Our plant auction last week had a great selection of plants
and garden-related items. Thanks to all who brought
products to the auction. A special thanks to those that
bought the products: over $1,500 was grossed. And the
auction ended by 9:00 p.m.!
Tissue Culture Workshop: Mixed Results
The tissue culture workshop turned out to be more technical
than most of the participants expected, so they were given
the option of a full refund. Many took advantage of this,
but those that remained for the second day were very
grateful for the information shared by the presenter. We’ll
attempt to be more on target with content next time.
Thanks to Deloris Smith, Dorothy Krause, and committee for
a great job of organizing the details for this event.
Senior Center Project Completed
The major re-work and landscaping of the gardens at the
Gainesville Senior Center has been completed! Great job by
all involved, but especially Hugo Kollmer, chairperson, and
Mary Richards, who did the design work. Huge shrubs had to
be removed first, the ground re-worked, and new plants
added.
Volunteers Needed:
Junior Master Gardener Leadership Teams: We’re Expanding
this great program:
We are organizing JMG leadership teams for the
2008-2009 school year. If you would like to become a part
of a team, please contact the Lovetts at
williamllovett@bellsouth.net ASAP, or call if you have
questions (770-532-3136). Please indicate in a 1-2-3
order your preference of schools. Also, if you have a
“buddy” with whom you’d like to work, please indicate that
as well. Because of the commitment of our members and that
of teachers and parents, we are continuing and beginning
new programs.
A one-day leadership training workshop will be held this
summer, and an alternate one will possibly be held in the
fall.
In addition to the programs at Chestnut Mountain, Lula,
Martin, Mount Vernon, Sardis, Wauka Mountain, Myers, and
Lakeview, there is interest from Centennial, Oakwood, and
the World Language Academy. Plans to begin a program will
not take place without a complete team of two or more
HCMG’s, two or more teachers, and parental support.
Commitments are needed now so that materials can be ordered
and workshop plans can be made.
Wilshire Park
Wilshire Park workday will be this Thursday, May 29th
beginning at 9:30 a.m. We will be doing some weeding and a
little planting. We are usually done in 2 hours. Please
bring your clippers, trowels, shovels, etc. Wilshire Park
is off Pearl Nix behind Gainesville High School. Call Mary
Wenger for directions, if needed. Rest rooms are
available.
Extension Office
There is a continuing need for volunteers at the Extension
Office. Please call Polly Reins at the office to schedule a
half-day time slot. Interns are reminded that 25 hours must
be accumulated at the office to achieve MG certification.
Plant Swap
PLANT SWAP WHAT YOU HAVE ALL BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO!!!
JUNE 18TH, BEGINNING AT 10:00 A.M., WITH POT LUCK LUNCH.
PLACE: PENNY MCGOWAN'S HOUSE, FLOWERY BRANCH. DIRECTIONS TO
FOLLOW PLEASE RSVP TO PENNY 770 967 9022
June Monthly Meeting
The June monthly meeting will be held at Smithgall Woodland
Garden on Tuesday, June 17. More details later.
Personals:
End of season sale! Marsha Scott has flower, herb, tomato,
and pepper plants available for sale. Please contact Marsha
for more details.
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