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WEEKLY HCMG Newsletter>
Weekly HCMG Newsletter for June 16
June 16, 2008
Weekly HCMG Newsletter for June 17
HCMG Monthly Meeting for June:
The June monthly meeting of HCMG will be Tuesday, June 17
beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Smithgall Woodland Garden. We
will tour the new facilities at Smithgall, and get an
update on the future plans for Smithgall from Oren McBee,
greenhouse manager.
Members whose last name begins with the letters “S” through
“C” please bring desserts or fresh veggies to share.
Directions: From I-985, take exit 24, turn left, then right
onto Limestone Parkway. Take Limestone to end, turn right,
then take immediate left to entrance to Smithgall.
From Gainesville: Green Street, bear right at Civic Center,
take Cleveland Highway just past Limestone Parkway, turn
first left, then to entrance of Smithgall.
Plant Swap at Penny McGowan’s:
Great fun for our 3rd annual plant swap. This Wednesday,
June 18th, beginning at 10 a.m. Pot luck lunch (bring
food); bring folding chair.
Bring plants gone wild, plants needing splitting, other
gardening goodies or surprises.
Penny has lots of extra plants if you don't have some to
swap.
RSVP: penny6576@bellsouth or 770-967-9022
Directions: South on McEver Road , past Lights Ferry Road,
to right onto Paradise Point Road to left onto Bluewaters
Drive to 6576 Bluewaters Drive.
Forsyth County Garden Walk June 21:
The Forsyth County Master Gardener Garden Walk will be
Saturday, June 21. As agreed to several years ago, we
alternate garden walks with Forsyth County each year, and
encourage HCMG members to visit this great event. More
details are available at www.ugaextension.com/forsyth/news
or call 770-887-2418.
Class of 2008 Takes on Project
The class of 2008 has taken on a landscaping project at the
Wahoo Cemetery, which is being restored by a number of
Gainesville groups. Thanks to Lisa Clement for spearheading
this project. Go, Class of 2008!
JMG Volunteers Needed
Additional volunteers for the Junior Master Gardener
Program are still needed to meet the growing demand for
this great program at our Hall County and Gainesville
elementary schools. An orientation/training class will be
held for current and new volunteers on Wednesday, July
23rd.
Please contact Kathy Lovett if able to assist with this
great program.
Adopt-a-Stream:
Anyone interested in participating in training for the
"visual" portion of the Adopt-a-Stream program please
contact Mindy Wade at 770-967-0983. Mindy will be working
with Brian Wiley to arrange this training so that we can be
more involved in monitoring the health of our streams,
creeks and waterways. If you have questions, please
contact Mindy.
Linda Butler of Bloomin’ Designs
Many of you know Linda Butler of Bloomin’ Designs,
long-time vendor at all of our Expos. Her husband Mike sent
the following message. She would appreciate hearing from
you.
Hi everyone,
We've started a Caring Bridge Site for Linda. Click on the
link below and follow the directions. You'll have to log
on using your password and create a password. You can
check in as often as you wish, read the journal entries,
get emails when there is a new journal entry posted and
leave messages for Linda.
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/lindabutler
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