from the GGMG president...
When I was asked to be the GGMG president, I was very reluctant because the organization is so large and, since I have been a member, it has had some spectacular presidents. Then I realized that the organization itself is so spectacular that the president doesn’t have to be.
We all have in common an interest in gardening, but we bring to the organization many different talents and knowledge bases. The current Executive Committee, for instance, has members who are or have been a school principal, a bookkeeper, a human resources officer, a science professor, an editor, and a high school English teacher. The rest of the board is even more varied; and the total membership, broader still; but we are all united in our desire to learn more and to share our knowledge and varied talents.
This organization accomplishes great things: we present an annual symposium that has been called “the best of its kind”; we raise a substantial sum by sharing our plants with the public each spring; we contribute to and maintain four community gardens; we award monetary grants to deserving groups and individuals; we share gardening information with the public by telephone and in person. Along the way we perform additional tasks requested by various community groups, and we accomplish these tasks by many of us each doing a small portion.
I am honored to do my small portion as president this year. Thank you for the opportunity!
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.
- Jean Lindsey
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 Sowing & Growing: Fundamentals of Horticulture
Want to learn more about gardening in the Upstate? Would you like a more attractive lawn or maybe new vegetable garden? Then we have a course for you!
The Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service in Greenville County is offering a series of beginner horticulture classes starting in March.
Click Here for more information...
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2011-2012 GGMG Speakers Bureau
The Speakers Bureau provides certified Master Gardener volunteers to speak to and provide programs for civic groups and schools.
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- GGMG Volunteer Opportunities - |
Thanks to the many volunteers and their many hours of work, the gardens are in great shape and are winding down for the year. During the colder weather, when help is needed, volunteers will be notified.
**Click Here for Volunteer Calendar Listing **
Butterfly Garden:
Contact: Kelly Toadvine k@toadvine.net
Project Host: Workdays will resume on February 18, 2012 to prepare beds for planting radishes, lettuce and turnips, weather permitting.
Ask-a-Master-Gardener
Provides many opportunities to earn Educational Service hours. Locations include the Downtown Farmers Market & Rutherford Road Farmers Market, etc...
Contact: Suzy Boghani - boghanibs@bellsouth.net
Extension Office Volunteering::
Please sign up in the extension office or contact Karen Matuszak at karenm1634@charter.net or Marguerite Warren at mwarren2@bellsouth.net
Submitting Volunteer Hours
Please enter your volunteer hours at this link: http://www.clemson.edu/cemg/State.php
or submit them by mail, phone, or email to
Diana Roembke, droembke0@att.net.
In these tough financial times, documenting
your hours helps establish the importance of the
MG program to the state.
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Log-in to the Member Center to:
• Link to Clemson MG Volunteer Time- Input
• View Archived GGMG Newsletters "Grapevine"
• Index to Grapevine issues: 2004 - 2012
Click here to preview index (pdf format)
• Checkout information for Laptop/Projector
• GGMG Member Contact Information, etc...
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GGMG Calendar
(Day & Evening Programs, Field Trips and more!)
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| Day Programs –
Wednesdays at 10:00 AM unless noted otherwise (Attendance at each day/evening program qualifies as 1 hour of Continuing Education.)
- March 7, 2012 - Propagation Workshop, Using Woody and Herbaceous Cuttings by Master Gardener Abby Flint at the Clemson Extension Office.
- April 4, 2012 - Lasagna Gardening, by Master Gardener Betty Harms, at the Clemson Extension Office.
Evening Programs –
Mondays at 7:00 PM at the University Center
- March 5, 2012 - How to Read a Soil Test, by Cory Tanner
- April 2, 2012 - Wildflowers and Wildflower Walks, by Master Gardeners Terry Gentry and Ann Martin.
May 7, 2012 - Annual Meeting and presentation on Advanced Container Gardening, by Yanna Frederick of Lichtenfeldt Nurseries.
Field Trips
- March 23 – 24, 2012 - Atlanta Botanical Garden and Garden Hood in Atlanta, GA; Wilkerson Mills Garden in Palmetto, GA; and Maple Ridge Nursery in Decatur, GA
- April 12, 2012 - Wildflower Walk at Jones Gap State Park, SC and Appalachian Organics in Travelers Rest, SC
Other GGMG Events
- February 11, 2012 - Symposium at TD Convention Center
- February 25, 2012 – “Joy of Gardening,” Master Gardeners of York County symposium. Download registration form at www.yorkmg.org. Registration deadline is February 10, 2012.
- March 4, 2012 - MG Graduation and Party, Martin Nursery
- April 20 and 21, 2012 – “Joyous Garden Tour.” Sponsored by Christ Church Episcopal church, this tour visits six private gardens in the McDaniel Avenue area. Visit www.ccgsc.org/gardentour for additional information.
- April 28, 2012 - Plant Sale at McAlister Square
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Other Upcoming Events |
Tour - Gardens of the English & Scottish Border
Hosted by garden writer Marian St.Clair
July 14-25, 2012
This tour is an opportunity to explore an array of exceptional gardens in the northern reaches of England and the southernmost counties of Scotland.
At the peak of the garden season in July, roses and herbaceous perennials will be found in full and glorious bloom and the hills and woodlands will be at their most alluring. Historic market towns and picturesque villages, as well as the excitement of Edinburgh, will make this trip a one-of-a-kind experience. Click Here for Brochure
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