2020 Christmas Tree at the Library!
Master Gardeners hard at work on the entry into this year’s Festival of Trees at the Gilmer County Library. Thank you Debbie Rupp, Wendy Widmann, Beverly Costa Martarella and all. It’s a beautiful tree!
2020 Butterflies at the DIG
These are just a few of the beautiful butterflies that were spotted at the DIG this fall!
2020 Farmer’s Market
Farmers Market Fall Finale – open from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. this Saturday, October 3rd
Great selection of items handmade by local crafters. Get stocking stuffers, Xmas gifts, or treat yourself!
2/19 – WEDNESDAY – Establishing a Pollinator Garden (RESCHEDULED FROM 2/6)
Pollinator Program Cancelled
The Wildflowers for Pollinators event at the Gilmer County Library tonight 2/6/20, has been CANCELLED due to hazardous road conditions and flooding. Be safe out there.
Establishing A Pollinator Garden
Feb. 6, 2020 – Here are some links that you may find valuable related to the Library Program being provided this evening!
Native plants of Georgia: Bulletin 987- 3
https://secure.caes.uga.edu/extension/publications/files/pdf/B%20987-3_4.PDF
Monarch Watch
https://www.monarchwatch.org/garden/plant-list-monarchwatch.pdf
Tray Gardening
Tray Gardening Make & Take
Last Saturday we had a very successful Make and Take program. The program was led by Julie Keller and Cindy Tesar. Our educational component was “Health Benefits of Plants and Gardening”. Now that the outdoor gardens have been put to rest, we created Tray Gardens.
Christmas Market 2019
The Gilmer County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers will host the 2nd Annual Christmas Market.
Date: Saturday, November 16
Hours: 10:00am – 2:00pm
If you have any questions, please email us at, ellijayfarmersmarketgc@gmail.com
or call/text Margaret at 706-273-9163.
Check your milkweed plants!
Monarch butterflies are 100% dependant upon milkweed to support their young. They feed and breed in Georgia on the northbound migration as well as the return trip to Mexico in the fall. You can find the caterpillars on the underside of the milkweed leaves. Look closely as some may still be very small and hard to see.
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