Successful 3rd Annual Pumpkin Make and Take Program!
Today we enjoyed a full class for our 3rd annual pumpkin make and take program. Master Gardener Extension Volunteers discussed succulents and attendees were given a home work assignment for succulent propagation. Everyone was sent home with a small pot and succulent pieces to grown their very own plant. Pumpkins were decorated with succulents and natural flora including pine cones, dried flowers and seed pods.
Congratulations to the 2017 Master Gardner Extension Volunteers
Congratulations to the 2017 UGA Gilmer County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Class. Today, all students successfully passed the ten week course! We are thrilled to have them join this rewarding program. The new volunteers are from Gilmer, Fannin and Pickens counties.
“Beautiful Beeswax Globes”
November 18, 2017 10:00 – 12:00 PM – Gilmer County Library
The educational portion of the program will be about, “Beeswax, the foundation of the hive”, and will contain the history and uses of beeswax. As always, we will have honey tasting and a drawing for bottles of honey.
Each person will decorate and go home with a wax globe. The globes can be decorated for a fall or holiday theme.
Registration fee: $20 Register Now!!
Pumpkin Arrangements
October 14, 2017 10:00 – 12:00 PM – Gilmer County Library
Back by popular demand! This is no ordinary centerpiece!!
Top a pumpkin with sphagnum moss and an assortment of succulents for a striking, long lasting display. We will create living displays with the use of a variety of succulents and add more definition with seed pods all planted on pumpkins.
In this two hour session, each person will create and go home with a unique pumpkin arrangement. We will also discuss care and propagation of succulents.
Registration fee: $20 Register Now!! This workshop is filling up quickly.
Hypertufa – Rag Pots!
Saturday, September 9, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Gilmer County Library
Master Gardener Carol Harris will be teaching how to create hypertufa to be used as garden accents. Hypertufa is easy to make and adds beauty to your garden. Come prepared to get your hands dirty as we discover the joys of sculpting a mixture of Portland cement and sand.
In this 2-hour workshop each person will create an embellished garden piece to take home.
Several recipes for the medium will be discussed and written instructions provided for your further explorations. Wear your grubbiest work-clothes and prepare to have fun! Snacks will be provided.
This class is full!!
If you missed RagPots… Maybe you’ll be able to join us for Pumpkin decorating.
May 4 – Rain Gardens
May 4, 2017 6:00 pm – Gilmer County Library
Rain gardens have been around for a very long time. They have recently sparked interested amongst gardeners in urban as well as rural neighborhoods. Why? Join us so you can learn what rain gardens are, why they are important and how you can add this interesting garden spot to your landscape!
Gilmer County Master Gardner Extension Volunteer Training – 2017 Course
The Master Gardener program in Georgia is a volunteer training program designed to help University of Georgia Cooperative Extension staff transfer research-based information about gardening and related subjects to the public by training home gardeners.
The course will be held on Thursdays, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm,, from August 10 through October 5, 2017
Applications will be available at the extension office or you can print and drop them off at the extension office.
GMGEV Application (return to Gilmer County Extension office)
Screening Application (return to Gilmer County Extension office)
Background Check (return to Gilmer County Extension office)
Volunteer Agreement & Working with Youth (return to Gilmer County Extension office)
Why do we need personal information?
Master Gardener General Role Description
April 6 – Rock Gardening
April 6, 2017 6:00 pm – Gilmer County Library
Join us this month to find out what to do with all those rocks around your yard! We will discuss: reasons to build a rock garden, how to get started, soil considerations and plant selections.
March 2 – “Ephemerals In The Wild and In Your Yard”
March 2, 2017 6:00 pm – Gilmer County Library
Master Gardener, Karen Hyde is back again this year to discus native Ephemerals. Ephemeral means lasting for a brief time. They have adapted to grow, produce flowers, and set seed in a relatively short period of time. Karen will show us what plants to look for and when they they will be make their brief appearance.
