Master Gardener University 2013
7-8 June
Registration and info are right here
Deadline for registration 1 May.
2013 Georgia Gold Medal Plants Announced
Annual category: Wishbone flower (Torenia fournieri)
Perennial Category: Variegated Japanese Solomon’s seal (Polygonatum odoratum ‘Variegatum’)
Vines/Groundcover category: Sweet flag (Acorusgramineus ‘Ogon’ and Acorus gramineus ‘Minimus Aureus’)
Shrub category: 2013 -Compact gardenias (Gardenia jasminoides);
2014 – Sweetbox (Sarcococca confusa and ruscifolia)
Tree category: 2013 – no winner – delay to allow time for growers to produce stock
2014 – Chinese pistache (Pistacia chinensis)
2015 – Black gum (Nyssa sylvatica)
New page on this site for smart phone apps – check it out here
GRANT$/AWARD$
Won a grant? Let us all know
THE SCOOP DEADLINE is 15 January for the February, 2013issue. Please send all submissions to David Weiner.
To post on the web, send the info to gmgawebmaster@graphicsgreen.com
GMGA GRANTS - More info here.
EPA Announces Opportunity to Apply for 2013 Environmental Justice Small Grant
Up to Five Awards Available in Southeast
The grants enable non-profit organizations to conduct research, provide education and develop solutions to local health and environmental issues in communities overburdened by harmful pollution. One to five grants per EPA region will be made in amounts of up to $30,000 per award. More info here.
PUBLIC GRANTS AVAILABLE:
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America In Bloom has a page showing lots and lots of grants that do not necessarily require participation in AIB. See ‘em all right here.
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Published by the American Community Gardening Assn:
Sow It Forward is the grants and partnership program of Kitchen Gardeners International. The grant is for nonprofit causes (schools, churches, food pantries, community gardens, senior programs, etc.) interested in starting or expanding food garden projects that are of general benefit to their community. More info here.
More ACGA info on grants is right here.
GRO1000 Grassroots Grants
What: The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company has established GRO1000, a commitment to install 1,000 gardens and green spaces in the United States and select international sites by 2018.
Who May Apply: Garden and green space beautification projects that incorporate the involvement and engagement of neighborhood residents and foster a sense of community spirit. Applications are invited from U.S. organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and from groups and projects with an eligible nonprofit fiscal sponsor.
Amount: $1,500, consisting of monetary and in-kind support from ScottsMiracle-Gro.
Deadline: March 31st for 2011 and ongoing each year.
Contact: http://thescottsmiraclegrocompany.com/GRO1000/index.html
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Grant info published by Environmental Education in Georgia – updated 4 January 2013:
A vast list right here
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Contests & Awards from ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN GEORGIA – updated January 4, 2013
Another long list of opportunities is right here
Annual category:
2013 winner – Wishbone flower (Torenia fournieri)
Perennial Category:
2013 winner – Variegated Japanese Solomon’s seal (Polygonatum odoratum ‘Variegatum’)
Vines/Groundcover category:
2013 winner – Sweet flag (Acorusgramineus ‘Ogon’ and Acorus gramineus ‘Minimus Aureus’)
Shrub category:
2013 winner – Compact gardenias (Gardenia jasminoides)
2014 winner – Sweetbox (Sarcococca confusa and ruscifolia)
Tree category:
2013 winner – no winner – delay to allow time for growers to produce stock
2014 winner – Chinese pistache (Pistacia chinensis)
2015 winner – Black gum (Nyssa sylvatica)
How can I get the current password, so I can read the Scoop? My membership is current.
Hey,
The password that I used to view The Scoop did not work.
What am I doing wrong. I am a current member and would
like to read it. My member number is 8222.
Rebecca B. Pinckney
North Fulton Master Gardener
Rebecca, I emailed you directly. Let me know if you still have difficulty-
Terri
Hi Terri. Still haven’t heard from Dot re the membership and access to the Scoop, ect. Thanks.
K Kersey
Could you send me the password? I’m looking for information on recent changes to the Master Gardener program.
Linda Thoman
Linda, I sent you an email with the password.
cheers-
Terri
Hi, Joel.
I’ll send you an email with the password-
Thanks-
Terri
Hi Terri,
I’m getting lined up for the Watkinsville meeting March 22-23. I do not find a physical address anywhere in the publicity for the location. And I do not pull up any references to a “Watkinsville Civic Center” anywhere.
However, I do find an “Oconee County Civic Center” located at 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville 30677. Do you think this facility bears resemblance to the location for the meeting?
Thanks in advance, Joel
Terri, I would have deleted the above message had I been able. I did find a reference in the conference registration area to the Oconee County Civic Center, with the Hog Mountain Rd. address, etc. So I’m good to go. No response is needed.
Joel
See above