CMGA General Info

Apple blossoms. Photo by Cynthia Murray.

Welcome to the Coconino County Master Gardeners Association

The Coconino Master Gardener Association began in 2009 to create a corps of well-informed volunteers, and to deliver quality horticultural education programs adapted to our regional high elevation environment. The association provides support for Master Gardener graduates and volunteers as well as continuing education and opportunities to participate in community programs that increase the visibility and participation in the Master Gardener Program.


Monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
1601 N. San Francisco St. in Flagstaff, Arizona.

On this page you will find:
- How to become a member Membership form
- How to report volunteer and education hours Report your hours
- Upcoming events calendar
- Gardening columns and articles
- Links to other useful websites and resources
- Master Gardener Association documents and forms

Change in Contact Information

Make sure you are receiving the regular emails from Master Gardeners, which are filled with reminders about upcoming events and useful gardening information.Click here to update your contact information!

Event Calendar

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Bokaski Composting Free Class

Saturday, July 20th, 10am-11am or so
Flagstaff Native Plant & Seed Nursery
400 E. Butler Ave.
(you may want to park on Elden St. as our lot gets packed for these talks!)

FREE CLASS this Saturday!! Learn all about Bokashi Composting - fermenting your compost!
Cut your landfill waste in half and create a gift for your garden! Learn this easy,cheap,ODORLESS way to convert your food waste into rich black gold using microbes. Whether you want to construct a large scale outdoor compost ring or a system sized for your apartment,you can utilize micro-organisms to help you create incredible soil. Bring your notebook and your fantastic self...let the composting begin!

After this class,you will:
1. Understand Bokashi (origin and application) as well as the importance of micro-organisms for soil health

2. Be able to ferment food waste without odor indoors (perfect for apartment dwellers)

3. Efficiently construct large outdoor Bokashi compost rings to break down large amounts of waste within 30-50 days

Morgan Coffinger was actively engaged in the organic movement,school gardening,and permaculture in Maui, HI and learned various sustainable farming techniques she is excited to share! Morgan moved back home to Arizona this past year to start Bokashi Evolution,which now provides Arizona with locally crafted Bokashi and beneficial micro-organism technology education as a remedy for our bulging landfill waste.

Jen

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