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

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Event Calendar

Monday, June 6, 2016

CMGA 2016 Garden Grant Award Winners


2016 CMGA Grant Awardee Announcement

Congratulations to the following grant recipients for our 2016 grant cycle! Again this year we’ve beat all records and have awarded more money than we ever have as well as sponsored more projects than we have in the history of our organization. We’re pleased to see so much good being grown in our community!

1. Flagstaff Junior Academy Little Green Sprouts Program
Description: Water catchment and compost bin for existing beds.
Submitted by: Gina Lanzetta. Amount awarded: $235.15
 
 
2. Grow Flagstaff! Seed Library
Description: Printing/Packaging costs and a Word Press website.
Submitted by: Jackee Alston. Amount awarded: $260.00

3. Riordan Mansion
Description: Installation of a bird bath and new xeriscape plants with soil amendments.
Submitted by: Gilli Thomas and Debbie Stalvey. Amount awarded: $350.00


4. Camp Civitan
Description: Installation of an elk fence.
Submitted by: John Christ. Amount awarded: $359.70
 

 
5. Maine Consolidated School
Description: Solar panel set up for a water pump system.

Submitted by: Rebecca Cauthen and Rick Zink. Amount awarded: $415.00
 
 
6. Epiphany Episcopal Church Labyrinth Garden
Description: Installation of a trellis, tree, signage, and brochure for Biblical Garden.
Submitted by: Kathy Deasy. Amount awarded $275.00

7. Colton Community Garden
Description: Season extender project using Solexx.
Submitted by: Lissa Buyske. Amount awarded: $305.82
 


8. Olivia White Hospice Home
Description: Shelving in the new shed and replacement or repair of a raised garden bed.
Submitted by: Linda Guarino, Crys Well, and Becky Levine. Amount awarded: $500
9. Coconino Community College
Description: Rebuild existing beds and construct an A-frame trellis.
Submitted by: Nichole Gregory and Janan Scott. Amount awarded: $350.00
 
 
10. Hozhoni Foundation
Description: For hardscape supplies and low-water plants.
Submitted by: Justin Cartwright. Amount awarded: $500.00


11. Michael Moore Medicinal Garden
Description: Supplies and space to propagate medicinal plants at the NAU Greenhouses.
Submitted by: Judy Springer and Laura Davis. Amount awarded: $438.00


12. The Peaks/ Northern Arizona Assisted Living
Description: Supplies and tools needed for wildlife-attracting garden beds soil amendments.
Submitted by: Josephine Peterson. Amount awarded: $250.00


13. St. Francis de Assis
Description: Creation of rock garden beds and native pollinators purchased and planted.
Submitted by: Dot Himes. Amount awarded: $200.00

14. Pioneer History Museum
Description: Installation of a native pollinator bed with watering system
Submitted by: Anna Bekerman. Amount awarded: $250.00
 

TOTAL: $4,688.67

Checks will be awarded at our meeting on June 9 or mailed if participants are not present. Jackee Alston and Dot Himes have already agreed to present their projects at our January meeting.  We would like to have 3 more participants. If your interested in helping contact Loni Shapiro (cnslds@q.com)
Jackee Alston - Chair Projects Committee
 

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