CMGA General Info

Species tulips planted in fall. These appear in early spring. Olivia White Hospice Garden.
Photo by Loni Shapiro.

Welcome to the Coconino County Master Gardeners Association blog. The mission of the Master Gardener Program is to create a corps of well-informed volunteers, and to deliver quality horticultural education programs adapted to our regional high elevation environment. The purpose of the association is to provide support for those volunteers and Master Gardener graduates, continuing education, and opportunities to participate in community programs that increase the visibility and participation in the Master Gardener Program.
The Coconino Master Gardener Association (2009) began in 2009. This blog contains information on:
-How to become a member
-Volunteer and Education hours reporting
-Calendar of Events
-General gardening information articles
-Master Gardener Association Documents and forms
-References and Resources
-Interesting Websites and Blogs
-Old Gardening Etcetera columns
-Recipes
-Book Reviews
-How to contact Board or Committee Members
Meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Thursday from 600pm - 8;30pm. We meet at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 1601 N. San Francisco. This includes continuing education and a business meeting.

Reporting Master Gardener Hours

All master gardener trainees and certified master gardeners need to report their hours.
Beginning in 2010 certified master gardeners need to have 6 Education hours and 12 Volunteer hours in order to maintain certification.The on line reporting system allows you to report Education or Volunteer hours. You can sign in to record hours in the right hand column under Recording Volunteer and Education Hours. Just click on the U. of A.
If you have any questions or concerns about the new reporting system, please contact Brenda Smith (A - M) or Sue Madden (N - Z). Their contacts are listed at the bottom of the blog under Contacts.


Ideas for hours------
--Attend monthly meetings
--Work on an association committee
--Work at an informational booth for the Master Gardeners
--Be a speaker about gardening topics at a variety of venues
--Host a garden tour
--Work at a fundraising event (Plant Sale - Garden Tour).
--Work at a MG site (Olivia White Hospice, the Arboretum, Riordan Mansion, or school gardens (many others)). Check out the Assoc. Doc. & Forms under Volunteer Sites.
--Work in the Extension office
--Write an article for the newspaper column -Gardening Etcetera
-Volunteer with the Seed Library
Be creative! There are many ways to fulfill your hours. Just remember for volunteering it needs to be a non-profit endeavor or an approved for profit site.

Change in Contact Information

Have you moved or changed your e-mail address, but would still like to be contacted about high elevation gardening information from the Extension? The Coconino County Extension Master Gardener Program has a site that will let you change your information on-line.

Click here to change your contact information!

Event Calendar

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

CMGA January Meeting


Coconino Master Gardener Meeting Agenda
Thursday, January 10 at 6:30pm
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church—Benson Hall
1601 N. San Francisco, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

6:30-6:35pm       Welcome-Sue Madden, 2019 President               
6:35-6:40pm       Introduction of Speakers—Hattie Braun
6:40-7:45pm       Education:  4-2018 CMGA Grantees speaking about the funded projects.                             
(15 minute break with refreshments)
REFRESHMENTS ANNOUNCEMENT BY SUE MADDEN
7:45-8:00pm      Raffle Prize Drawing – $1 each or 6 for $5 - Must be present to win
8:00-8:25pm       Business Meeting—Sherline Alexander, Past President report of 2018.   
MG Coordinator Happenings—Hattie Braun
·         Plant Sale in June 2019 will continue
·         MGA class coming up in January 2019-25 people have signed up
·         Possible on-line Master Gardener Classes
·         Americorp people will be doing Seed Library on the road.
·         Beginning Gardener’s class will meet every other Thursday and end with a field trip to Forestdale Farms.  A flyer will be coming out soon with times and dates.
                Financial Report—Jeff Best, New Treasurer will report  

                Committee Progress Reports:
Continuing Education - Gilli Thomas would welcome suggestions for presenters
·         February 14, 2019—Rosemary Logan/Permaculture
·         March 14, 2019—Steve McElvey/State Forestry Specialist
·         April 11, 2019—Kim Costion/Vegetables—not Tomatoes
·         May 9, 2019—Robin/Violas/Annuals
·         June 13, 2019—TBD
·         July 11, 2019—TBD
·         August 8, 2019—TBD
·         September—TBD/Picnic and Recognition of New Master Gardeners
·         October 10, 2019—TBD
·         November 14, 2019—TBD
·         December 12, 2019—Christmas Party
Volunteer Support—Tim Ellsworth-Bowers will report 2018 volunteer hours
Crys Wells—2019 CMGA Membership Cards
Social Chair – Liz George/CMGA dishes may be used by the membership for $10 fee.
MG Projects – Jackie Alston.  The Grant application process for 2019 will begin with a February 15, 2019 deadline for applications to be accepted.  The Grants will be reviewed at the March Executive Committee Meeting and announced.
Seed Library – Jackie Alston
Blog/Communication – Loni Shapiro
Historian—Tammy Valdovino
Fundraising Chair—Open and needed for communication/coordination of summer fund raisers.
8:25-8:30              Gardening Questions?
Next meeting:  February 14—Permaculture/Rosemary Logan
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