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

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Event Calendar

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

CMGA Meeting Agends June 13, 2019


Coconino Master Gardener Meeting Agenda
Thursday, June 13, 2019 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, President         
6:35-6:40pm       Introduction of Speakers—Sue Madden
6:40-7:45pm       Education: Jeff Mielander/High Elevation Desert Gardening                       
(15 minute break with refreshments)
7:45-8:00pm      Raffle Prize Drawing – $1 each or 6 for $5 - Must be present to win
8:00-8:25pm       Business Meeting
Art-full Summer Garden Tours/July 20—Questions?  Ask Colleen Tucker at (928) 853-0315 or Jennifer Quarterman at (720) 560-7575.  Six gardens have been selected.  One volunteer is still needed for the afternoon.
Gilli Thomas—Water Conservation for the City of Flagstaff.  Gilli will continue to attend as the CMGA presence with other groups that have a stake in this issue.  Nothing new to report.
MG Coordinator Happenings—Sue Madden
§  Summer Plant Sale, June 15.  Vendors and plant sellers have been signing up.  Volunteers still needed to assist.  No food trucks, snacks will be available for sale.  Sale starts at 8am for CMGA members and 9am for the general public.
§  Bus Stop Garden MG/Volunteer needed.  Plants mostly in the ground now.
§  Master Gardener Hotline will begin when staff and volunteers are available.  Help Desk Coordinator and other volunteers needed.
Financial Report—Jeff Best, Treasurer will report
Committee Progress Reports:
Continuing Education - Gilli Thomas would welcome suggestions for presenters
·         June 13, 2019—High Elevation Desert Gardening/Jeff Mielander
·         July 11, 2019—Vertical Gardening/Emily Melhorn
·         August 8, 2019—Permaculture/Rosemary Logan
·         September—TBD/Picnic and Recognition of New Master Gardeners
·         October 10, 2019—Bokhasi Composting/Steve Alston
Volunteer Support—Tim Ellsworth-Bowers will report volunteer hours.
Social Chair – Liz George—Sign-ups for the rest of the year are complete.
Seed Library – Jackie Alston
Blog/Communication – Loni Shapiro—New calendar for the Blog
Historian—Tammy Valdovino
Fundraising Chair—Sherline Alexander.  Sherline will be helping with logistics for the Artful Gardens Tour.
8:25-8:30              Gardening Questions?  Can I volunteer even if I am not a Master Gardener?
Next meeting:  July 11 with speaker Emily Melhorn/Vertical Gardening.

Sunday, June 9, 2019

3rd Annual Master Gardener Plant Sale and Garden Festival

June 15, 2019 - 9 am - 1 pm, Fort Tuthill County Park, Flagstaff, AZ


CMGA members only preview - 8 am - 9 am

The Coconino County Master Gardener Association (CMGA) and University of Arizona Coconino County Extension Office are pleased to present the third annual plant sale and garden festival. We'll have a master gardener table with experts to answer your gardening questions, gardening demonstrations and workshops, and children's activities. Runs with Scissors will be sharpening clippers, scissors, knives and other small items. Vendors will be selling vegetables, houseplants, ornamental and native plants as well as seeds and garden-related items including birding supplies, books and pottery. Our current list of vendors includes:

- Arboretum at Flagstaff
- Brightside Books
- Flagstaff Ecoranch
- Forestdale Farm Stewards 
- Jay's Bird Barn
- Julie MacDonald
- NAU Clay Club
- Olivia White Hospice
Peaks View 4-H Club
- Terroir Seeds
- Verde Valley School
- Willow Moon Nursery

Not all vendors will have the capability to run credit cards, so you are encouraged to bring cash.


Saturday, June 8, 2019

Plant Sale - Tomatoes Herbs & More


Flagstaff grown beautiful Tomato Plants, Herbs, and More
7905 N. Rain Valley Rd.
June 1 & 2, 8 & 9, 15, 22 & 23 - 830am-3pm

All plants grown from seed and Happy Frog container soil and organic fertilizers. She has 13 varieties of tomatoes, several chilies and peppers, and some herbs.
For more info call Erin Cunningham  928-699-3365