CMGA General Info

Christmas Amaryllis with Orchid to the right. Below Ruth Benson's holiday bears.
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.

Monday, November 18, 2019

CMGA Annual Holiday Potluck

Coconino Master Gardener Association

Cordially invites you and a guest to our

Annual Holiday Potluck

Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 6:30 PM Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 1601 N. San Francisco Street

Bring a wrapped, garden related item—new or lightly used for a fun gift exchange

You may bring whatever potluck dish you want to serve 10

Or you may bring an item based on your birthday:

Oct.-Dec. - Dessert Jan.-Mar.Appetizer

Apr.-Jun. - Entrée July-Sept.– Salad

RSVP to Liz at lizgeorge928@gmail.com

Or call/text 928-308-9697

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

CMGA November Meeting Agenda

Coconino Master Gardener Meeting Agenda

Thursday, November 14, 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 Speaker—Hattie Braun

6:40-7:45pm Education: Frank Branham/Pine Needle Composting

(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

MG Coordinator Happenings—Hattie Braun

Fall Master Gardener Classes
Beginning Gardener Classes for 2020
Coconino County Fair Wrap-up
Other Issues

Financial Report—Jeff Best, Treasurer will report

Nominations—Pam Garcia

Secretary-Patricia Haeuser, 1-year term 2020

Committee Progress Reports:

Continuing Education -Suggestions are welcome for presenters or subjects that would
interest gardeners in Northern AZ. The board is planning to hold a brainstorming session
to identify interesting topics and speakers for education at our meetings.
Any and all are welcome to participate.

December 12, 2019—Christmas Party
January 9, 2020—2019 Grant Recipients Presentations

Volunteer Support—Tim Ellsworth-Bowers will report volunteer hours.

Social Chair – Liz George

Seed Library – Jackie Alston

Saturday Garden Etc column in the Daily Sun – Jackee Allston and Cindy Murray

Blog/Communication – Loni Shapiro

Historian—Tammy Valdovino—Reminder of end of year documents to Tammy.

Fundraising Chair—Sherline Alexander.

8:25-8:30 Gardening Questions?

Next meeting: Christmas Party Potluck December 12.