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.

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

Friday, October 13, 2023

Pine Needle Basket Making at Willow Bend

 

November Adult Workshop

Marina Xoc Castillo de Vasquez will be leading her always sold out pine needle basket making workshop on Saturday, Nov 18th from 10AM-12PM. Workshop will cover different types of baskets, materials needed for basket making, collecting and choosing needles, and step by step instructions on how to make your own basket. Participants will have the opportunity to start and finish a small basket and apply new skills to make larger or decorated baskets. All participants will get hands-on experience and take home their basket and supplies.

Cost: $45 non-members, $35 Willow Bend members, includes materials and food. Space is limited and fills up fast! For more information and to register, visit our website.

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Greenhouse and Orchard Tour followed by a Potluck

 

Our October Meeting is on

Saturday, October 7, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm

at Jim Mast’s home in Clarkdale for a tour of his greenhouse and orchard followed by a potluck picnic.

Where:

128 Rincon Drive, Clarkdale. Jim says it takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes to get to Clarkdale whether you go through Sedona or take I 17 because of construction. You can get directions from Google Maps but Jim suggests that once you are in Clarkdale the best route is Broadway to Main St., left on Mesquite Tr., and left on Rincon Dr. We suggest carpooling if possible. Parking is limited (in the driveway or on the street) so please make arrangements to share a ride. We are limiting attendance to the first 35 people who sign up. 

Sign up instructions: email Hattie at hbraun@arizona.edu to RSVP

General Info:

Bring a favorite dish to share with 8 other people. Hattie will provide a couple of tables for the food and you need to bring your own chair (folding or camp). Drinks will be provided but bring your own water for the tour.

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Landscaping with Colorado Natives Videos

 


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