Master gardeners offer plants for sale
Do you think it’s normal to talk about compost, and plants, and tomatoes growing in your garden? If so, then there is an organization that would love to have you join. The Gwinnett County Master Gardener Association (GCMGA) is an auxiliary organization of Master Gardener Extension Volunteers and Friends. The Friends applies to anyone who loves gardening and just hasn’t taken the classes but loves to learn and volunteer.
All are welcome to attend the meetings, which are free and open to the public. You can also become a member of GCMGA for $20 a year and receive weekly updates on projects, a quarterly digital publication “Dig In” with articles and information, as well as member workshops and field trips. The meetings take place the third Monday of every month except December. The meetings are at the Bethesda Senior Center. The group gathers and shares a potluck dinner from 6:15 – 7 p.m. followed by the meeting and speakers. Check out the website www.gwinnettmastergardeners.com for past and upcoming speakers and events.
As a nonprofit, 501c3 organization, GCMGA raise funds to provide grants for Master Gardener Projects around Gwinnett County, scholarships to Gwinnett residents who are horticulture students at Gwinnett Tech, and several other projects and events. The main fundraiser is the annual Plant Sale, held at the Lilburn City Hall and Library parking lot, 4817 Church Street in Lilburn on the last Saturday in April. This year’s sale is April 26 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The plants are donated from the yards of members and appropriate for the local growing zone.
On sale are trees, shrubs, perennials, native plants, pollinator plants, annuals, houseplants, and fabulous veggie plants grown at the Community Garden of Snellville Greenhouse by Master Gardeners and Friends. There is also Garden Art. This April the Gwinnett BeeKeepers will be on hand to answer questions about Beekeeping. Best of all – the knowledgeable Master Gardeners and Friends will be on hand to answer garden related questions.
The UGA Extension Gwinnett is a great resource for all your garden questions. Master Gardeners are trained to support the mission of the UGA Extension Service and can help you find answers to your garden questions. You can visit online at: https://extension.uga.edu/county-offices/gwinnett.html
Master Gardeners are all about learning and teaching and helping others through gardening. Come and visit the April Plant Sale. Come early. There will be lots of amazing plants and garden décor awaiting them.
GAC opens Wood Family treehouse and canopy walk
Greater Atlanta Christian School (GAC) is opening the Wood Family Treehouse and Canopy Walk, a new addition to the campus that provides students with a unique outdoor learning environment. Located in the wooded area near our Oakbrook Parkway entrance and across from the Combee Elementary Complex, this space offers opportunities for hands-on learning, group activities, and after-school programs.
A standout feature of this project is the suspended canopy walk, which includes two observation platforms between three bridges that measure 62 feet, 62 feet, and 34 feet, totaling 158 feet in length. The treehouse stands at 16 feet, 11 inches off the ground, supported by seven trees. It is an exciting space for educational growth, exploration, and enjoying nature.
Built with locally milled pine siding, pressure-treated southern pine, and mountain laurel branch railings sourced from the Blue Ridge Mountains, the treehouse and canopy walk blend into their surroundings. The treehouse design features a metal roof to ensure durability, while the canopy walk is enclosed with netted sides for safety.
This one-of-a-kind space recognizes the contributions of the Benji and Stacie Wood Family, whose dedication to GAC has been enormous. The Woods are parents to AvaJames (fifth grade), TonyAnne (third grade), and AllieGrace (Pre-first).
Setacie Wood says: “Benji and I have our children at GAC not only because it is an exceptional college-preparatory school but also because it is a much-needed Christian-based ‘life-preparatory’ school. We need all the help we can get raising our children in this challenging world, so it was a no-brainer. We proudly support GAC and pray that our girls learn to appreciate the generosity from us and the other contributors so that they understand the importance of giving and then continue the legacy.”
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