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MGACRA Board Meetings The Board Meetings normally take place on
the Second Wednesday of each month. The next Board meeting will take place on
July 14th at the Board Meeting Minutes Keep up-to-date with the activities of the MGACRA board. September 2009 (part
1, part 2, part 3, and part 4; PDF only) MGACRA Board (note: click on names to
send them emails) President Vice President John Elkins Secretary Treasurer Betsy Ryan Parliamentarian Terry Drew Past President Committee Chairs The Latest Dirt Editor Teresa Fisher Membership Teresa Fisher Bylaws Terry Drew Education Volunteer Office Coordinator Web Site Shirt Sales Area Representatives Caroline George Davis Vacant King George Beth and John Elkins VMGA The Latest Dirt! Issues
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Welcome to the MGACRA website! Welcome to the website for the Master Gardner Association
of the Central Rappahannock Area (MGACRA)! We are a volunteer group of Master Gardeners that support
the Virginia Cooperative Extension in offering horticultural-related
education and assistance to the people within the counties of Caroline, King
George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford and the City of Pardon our Growing Pains We are in the process of designing a new website to bring
you even more upcoming events and helpful information. Please come back and check on our progress! Meanwhile, our volunteers do their best to keep the website
current and up to date as possible.
Have you checked out the website for VCE- Stafford? Be sure to visit the website for the d helpful information
and advice. Stafford Office of the Virginia Cooperative Extension at http://offices.ext.vt.edu/stafford/ You
can find information on upcoming events sponsored by the extension office, as
well as details on Master Gardener Classes. Volunteers are needed to help
maintain the Volunteers meet for Wednesday
mornings at 9am and are usually done by 10am. Please contact Rich Hicks at
colrich@comcast.net if interested. Plant Clinics MGCARA has several plant clinics in
the area as a great way to reach out to the community. You can earn volunteer hours, learn a lot,
and have a ton of fun while doing it! The Porter Library Plant Clinic ( The Route 3 Farmer’s Market Plant Clinic ( The Salem Church Library Plant Clinic ( The Fredericksburg Farmer’s Market Plant Clinic (at If you are interested in
volunteering for the Spotsylvania or For the More
Volunteer Opportunities! Volunteers needed to help out at
the office answering horticultural
questions and performing other related jobs.
To volunteer, contact Gwen at gpote@vt.edu. Come help at the Spotsy Extension
office with the horticultural help-line!
Spotsy@vt.edu or 540-507-7570. Speakers Bureau
Upcoming Education Herb
Classes by Ann Gorrell: July 22 (Thursday) Dill-The Herb for 2010
is Dill! So after sampling dilly goodies and discussing its growing and
harvesting habits, we will make an herbal bouquet featuring our Herb of the
Year. Participants are asked to bring
a colorful, empty tin can, with label still on and fresh herbs and flowers
from their gardens. (If you don't have herbs, come any way, there will be
plenty.) August 26 (Thursday) Basils- The variety of
basil is astounding! Participants are
asked to bring different sprigs of basil from their gardens for show and
tell! Then we will make herbal vinegars. Participants are asked to bring sprigs of
different herbs to share and a clean (run through the dishwasher) bottle for
their vinegar (no metal tops). Vinegar
will be provided along with spices, garlic, hot peppers, lemon and some
herbs. September 23 (Thursday) Rosemary- Yes, I lost my
big rosemary to last winter's fury.
We'll talk about winter hardy varieties and horticultural needs. Then we will make harvest swag to bring in
the autumn season. Participants are
asked to bring any grasses, flowers or herbs that will dry well after
assembled into the swag. If
you are interested in attending any or all, please contact Ann Gorrell, 540
972-7613 or anngorrell@cs.com Benefits for Being MGACRA Members! Members of the Master Gardener Association of the Central
Rappahannock Area (MGACRA) can get discounts at more fabulous local
businesses. The Stone and Mulch
Center in Stone and Mulch Center is offering
a contractor’s 10% percent on mulch and stone related
products. It is located at Manual Therapy Solutions ( Riverby Books ( Grounds Keepers of Old Towne
Fredericksburg (11515 Old William Street, Fredericksburg, VA
22401) is located just on your left as you are going into downtown on William
Street going East from Routes 3 and 1.
They are offering 20% discount on all plants and garden items, save
for the statuary, which is being offered at 10%. Membership
in MGACRA
Membership is currently open to all
Master Gardeners and interns.
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