The Polk County Master Gardener Association (PCMGA) members are hard at work planning for their 32nd annual plant sale fundraiser. More than a dozen members gathered April 6 at the
As a horticultural agent, I focus on the amazing group of Master Gardener Volunteers (MGVs) that I coordinate, however, there are volunteers that assist with all of our program areas, including 4-H Youth and Family and Consumer Sciences programs.
These volunteers help run 4-H clubs, such as Insect Club and Brick Masters Club, and support summer day camps on topics such as sewing, grilling, and adulting.
While I am biased towards the Master Gardener Volunteer group, all our Extension volunteers bring high-value skills and knowledge to the table and share those skills with the community to improve the general quality of life for all citizens.
Last spring, we were all ready to host another Open House and Plant Sale on Mother’s Day weekend. When the realities of the pandemic became clear, we canceled the event for the safety of everyone involved.
We typically have more than 500 visitors and dozens of volunteers on site at the Leon County Extension Office. This year we are happy to announce we have adapted our annual fundraiser to a monthly learning and growing opportunity for the whole community.
Our Master Gardener Volunteers will be teaching Thursday evening classes on particular plant groups throughout the year in our new series: Plant with Purpose. Topics will range from milkweed to shade plants to vegetables and herbs for different seasons.