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Welcome

photo01Greetings and welcome to the website of the Master Gardeners of Central Georgia (MGCG).  This site will provide you with information about upcoming MGCG events:   Spring and Fall plant sales, Georgia National Fair activities, Spring Home and Garden Show, just to name a few.

We’ll provide you with gardening-related timely tips.  For example, sowing, maintaining, and harvesting the vegetables in your garden. Also, we’ll publicize our many volunteer activities:  Wesleyan College native plant garden, Junior Master Gardener programs in the area, homeowner site visits, among others.

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First things first, what is the purpose of the Master Gardeners of Central Georgia?

 

Purpose

The purpose of the Master Gardeners of Central Georgia is to support the Georgia Master Gardener Program and the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension in promoting good horticultural practices by:

  • increasing the Master Gardener’s and community’s knowledge of gardening and related activities;
  • enhancing and supplementing the horticultural efforts of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension and the Georgia Master Gardener Program; and,
  • providing opportunities for Master Gardeners to meet and associate with others who have similar horticultural interests.
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What exactly are Master Gardeners?
To answer that question, click here. 

So, who are we? 

About Us

Our members come from throughout the middle-Georgia region: Macon to Montezuma, Reynolds to Warner Robins, and everywhere in between!  We come from all walks of life, too.  We’re teachers and farmers, doctors and scientists, computer technicians and auto mechanics, homemakers and retired military.  In short, we’re your next door neighbors!

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Put the spray away!

I sure have been enjoying the fruits (and vegetables) of my labors! How about you? The blueberries were plump and sweet. The tomatoes are the best! And the cabbages produced heavy, perfectly-shaped heads! But we're not the only ones enjoying our gardens' bounties. Others have been sneaking a bite, here and there, too. We've seen the evidence. Just who are they?

larva.jpgTake a look at this ugly rascal! What is it? Why is it chewing on our plants? You're probably thinking it's time to break out the Raid and kill some pests! Hold on! You'll be making a big mistake! That's a ladybird beetle (or ladybug) larva and it's a gardener's friend!

  

adult_eggs.jpgMany species of ladybird beetle are found in our gardens. They range in size from 3/100 to 1/2 inch in length, are orange to black in coloration, and may or may not possess spots. The eggs (yellow-orange, football-shaped) are laid singly or in masses of 10 or more depending on the species. The larval stage is typically "alligator-shaped" and black with brightly colored markings. Both larval and adult stages of ladybird beetles prey upon aphids, spider mites, and other soft-bodied insects.

So, leave that ugly creature alone to eat aphids while we enjoy our fruits and vegetables!

 

Meetings

Meetings are held at 7 pm on the first Tuesday of every month and are open to all area Master Gardeners. The location of our meetings may change from month-to-month.

For the next month's location, send us an email at info@mgcg.org
      

huh.jpgRelated Question

Q: According to the experts, what percent of insect species in your yard are considered to be beneficial species?

21%, 53%, 67%, or 97%?

If you think you know the correct answer, email it in by July 31. Send it to info@mgcg.org.

In August, we'll publish the names of all those who sent in the correct answer.

For the answer to June's question, see our Events & Links page.

Contact Us:    info@mgcg.org

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