First Thursday's Gardening SeriesMonthly at the Gilmer County Library at 6:00 PM

Join us on the first Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM for our Educational Series, presented at the Gilmer County Library. These free programs are open to the public and designed to educate, inspire, and connect our local gardening community.

Each month features a new topic relevant to our region and growing conditions. Past presentations have included:

• Pruning Techniques for Healthy Growth

• Starting Seeds Indoors and Out

• Native vs. Non-Native Plants: What’s Best for Your Garden?

• Landscaping on Slopes

• Grasses and Sedges for Sustainable Landscapes

We continue to expand our offerings with timely, practical gardening advice to help your landscape and our environment thrive.

Location: Gilmer County Library
Time: 6:00 PM on the First Thursday of each month.

Come grow with us—everyone is welcome!

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The DIG

Discover, Inspire, Grow

The DIG is the Gilmer County Master Gardener Volunteer demonstration garden. Built and first planted in spring 2014, the garden is designed to showcase best gardening techniques as recommended by the University of Georgia College of Environmental and Agricultural Science, to test new plants and growing ideas, and to provide a space for relaxation and enjoyment.

Funding

It is funded by community and Master Gardener donations and maintained by Master Gardener volunteers who invite you to stop by when they are working on Tuesday mornings from 9-10

We were pleased that our demonstration garden at the Gilmer County Library was selected to be an All-American Selection display garden this year. Throughout the DIG you’ll see white signs identifying these winning plants, all grown from seed by Master Gardener volunteers.

All-America Selections is an independent non-profit organization that tests new, never-before-sold varieties for the home gardener. After a full season of anonymous trialing by volunteer horticulture professionals, only the top garden performers are given the AAS Winner award designation for their superior performance.

When you see the “All-American Selection” designation in a seed catalog or on a plant tag you can be assured of excellent performance.

You can find complete information, including a list of previous All-American Selection winners at this website:

https://all-americaselections.org

Fall into Fun with Our Saturday Make & Take Series!

When autumn rolls in, we put a creative twist on our gardening programs! Hosted by the Gilmer County Library, our Fall Saturday Make & Take Series offers hands-on workshops that are both educational and a joy to attend.

Join us at 10:00 AM for any or all of the events held in September, October, and November! Each session is packed with seasonal inspiration, gardening tips, and a creative project you’ll get to take home. We provide all the materials, plus light snacks and plenty of refreshments—you just show up ready to create!

Past projects have included:

• Concrete stepping stones in fun shapes

• Hypertufa garden bowls

• Pumpkin succulent centerpieces

• Bulb lasagna containers

• Herbal crafts

• Festive wreath making.

Come learn, create, and take home something beautiful.
Let’s grow, craft, and celebrate the season—together!