“Go often to the house of a friend, for soon weeds choke up the unused path”
The words of this message could pertain to us as Master Gardeners. We need to “go often” to the place where we gather in order to renew old friendships, catch up on the latest information and strengthen our bonds. That place is our Membership Meetings.
But that is certainly not the only place. There aren’t any “weeds” choking the path of the new Executive Board. They’ve been busily meeting through the holidays, planning strategies, classes, and events for what is looking to be a very exciting and energetic year.
- President Parker has an innovative new page called The President’s Place where you can keep in touch with the happenings of MGA through the eyes of the President.
- The Public Image Committee has completed the new Master Gardener Information Kiosk and it made its debut at the RI FLower Show. Very professional!
- Now, the Membership Meetings…mark your calendars…
- Barbara Gee, Master Gardener and RI Editor of People, Places, and Plants will discuss her new book, An Insider’s Guide to Gardening in the Ocean State, May 19
- William Cullina, Director of Horticultural Research at the New England Wildflower Society Garden in the Woods and Nasami Farm, will discuss his most recent book, Native Ferns, Moss, and Grasses, September 15
- And, don’t forget to use the Suggestion Box on the Website...visit The President’s Place... email your ideas, hopes, suggestions for maybe a new MG project or an idea for the good use of our funds.
We come from many different experiences, jobs, locations, beliefs, but we share one love – and that is gardening. We may be frantically trying to work a meeting in around our busy schedule, or simply trying to add up the education hours required to keep MG membership active, but we all are aware that an organization cannot succeed unless its members continue to stay involved.
Please mark your calendars and join your fellow Master Gardeners at the Membership Meetings – don’t let “weeds choke up the unused path.” |
