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The internet home of MGAP
Master Gardener Association of the Piedmont

Spartanburg, S.C.

May and June. Soft syllables, gentle names for the two best months

in the garden year: cool, misty mornings gently burned away with a

warming spring sun, followed by breezy afternoons and chilly nights.

The discussion of philosophy is over; it's time for work to begin.

- Peter Loewer



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2008 Master Gardener Open Garden Tour

Saturday, May 10th: A chance to visit the gardens of 8 Master Gardeners.
Also, plan to attend the covered dish MG social at 5:00pm at Garden #8.

For more information and Mapquest maps: Click here

Plant A Row (PAR)

The next work session is on

Saturday May 10th 8:00 AM


We will finish in plenty of time to go on the MG Garden Tour
The overhead irrigation system should be up and running this week.

If you want to be on the PAR e-mail list send a request to: bud29376@yahoo.com


Pictures of the Annual Plant Swap
Pictures of the Plant Swap CLICK HERE

Farmers Market - New Volunteeer Opportunity

The "Farmers Market" opened on Saturday, May 10, 2008.
On Saturday, May 17, Joe Maple & Charlie Gray will launch our support of the Market as the first MGAP volunteer team for 2008.
We will provide volunteers two Saturdays each month:
  • May 31
  • June 14
  • June 28
  • July 12
  • July 26.
Contact Jerry Hightower - aahightower@msn.com - to participate in this Volunteer opportunity. This is a good opportunity to recruit prospective students for the 2009 class.
Click here

Spring Calendar of Events

May 10 Master Gardeners Annual Garden Tour info- click here
17 Farmers Market summer Volunteers info- click here
31 Farmers Market summer Volunteers info- click here
June 14 Farmers Market summer Volunteers info- click here
   20 Solstice: 1st Day of Summer   
22 - 24 Clemson/Greenville MG
Greening Carolina:
Creating the Eco-Friendly Landscape Conf. 		info- click here
   28 Farmers Market summer Volunteers info- click here
July 12 Farmers Market summer Volunteers info- click here
   26 Farmers Market summer Volunteers info- click here

Complete List of Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

For details on all MGAP Volunteer needs CLICK HERE

MGAP Mission Statement


  • The Master Gardener Association of the Piedmont (MGAP) is an organization in Spartanburg County, South Carolina that trains residents in horticultural topics, sponsors volunteer projects in the community, and provides the Clemson Extension Service with trained volunteers. Members must pass a Master Gardener certification course. Current active membership is 236.
  • The MG program is led by a state coordinator who is a member of the Clemson University Horticulture Department.
    Guidance is provided by a statewide advisory committee that is made up of Master Gardners and Extension personnel from throughout S.C.
  • Officer & Board contact information CLICK HERE




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