Friends of Vines Garden

11/01/2022

Want to virtually learn about native plants in Georgia? Join UGA Extension Thursday, 11/3/22 from 6-7pm for FREE!
Many plants native to our area are easy to grow and require minimal maintenance. Margaret Molyson (MGEV 2016) will discuss the various trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants that are native and how they will thrive if given proper growing conditions!

To register, please contact Laura Tierney by Thursday, 11/3/22 at 3:00PM at [email protected] and watch your email Thursday afternoon between 3-5pm for the zoom link as it may end up in your spam folder.
UGA Extension offers all sorts of free classes, many of them virtual! Some Lisa Klein (ANR Gwinnett Team) will be teaching, others from our master gardeners or UGA Extension specialists. Sign up and learn about something new!

08/02/2022

Pollinators are super important to our lives whether we realize it or not! The annual value of pollination to Georgia is over $360 million, and between $235 and $577 billion worldwide! Join Extension for this wonderful webinar with the fabulous Becky Griffin and even better, it's FREE!
August 4th, 6:00pm-7:00pm. Virtual: The Importance of Pollinators in the Landscape-Free. Many insects pollinate plants and aid in their reproduction. They are an essential part of the ecosystem and pollinate many of the fruits and vegetables we consume. Ensuring their habitats are protected is critical, and homeowners can play an important role. Becky Griffin, Community and Schools Garden Coordinator, UGA Extension will discuss their relevance in our lives and ways we can help their populations.
To register, contact Laura Tierney at [email protected]
UGA Extension offers all sorts of free classes, many of them virtual! Sign up and learn about something new!
https://extension.uga.edu/county-offices/gwinnett/events-and-classes.html?fbclid=IwAR0CvrUtRSDT2EuBUN6dctBRUiJ7pW276u1DmrZlp3KRh12m8u_Ymzx6Sxk

07/25/2022

This is a FREE webinar, just email to register and the link will go out this afternoon.

Want to learn a little something about Stinging and Biting Insects in Georgia? Well look no more! This wonderful webinar is FREE and we would love for you to attend!
July 26, 6:00pm-7:00pm. Virtual: Stinging and Biting Insects-Free. Insects and related organisms, such as fire ants, yellow jackets, and ticks, bite, and sting, causing discomfort to people and sometimes medical emergencies. Nancy Hinkle, Professor of Entomology at the University of Georgia, will discuss these pests and how to reduce their presence in residential areas. Lisa Klein instructor. To register by July 25, contact Laura Tierney at [email protected]
UGA Extension offers all sorts of free classes, many of them virtual! Some I'll be teaching, others are from our specialists. Sign up and learn about something new!
https://extension.uga.edu/county-offices/gwinnett/events-and-classes.html?fbclid=IwAR3G1-oSOjLrjpODUok7_t3JxjuHdxsphFPtH_xwtyYyoiQf9Cpr0HwQLU8

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07/20/2022

Vines Park and Vines Community Garden will both be hosting events! Make plans to Bee A Citizen Scientist! If you can't make it to Vines on August 19 or 20, please consider visiting one of the other public events!

06/07/2021

Check out the latest presentation on Vines rose garden renovation from the master gardener volunteers! And if you like it, give us a thumbs up to let us know!

Learn about the rose garden renovation at Vines Park and some techniques for caring for roses

11/02/2020

Come and learn about plants the Cherokee and other Native Americans used for food, medicine and other everyday uses!
Don't forget your chair and mask!

05/28/2020

Looking for something to do after the governors order lifts on June 12th? Head on out to the Gwinnett County Master Gardeners Association (GCMGA) Garden Tour fundraiser on Saturday, June 13th from 9am to 4pm! Vines Park is an extra on the tour! Be there or Be Square! (COVID guidelines will be followed)

11/05/2019

See what you missed at the Trail of Terror!

Master Gardener Extension Volunteers at Vines Park