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Master Gardener Jim Burt talks about beekeeping at the 2013 Antique Tractor and Small Engine Club event at Gill Park. Photo: KCMGA.

KC Master Gardeners Present Beekeeping and Rain Water Harvesting at Tractor Show

June 10, 2013

KC Master Gardeners Present Beekeeping and Rain Water Harvesting at Tractor Show Kaufman County Master Gardeners presented workshops on beekeeping and rain water harvesting and drip irrigation to a group

Master Gardeners Margaret Ann Trail and Rebecca Morrow at Kemp City Park. Photo: KCMGA.

Master Gardeners Prune Roses and Maintain Rainwater Harvesting System

June 10, 2013

Master Gardeners Prune Roses and Maintain Rainwater Harvesting System The rose garden at Kemp City Park has been weeded and top dressed with mulch. The Knockout Roses are in full

Dr. Steve George, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Landscape Horticulture Specialist. Photo: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.

EarthKind Landscape Design Seminar with Dr. Steve George

March 9, 2013

EarthKind Landscape Design Seminar with Dr. Steve George On March 9, 2013, Kaufman County Master Gardeners sponsored an EarthKind Landscape Design Seminar at the First Baptist Church in Forney. The

Nine 2011 interns were certified as Master Gardners. Left to right: Renee Word, Jal Scarborough, Samantha Keats, Linda Coulter, Jim Burt, Marline Ballard and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent Ralph Davis. Not pictured: Marilyn Denmon and Tamara Stahlman. Photo: KCMGA.

Master Gardeners Welcome New Members, 2013 Officers

December 10, 2012

Master Gardeners Welcome New Members, 2013 Officers On December 3, Kaufman County Master Gardeners held their annual awards banquet at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church’s fellowship hall in Talty.

Master Gardener Jim Burt talks about queen cages in Bee Keeping Basics. Photo: KCMGA.

Over 60 Attend Master Gardeners Beekeeping Workshop

September 9, 2012

Over 60 Attend Master Gardeners Beekeeping Workshop On September 8, over sixty people attended the Basic Beekeeping workshop conducted by Kaufman County Master Gardeners at the Garden Learning Center, located

MG & RWH Specialist Brad Ackerman explains runoff calculations while MG Intern Jim Burt holds the “roof.” MG Mary Dean can be seen in the background. Photo: KCMGA.

Residents Benefit from Rainwater Harvesting/Straw Bale Gardening Programs

June 11, 2012

Add Your Heading Text HereResidents Benefit from Rainwater Harvesting/Straw Bale Gardening Programs On Saturday June 9th, Kaufman County Master Gardeners, in conjunction with the Antique Tractor Show at Gill Park

Master Gardener and Rainwater Harvesting Specialist Brad Ackerman (far right) leads a group from the County Gardeners garden club through the Garden Learning Center. Members pictured (from left): Camille Venable, Debbie McMullen and Kay Edwards. Photo: KCMGA.

Country Gardeners Group Tours Garden Learning Center

May 21, 2012

Country Gardeners Group Tours Garden Learning Center On May 19, 2012, members of the Crandall-area garden club, Country Gardeners, went on a tour of the Kaufman County Master Gardner Association’s

MG Brad Ackerman demonstrates the lid for a DIY rain barrel. Photo: KCMGA.

Over Fifty Attend KC Master Gardener 2012 Spring Seminar and Plant Sale

May 16, 2012

Over Fifty Attend KC Master Gardener 2012 Spring Seminar and Plant Sale The Kaufman County Master Gardeners hosted their annual Spring Seminar, “EarthKind: It’s Not Just Roses,” with a silent

Master Gardener Wanda Dietel removes the cover from the memorial stone for her husband, Master Gardener and Greenhouse Specialist Marvin Dietel. The stone is located in the Earth-Kind® Rose trial garden that Marvin was instrumental in creating and monitoring. Photo: KCMGA.

Master Gardeners Remember Marvin Dietel with Memorial Stone in Earth-Kind® Rose Garden