Spring Produces a “Coat of Many Colors” for the Gardens

The variety of colors from developing tender leaves, barely open flower buds, fully blooming flowers, and increasing sunshine paint the gardens in a coat of many colors. Among them are the purple tips of the Red Bud; the fragile white bloom of the Dogwood tree; the budding and fully open varieties of Azaleas in white, purple, and lavender; the steadfast remaining Pansies and Violas in shades of purple; lingering Japonica Camellia blooms of red and white; Bridal Wreath Spirea lifting its graceful limbs covered in delicate white blossoms; Sunpatiens in reds and purples; the Candy Corn Abelia dressed in red, orange and yellow leaves; and the barely opening double-blooming Pomegranate. 

From the entrance and along the walking path in the Southern Garden all can enjoy the varieties of colors and shapes and be encouraged by the knowledge that this is just the beginning. More spring and summer blossoms will be returning to the gardens as the weather warms to welcome the valued pollinators and our visitors alike. So, bring your cameras and take your family photos among the colorful gardens or just come to appreciate the scenery. 

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CCMGA Volunteers Nurture Donated Plants in the Greenhouse

Volunteers in the Greenhouse received plant donations from CCMGA members on several days recently. They separated and repotted the plants in the greenhouse, labeled and arranged them on grow tables where they will receive proper water and protection from extreme weather. Greenhouse volunteers included chair, Karin Carmichael, Jamie Walcott, Elaine Galt, and Jean Smyth.

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March Volunteer Day Recap

The March 15 Volunteer Day at Montgomery Botanical Gardens was very productive. Volunteers that day included a Master Gardener Intern, members of the MBG Board of Directors and our regular volunteers. New Sunpatiens annuals were added to the circular entrance beds in shades of red and purple that will thrive and bloom to welcome spring visitors. Several plant identification signs were also installed in the Southern Garden. Volunteers that day included Lynne Kuhlmann, Jane Martin, Elijah Pugh, Intern Darwin Pruitt, Project Chair Cathy Maddox, Tom McLemore, and Justin Skipper.

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Master Gardener volunteers begin propagation of plants in MBG greenhouse

Master Gardener Volunteers, Karin Carmichael, Tom McLemore, Dave Toellner, Elain Gault, Jamie Walcott, Linda Graydon and Cathy Maddox began this season of propagation of plants, seeds, cuttings and bulbs in the greenhouse. The MBG Greenhouse was donated, constructed and is maintained by members of the MBG Project Committee of the Capital City Master Gardener Association.

Recently the group separated and repotted many plants including Prostrate Rosemary, Bee Balm, Crinum Lilies, Aloe, Begonia, Roses, Chives, and many more.  These plants were donated by other members of CCMGA. While providing excellent opportunities for Master Gardeners to earn volunteer hours, their work will provide many plants for a variety of purposes. The Board of Directors of Montgomery Botanical Gardens is sincerely grateful for the work, expertise and generosity of this group of volunteers. 

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