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The internet home of MGAP
Master Gardener Association of the Piedmont

Spartanburg, S.C.

Here Comes

Here Comes Summer,

Chirping Robin, Budding Rose.

Here Comes Summer,

Here Comes Summer,

Gentle showers, Summer Clothes.

Here Comes Summer,

Here Comes Summer,

Whoosh- There It Goes.

- Shannon Shields



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Plant A Row (PAR)

  • The garden is holding its own against the drought thanks to the help of all the Voluteers

  • On Saturday morning, June 21st at 7:00 AM we will glean peaches from the trees next to the garden.
    Bring , your long handled garden rake, your fruit picker or tater digger four prong hoe to reach where you can't.

  • NOTE: To beat the heat we will start at:

    7:00 AM

  • NEWS, updates and photos on the Plant-A-Row page
  • Help your budget and remember to share-a-ride to the garden
  • Page 2 of the photo album of 2008 PAR activities at the garden is now on-line.
    Visit both pagese The June 15th update ===>>>>>
  • The Drought Watch is a vivid and painful picture of the lack of rain since early May:
    more >>>>

Clemson/Greenville Master Gardeners Conference
June 22-24: Greening Carolina:
Creating the Eco-Friendly Landscape Conf.

Attend this conference and you will not only have an important opportunity to continue to learn, but also the chance to obtain wonderful discounts at local garden centers (see your MGAP Yahoo e-mail for a list of participants).
The registration deadline for the Conference (the first in 3 years!) is only a week away.
Info and tickets More >>>>>>


Farmers Market - New Volunteeer Opportunity

The "Farmers Market" opened on Saturday, May 10, 2008.
On Saturday, May 17, Joe Maple & Charlie Gray launched our support of the Market as the first MGAP volunteer team for 2008.
We will provide volunteers two Saturdays each month:
  • 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

2008 Master Gardener Open Garden Tour

The Tour was held on Saturday, May 10th:
If you missed the Tour, you can still pay a cyber-visit to the Gardens:.

For slide shows on all eight gardens: Click here


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


Spring Calendar of Events

June 14 Farmers Market summer Volunteers info- click here
   20 Solstice: 1st Day of Summer   
21 Glean peaches at the PAR vegetable garden in Cowpens   
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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