2023 Workshop Schedule – Open to the public

Posted on April 10, 2018May 18, 2023 by limestonemg

2023 Free Workshops

PLEASE NOTE: These workshops will be held at the Limestone County Extension Office (Suite C) from 10:00 to 11:00 am. The Extension Office is located in the gray building in the southeast corner of Market and Hine Streets, across from the Athens Post Office. The address is 1109 W Market Street.

May 19:
June 16:
July 21:

Getting Dirty at the Library in 2023

Posted on March 26, 2018May 16, 2023 by limestonemg

Join us this spring and summer for a monthly lunch & learn. Beginning in March 11:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Athens-Limestone Public Library, 603 S Jefferson St, Athens, AL.

Mark your calendar for these informative topics:
2/14/23 Value of Curb Appeal – Chris McNatt

3/14/23 Birding: Getting Started & Getting Better – Emily Clem

4/11/23 Invasive Plants & Their Mitigation – Harvey Cotten

5/9/23 Native Food Forests – Kerry Steedley

(Summer Vacation Break)

7/11/23 Growing Shiitake Mushrooms – Rhonda Britton

8/8/23 Native Plants That Grow Well in North Alabama – Soozi Pline

9/12/23 Global Worming – Greg Allison

10/10/23 Tower Garden Hydroponics & DIY Designs – Chris Becker

LCMG Monthly Meetings

Posted on February 20, 2017May 16, 2023 by limestonemg

Second Tuesday of each Month in the Athens-Limestone County

Public Library Community Room

- - Midday meetings are 12:30 – 2:30 in January, March, May, July, September and November.

- - Evening meetings are 5:30 – 8:00 in February, April, June, August, October and December.

Sprigs and Sprouts

Posted on February 14, 2016May 18, 2023 by limestonemg

Springs and Sprouts is the newsletter for Limestone County Master Gardeners.

Please visit our LCMG Website to view the current and archived issues of our newsletter.

You may also follow us on Facebook for the latest news and events.

Master Gardener Training Course

Posted on June 20, 2015May 20, 2023 by limestonemg

Alabama Master Gardener training is coordinated and conducted by Auburn University and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Typically two courses are held per year, January-April and August-November. Each course consists of an Orientation meeting and 12 weekly classes. A detailed schedule and syllabus are passed out at the orientation. More information may be found at Alabama MG Program and Master Gardener FAQ . The application form may be found under the Master Gardener Application link in the left sidebar menu.