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UPCOMING EVENTS

Oct. 28 1:00 PM Smart Yards (Zoom) GSPC Updates – Bethany O’Rear

Nov. 2 – 12:00-1:00 Lunch and Learn – Elizabeth York – Sowing Seeds in Milk Jugs

Nov 13—SCMGA Meeting 10:00 AM
Speaker – Isabelle Bracewell – Embracing Natives – The Benefits of Native Plant species in the Urban/Residential Landscape
Nov 21—Petals From the Past—Christmas Open House
9:00 AM—3:00 PM This is our opportunity to thank
those of you who have shopped with us throughout
the year. There will be food, fellowship, music, and
lots of items on sale.
Nov 21—Petals From the Past 1:00 PM—3:00 PM
Herbs for the Holidays! Goodies and Gifts.
Instructor: Debbie Boutelier—Advanced
registration is required. Fee: $40 included in the
cost of the class are a booklet with recipes &
instructions and tastings of herbal holiday
treats. You will leave inspired to start the holiday
season! Class will last approximately 2 hours.
Register & pay on Petals’ Events page.
www.petalsfromthepast.com

Nov 25 1:00 PM Smart Yards (Zoom)
Carmen Flammini – Phenology in Flower Gardens


Zoom link for the Last Monday of the month updates

2026 Alabama Smart Yards Webinar Series is the last Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm.  Register now for all webinars! https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/lawn-garden/smart-yards-online-series/

2026 Officers

President – Elizabeth York
Vice-President – Pam Dyer
Secretary – Susan Arvin
Treasurer – Richard Sturm

Volunteer Opportunities

Other:

Shelby County Master Gardener Volunteers are…

Motivated –  to share their knowledge and expertise.

Accessible – to other Master Gardeners, horticulture and Extension professionals, and the public.

Service-oriented – to enhance their communities and the environment.

Trained – by Cooperative Extension in current horticultural practices.

Excited – about meeting other people who enjoy gardening.

Research ambassadors – who provide cutting-edge horticultural information to consumers.