Master Gardeners of Clark County

“Expenses administration 2,234 recognition 4,665 education 877 independent contractor 2,355 recertification 30 c c flower show 464 early ohio settlers garde 193 greenhouse 229 perennial gardens 2,117 s.f. Feature gardens 688 helpline 135 social 621 spga entrance 1,517 jubilespga jubilee 1,276 seeds 1,593 state support 1,080 victory garden 2,951 bank charges 117 gardens of eatin' 676 rotary children's garden 133 shirts 1,758 storage barn 704 sales taxes 2,694 spga 16,675 trees 340 beekeeping 406 garden & plant sale 14,432 community gardens 1,500 landscape with nature 184 total allocated to psa 2 37,379 total allocated to psa 3 1,730 total allocated to psa 2 -37,379 total allocated to psa 3 -1,730 total 62,644”

“The springfield foundation feature garden was planted in 2021. There were six beds measuring 10 x 20 feet. Before the sod was installed the irrigation system was installed. The grass which separated the beds served not only as a divider but a walkway for the visitors. The park system provides mowing for the grass areas but do not cut close to the beds. For this reason, it was necessary for the master garders to mow that area as well as other areas where the grass beds met. A riding mower with a big bag attachment and the ability to cut along the bed line was needed. This year, 2022, the mower was purchased in the spring so the edges could be cut without disturbing the beds.”

“The garden of eatin' has been in existience since 2017. Over time, some of the materials used to enclose the garden needed to be replaced. During 2022, a number of stumps that were used as part of the fencing, began to break down. Not only were many becoming unsightly but they were presenting a safety concern. It was decided that the stumps would be removed during the coming year and replaced with sections of columns that had been saved from the memorial hall. Funds were available from the springfield foundation and removal of the stumps began in december. A gravel base was installed and the columns were put in place. Durng the coming year the spaces will be filled in.”