President’s Letter - December 2025

MCMG President Linda Barrett

By MG Linda Barrett

The Master Gardener volunteer season is just about over for 2025. Thank you to all the Master Gardeners and Interns for your amazing work this past year. The depth and breadth of your knowledge is astounding. The compassion and care I saw demonstrated when working with children in garden activities truly touched my heart. And teamwork is clearly the MG super power when planning, preparing, and presenting an activity or event. For all that you do – thank you!

I'd also like to personally thank MG Meipo Martin for leading EIGHT "Knife Sharpening" classes on her own time, for a bunch of our MGs and interns.

A few reminders:

1. Please work on entering your volunteer hours into VMS now – please don't wait until the end of the year.
2. Please plan to attend the MG Potluck Holiday Party and Awards on Thursday, December 4. Please bring an entree, salad, appetizer, or desert. We will also have a canned/boxed food drive, a seed swap, and a gift exchange. Lunch begins at noon in The Heritage at the Fairgrounds.
3. Interns – please complete the Intern Survey (sent by email on November 19) by December 5.

Best wishes for a Happy Holiday and relaxing New Year!

Sincerely,
Linda