President's Letter - March 2026

By MG Linda Barrett

MGMG President Linda Barrett

Well, here I am in mid-February sitting and watching the birds at the feeder with snowcrete everywhere ... hoping for a long thaw ... and writing the March Seed President's Letter.

First, it was great to see so many MGs at HarvestShare’s 2026 SeedShare and Food Gardening Expo teaching about scrap gardening and soil types, growing seedlings under lights, growing plants in grow bags and other containers, and seed sowing in milk jugs.

Second, a reflection on what's going on at MCMG during the winter: Therapeutic Horticulture (TH) groups have been busy sharing themed garden projects with assisted living residents. TH has openings for volunteers on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays each month. Demonstration and youth gardens are busy ordering seeds and soil, and looking for volunteers to tend the gardens and teach about gardening beginning in April. The Public Relations Committee has ordered brochures and cards to give away at upcoming events. Plant Clinics, Urban Gardening, Food Rescue and Gleaning, and other committees are getting ready for April openings. Dara Ballow-Giffen, our Community Events chair, is gearing up and advertising for tables at events beginning in April. 

 

I appreciate everyone's commitment to the MCMG's mission, and hope you can volunteer for upcoming activities. I look forward to seeing you soon!

 

Linda