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BCMGA Biweekly Update, January 28, 2025
Many of our committees are revving up for the year and would love to welcome some new volunteers. There are opportunities for everyone. Wh
Brenda Bye
Jan 286 min read


BCMGA Biweekly Update, January 14, 2025
President’s Message - From Paula Lupcho 🪴 Happy New Year everyone. The holidays are over and Master Gardener activities for 2025 are...
Brenda Bye
Jan 145 min read
Biweekly Update From Brenda Bye, President December 24, 2024
President’s Message 🎄 As the holiday season arrives, I want to take a moment to wish you all a warm and joyful end to the year. This...
Brenda Bye
Dec 24, 20245 min read


Biweekly Update From Brenda Bye, President December 10, 2024
President’s Message 🌧️ As we prepare to welcome a new year, it’s exciting to see the application process for the 2025 Master Gardener...
Brenda Bye
Dec 10, 20244 min read
Biweekly Update From Brenda Bye, President November 26, 2024
President’s Message 🦃 I’d like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Master Gardeners graduates. The Class of 2024 has jumped into...
Brenda Bye
Nov 26, 20242 min read
Biweekly Update From Brenda Bye, President November 12, 2024
President’s Message 🍂Thank you to everyone who completed their VRS hours in October. Your commitment keeps our Oregon Master Gardener...
Brenda Bye
Nov 12, 20243 min read


Biweekly Update From Brenda Bye, President October 22, 2024
President’s Message 🎃 It was wonderful to see so many of you at the Membership Meeting last night. I hope you enjoyed learning about...
Brenda Bye
Oct 22, 20243 min read
Biweekly Update from Brenda Bye, President October 8, 2024
President’s Message 🍂Today’s newsletter is pretty short and sweet. As we enter the final stretch of the year, I’d like to encourage...
Brenda Bye
Oct 8, 20243 min read
Biweekly Update From Brenda Bye, President September 17, 2024
President’s Message 🍅 Yesterday’s BCMGA picnic at Philomath Park was such a wonderful time, and I’d like to extend a heartfelt thank...
Brenda Bye
Sep 17, 20244 min read
Biweekly Update From Brenda Bye, President September 3, 2024
✏️It's back-to-school week for the Corvallis School District and the start of term for Oregon State University is just a couple weeks...
Brenda Bye
Sep 3, 20244 min read


Biweekly Update From Brenda Bye, President August 20, 2024
President’s Message 🌻 During my recent vacation in Massachusetts, I was able to visit the National Hydrangea Test Gardens. I always...
Brenda Bye
Aug 20, 20245 min read
Biweekly Update From Brenda Bye, President August 6, 2024
President’s Message 🐝 This past weekend, I had fun volunteering at the Benton County Fair in the BCMGA Demonstration Garden. There were...
Brenda Bye
Aug 6, 20245 min read


Biweekly Update from Brenda Bye, President July 23, 2004
President’s Message I hope this message finds you enjoying the height of summer and all the beauty it brings to our gardens. Many of our...
Brenda Bye
Jul 23, 20245 min read
Biweekly Update July 9 from President Brenda Bye
President’s Message ☀️As we reach the halfway point of the year and my term as president, I want to take a moment to reflect on the...
Brenda Bye
Jul 9, 20244 min read
Biweekly Update June 25 from President Brenda Bye
President’s Message 🍒 Aloha from beautiful Hawaii! As I write this newsletter surrounded by the vibrant flora of this tropical paradise,...
Brenda Bye
Jun 25, 20244 min read
Biweekly Update June 11 from Brenda Bye, President
President’s Message 🍒 June has rolled in with blue skies and sunny, warm weather. All the plants are finally in the ground and I have...
Brenda Bye
Jun 11, 20245 min read
Biweekly Update May 28 from Brenda Bye, President
🍓 I hope this message finds you all well and ahead of the weeds in your gardens. I enjoyed seeing so many of you at the Membership...
Brenda Bye
May 28, 20245 min read
Biweekly Update May 14 from Brenda Bye, President
☀️ I hope this message finds you all recovered from our annual BCMGA Plant Sale. With over 2000 visitors and the enthusiastic...
Brenda Bye
May 14, 20245 min read
Biweekly Update From Brenda Bye, President April 30, 2024
President’s Message 🌱 Excitement is in the air as we gear up for our much-anticipated BCMGA Plant Sale this Saturday! Our plants are...
Brenda Bye
Apr 30, 20244 min read
Biweekly Update April 16, 2024 from Brenda Bye, President
President’s Message 💐 As our trainees wrap up their classroom time, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to those who have generously...
Brenda Bye
Apr 16, 20246 min read
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