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Biweekly Update for September 9, 2025
The BCMGA September picnic is coming up on Sept 17. Bring a beverage and a dish to share.
Brenda Bye
Sep 9, 20255 min read


Biweekly Update - August 26, 2025
President’s Message From Paula Lupcho 🌶️ We have a new and vibrant school garden emerging at Garfield School with an interesting back...
Brenda Bye
Aug 26, 20254 min read


Biweekly Update - August 12, 2025
Volunteer opportunities for OSU Garden Futures and August Propagation workshops. A VRS Raffle is announced.
Brenda Bye
Aug 12, 20255 min read


Biweekly Update - July 22, 2025
There is also something going on with our native Oregon white oaks (Quercus garryana) in the mid-Willamette Valley. I noticed tip dieback (called flagging) in my white oak and talked with ODF and also consulted Dan Blanchard, Director of the OSU Arboretum.
Brenda Bye
Jul 22, 20255 min read
Biweekly Update -- July 8, 2025
President’s Message - From Paula Lupcho ☀️☀️☀️ The watch word for this week is “stay cool” and keep yourself and your plants hydrated. ...
plantdoc2746
Jul 7, 20254 min read


Biweekly Update - June 24, 2025
Add the summer garden tours to your calendar and volunteer with the Propagation committee at PHS in this edition of the BCMGA Newsletter.
Brenda Bye
Jun 24, 20254 min read


Biweekly Update - June 10, 2025
I would like to highlight one of our volunteer opportunities—Calvin Community Garden. It is located next to Calvin Presbyterian Church on NW Dixon Street. The garden has six raised beds and one large in-ground bed.
Brenda Bye
Jun 10, 20255 min read
Biweekly Update - May 27, 2025
With summer just a few weeks away, it may seem like the pace of BCMGA slows down, but this really isn’t the case. There is still a lot going on.
Brenda Bye
May 27, 20254 min read


Biweekly Update - May 13, 2025
Congratulations to the Plant Sale Committee for organizing another highly successful plant sale! Here are some of the highlights. Over 2500 people came.
Brenda Bye
May 13, 20255 min read


Biweekly Update - April 22, 2025
Only one week until the plant sale, stay tuned for updates! Join the other master gardeners at the Public Seed Library or Demo Garden. Read for more details
Brenda Bye
Apr 22, 20254 min read


Biweekly Update April 8, 2025
26 days until the Plant Sale. Find out what activities that you can help with in this newsletter.
Brenda Bye
Apr 8, 20255 min read


Biweekly Update March 25, 2025
Learn about all the new volunteer opportunities for Benton County Master Gardeners in this edition.
Brenda Bye
Mar 25, 20256 min read


Biweekly Update March 11, 2025
President’s Message From Paula Lupcho Spring is upon us and with it comes a surge of Master Gardener activities. The first training...
Brenda Bye
Mar 11, 20257 min read


Biweekly Update from the Benton County Master Gardeners Association. February 25, 2025
~~~~~~~~~President’s Message - From Paula Lupcho~~~~~~~~ 🌧️ January and February have certainly given us some interesting weather, below...
Brenda Bye
Feb 25, 20255 min read


BCMGA Biweekly Update February 11, 2025
Once again, Insights into Gardening was a huge success. The speakers were excellent and I heard lots of positive comments
Brenda Bye
Feb 11, 20256 min read
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 28, 20256 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 14, 20255 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
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