Master Gardener – The Island Connection

By Alberta Barron for The Island Connection

Christopher Burtt

Master Gardener Christopher Burtt will speak to the Seabrook Island Garden Club March 13. The meeting gets underway at 9:30 a.m. at the Oyster Catcher Community Center.

Burtt, who serves as the urban horticulture extension agent and the master gardener coordinator for Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties, attended Clemson University and graduated in 2015 with a bachelor of science degree. He worked for the Clemson University Research Farm for two years before moving to Clemson Extension in April 2019. He is an avid gardener with extensive experience in both horticulture and agriculture and looks forward to sharing his talent and expertise through his presentation on pruning, grafting and propagation.

Thanks to SIGC membership and guests for a great turnout at the February meeting, which featured Karen Babb and her fascinating presentation on feng shui. It was witty, lively and thought-provoking.

This month we also want to continue with a shout out to the Seabrook Island Garden Club officers and committee chairs for their focus, creativity and hard work throughout the year. A special thank you to Lynne Madison and Dianne Thompson Cain, the ladies who have the hard job of coordinating the hospitality efforts at each meeting and ensuring that all are welcomed. Needless to say, the wonderful treats are provided by our generous membership. In the words of Helen Keller, Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.

Soon it will be time to elect new officers and chairs. Wont you consider filling in the blanks and sharing your talents as we move forward?

As always, all members and guests are welcome to attend our March 13 meeting. The agenda includes light refreshments at 9:30 a.m. and a brief business report at 10, followed by the guest speaker. The meetings usually conclude between 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Unless otherwise noted, the meetings take place on the second Friday of each month at the Oyster Catcher Community Center.

For membership information, contact carollstclair@gmail.com. Attendance is free for members. Guests are welcome, but a $5 donation is appreciated.

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Master Gardener - The Island Connection