A MESSAGE FROM INCOMING PRESIDENT – Sue Ann Hanson

I am excited to be the MGGD president and excited to continue the momentum begun by our past presidents. MGGD is focused on providing information and programs and volunteer opportunities on the east side of metropolitan Detroit and I will strive to make MGGD live up to its name: Master Gardeners of Greater Detroit. We welcome Master Gardeners and gardening enthusiasts who want to participate in MGGD events.

One thing (out of many) that sets Master Gardeners apart is our commitment to volunteering. I hope that each one of you has found your “passion”, that project (or two) (or THREE!) that gives you a reason to use your Master Gardener skills and pass on your wealth of information. If you haven’t found it yet, I hope that MGGD and MSU Extension can help you to find it. Projects range from greenhouses to urban farms to children’s gardens to an MGGD board member.

MGGD was founded for you, our members. The new MGGD board has some new faces and so I want to emphasize new ideas. If you as a member feel there is something missing or something that can be improved upon, please let us know! The board members are very approachable and very open to new ideas and thoughts. I ask only one thing: if your idea is a new project or new program, consider spearheading your idea yourself. 

Come join us at one of our meetings. Check out the upcoming events under Current Event on the website. Thanks again for all of your support! Let’s make the next two years of MGGD a joyful experience!