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Georgia Governor’s Mansion Project May 26-May 29 2009

Georgia Governor’s Mansion Project May 26-May 29 2009. The Georgia Green Industry Association and its members were proud to partner with Governor Sonny Perdue and mansion staff to landscape the front portion of the Georgia Governor’s Mansion.

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Georgia Governor’s Mansion Project May 26-May 29 2009

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  1. Georgia Governor’s Mansion Project May 26-May 29 2009

  2. The Georgia Green Industry Association and its members were proud to partner with Governor Sonny Perdue and mansion staff to landscape the front portion of the Georgia Governor’s Mansion. During wintertime discussions with Governor Perdue’s staff regarding the efficiencies of drip irrigation, the idea arose to demonstrate the efficient irrigation and best management practices in the landscape. Governor Perdue has been a staunch supporter of the green industry during Georgia’s historic drought and has always been a proponent of water conservation. The mansion grounds proved the perfect stage to demonstrate that not only was it okay to plant again in Georgia but that sustainable landscape projects don’t have to use a lot of water. The green industry in Georgia is a leading segment of agriculture. Prior to the drought, economic impact of the industry was estimated to be in excess of $8 billion annually with over 75,000 Georgians employed by nursery growers, landscape firms, garden centers, greenhouse operators, irrigation contractors and allied suppliers. The effects of the drought and of the subsequent economic downturn have been estimated at over $1 billion in lost sales and the loss of 25,000 jobs. Resilient and optimistic, the members of GGIA recognized the potential impact of participating in such a high profile project and volunteered materials, labor and their expertise to make the mansion project a full-blown success. Special attention was given to water efficiency and sustainability. Every aspect of the project served as a model for practices that would not only create a beautiful landscape to showcase Georgia grown products, but would do so while using minimal water resources. .

  3. In late March, a team of GGIA volunteers visited the mansion to begin formulating a plan for refurbishing the large and prominent area that had been removed during renovations to the exterior of the mansion. Landscape designer Mark Fockele set about designing a garden that would blend with the scale of the residence while using plants which once established would be drought tolerant. Mansion staff and First Lady Mary Perdue approved the plan and work began to secure plant material from nurseries across the state. Next, planning began to prepare the soil and irrigation systems. Two dump truck loads of ERTH Food soil conditioner were worked into the soil to improve fertility and the water holding ability of the soil. Craig McManus of McPlants and Robert Picard of Keystone Sales worked at a feverous pace on Dingos to prepare the site. On Tuesday May 26th, plant material began to arrive at the mansion from all corners of the state and the project had officially begun. A & A Landscaping, Buck Jones Nurseries, Evergreen Nurseries, Fockele Gardens, Gardens South Landscaping, McCorkle Nurseries, Cofer’s, Sod Atlanta, Monrovia Nurseries, Specialty Ornamentals and Tapestry Greenhouses all contributed plants - over 1,100 in all. Tom Shannon of Ewing Irrigation worked from start to finish with GGIA board members Bob Evans and Ed Montalvo to design and install the high efficiency systems. With the soil prepped and irrigation plans complete, a virtual army of volunteers descended on the mansion on Thursday, May 28th to begin installing plant material, irrigation tubing and mulch provided by Wood-Tech. FFA students from across the state joined students from Griffin Tech to learn proper planting techniques and the benefits of drip irrigation. In just a few short hours, the landscape of the Mansion began to be transformed from a blank canvas into a living and breathing garden.

  4. On Friday, May 29th, crews from White Oak Landscape helped put the finishing touches on a truly remarkable transformation. Organic fertilizer from Going Green Organics assured the newly installed plants would receive an eco-friendly dose of nutrients to assist in their establishment. The new garden was complete, filled to the brim with blooming annuals and perennials, evergreen trees and flowering shrubs all chosen with a careful eye towards water conservation and sustainability. The Georgia Governor’s Mansion is now a showplace for Georgia horticultural products and water conservation. The garden will be a lasting and evolving testament to the environmental benefits and beauty that a properly designed and installed landscape can bring to all Georgians.

  5. Plant Suppliers Monrovia Nurseries McCorkle Nurseries Buck Jones Nurseries Pike Nurseries Evergreen Nursery Tapestry Nursery and Greenhouse Garden South Landscaping Special Ornamentals Fockele Garden Company Sod Atlanta Cofers Home and Garden Materials Suppliers Wood-Tech Mulch and Soils Erth Food Going Green Organics McPlants Irrigation Suppliers Property Creations Sprinkalawn Atlanta Hendry and Associates Stovall Irrigation John Deere Landscape Rainbird Volunteers Mark Fockele- Garden Design Bob Evans- Irrigation Design and Install Ed Montalvo- Irrigation Design Mike Lewis-Plant Selection John Strickland- Fertilization Ron Deal- Installation and Design Jennifer Toliver Chris Pounds Todd Hurt Chris Williams Rob Moon Rocky DeVotie Tom Shannon

  6. FFA Participants North Oconee High School Stan Mitchell, Ag Ed Teacher Trent Mattox (FFA student) Rickey Dyer (FFA student) Lucus Bowan (FFA student) Tommy Caldwell (FFA student)

  7. FFA Participants North Forsyth High School Anita Harris, Ag Ed Teacher Jordan Bryant (FFA student) Coley Harris (FFA student) Mikaela Harris (FFA student) Shaina Martin (FFA student)

  8. FFA Participants Pope High School Joe Green, Ag Ed Teacher Brian Bahorich (FFA student) Ally Ruiz (FFA student) Jeremy Hurwitz (FFA student) Mark Zenoble (FFA student) Nikki Tucker (FFA student) Pictured with First Lady Mary Perdue

  9. FFA Participants Sonoraville High School Sara Clark, Ag Ed Teacher Jasen Spoon, Ag Ed Teacher Crysta Nicholson (FFA student) Chris Re (FFA student) Layson West (FFA student) Araceli Macias (FFA student) Katie Sutherland (FFA student) Amber Kay (FFA student) Hawke Watson (FFA student) Taylor Fain (FFA student)

  10. Griffin Tech Participants Griffin Technical College Greg Huber- Instructor Cindy Barton Harry Bolton Lindsay Burroughs Melissa Eason Darrell McDowell Jeremiah Peavy Brandon Rassier Anna Garvey

  11. FFA Students With First Lady Mary Perdue

  12. Governor’s Mansion Project Having undergone substantial renovations, all landscaping had been removed from the front of the mansion leaving a blank canvas for landscape designer Mark Fockele.

  13. Governor’s Mansion Project ERTHfood was incorporated into the soil to improve the fertility and water holding capacity. Robert Picard of Keystone Sales moved like a ballerina on his Dingo.

  14. Governor’s Mansion Project Wood-Tech Mulch donated over 50 yards of material while GGIA Board Member Craig McManus gave his son a little on the job training.

  15. Governor’s Mansion Project GGIA board member Craig McManus helps prep the planting beds while Tom Shannon of Ewing Irrigation inspects the irrigation valves.

  16. Governor’s Mansion Project Plants begin arriving on site from McCorkle Nurseries, Buck Jones and Tapestry Greenhouses. Over 1100 plants were donated and planted at the site.

  17. Governor’s Mansion Project Pike Nurseries and Monrovia Growers bring their plants to the jobsite.

  18. Governor’s Mansion Project Chris Butts and Ron Deal begin spotting plants for the next day’s planting.

  19. Governor’s Mansion Project Mark Fockele and Todd Hurt place plants around the site

  20. Governor’s Mansion Project Walter Lewis, Jr. delivers and places boxwoods while over 1,000 other plants wait to be installed.

  21. Governor’s Mansion Project All that’s needed now are some good shovels and strong backs. Instead, we got a “consultant.” John Strickland tells FFA students the ins and outs of landscape installation.

  22. Governor’s Mansion Project Students from Sonoraville High School FFA get to work planting and installing drip irrigation tubing.

  23. Governor’s Mansion Project A North Oconee student works on planting while Bob Evans checks the placement of the irrigation.

  24. Governor’s Mansion Project Chris Williams, Rob Moon and Rocky Dovitie from White Oak Landscape enjoy a laugh while installing plants.

  25. Governor’s Mansion Project The front of the project was anchored by the large Korean boxwoods while aspidistra and sarcacoca dotted the shade under the magnolia.

  26. Governor’s Mansion Project Knockout Roses, Cryptomeria and Daylilies add color and structure to the garden.

  27. Governor’s Mansion Project .

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