Native Plant Garden at MAS

Possibly the longest sustained project of the MGCG is the garden that is now located on the grounds of the Museum of Arts And Sciences on Forsyth Road in Macon. Initially conceived in 1993, the original garden was located on the back campus of Wesleyan College. It was a trial area, accepting seeds of vegetables and flowers from commercial companies. In 2003, the focus changed to that of a small native plant garden, attractively laid out with decoratively-edged brick paths.

In 2009, when Wesleyan’s plans for a chapel near their lake began to materialize, a new location was sought. Permission to use a portion of the Museum’s land was obtained and a year-long project was begun to move nearly 100 species of plants. A general plan with stone-edged walkways was laid out and irrigation was installed to help the newly established plants begin to thrive. In the years since, additional species have been added and those that did not flourish have disappeared.

Our goal has always been to offer both a passive and active educational experience in an attractive setting that benefits all citizens of the Middle Georgia area. Our Master Gardeners give talks to garden clubs and civic groups, as well as to our own members. Additionally, the Museum offers classes and workshops to school-aged children to learn about the flora and fauna of our area.

We hope to continue and expand this association in the future with the support of all MGCG members.