A number of respondents to the Newsletter Survey said they would like to see some favorite recipes in future issues. We had some great food at the Recognition Banquet and a couple of people left a copy of the recipe with the food, but I didn’t take the recipe because I wanted others to see it, too.
So…if you have a recipe you want to share with your fellow Master Gardeners, send a copy to me at rcd@nfcexperts.com and I’ll be happy to include in future newsletters. Thanks!
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Refreshments
Whoa! The “Refreshment Team” Blinked! And we almost didn’t have refreshments at the July meeting except for fast work on Cathie Rod’s part. These are our “Teams” for the rest of the year:
August: Anita Waite, Gail Earley, Charlie Spencer
September: Ann Duke, Nancy Gooding
October: Croly Petrea, Mary Ellen Clagett, Grace Wrigley
November: Anne Marie Bellamy – we need someone else – let Cathie know if you can help with November’s refreshments.
August: Anita Waite, Gail Earley, Charlie Spencer
September: Ann Duke, Nancy Gooding
October: Croly Petrea, Mary Ellen Clagett, Grace Wrigley
November: Anne Marie Bellamy – we need someone else – let Cathie know if you can help with November’s refreshments.
Large patch
Treatment, if needed, should start in early September so now’s the time to start thinking about it. Charlie will be writing an article on this problem and on the options and schedule for treating with Bayleton, Banner MAXX, Heritage, etc. for next month. Charlie also mentioned that Wal-Mart may begin to stock less expensive sizes of the effective treatments – which will be a help to the home gardener with not a lot of area to be covered.
Troops collections
We’re collecting items for our troops in Afghanistan, Iraq and elsewhere. There is a box in the lobby of the Extension Center – bring in all those hotel/motel soaps and shampoos that you’ve been saving, and any other toiletry items you have that you want to send to the men and women who are serving our country overseas.
Many Thanks to Gina
We took a few moments at the July General Meeting to thank Gina Britton for all the help she gives the Master Gardener Association’s members and programs. Gina is always happy to work with us on things – most recently she has done a great job of cleaning up the list of past MG classes – and we do appreciate everything she does!
Appointments and resignations
It was announced at the July meeting that Al Hight is returning to the Brunswick County Extension Office as Interim Director, effective August 1. So….welcome back, Al, and we hope you stay for a good long time.
But, we’re going to miss you….
The next time you are in the Extension Office, be sure to stop by and wish Billy Privette the best. He will be retiring at the end of August from his position as Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development.
And Charlie Spencer announced that he will be retiring at the end of September. The Extension website lists Charlie as “Agricultural Technician,” but we know better… Charlie coordinates and organizes and staffs and mentors and runs things…and he cooks, too.
Both will be sorely missed, but we wish you both well.
But, we’re going to miss you….
The next time you are in the Extension Office, be sure to stop by and wish Billy Privette the best. He will be retiring at the end of August from his position as Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development.
And Charlie Spencer announced that he will be retiring at the end of September. The Extension website lists Charlie as “Agricultural Technician,” but we know better… Charlie coordinates and organizes and staffs and mentors and runs things…and he cooks, too.
Both will be sorely missed, but we wish you both well.
Other dates
Mark your calendars for the next Coastal Gardening Seminar on September 21. Topic and speakers will be announced soon.
Our next PLANT SALE is scheduled for October 12, 13 and 14. There will be no pre-sale of plants at this or any future plant sale.
The State Fair will be October 20 through 29.
Have we mentioned that the Hot Line needs you? Please sign up and come on in and share all your gardening wisdom with the community.
Our next PLANT SALE is scheduled for October 12, 13 and 14. There will be no pre-sale of plants at this or any future plant sale.
The State Fair will be October 20 through 29.
Have we mentioned that the Hot Line needs you? Please sign up and come on in and share all your gardening wisdom with the community.
Walmart presentation
Charlie will be at the Southport Wal-Mart on September 30 from 10 am to 1 pm to do a presentation on planting trees, large patch treatment and other fall gardening topics. Want to join him? Let him know.
Reunion Garden Party
Planning for the Reunion Garden Party on November 10 is well under way. We expect to invite all current and former Master Gardeners, although we still can’t find a class list for the 1996 class! So, if you graduated that year or if you know anyone who graduated that year, please call Shirley Waggoner-Eisenman (754-4148) because we want to include everyone. We’ll be asking for volunteers to help set up, decorate, clean up, etc., so the work involved goes quickly. If you want to help, let us know.
The Hardscape Team
The Hardscape Team is working on their ‘to-do’ list and is making great headway. The drainage is complete now from the boardwalk to the road. There are always new projects and plantings so Hilton is still looking for members to join the Team – you don’t need previous experience to participate. Let Hilton know if you can help.
August Speaker
Dr. Kenneth A. Sorensen who is a Professor of Entomology at NC State University in Raleigh will be our speaker at the General Meeting on August 24. He has been at NCSU as an Extension Entomologist since 1970, working on fruits and vegetables, and has international experience in Bolivia, Ecuador and India. He is going to talk to us about fruit and vegetable pests around the house and their management.
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Beach Rock Available for Home Gardens; Contest Gives Oak Island MG a Chance to Shine!
Master Gardeners from throughout the county are invited to the shores of Oak Island this summer to gather beach rock deposited in the sands during the 2001 Sea Turtle Habitat Project, in an environmental initiative sponsored by Oak Island Beach Preservation to rid the beach of the stone to provide an unobstructed strand for beachgoers and turtle nesters.
At the same time, Oak Island MGs have the opportunity to shine by gathering the rock and using it creatively in the Beach Preservation group’s first ever Beach Rock Landscape & Design Contest, which runs from July 1 to Aug. 31 and seeks to reward Oak Island residents who use the unwanted rock in gardens or landscaping projects, for example to outline planting beds or walkways, or to build structures or artistic projects, integrating the rocks with trees, shrubs, flowers and other decorative materials.
The most unique and creative project will be awarded a $150.00 Grand Prize of $100 towards pavers or flagstone materials from Bianchi’s Brickyard Supply plus $50 cash from Beach Preservation. 2nd Prize is a $50 Gift Certificate from Stewart’s Hardware & Garden Center. 3rd Prize is a $25 Gift Certificate from Bridgers Landscape & Garden Center. All entrants will be mailed a coupon for 10% off up to $200.00 in garden merchandise from Lowe’s Home Center, Southport.
Composed of a mixture of limestone and clays and some embedded shells, the naturally beautiful beach rock ranges from the size of golf balls to foot-long boulders. It surfaces mainly between 20th and 50th streets SE, accessed by turning left towards the beach at the second traffic light at 58th Street. It is easiest to collect at low tide and is especially abundant following tropical storms.
Complete contest rules and entry blanks are at OI Town Hall and OI Recreation Center. Judging will be held in September with awards made October 14 at “Celebrate Oak Island.” Entrants do not need to be present to win.
For more information, call Fred or Elizabeth Mina at 278-6205 or visit www.oakislandbeachpreservation.org.
At the same time, Oak Island MGs have the opportunity to shine by gathering the rock and using it creatively in the Beach Preservation group’s first ever Beach Rock Landscape & Design Contest, which runs from July 1 to Aug. 31 and seeks to reward Oak Island residents who use the unwanted rock in gardens or landscaping projects, for example to outline planting beds or walkways, or to build structures or artistic projects, integrating the rocks with trees, shrubs, flowers and other decorative materials.
The most unique and creative project will be awarded a $150.00 Grand Prize of $100 towards pavers or flagstone materials from Bianchi’s Brickyard Supply plus $50 cash from Beach Preservation. 2nd Prize is a $50 Gift Certificate from Stewart’s Hardware & Garden Center. 3rd Prize is a $25 Gift Certificate from Bridgers Landscape & Garden Center. All entrants will be mailed a coupon for 10% off up to $200.00 in garden merchandise from Lowe’s Home Center, Southport.
Composed of a mixture of limestone and clays and some embedded shells, the naturally beautiful beach rock ranges from the size of golf balls to foot-long boulders. It surfaces mainly between 20th and 50th streets SE, accessed by turning left towards the beach at the second traffic light at 58th Street. It is easiest to collect at low tide and is especially abundant following tropical storms.
Complete contest rules and entry blanks are at OI Town Hall and OI Recreation Center. Judging will be held in September with awards made October 14 at “Celebrate Oak Island.” Entrants do not need to be present to win.
For more information, call Fred or Elizabeth Mina at 278-6205 or visit www.oakislandbeachpreservation.org.
Reunion Garden Party
The Reunion Committee is planning a Garden Party for November 10. All current and former Master Gardeners will be invited to this get together. We are compiling an up-to-date list of all our MG class graduates and making good progress except for the 1996 class – we have not been able to find a class list for that year. If you graduated that year and have a list filed away somewhere, we need a copy! Please call Shirley Waggoner-Eisenman (754-4148) if you have a list or know where we can get one. And Mark Your Calendar for November 10.
Hardscape Team
The Hardscape Team is making progress on the tasks to be accomplished. They have already completed repairs to the irrigation system. Hilton is still looking for members to join the Team – you don’t need previous experience to participate in this group. Let Hilton know if you can help.
4-H Summer Youth Program
The 4-H Summer Youth Program will offer three classes at the County Extension Center. We will work with 4-H to provide a version of the “Life on the Farm” series. The first class, for kids ages 6 to 8, will be from 9 – 11 AM on July 25 at the Extension Center. The second, on August 1, for 9 – 12 year olds, and the third on August 15, for kids over 12, will be from 9 AM to Noon, at Extension and in the Greenhouse. Most of the information is already assembled so other than a short meeting before each session, there shouldn’t be much extra work involved. Charlie is looking for volunteers – please call him at 253-2610 if you can help at any of these sessions.
Reminder - state conference
Go to www.ncmastergardeners.org and click on “Events” for information on the State Master Gardener Conference – “Gardening on the Edge.” The conference will be October 2 - 4 in Kill Devil Hills and will feature great speakers and workshops - including grafting, healing powers of herbs, native plants, tough plants for tough places and a ½ day bonsai workshop - plus pre-conference tours. Invitations were mailed in June. The registration fee will be discounted if you register by August 1.
July meeting speaker
At our July 27 General Meeting our speaker will be David Nash, Area Specialized Agent for Coastal Management from the New Hanover Cooperative Extension Office. He will give an overview of the dunes and dune vegetation in Brunswick County. He has co-authored a book on this subject.
Fresh Vegetable Marinade
Recipe from the Recognition Banquet, from the Hamilton County (TN) MG cookbook, submitted by Shirley Waggoner-Eisenman.
Fresh Vegetable Marinade
4 stalks broccoli, cut into flowerets
8 fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 medium green or red pepper, sliced
1 head cauliflower, cut into flowerets
1 small purple onion, chopped (optional)
Marinade:
1 cup sugar ½ cup vinegar
2 tsp dry mustard 1½ cup veg. oil
1 tsp salt 2 tbsp poppy seeds
Place vegetables in a large bowl. Combine all ingredients in marinade and mix well. Pour over vegetables and toss well to coat. Chill at least 3 hours, but not longer than 12 hours (over-chilling will make the vegetables soggy). Remove from marinade to serve.
Fresh Vegetable Marinade
4 stalks broccoli, cut into flowerets
8 fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 medium green or red pepper, sliced
1 head cauliflower, cut into flowerets
1 small purple onion, chopped (optional)
Marinade:
1 cup sugar ½ cup vinegar
2 tsp dry mustard 1½ cup veg. oil
1 tsp salt 2 tbsp poppy seeds
Place vegetables in a large bowl. Combine all ingredients in marinade and mix well. Pour over vegetables and toss well to coat. Chill at least 3 hours, but not longer than 12 hours (over-chilling will make the vegetables soggy). Remove from marinade to serve.
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