Monday, February 05, 2007
Checkout the Calendar
We will be updating the calendar regularly on our web page. Check it out. We may also add a separate calendar for hotline. It would allow you to see what days were open and even sign-up online.
The NC Master Beekeeper Program
The Program is an educational and public service program in beekeeping which is sponsored by N.C. State University, the N.C. State Beekeepers Association, and the N.C. Dept. of Agriculture. The program is the oldest, continuously active, Master Beekeeper program in the United States. It is a multilevel program with over 3,500 individuals enrolled at some level of the program. Details of the program administration.
Keep Track of your Mileage
Please keep track of your mileage on your time sheets. One good reason; You can deduct it at tax time.
Greenhouse/ Botanical Garden
It is important that all tools are cleaned and properly stored after use. Many new plants are being received at the greenhouse which will require care. Many man hours have been given to complete hard and landscape in front of building F and Botanical garden plus night lighting in all areas. More plants and trees will be added behind building F. Screening will be planted around new area of gas pumps. There is a need for on going maintenance of the water feature in the Botanical garden.
Member news
Charlie Spencer
Charlie came along great in his operation and actually came to our office on Friday to have lunch with us and to take care of a little business He uses a walker and gets around pretty good. Keep him and his wife Lou in your prayers.
Maggie Hoon
Maggie is still in Coastal Rehab and is responding to therapy after her stroke. After 3pm she can have visitors. She enjoys having company and is able to talk on the phone.
John Kellett
John is on the mend. He has a couple more Physical Therapy sessions to go and should be back working the Hot line soon.
Charlie came along great in his operation and actually came to our office on Friday to have lunch with us and to take care of a little business He uses a walker and gets around pretty good. Keep him and his wife Lou in your prayers.
Maggie Hoon
Maggie is still in Coastal Rehab and is responding to therapy after her stroke. After 3pm she can have visitors. She enjoys having company and is able to talk on the phone.
John Kellett
John is on the mend. He has a couple more Physical Therapy sessions to go and should be back working the Hot line soon.
Wanted:
Master Gardeners with expertise in creating web pages. We are forming a technology committee to help bring information to you more efficiently. Call Al Smith 910-457-6674
Master Gardener Pest Management Training
Feb 26, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm JC Raulston Arboretum
• What is an Insect and Pest Management in the Landscape,” Steven Bambara, Extension Specialist, Entomology Department, NC State University
• What New Master Gardeners Need to Know About Plant Disease,” Dr. Tom Creswell, Plant Pathology Department, NC State University
The cost is only $10 including lunch. Make check payable to NC State University. We will be taking a van full up so sign up soon. Visit the JC Raulston Arboretum before the meeting, at lunch, or after the meeting. Call for registration.
• What is an Insect and Pest Management in the Landscape,” Steven Bambara, Extension Specialist, Entomology Department, NC State University
• What New Master Gardeners Need to Know About Plant Disease,” Dr. Tom Creswell, Plant Pathology Department, NC State University
The cost is only $10 including lunch. Make check payable to NC State University. We will be taking a van full up so sign up soon. Visit the JC Raulston Arboretum before the meeting, at lunch, or after the meeting. Call for registration.
MG Classes are Filling Fast
• David reports that the Tuesday class beginning February 6th has 34 students and the Wednesday class beginning February 28th now has 30. If you have friends wanting to sign up, they should do it now.
• Proposed dates for the Turf class – 3/25,4/12,6/7,6/15
• Plant ID class will begin the March 27th.
• Pro Day Seminar at BCC in Leland on February 28th from noon to 4:30
• Proposed dates for the Turf class – 3/25,4/12,6/7,6/15
• Plant ID class will begin the March 27th.
• Pro Day Seminar at BCC in Leland on February 28th from noon to 4:30
Upcoming Speakers
April 26th Debbie Roos - Organic Gardening - Hort Agent, Chatham County.
May 24th Bryon Capo - Trees - Urban Forestry - County Urban Forestry Agent, New Hanover County.
June 28th Lucy Bradley - NCSU
July 27th Bill Lord - Water Quality – Area Specialized Agent,Franklin Co.
August 23rd Emily Revels - Hort Agent, Cumberland County
Sept. 27th Some type of MG Social
Oct. 26th Toby Bost, Hort Agent, Forsyth County - Has written books on gardening.
Nov 29th Dick Bir - Retired - worked at Fletcher Research Station in Fletcher NC.
May 24th Bryon Capo - Trees - Urban Forestry - County Urban Forestry Agent, New Hanover County.
June 28th Lucy Bradley - NCSU
July 27th Bill Lord - Water Quality – Area Specialized Agent,Franklin Co.
August 23rd Emily Revels - Hort Agent, Cumberland County
Sept. 27th Some type of MG Social
Oct. 26th Toby Bost, Hort Agent, Forsyth County - Has written books on gardening.
Nov 29th Dick Bir - Retired - worked at Fletcher Research Station in Fletcher NC.
Upcoming Speakers
April 26th Debbie Roos - Organic Gardening - Hort Agent, Chatham County.
May 24th Bryon Capo - Trees - Urban Forestry - County Urban Forestry Agent, New Hanover County.
June 28th Lucy Bradley - NCSU
July 27th Bill Lord - Water Quality – Area Specialized Agent,Franklin Co.
August 23rd Emily Revels - Hort Agent, Cumberland County
Sept. 27th Some type of MG Social
Oct. 26th Toby Bost, Hort Agent, Forsyth County - Has written books on gardening.
Nov 29th Dick Bir - Retired - worked at Fletcher Research Station in Fletcher NC.
May 24th Bryon Capo - Trees - Urban Forestry - County Urban Forestry Agent, New Hanover County.
June 28th Lucy Bradley - NCSU
July 27th Bill Lord - Water Quality – Area Specialized Agent,Franklin Co.
August 23rd Emily Revels - Hort Agent, Cumberland County
Sept. 27th Some type of MG Social
Oct. 26th Toby Bost, Hort Agent, Forsyth County - Has written books on gardening.
Nov 29th Dick Bir - Retired - worked at Fletcher Research Station in Fletcher NC.
Upcoming Events
Feb 10th & 11th … Wilmington Garden Show Schwartz Center, Cape Fear Community College, 601 N. Front St
February 12th … 4-H Lasagna Lunch & Candy-Gram Sale! Make your Valentine Happy! Call Blair for details
Feb 17th 9-5& 18th 12-5… Brunswick Co Greenhouse Tour…Alma Buffkin 117 Lee Drive, Sheldon Herb Farm 340 Goodman Dr, Louis & Carol Lee 149 Maco Rd.
Feb 22nd Regular MG Meeting 9-12…. Dan Keir and David Barkley - Grafting - Dan also attended the Master Gardener Training as one of David's students in the early 80's. Owner operator of Japanese Maples of Wilmington. The art of grafting will be a hands on opportunity. We will also have some visitors from Bladen Co MG.
Feb 26th … Join a van of MGs for a trip to JC Raulston Arboretum for a MG class on Pest Management. $10 includes lunch so call Charlie
March 24-25th … BC Home & Garden Show
April 12,13,14th … MG Plant sale
March 1-7th International Convention Little Rock
May 10,11,12th … MG Plant sale
Oct 8,9,10th … State MG Convention in Raleigh
February 12th … 4-H Lasagna Lunch & Candy-Gram Sale! Make your Valentine Happy! Call Blair for details
Feb 17th 9-5& 18th 12-5… Brunswick Co Greenhouse Tour…Alma Buffkin 117 Lee Drive, Sheldon Herb Farm 340 Goodman Dr, Louis & Carol Lee 149 Maco Rd.
Feb 22nd Regular MG Meeting 9-12…. Dan Keir and David Barkley - Grafting - Dan also attended the Master Gardener Training as one of David's students in the early 80's. Owner operator of Japanese Maples of Wilmington. The art of grafting will be a hands on opportunity. We will also have some visitors from Bladen Co MG.
Feb 26th … Join a van of MGs for a trip to JC Raulston Arboretum for a MG class on Pest Management. $10 includes lunch so call Charlie
March 24-25th … BC Home & Garden Show
April 12,13,14th … MG Plant sale
March 1-7th International Convention Little Rock
May 10,11,12th … MG Plant sale
Oct 8,9,10th … State MG Convention in Raleigh
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