Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Another Comment from Joe
I attended the Tuesday meeting of the State Convention. My hat is off to those that put together this year’s convention. We are going to need to work hard to put together a better one next year. They had 6 speakers on Tuesday and my head is still spinning with all the information presented. I also can’t wait to visit two of the speaker’s nurseries next spring. Tony Avent from Raleigh’s “Plant Delights Nursery” and Ted Stevens from North Augusta, SC’s Nurseries Carolina both showed us what we won’t be seeing at Walmart. New, unusual, and beautiful describe the plants they feature. I was also lucky enough to win $80 worth of merchandise, plus all the freebies they gave away. Think I made money by going. (Now that’s just silly, because I will spend a fortune next spring on all those new plants).
Reminders from Charlie
Don't forget the upcoming election for the new Board of Officers. Please try and be here for the Nov. meeting. Don't forget to please get your time sheets up to date by the end of Dec. If you're short on volunteer time, try and get caught up or give me a call and we will see if we can't work something out.
Ash Needs help!
The first of the flower plugs for the Spring sale will be shipped. Ash will need a few folks to transplant the plugs when they arrive Oct 24th. Approximately 750 plugs will arrive. Trees for the Spring sale that need potting will arrive the week of Nov. 5th, followed by plants on the week of Nov. 12th.More plants will arrive the week of Dec. 3rd. The last of the plants for the Spring sale will arrive the week of Jan. 7th. Still have a lot of work that needs accomplishing in the Garden.
Member News
David Barkley has had foot surgery and will be laid up for sometime. We wish him a speedy recovery and that he has some valuable down time.
Upcoming Speakers
Oct. 25th Marcia P Doering - Arboretum Coordinator - New Hanover County.
Nov 29th Dick Bir - Retired - worked at Fletcher Research Station in Fletcher NC.
Jan 24th Richard Bennett - Brunswick Community College - Plant Diseases
Feb 28th Chris Moorman - Wildlife Management
March 27th Ken Fager NCSU Growing Organic
April 24th Peter Hertyl - NCSU - Ground Pearls
May 22nd Bryce Lane NCSU Gardening Ideas
June 28th Frank Galloway - Plants for local use
July 24th Dr. Frank Blazich - NCSU - Summer Propagation
Aug 28th Charlotte Glen - Plants for difficult situations
Sept. 25th Ronda Sherman - Vermicomposting
Oct 24th Toby Bost
Nov. 29th updates by horticulture staff or in the garden tape.
Nov 29th Dick Bir - Retired - worked at Fletcher Research Station in Fletcher NC.
Jan 24th Richard Bennett - Brunswick Community College - Plant Diseases
Feb 28th Chris Moorman - Wildlife Management
March 27th Ken Fager NCSU Growing Organic
April 24th Peter Hertyl - NCSU - Ground Pearls
May 22nd Bryce Lane NCSU Gardening Ideas
June 28th Frank Galloway - Plants for local use
July 24th Dr. Frank Blazich - NCSU - Summer Propagation
Aug 28th Charlotte Glen - Plants for difficult situations
Sept. 25th Ronda Sherman - Vermicomposting
Oct 24th Toby Bost
Nov. 29th updates by horticulture staff or in the garden tape.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Upcoming Events…
Life on the farm, Oct. 18, 19, 22, and 26th.
Plants that need potting arrive on the week of Oct 24th.
Fall seminars start at Hickman Crossroads Library on Nov. 2nd, Leland Library on Nov. 7th, and Southport Library on Nov. 8th, finishing up at the Southport Wal-Mart on Nov. 17th.
Trees for the Spring sale that need potting will arrive the week of Nov. 5th, followed by plants on the week of Nov. 12th.
More plants will arrive the week of Dec. 3rd.
The Christmas luncheon party will be Dec 13th.
The Festival of lights will be held the evenings of Dec.13 and 14.
The last of the plants for the Spring sale will arrive the week of Jan. 7th.
Still have a lot of work that needs accomplishing in the Garden.
As you can see, lots of things going on and all help is greatly appreciated.
Don't forget the upcoming election for the new Board of Officers. Please try and be here for the Nov. meeting.
Don't forget to please get your time sheets up to date by the end of Dec. If you're short on volunteer time, try and get caught up or give me a call and we will see if we can't work something out.
This has been a tremendous year and so much has been accomplished. Thanks to everyone who has helped in all our efforts. I'm hoping for even a better year upcoming. We have a great opportunity to show the State what we can accomplish as we're holding the State Master Gardener annual get together in Oct. Please give Shirley lots of help in the planning and execution of the Convention.
Last but not least, David is in good spirits and should know a little more about what's going on soon. We all wish him well and a speedy recovery.
Plants that need potting arrive on the week of Oct 24th.
Fall seminars start at Hickman Crossroads Library on Nov. 2nd, Leland Library on Nov. 7th, and Southport Library on Nov. 8th, finishing up at the Southport Wal-Mart on Nov. 17th.
Trees for the Spring sale that need potting will arrive the week of Nov. 5th, followed by plants on the week of Nov. 12th.
More plants will arrive the week of Dec. 3rd.
The Christmas luncheon party will be Dec 13th.
The Festival of lights will be held the evenings of Dec.13 and 14.
The last of the plants for the Spring sale will arrive the week of Jan. 7th.
Still have a lot of work that needs accomplishing in the Garden.
As you can see, lots of things going on and all help is greatly appreciated.
Don't forget the upcoming election for the new Board of Officers. Please try and be here for the Nov. meeting.
Don't forget to please get your time sheets up to date by the end of Dec. If you're short on volunteer time, try and get caught up or give me a call and we will see if we can't work something out.
This has been a tremendous year and so much has been accomplished. Thanks to everyone who has helped in all our efforts. I'm hoping for even a better year upcoming. We have a great opportunity to show the State what we can accomplish as we're holding the State Master Gardener annual get together in Oct. Please give Shirley lots of help in the planning and execution of the Convention.
Last but not least, David is in good spirits and should know a little more about what's going on soon. We all wish him well and a speedy recovery.
2008 Southern Region Conference
Dear Master Gardeners,
This is the first of several emails we will be sending out regarding the Southern Region Master Gardener Conference, June 18-21, 2008 – A Garden of Dreams in Native America.
The Oklahoma County Master Gardeners are hosting the event and are busy putting final details together for the conference. They are very excited about the opportunity to host the conference and have already put many, many hours into the planning and organization of this grand event!
You can now find general information at the conference web site. As more details are finalized we will post them on the site, so visit regularly to keep updated on the latest news and additions.
The conference site will be at the Clarion Meridian Hotel and Convention Center in Oklahoma City. It is nestled in the hub of Oklahoma City's restaurant and entertainment district. There are over 30 sit-down and fast-food restaurants within 2 miles of the hotel. They are conveniently located off I-40 and just minutes from the Airport and other areas of interest. In addition, they provide complimentary shuttle service to and from Will Rogers World Airport and local businesses for fly-in guests.
We are still working on the registration fee, but hope to have it finalized in the near future. In the mean time, check out the web site to see a list of speakers, tours and the conference facilities.
We hope you will put this on your calendars and begin planning to visit our grand state – Oklahoma!
Remember – bookmark Southern Region Master Gardener Conference and visit often.
Happy Gardening and hope to see you in Oklahoma City in 2008!
David Hillock
Assistant Extension Specialist
Consumer Horticulture
State Master Gardener Coordinator
Department of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture
Oklahoma State University
360 Ag Hall
Stillwater, OK 74078-6027
405-744-5158
This is the first of several emails we will be sending out regarding the Southern Region Master Gardener Conference, June 18-21, 2008 – A Garden of Dreams in Native America.
The Oklahoma County Master Gardeners are hosting the event and are busy putting final details together for the conference. They are very excited about the opportunity to host the conference and have already put many, many hours into the planning and organization of this grand event!
You can now find general information at the conference web site. As more details are finalized we will post them on the site, so visit regularly to keep updated on the latest news and additions.
The conference site will be at the Clarion Meridian Hotel and Convention Center in Oklahoma City. It is nestled in the hub of Oklahoma City's restaurant and entertainment district. There are over 30 sit-down and fast-food restaurants within 2 miles of the hotel. They are conveniently located off I-40 and just minutes from the Airport and other areas of interest. In addition, they provide complimentary shuttle service to and from Will Rogers World Airport and local businesses for fly-in guests.
We are still working on the registration fee, but hope to have it finalized in the near future. In the mean time, check out the web site to see a list of speakers, tours and the conference facilities.
We hope you will put this on your calendars and begin planning to visit our grand state – Oklahoma!
Remember – bookmark Southern Region Master Gardener Conference and visit often.
Happy Gardening and hope to see you in Oklahoma City in 2008!
David Hillock
Assistant Extension Specialist
Consumer Horticulture
State Master Gardener Coordinator
Department of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture
Oklahoma State University
360 Ag Hall
Stillwater, OK 74078-6027
405-744-5158
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