WE NEED HELP IN THE BOTANICAL GARDEN AND FOR OTHER TASKS AS WE PREPARE FOR OUR GUESTS COMING IN OCTOBER. BE A PART OF SOMETHING GREAT and VOLUNTEER TODAY FOR OUR STATE MEETING.
We will have several workdays to focus on making the Brunswick Botanical Gardens look the best they can when we host the State meeting in October. We need about 8-10 volunteers for; September 17, 18, 24, 25 and 26.
We need 12 to 20 volunteers for; October 1 and 2. Depending on what happens with the storms we may need more help on other days too.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Wanted - Talented Members
We are looking for items for our Silent Auction or to be used for door prizes to be awarded to our fellow master gardeners who will be attending the conference. If you have a craft or hobby or other artistic or creative pastime, and would like to donate something to help support the conference, let us know. If you would like to donate something for the Silent Auction, contact Shirley Waggoner-Eisenman (754-4148), or for a door prize, talk to Peggy Halfpenny (253-9624). Thanks!
Horticultural Judging Team
David Barkley’s Brunswick County 4-H horticultural judging team is representing NC at the national junior horticultural meeting in October. David is trying to raise money to get the team to the nationals and requested $1000 from the BCMGVA. We voted last meeting to support the kids. Congrats to them and to David.
Joe's Kitchen
My Succotash Recipe
There are a million recipes for succotash. Many I really like include butter beans and this one doesn't! Okra is a fun crop to raise if you have never tried it. Give it plenty of sun and lots of space to grow upward. It's a little like zucchini in that you need to harvest it regularly. Otherwise the pods become tough and bitter. Some of you may be turned off by the slippery nature of this green vegetable. Get over it; it tastes great and actually is very useful as a thickening agent in some recipes.
4 c. fresh cut okra
1 can diced tomatoes
2 slices bacon diced
1 chopped onion
1 chopped red bell pepper
1 celery rib, chopped
1 Tbs flour
2 can whole kernel white corn
salt & pepper to taste
Place cut okra and tomatoes in sauce pan and cook on slow heat. Fry the bacon, add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sprinkle with flour and fry on low heat until vegetables are limp. Add corn and tomatoes/okra mix and continue cooking on low heat for about 30-45 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent sticking to skillet. Serve with white rice and your favorite southern meat dish. It's always better the second and third day!
There are a million recipes for succotash. Many I really like include butter beans and this one doesn't! Okra is a fun crop to raise if you have never tried it. Give it plenty of sun and lots of space to grow upward. It's a little like zucchini in that you need to harvest it regularly. Otherwise the pods become tough and bitter. Some of you may be turned off by the slippery nature of this green vegetable. Get over it; it tastes great and actually is very useful as a thickening agent in some recipes.
4 c. fresh cut okra
1 can diced tomatoes
2 slices bacon diced
1 chopped onion
1 chopped red bell pepper
1 celery rib, chopped
1 Tbs flour
2 can whole kernel white corn
salt & pepper to taste
Place cut okra and tomatoes in sauce pan and cook on slow heat. Fry the bacon, add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sprinkle with flour and fry on low heat until vegetables are limp. Add corn and tomatoes/okra mix and continue cooking on low heat for about 30-45 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent sticking to skillet. Serve with white rice and your favorite southern meat dish. It's always better the second and third day!
Member news
Maureen More, a member of the 2008 class, is having medical problems. Drop her a line or a card and let her know we are thinking about her. Her address is 2698 Morningdale Dr., Southport NC 28461-8134.
Linda Lemieux is now selling raffle tickets for two raffle items at the conference - $1.00 for a reel lawnmower and $5.00 for an in-ground pond (this is given by Mulch & More).
Linda Lemieux is now selling raffle tickets for two raffle items at the conference - $1.00 for a reel lawnmower and $5.00 for an in-ground pond (this is given by Mulch & More).
Work Days
Tuesday, Sept 9th is a scheduled work day in the garden. Fred Mina could use your help. If you signed up to help in the garden, please give Fred a hand.
Charlies says:
Betty needs help on the front desk on Sept. 17th, 18th, and 19th. All the secretaries will be out of town at a conference and the Extension Office needs someone to answer the phone. This counts as Hot Line time since you will be supporting the Extension Service. We need to cover the front desk from 8:30 until 5:00. Please let me know if you can help.
It appears that we may be able to conduct “The Life on the Farm" series again sometime after the Conference and around the Fall Plant Sale. Please help out on any of the opportunities listed on page one and we still need help in certain areas of the Conference. Hope everyone will pitch in
to make the conference and everything else listed an outstanding success. Again, thanks for all your help in making the Association so successful.
It appears that we may be able to conduct “The Life on the Farm" series again sometime after the Conference and around the Fall Plant Sale. Please help out on any of the opportunities listed on page one and we still need help in certain areas of the Conference. Hope everyone will pitch in
to make the conference and everything else listed an outstanding success. Again, thanks for all your help in making the Association so successful.
From the President's desk...
Shirley is busy with last minute planning and has asked me to ask you to really consider either helping out or attending the upcoming North Carolina State MG Conference, or both! Lots of hard work has gone into making this a great conference and you will never have one any closer. The dates again are Oct 5-8 at the Sea Trails Resort at Sunset Beach. Just call the extension office if you need a registration packet.
Volunteering
Help needed for Pesticide Disposal Site
Saturday, September 20, 2008
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wal-Mart Parking Lot
1675 N Howe Street Southport, NC
Call David Barkley to volunteer
Charlie says there have been lots of openings on the Hot Line. Hey, Folks; The Hot Line is important. Time to put in some hours. You are guaranteed to learn more than those who call!
Saturday, September 20, 2008
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wal-Mart Parking Lot
1675 N Howe Street Southport, NC
Call David Barkley to volunteer
Charlie says there have been lots of openings on the Hot Line. Hey, Folks; The Hot Line is important. Time to put in some hours. You are guaranteed to learn more than those who call!
Upcoming Speakers
Sept. 25th Ronda Sherman - Vermicomposting (worms☺)
Oct 23rd Toby Bost
Nov. 20th updates by horticulture staff
Jan. 22nd Dr Bruce Williams
Feb. 26th Lisa Wimpfheimer Tryon Palace
March 26th Jim LeTendre Tomato Growing
April 23rd Kent Kolbe NC DOT Landscape
May 28th Anne Pendred Photography
June 25th Graduation/Social
July 23rd Keith Baldwin NC A&T Soils and Plant Growth
Oct 23rd Toby Bost
Nov. 20th updates by horticulture staff
Jan. 22nd Dr Bruce Williams
Feb. 26th Lisa Wimpfheimer Tryon Palace
March 26th Jim LeTendre Tomato Growing
April 23rd Kent Kolbe NC DOT Landscape
May 28th Anne Pendred Photography
June 25th Graduation/Social
July 23rd Keith Baldwin NC A&T Soils and Plant Growth
Upcoming Events
We host a plant clinic every Wednesday at the Southport Farmers Market from 9-12. A great chance to meet people and assist them with their problems. Also, it's a beautiful place under a huge oak tree!
Sept. 13th Firewise Demo at St. James
Sept. 17th Seminar at Leland Library 2-4
Sept. 18th Seminar at Southport Library 2-3:30
Sept. 19th Sem.at Hickman Crossroad Library 3-5
Sept. 20th Wal-Mart, 10- 12 Seminar in Garden Shop and Pesticide container collection from 10- 2
Sept. 22nd Brunswick Electric Cooperative Bldg., 12:00 until1:30
Sept. 25th Regular Meeting at 9:00 am
Sept 29th Stuff goody bags for Convention here in the Training Center, 8:30 until all bags are stuffed!!!
Oct. 4th and 5th, Preparing for the Conference, including setting up and moving all the stuff to Sea Trail. We need HELP!!!!
Oct 5-8 2008 MG Conference
in Brunswick County at Sea Trails Resort
Oct 16, 17 & 18th Plant Sale
Dec 10th Christmas Party
Sept. 13th Firewise Demo at St. James
Sept. 17th Seminar at Leland Library 2-4
Sept. 18th Seminar at Southport Library 2-3:30
Sept. 19th Sem.at Hickman Crossroad Library 3-5
Sept. 20th Wal-Mart, 10- 12 Seminar in Garden Shop and Pesticide container collection from 10- 2
Sept. 22nd Brunswick Electric Cooperative Bldg., 12:00 until1:30
Sept. 25th Regular Meeting at 9:00 am
Sept 29th Stuff goody bags for Convention here in the Training Center, 8:30 until all bags are stuffed!!!
Oct. 4th and 5th, Preparing for the Conference, including setting up and moving all the stuff to Sea Trail. We need HELP!!!!
Oct 5-8 2008 MG Conference
in Brunswick County at Sea Trails Resort
Oct 16, 17 & 18th Plant Sale
Dec 10th Christmas Party
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