Jim Blake thanks all volunteers who helped move plants at the sight of the new pond.
David asked all interested members to attend the plant clinic update at the BCC Leland campus. If participation declines, this program may be stopped.
Charlie added details:
held at the BCC in Leland on Aug. 14th, from 10:00 until 12:00.A lot of good info will be presented. Should help answer some questions on the Hot Line. I will drive a van and can take 6 more folks from here at the Extension. May even stop somewhere for lunch if anyone is interested. Give me a call. (910-253-2610)
If a member does a garden activity that might be considered toward volunteer hours, a short written report should be given to David. This would help with his yearly reports of “good success stories”.
Al Hight is conducting a seminar on Aug. 23rd, at 4:00 PM at the Woodsong Subdivision in Shallotte. The topic will be learning to design and install "Rain Gardens". There is no cost and this is a good way to help control storm runoff. Please call 253-2610 to register.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Social
Becky Dus spoke of the Reunion Social planned for September 27. She gave details of the event and asked for volunteers to sign up for such duties as setup, food, program, etc. There will be garden information and decorations located at different stations in the Botanical garden coming from the “Gardening by the Month” book along with a possible “What type of Gardener Are You” quiz. Some of these items may be used by David Barkley for the State and County fairs.
Upcoming Speakers
Aug. 23rd Program will be a tape of an “In the Garden” segment by Brice Lane.
Sept. 27th Reunion Social
Oct. 25th Toby Bost, Hort Agent, Forsyth County - authors books on gardening.
Nov 29th Dick Bir - Retired - worked at Fletcher Research Station in Fletcher NC.
Sept. 27th Reunion Social
Oct. 25th Toby Bost, Hort Agent, Forsyth County - authors books on gardening.
Nov 29th Dick Bir - Retired - worked at Fletcher Research Station in Fletcher NC.
Upcoming events…
Aug 14th Plant Clinic on Vegetables
Aug 23rd Regular Meeting
Aug 23rd Rain Gardens Seminar in Shallotte
October 4, 5, 6th Fall Plant Sale
Oct 8,9,10th…. State MG Conference in Raleigh
December 13th Holiday Party
Aug 23rd Regular Meeting
Aug 23rd Rain Gardens Seminar in Shallotte
October 4, 5, 6th Fall Plant Sale
Oct 8,9,10th…. State MG Conference in Raleigh
December 13th Holiday Party
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
The wind in the pines
By Master Gardener Ford Balch 1-07
I paused at an old fenceline, an old boundary line,
With darkness approaching it was time to go back,
A grove of pine trees was on the other side,
It’s growth a barrier but I knew a track.
In the pines, it was the shortest way home,
The wind unnoticed until now began to blow-
A sound magnified by the number of trees,
Being steady and eerie it seemed to follow.
Sounds in the forest were told by lore
For it was here that the Satyrs played,
Deities of the woodlands they were merry
And with gaiety danced and drank all day.
At gloaming they fell asleep
Breathing heavily, as they dreamed
Of nymphs chased earlier that day,
And attending to Pan in between.
Pan, the God of Woodlands and Fields,
His music was wind through rushes
At woodland edges where reeds were found,
But most surely it was just a simple gust.
Leaving the pines we go through a field,
It is not far from here to home,
When a bird glides to a tree for the night,
It is a ruffled grouse that is alone.
Leaving the woods I cross the bridge,
Looking back-the ridge is now all dark
But the lights in the village are aglow
As I return to home, until I again embark.
I paused at an old fenceline, an old boundary line,
With darkness approaching it was time to go back,
A grove of pine trees was on the other side,
It’s growth a barrier but I knew a track.
In the pines, it was the shortest way home,
The wind unnoticed until now began to blow-
A sound magnified by the number of trees,
Being steady and eerie it seemed to follow.
Sounds in the forest were told by lore
For it was here that the Satyrs played,
Deities of the woodlands they were merry
And with gaiety danced and drank all day.
At gloaming they fell asleep
Breathing heavily, as they dreamed
Of nymphs chased earlier that day,
And attending to Pan in between.
Pan, the God of Woodlands and Fields,
His music was wind through rushes
At woodland edges where reeds were found,
But most surely it was just a simple gust.
Leaving the pines we go through a field,
It is not far from here to home,
When a bird glides to a tree for the night,
It is a ruffled grouse that is alone.
Leaving the woods I cross the bridge,
Looking back-the ridge is now all dark
But the lights in the village are aglow
As I return to home, until I again embark.
You Know you’re a Master Gardener When…
You grab other people's banana peels, coffee grinds, apple cores for your compost pile.
You have to wash your hair to get your fingernails clean.
All your neighbors ask you questions.
You spend more time volunteering than at home.
You buy a bigger truck so that you can haul more mulch.
Everything you touch turns to "fertilizer".
Your non-gardening spouse becomes conversant in botanical names
Your boss makes "taking care of the office plants" an official part of your job description
You smile often at God’s Beautiful Creation
You have to wash your hair to get your fingernails clean.
All your neighbors ask you questions.
You spend more time volunteering than at home.
You buy a bigger truck so that you can haul more mulch.
Everything you touch turns to "fertilizer".
Your non-gardening spouse becomes conversant in botanical names
Your boss makes "taking care of the office plants" an official part of your job description
You smile often at God’s Beautiful Creation
Come see the New Fountain in the Connector Garden
Come see the new tropical garden to surround this beautiful new addition. Palms and exotic plants have filled the space. Hard to believe what it was and is now! Our thanks to Jim, Hilton, and all the volunteers that helped.The fountain will be lighted and make a dramatic focus.
Got Ground Pearl?
David Barkley, Hort Agent: Peter Hertyl NC. Crops Department – is continuing his study and research on ground pearl and is asking for help from BCMGVA members. He will train volunteers on all aspects of gathering information.
For the Most Current Info…
Our website has a calendar that is now being updated regularly. Check it out and be a member that knows what is going on. Better yet, if you know of an event you feel our members would be interested in, email me and I will post them.
Automation Committee
Al Smith & I were very interested in the Intranet project that Lucy Bradley is working on. Looks like she may have the answer for how we will maintain a good website in the future. She should have the first test sites up soon and we hope to offer her suggestions for how the site could better serve our needs.
Wanted: Master Gardeners with expertise in creating web pages. We are trying to bring information to you more efficiently. Call Al Smith 910-457-667if you could help.
Wanted: Master Gardeners with expertise in creating web pages. We are trying to bring information to you more efficiently. Call Al Smith 910-457-667if you could help.
State Conference Information
If you are going to Conference this fall, now is the time to make your reservations. You should have received a packet in the mail. If not, go to the internet site I gave you on page 1 and get a form. Let’s all go party together and learn something to boot!
Southport Farmers Market
Market Has been successful on Wednesdays for 8-1 on the Garrison Lawn. Charlie has been offering a plant clinic and a couple dozen vendors have been present to sell produce, plants, and home made merchandise. Come see what you’re missing!
Lucy Bradley, PHD – Urban Hort. Specialist
... was our last speaker. Lucy came to NC from Phoenix, Arizona were she directed the largest Master Gardener Program in the Country. She should be a very helpful resource to our program as she puts together a number of new programs and tools available to us. Some of her projects include; Video training for Urban Tree Care, Forestry Training for Local Agents, a Natural Environment Preschool program, Carolina Yards & Neighborhoods workbook, Plant Clinics, Community Gardens, Plant Databases, Intranet (that we could use as our local web page + be part of a state wide site)
Was the Recognition Meeting/ Luncheon a success?
I thought so! What did you think? Email Becky Dus with your thoughts. I know we had a room full of people. I know we had an enthusiastic bunch from both new classes get their Certificates and many of my classmates from last year were present to get our recognition as the newest Master Gardeners. I also know I ate too much great food. Do want it the same next year or go back to a dinner? Let us know.
Hilton Holcomb, Gardens
We need help in the gardens, there is a tremendous amount of work required to maintain them. Work Days are 1st Monday and 3rd Tuesday.
New Storage Building Approved
A new storage building and cement pad are now is now ordered in the greenhouse area. The irrigation is now in place, so no more hand watering. Hurray! Ash advised electrical hook up is still to be completed.
Upcoming Speakers
July 26th Bruce Williams will be our July Speaker. The DownEast Gardener will give us some tips on local plants.
Sept. 27th Some type of MG Social
Oct. 25th Toby Bost, Hort Agent, Forsyth County - Has written books on gardening.
Nov 29th Dick Bir - Retired - worked at Fletcher Research Station in Fletcher NC.
Sept. 27th Some type of MG Social
Oct. 25th 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…
July 13th&14th Plant Sale for Gov. Center & Master Gardeners
Aug 14th Plant Clinic on Vegetables
October 4, 5, 6th Fall Plant Sale
Oct 8,9,10th State MG Conference in Raleigh
December 13th Holiday Party
Aug 14th Plant Clinic on Vegetables
October 4, 5, 6th Fall Plant Sale
Oct 8,9,10th State MG Conference in Raleigh
December 13th Holiday Party
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Wildflowers
By Master Gardener Ford Balch 1-07
Prodigious beauties, jewels of the fields,
Brightly colored blooms for our delight,
Created by God: they self-propagate seeds,
Returning each year for us to walk by.
With nectar provided for bees and butterflies,
Who inadvertently cross-pollinate while they feed,
Honeycombs will be found in the fall; God looking down
Must be proud of his Garden of Adam and Eve.
Bluettes bloom in the spring much to a small child’s ecstasy,
Awakened from dormancy buds and growth re-appear,
Our spirits soar this season of re-birth and innocence,
God must be satisfied with all that he sees and hears.
This summer we will enter field and forest once again,
Looking for old friends whose presence we anticipate,
Daisies and Black-EyeD-Susan’s delight the way to the stonewall,
where red blossoms of fireweed are belied by their ignoble name.
We enter a woodland road interspersed with springs,
To walk beside lady slippers-Adirondack Orchids
Crowns slightly bent unaffected by their glory,
They are difficult to find and a treasure indeed.
Returning, we pass by invasive Purple Loosestrife,
Gently waving in breezes we feel compelled to stop,
Enchanted for we seem to hear the Siren’s song,
Refusing submission we leave them to go on.
There are many old favorites to revisit and admire,
Some by the river stream and some in the shade,
Some new encounters that we will struggle to name,
With a child’s spirit we kneel in the garden God made.
Prodigious beauties, jewels of the fields,
Brightly colored blooms for our delight,
Created by God: they self-propagate seeds,
Returning each year for us to walk by.
With nectar provided for bees and butterflies,
Who inadvertently cross-pollinate while they feed,
Honeycombs will be found in the fall; God looking down
Must be proud of his Garden of Adam and Eve.
Bluettes bloom in the spring much to a small child’s ecstasy,
Awakened from dormancy buds and growth re-appear,
Our spirits soar this season of re-birth and innocence,
God must be satisfied with all that he sees and hears.
This summer we will enter field and forest once again,
Looking for old friends whose presence we anticipate,
Daisies and Black-EyeD-Susan’s delight the way to the stonewall,
where red blossoms of fireweed are belied by their ignoble name.
We enter a woodland road interspersed with springs,
To walk beside lady slippers-Adirondack Orchids
Crowns slightly bent unaffected by their glory,
They are difficult to find and a treasure indeed.
Returning, we pass by invasive Purple Loosestrife,
Gently waving in breezes we feel compelled to stop,
Enchanted for we seem to hear the Siren’s song,
Refusing submission we leave them to go on.
There are many old favorites to revisit and admire,
Some by the river stream and some in the shade,
Some new encounters that we will struggle to name,
With a child’s spirit we kneel in the garden God made.
Hilton & Joyce Holcomb
How To Plant Your Garden
First, you Come to the garden alone,
while the dew is still on the roses....
For the Garden of your Daily Living,
Plant Three Rows of Peas:
1. Peace of mind
2. Peace of heart
3. Peace of soul
Plant Four Rows of Squash:
1. Squash gossip
2. Squash indifference
3. Squash grumbling
4. Squash selfishness
Plant Four Rows of Lettuce:
1. Lettuce be faithful
2. Lettuce be kind
3. Lettuce be patient
4. Lettuce really love one another
No Garden is Without Turnips
1. Turnip for meetings
2. Turnip for service
3. Turnip to help one another
To Conclude our Garden We Must Have Thyme:
1. Thyme for each other
2. Thyme for family
3. Thyme for friends
Water Freely with Patience & Cultivate with Love. There will be Much Fruit in your Garden because You Reap as You Sow.
First, you Come to the garden alone,
while the dew is still on the roses....
For the Garden of your Daily Living,
Plant Three Rows of Peas:
1. Peace of mind
2. Peace of heart
3. Peace of soul
Plant Four Rows of Squash:
1. Squash gossip
2. Squash indifference
3. Squash grumbling
4. Squash selfishness
Plant Four Rows of Lettuce:
1. Lettuce be faithful
2. Lettuce be kind
3. Lettuce be patient
4. Lettuce really love one another
No Garden is Without Turnips
1. Turnip for meetings
2. Turnip for service
3. Turnip to help one another
To Conclude our Garden We Must Have Thyme:
1. Thyme for each other
2. Thyme for family
3. Thyme for friends
Water Freely with Patience & Cultivate with Love. There will be Much Fruit in your Garden because You Reap as You Sow.
Come see the New Fountain in the Connector Garden
We are making a tropical garden to surround this beautiful new addition. Palms and exotic plants are filling the space. The fountain will be lighted and make a dramatic focus. Come help us!
Got Ground Pearl?
David Barkley, Hort Agent: Peter Hertyl NC. Crops Department – is continuing his study and research on ground pearl and is asking for help from BCMGVA members. He will train volunteers on all aspects of gathering information.
Automation Committee
Al Smith stated the web calendar has been updated to include all events of the BCMGVA. Anyone wishing to add information should e-mail Joe Loughlin. The web pages are also being updated and if anyone would like to volunteer their help with this see Al or Joe.
Wanted: Master Gardeners with expertise in creating web pages. We are trying to bring information to you more efficiently. Call Al Smith 910-457-667if you could help.
Our website has a calendar that is now being updated regularly. Check it out and be a member that knows what is going on. Better yet, if you know of an event you feel our members would be interested in, email me and I will post them. jloughlin@ec.rr.com
Wanted: Master Gardeners with expertise in creating web pages. We are trying to bring information to you more efficiently. Call Al Smith 910-457-667if you could help.
Our website has a calendar that is now being updated regularly. Check it out and be a member that knows what is going on. Better yet, if you know of an event you feel our members would be interested in, email me and I will post them. jloughlin@ec.rr.com
New book purchased for the library
Garden Insects of North America The Ultimate Guide to Back Yard Bugs.
Beacon To Carry Extension Page
Brunswick Beacon will have a weekly Extension page. First was Thursday May17. This will enable the Extension office to publicize our classes and various events through out the county. Al Hight is also working to have a similar format with the Southport Pilot, the LA Reporter (Leland) and the Sun Times (Northern Edition).
Ash Tyler, Greenhouse
Needs help repotting every Thursday 800 am except 4th Thursday of month or See Ash if you can work other days.
Hilton Holcomb, Gardens
We need help in the gardens, there is a tremendous amount of work required to maintain them . Need to weed and there is mulch to spread. Fountain to left of office entrance is completed. Work Days are 1st Monday and 3rd Tuesday.
New Storage Building Approved
A new storage building and cement pad are now in our future plans in the greenhouse area. The irrigation is now in place, so no more hand watering. Hurray! . Ash advised electrical hook up is still to be completed.
Al Hight, Co. Extension Director...
spoke about a newsletter based on the area comprised of Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender counties that is being created. The newsletter will be similar to the Successful Gardener but directed specifically towards our three county area and costal gardening
Charlie Spencer
Some Master Gardener Greenhouse Aprons are missing if you have one please return it. Thanks to everyone for all their help on the plant sales. The new classes were unbelievably helpful and much appreciated.
Upcoming Speakers
June 28th: Lucy Bradley
July 26th: Bill Lord - Water Quality – Area Specialized Agent, Franklin Co.
Sept. 27th: Some type of MG Social
Oct. 25th: Toby Bost, Hort Agent, Forsyth County - Has written books on gardening.
Nov 29th: Dick Bir - Retired - worked at Fletcher Research Station in Fletcher NC
July 26th: Bill Lord - Water Quality – Area Specialized Agent, Franklin Co.
Sept. 27th: Some type of MG Social
Oct. 25th: 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…
June 14: Annual Marietta Day Lilly Trip
June 28: Regular Meeting guest speaker, Lucy Bradley- NCSU
June 28: Recognition Luncheon after the regular meeting
Oct 8,9,10th: State MG Conference in Raleigh
Oct 10, 11, 12, 2007: Fall plant sale
December 13: Holiday Party
June 28: Regular Meeting guest speaker, Lucy Bradley- NCSU
June 28: Recognition Luncheon after the regular meeting
Oct 8,9,10th: State MG Conference in Raleigh
Oct 10, 11, 12, 2007: Fall plant sale
December 13: Holiday Party
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Gardening Today Keeps The Doctor Away
I was happy to note in the latest issue of Bottom Line Health an article entitled "Why Most Calcium Supplements Are Useless for Osteoporosis." The author observed that for years, American women have been taking calcium supplements for stronger bones. Yet they continue to get osteoporosis in record numbers. Apparently, taking supplements is not enough, but weigh-bearing exercise is needed. Here is the good news. No heavy weights or torturous aerobic workouts are needed. Researchers have studied different activities and found that gardening is one of the best bone-building activities. And there is a bonus because gardening is performed outdoors. Your body is exposed to sunlight, which provides bone-building vitamin D. Just remember to apply sunscreen for more the 15 min exposures.
News From the Greenhouse
A new storage facility will be built in the greenhouse area with some of the proceeds coming from other Extension funds and MG plant sale revenues. A new water retention pond will be created to allow this storage facility to be built.
Inmates will be working on the irrigation system in the greenhouse and expanding its current scope.
Inmates will be working on the irrigation system in the greenhouse and expanding its current scope.
Rain Lily Project
David Barkley thanks all who had participated in the Rain Lily Project. Over 1,200 bulbs were reclaimed.
NCSTU publications
Charlotte Glen has reworked NCSTU publications on plants, trees and shrubs specifically for the coastal area. They have been copied and will be placed in the newcomer packets offered by the MG association. These publications will also be found on the web site.
Got Ground Pearl?
David Barkley, Hort Agent: Peter Hertyl NC. Crops Department – is continuing his study and research on ground pearl and is asking for help from BCMGVA members. He will train volunteers on all aspects of gathering information.
Automation Committee
Al Smith stated the web calendar has been updated to include all events of the BCMGVA. Anyone wishing to add information should e-mail Joe Loughlin. The web pages are also being updated and if anyone would like to volunteer their help with this see Al or Joe.
Wanted: Master Gardeners with expertise in creating web pages. We are trying to bring information to you more efficiently. Call Al Smith 910-457-667if you could help
Wanted: Master Gardeners with expertise in creating web pages. We are trying to bring information to you more efficiently. Call Al Smith 910-457-667if you could help
Hilton Needs Help!
Projects are on going in all areas. Lots of work is being done in the “swamp/bog/damp” garden to the back of the Botanical Garden. Inmates will be working on irrigation during their visit in May. Lighting in the gardens will also receive more work.
Work Groups Tasks
Next work day is Tuesday the 15th
• Stir/fluff up mulch around all plants and pull away from stems. More pine straw is available at green house fence. No hardwood mulch is available.
• Remove winter damage from all plants. Prune back, remove dead leaves, stems
• Pull weeds that are up close to plants. Spray roundup on those that are far enough away to not cause damage. Add roundup concentrate to new gallon sprayers to get mix to 13 percent.
• Hand water as needed through out the garden. Pay close attention to any areas not covered by sprinklers. The area around the rain garden is a good example. Be sure to check all containers.
• Mow as needed. Note: In garden paths, use push mower only, the riding mower is too big and will damage the sprinkler heads. Riding mower can be used on turf areas.
• Run edger along all paths.
• Check plants and shrubs for any insect or other damage.
• See Jim for any plantings. Also ask for his assistance to clarify any of the tasks. David may be available also.
Work Groups Tasks
Next work day is Tuesday the 15th
• Stir/fluff up mulch around all plants and pull away from stems. More pine straw is available at green house fence. No hardwood mulch is available.
• Remove winter damage from all plants. Prune back, remove dead leaves, stems
• Pull weeds that are up close to plants. Spray roundup on those that are far enough away to not cause damage. Add roundup concentrate to new gallon sprayers to get mix to 13 percent.
• Hand water as needed through out the garden. Pay close attention to any areas not covered by sprinklers. The area around the rain garden is a good example. Be sure to check all containers.
• Mow as needed. Note: In garden paths, use push mower only, the riding mower is too big and will damage the sprinkler heads. Riding mower can be used on turf areas.
• Run edger along all paths.
• Check plants and shrubs for any insect or other damage.
• See Jim for any plantings. Also ask for his assistance to clarify any of the tasks. David may be available also.
CRITERIA FOR PROJECTS
Master Gardener volunteer projects must meet at least three (3) of the following criteria to be eligible for consideration:
1. Is it a community oriented project?
2. Do Master Gardener volunteers wish to do the project?
3. Is it a good educational experience?
4. Is it good public relations?
5. Is it a fund raiser?
The executive board will consider all requests and make recommendations to the membership who will then vote on the project proposal.
1. Is it a community oriented project?
2. Do Master Gardener volunteers wish to do the project?
3. Is it a good educational experience?
4. Is it good public relations?
5. Is it a fund raiser?
The executive board will consider all requests and make recommendations to the membership who will then vote on the project proposal.
Master Gardener Plant Sale
The plant sales provide much of our funding for the year. Be sure to help! We need;
Help Ash Tag Plants
Volunteers to Clerk the Sale
Spread the Word to Buyers
Come and Buy for Your Garden
Thur. May 10th 9-5, Fri.11th 9-5, Sat.12th 9-2
Flowers, veggies and vines, fruits, ornamental grasses. GREAT PRICES!
Cooperative Extension Service County Government Center, Bolivia, NC Greenhouse behind building N
Help Ash Tag Plants
Volunteers to Clerk the Sale
Spread the Word to Buyers
Come and Buy for Your Garden
Thur. May 10th 9-5, Fri.11th 9-5, Sat.12th 9-2
Flowers, veggies and vines, fruits, ornamental grasses. GREAT PRICES!
Cooperative Extension Service County Government Center, Bolivia, NC Greenhouse behind building N
Upcoming Speakers
June 28th Lucy Bradley - NCSU
July 26th 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. 25th Toby Bost, Hort Agent, Forsyth County - Has written books on gardening.
Nov 29th Dick Bir - Retired - worked at Fletcher Research Station in Fletcher NC
July 26th 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. 25th 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
May 1-5th International Convention Little Rock
May 10,11,12th … MG Plant sale
May 16th Coastal Garden Club has a field trip to garden nurseries in the Raleigh. Call Dorothea at 579-9134
May 20th Oak Island Garden Tour
May 24th MG Regular Meeting 9-12 Program will be by Bryon Capo - Trees - Urban Forestry - County Urban Forestry Agent, New Hanover County.
June 28 Recognition Luncheon guest speaker, Lucy Bradley
Oct 8,9,10th…. State MG Conference in Raleigh
December 13 Holiday Party
May 10,11,12th … MG Plant sale
May 16th Coastal Garden Club has a field trip to garden nurseries in the Raleigh. Call Dorothea at 579-9134
May 20th Oak Island Garden Tour
May 24th MG Regular Meeting 9-12 Program will be by Bryon Capo - Trees - Urban Forestry - County Urban Forestry Agent, New Hanover County.
June 28 Recognition Luncheon guest speaker, Lucy Bradley
Oct 8,9,10th…. State MG Conference in Raleigh
December 13 Holiday Party
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
The Brunswick County Green Pages …
directory is now available online! Follow the link. This quick-reference directory outlines horticultural products and services available in Brunswick County and lists the business locations, hours of operation, products and/or services, telephone numbers, and addresses.
The directory may be obtained by visiting the Brunswick County Welcome Center, Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce, Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce, North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce, Southport Visitors Center, public libraries, or the Cooperative Extension Service in the County Government Center in Bolivia.
The directory may be obtained by visiting the Brunswick County Welcome Center, Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce, Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce, North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce, Southport Visitors Center, public libraries, or the Cooperative Extension Service in the County Government Center in Bolivia.
Come to the work days
Work days are scheduled on the First Monday and Third Tuesday, monthly, 8-11.
Tools you will need will be provided, bring your own gloves & safety equipment.
Hilton and Jim have many tasks to accomplish:
1. Incorporation of organic matter in the planting bed at the fuel station
2. Plant the trees at the fuel pump garden
3. Remove gardenia stump and the vitex tree stump
4. Add fill dirt to the area where the gardenia stump is taken out
5. Re-grade the rain garden
6. Set the drain tile through the rain garden to the ditch
7. till the connector building garden
8. Transplant trees and shrubs needing to be moved
9. Fluff all the mulched areas lightly to refresh
10. Move the pallet of stone to an out of way place
11. Move the pile of rock to the greenhouse area and apply where needed - under propagation beds
12. Cut undergrowth along the tree trail path
13. Weed beds
14. Edge along walks
15. Plant labeling
The gardens that have the highest priority are:
1. Connector garden
2. Fuel station planting
3. Circle garden - for crape myrtle planting
4. Rain garden/shade garden
5. Garden area near the water pool where gardenia was removed -proposed conifer garden site
6. Finish plantings for building F
Thanks for your interest in the gardens.
Tools you will need will be provided, bring your own gloves & safety equipment.
Hilton and Jim have many tasks to accomplish:
1. Incorporation of organic matter in the planting bed at the fuel station
2. Plant the trees at the fuel pump garden
3. Remove gardenia stump and the vitex tree stump
4. Add fill dirt to the area where the gardenia stump is taken out
5. Re-grade the rain garden
6. Set the drain tile through the rain garden to the ditch
7. till the connector building garden
8. Transplant trees and shrubs needing to be moved
9. Fluff all the mulched areas lightly to refresh
10. Move the pallet of stone to an out of way place
11. Move the pile of rock to the greenhouse area and apply where needed - under propagation beds
12. Cut undergrowth along the tree trail path
13. Weed beds
14. Edge along walks
15. Plant labeling
The gardens that have the highest priority are:
1. Connector garden
2. Fuel station planting
3. Circle garden - for crape myrtle planting
4. Rain garden/shade garden
5. Garden area near the water pool where gardenia was removed -proposed conifer garden site
6. Finish plantings for building F
Thanks for your interest in the gardens.
Pruning Seminars Completed
There were approximately 20 people at the St James pruning seminar and 15 at River Run. Special thanks to Al & David for their additional work at the Moon residence
Pesticide Disposal Success
David Barkley announced that over 15,000 pounds of pesticides were received at the extension disposal day program
Member News
Charlie Spencer: He had another surgery, but says this one is minor.
Maggie Hoon is now in Brunswick Cove Rehabilitation Center.
Becky Dus has volunteered to be the new Social Chairman.
Maggie Hoon is now in Brunswick Cove Rehabilitation Center.
Becky Dus has volunteered to be the new Social Chairman.
Bed Edging
Once a year gardeners need to redefine the edges of the plant borders. Adding mulch is a good idea, but the area will look much better and be easier to manage throughout the summer if they re edge. Take a flat blade shovel and trench out about 2 3 inches deep and 5 6 inches wide all around the beds. Re mulch, letting the trench be the border. This fresh, crisp line will accentuate the grass and the bed. Professional landscape managers do this routinely. Available now are several power trench masters that do an excellent job.
Automation Committee
Al Smith stated the web calendar has been updated to include all events of the BCMGVA. Anyone wishing to add information should e-mail Joe Loughlin. The web pages are also being updated and if anyone would like to volunteer their help with this see Al or Joe.
MG Articles in the Office
The MG Office is a great place to research gardening questions. I hope everyone (especially our new Master Gardeners) is aware that all the recent (last several years) newspaper articles that are written by the Brunswick County Master Gardeners are on file in the office. There is a set of two large notebooks which hold the articles. There is an index in the front of the first book with all the articles listed in
alphabetical order. One of these articles may be the perfect response to a hot-line question. You can easily remove the article, make a copy and send it off the gardener with the question! Two very recent articles discuss the merits of the Encore Azalea and the Knock Out Rose. Please browse through the two volumes the next time you are in the
office to become familiar with them and remember that they are a great resource readily available to all master gardeners.
Judy Koehly
alphabetical order. One of these articles may be the perfect response to a hot-line question. You can easily remove the article, make a copy and send it off the gardener with the question! Two very recent articles discuss the merits of the Encore Azalea and the Knock Out Rose. Please browse through the two volumes the next time you are in the
office to become familiar with them and remember that they are a great resource readily available to all master gardeners.
Judy Koehly
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 910-457-667
Master Gardener Plant Sale
The plant sales provide much of our funding for the year. Be sure to help! We need;
Help Ash Tag Plants
Volunteers to Clerk the Sale
The Word Spread to Buyers
Come and Buy for Your Garden
Thur. April 12th 9-5, Fri.13th 9-5,
Sat.14th 9-2
The greenhouse will have lots of tomato plants for the April sale as well as annuals and perennials. Flowers, veggies and vines, fruits, ornamental grasses. GREAT PRICES!
Cooperative Extension Service
County Government Center, Bolivia, NC
Greenhouse behind building N
Help Ash Tag Plants
Volunteers to Clerk the Sale
The Word Spread to Buyers
Come and Buy for Your Garden
Thur. April 12th 9-5, Fri.13th 9-5,
Sat.14th 9-2
The greenhouse will have lots of tomato plants for the April sale as well as annuals and perennials. Flowers, veggies and vines, fruits, ornamental grasses. GREAT PRICES!
Cooperative Extension Service
County Government Center, Bolivia, NC
Greenhouse behind building N
Upcoming Speakers
May 24th Bryon Capo - Trees - Urban Forestry - County Urban Forestry Agent, New Hanover County.
June 28th Lucy Bradley - NCSU
July 26th 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. 25th Toby Bost, Hort Agent, Forsyth County - Has written books on gardening.
Nov 29th Dick Bir - Retired - worked at Fletcher Research Station in Fletcher NC.
June 28th Lucy Bradley - NCSU
July 26th 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. 25th 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
April 26th Debbie Roos - Organic Gardening – Hort. Agent, Chatham County
April 12, 13,14th … MG Plant sale
April 22nd Coastal Water Watch
April 28th Leland Spring Fest
May 1-5th International Convention Little Rock
May 10,11,12th … MG Plant sale
May 20th Oak Island Garden Tour
June 28 Recognition Luncheon guest speaker, Lucy Bradley
Oct 8,9,10th…. State MG Conference in Raleigh
December 13 Holiday Party
April 12, 13,14th … MG Plant sale
April 22nd Coastal Water Watch
April 28th Leland Spring Fest
May 1-5th International Convention Little Rock
May 10,11,12th … MG Plant sale
May 20th Oak Island Garden Tour
June 28 Recognition Luncheon guest speaker, Lucy Bradley
Oct 8,9,10th…. State MG Conference in Raleigh
December 13 Holiday Party
Friday, March 16, 2007
Free Pesticide Collection Day
Do you have pesticides at your home of farm that you no longer need or use? If your answer is ‘yes’, then you'll be interested in the Brunswick County Pesticide Collection Day on Tuesday, March 6, 2007.
The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program, a NON-Regulatory and Cost-Free program, in cooperation with the Brunswick County Extension Center, will be offering this Pesticide Collection Day for residents in Brunswick County and all of the surrounding North Carolina counties.
County Agricultural Extension Agent David Barkley will be the local contact for the event. The Collection will be from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Cooperative Extension Office located at 25 Referendum Drive, Brunswick County Government Complex in Bolivia.
Nearly all pesticide products will be accepted at this amnesty collection event, including banned and out-dated pesticides. For pesticides with unreadable or missing labels, please contact the Cooperative Extension Office for instructions. Please save any portion of the label to help identify the material so you can be assisted with disposal. Unknown materials cannot be accepted.
For gas cylinders or containers greater than 5 gal in size, please contact the Extension Office BEFORE the Collection Day for special instructions and information. For tips on transporting the pesticides safely to the Collection event, contact the Extension Office.
Each year the Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program (www.ncagr.com/PDAP) visits between 40-50 counties to collect unwanted and unused pesticides through this NON-regulatory amnesty Program. This means that a Collection Day of this kind only happens about once every other year in each county!
Don't miss this pesticide collection opportunity in Brunswick County co-sponsored by NCDA&CS and the NCCES. For more information contact David Barkley County Agricultural Extension Agent at (910) 253-2610.
The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program, a NON-Regulatory and Cost-Free program, in cooperation with the Brunswick County Extension Center, will be offering this Pesticide Collection Day for residents in Brunswick County and all of the surrounding North Carolina counties.
County Agricultural Extension Agent David Barkley will be the local contact for the event. The Collection will be from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Cooperative Extension Office located at 25 Referendum Drive, Brunswick County Government Complex in Bolivia.
Nearly all pesticide products will be accepted at this amnesty collection event, including banned and out-dated pesticides. For pesticides with unreadable or missing labels, please contact the Cooperative Extension Office for instructions. Please save any portion of the label to help identify the material so you can be assisted with disposal. Unknown materials cannot be accepted.
For gas cylinders or containers greater than 5 gal in size, please contact the Extension Office BEFORE the Collection Day for special instructions and information. For tips on transporting the pesticides safely to the Collection event, contact the Extension Office.
Each year the Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program (www.ncagr.com/PDAP) visits between 40-50 counties to collect unwanted and unused pesticides through this NON-regulatory amnesty Program. This means that a Collection Day of this kind only happens about once every other year in each county!
Don't miss this pesticide collection opportunity in Brunswick County co-sponsored by NCDA&CS and the NCCES. For more information contact David Barkley County Agricultural Extension Agent at (910) 253-2610.
David’s a Winner!
Did you know that “Goodness Grows in North Carolina”? If that is correct (and there is a lot of evidence across this great state to back that up) then “It’s Got to be NC”. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture has combined these two marketing campaigns to provide a stronger marketing focus to increase awareness on how important it is to the local economy that consumers buy locally grown produce. By doing so not only does the farmer benefit but, so does the whole community. Besides, buying locally grown produce can mean better nutrition, better quality and better flavor because the produce is often fresher and allowed more time on the plant to reach full ripeness and maturity.
Each year in North Carolina the county and regional fairs have the opportunity to enter an exhibit which promotes supporting the local farmers in their respective communities. Buying locally grown produce is the goal from this Goodness Grows in North Carolina and It’s Got to be NC combined campaigns. The Commissioner of Agriculture gives out an award to the County and Regional Fairs that best promotes supporting local farmers each year at the annual NC/SC Fair Convention. This year’s winner was our own David Barkley with the Cape Fear Fair and Expo. David has worked hard and diligently to increase awareness for supporting local farmers and buying locally grown produce. This is the first time the Cape Fear Fair and Expo has won the award.
Got Ground Pearl?
David Barkley, Hort Agent: Peter Hertyl NC. Crops Department – is continuing his study and research on ground pearl and is asking for help from BCMGVA members. He will train volunteers on all aspects of gathering information.
Joint County Seminars
Shirley Waggoner-Eisenman, Vice President, stated that New Hanover County has invited BCMGVA members to attend seminars offered in New Hanover County and Brunswick County has reciprocated. There is a push to do more regional seminars and help eliminate specialists from doing the same presentations in adjoining areas multiple times. There is the possibility of Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender Counties coming together for such events. Shirley noted the combined group might benefit from obtaining costly guest speakers by sharing fees.
Member news
Charlie Spencer
Charlie’s Hip is doing great and he is back at the grind stone. He has another surgery coming up, but says this one is minor.
Maggie Hoon
Maggie is still in rehab and is starting to walk.
Charlie’s Hip is doing great and he is back at the grind stone. He has another surgery coming up, but says this one is minor.
Maggie Hoon
Maggie is still in rehab and is starting to walk.
Contact list
Dave Barkley is trying to create a list of all the garden clubs, beautification clubs, etc. with contact names in Brunswick County. Call or email him those that you know.
Not Getting Mail?
If you are not receiving e-mails from Charlie re: upcoming events and volunteer opportunities, it’s because either he doesn’t have your correct e-mail address (verify your address with the office) or your carrier is 2khiway.net, which blocks his e-mails (you will have to take care of this – Charlie can’t).
What is “HOT LINE” TIME ???
There continues to be some confusion about what is considered hot line time and what is not. When you are volunteering, if you are in direct contact with the public, those hours are considered hotline. So here are some examples:
Working the Hot Line
Plant Sale
Giving talks or training
“Life on the Farm”
School Programs
What would not be hotline would be; attending seminars, meeting, working in the gardens or greenhouses. All members are required to put in forty hours per year as a volunteer. Twenty of those hours must be hot line. First year members must put all forty as hotline.
Working the Hot Line
Plant Sale
Giving talks or training
“Life on the Farm”
School Programs
What would not be hotline would be; attending seminars, meeting, working in the gardens or greenhouses. All members are required to put in forty hours per year as a volunteer. Twenty of those hours must be hot line. First year members must put all forty as hotline.
State Conference
The State Master Gardener Conference will be held in Raleigh at the McKimmon Center at NC State. October 8 - 10, 2007. The conference begins on Monday October 8th with guided bus tours of Triangle area
gardens. On Monday evening there will be a Carolina pig pickin reception at the JC Raulston Arboretum. The conference Hotel is the Brownstone Holiday Inn on Hillsborough Street. The North Carolina Master Gardener State Association will host a hospitality suite. Some of the speakers will be Dennis Werner, Todd Lesseigne, Tony Avent, Jeff Gilmore, Bryce Lane, Pam Beck and Jeff Gilmore. Tuesday evening the annual banquet and awards ceremony will be held at the McKimmon Center. The training sessions will conclude by mid afternoon on Wednesday. Interested Master Gardeners may take advantage of a special opening of Tony Avent's Plant Delights Nursery. You should receive your invitation by late spring or early summer. Please reply promptly.
Upcoming MG Classes
• The New Master Gardener Classes are started and have over 30 in each.
• Advance MG Turf Classes – 3/15, 4/11, 6/7, 6/15
• Plant ID class will begin the March 27th. & continue on Tues 2-4:30, 10 classes
• Advance MG Turf Classes – 3/15, 4/11, 6/7, 6/15
• Plant ID class will begin the March 27th. & continue on Tues 2-4:30, 10 classes
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 26th 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. 25th 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 26th 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. 25th 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
March 22nd Regular MG Meeting 9-12…. The March Speaker is Gloria Kidd - Subject Butterfly Gardening
March 24-25th… BC Home & Garden Show
April 12,13,14th … MG Plant sale
May 1-5th International Convention Little Rock
May 10,11,12th … MG Plant sale
June 21 Recognition Banquet
Oct 8,9,10th … State MG Conference in Raleigh see opposite for details
December 13 Holiday Party
March 24-25th… BC Home & Garden Show
April 12,13,14th … MG Plant sale
May 1-5th International Convention Little Rock
May 10,11,12th … MG Plant sale
June 21 Recognition Banquet
Oct 8,9,10th … State MG Conference in Raleigh see opposite for details
December 13 Holiday Party
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
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Have You Paid Your Dues??
Your $5 dues are due by January 2. Remember, you can pay more than one year if you want. Make checks payable to: Brunswick County Master Gardener Volunteer Association (BCMGVA) $5.00 per Individual.
Mail checks to:
Linda Lemieux
3882 Members Club Blvd.
Southport, NC 28461
Be sure to include your name, address and email information.
Mail checks to:
Linda Lemieux
3882 Members Club Blvd.
Southport, NC 28461
Be sure to include your name, address and email information.
Outstanding Volunteers
Do you know an outstanding MG Volunteer? Why not nominate that person for The NC Master Gardener Volunteer Association’s Outstanding Volunteer Award? The Guidelines and a Nomination Form are available at the NC website to print out.
Poinsettia and Luminarias event
On Tuesday, December 19, the Extension will hold a Poinsettia and Luminarias event. Our main purpose is to try to encourage the Hispanic population to come to the Extension and discover what we have to offer. Poinsettias were brought into SC from Mexico by Joel Poinset. Luminarias are a Latino Christmas tradition. The event will be from 4 to 6 pm so visitors can walk through the gardens as they follow the luminaries path. If you can help - meeting and greeting visitors, lighting candles or manning the MG booth - let Charlie know.
Congratulations!
CONGRATULATIONS TO AL HIGHT who is now officially Extension Director- and to GINA BRITTON who is “our” secretary. We’re lucky to have them both. Al has some great ideas for Extension and the gardens. And Gina is always a great help with everything!
From Charlie:
The following Master Gardeners participated in the recently completed “Life on the Farm” series held at Funston Farms:
Joe Loughlin
Boyd Stanley
Ann Marie Bellamy
Barbara Stone
Lynn Schwartzkopf
Richard Boland
Judy Hilniski
Fred Mina
Becky Dus
Barbara McCoy
Judy Koehly
Nancy Einbinder
Hilton Holcomb
Dominique Loewenstein
Vicki Kay
And Billy Privette, who helped every day,
even though he has retired.
This has to be one of the best, if not the best, Master Gardener organizations in the entire state. You all deserve to be known as the best. Thanks for everything you do for Extension and our Association.
Joe Loughlin
Boyd Stanley
Ann Marie Bellamy
Barbara Stone
Lynn Schwartzkopf
Richard Boland
Judy Hilniski
Fred Mina
Becky Dus
Barbara McCoy
Judy Koehly
Nancy Einbinder
Hilton Holcomb
Dominique Loewenstein
Vicki Kay
And Billy Privette, who helped every day,
even though he has retired.
This has to be one of the best, if not the best, Master Gardener organizations in the entire state. You all deserve to be known as the best. Thanks for everything you do for Extension and our Association.
Refreshments
Remember, if you provide refreshments for a MG meeting, save your receipts and turn them in for up to $50 in reimbursement for your costs.
Election Results
If you were at the November meeting, you already know this: we elected the following “Honorable Leaders” to serve next year:
• Richard Boland, President
• Shirley Waggoner-Eisenman, Vice President
• Al Smith, Treasurer
• Richard Boland, President
• Shirley Waggoner-Eisenman, Vice President
• Al Smith, Treasurer
Member News
Al Powell would appreciate your cards, or better yet, a visit from MG friends. He is at Summit Place, 491 Highway 17, Little River, SC 29566.
John Kellett fell and broke his arm – we hope he’s doing well, and again he’d like to hear from you – send him a card and wish him a speedy recovery.
And Mae Moore is recovering from surgery. She was in a large class – if you were a classmate, let her hear from you.
Shirley Waggoner-Eisenman says “Thank You” to everyone who worked to make the Reunion Social a big success. And many of the MGs who attended expressed their appreciation and talked about what a great event it was. The Botanical Garden was a perfect setting, the weather was great and it was fun getting together just to socialize.
Our two entries in the Regional Fair in Wilmington netted us a First Place and Second Place award. Not only did we receive a total of $350 in prize money, but the first place entry received a “Best in Show” ribbon, too. Thanks to the following MGs for their efforts in putting together the entries:
Barbara McCoy Shirley Waggoner-Eisenman
Vicki Kay Dominique Loewenstein
Maggie Hoon Pat Hagerty
Ann Marie Bellamy Richard Boland
David Barkley
Shirley Waggoner-Eisenman has been elected President of the North Carolina Master Gardener Volunteer Association. Congratulations, Shirley.
Joe Loughlin will be taking over as newsletter editor starting with the January 2007 issue. Joe has a lot of newsletter experience and is a computer whiz, so you should see some exciting changes in future issues. I have really enjoyed doing this, but it’s time for a change and it couldn’t be going to a better person! If you have items for the newsletter, send them to him at jloughlin@ec.rr.com. Thanks to everyone who has contributed ideas and articles these past two years. Becky
John Kellett fell and broke his arm – we hope he’s doing well, and again he’d like to hear from you – send him a card and wish him a speedy recovery.
And Mae Moore is recovering from surgery. She was in a large class – if you were a classmate, let her hear from you.
Shirley Waggoner-Eisenman says “Thank You” to everyone who worked to make the Reunion Social a big success. And many of the MGs who attended expressed their appreciation and talked about what a great event it was. The Botanical Garden was a perfect setting, the weather was great and it was fun getting together just to socialize.
Our two entries in the Regional Fair in Wilmington netted us a First Place and Second Place award. Not only did we receive a total of $350 in prize money, but the first place entry received a “Best in Show” ribbon, too. Thanks to the following MGs for their efforts in putting together the entries:
Barbara McCoy Shirley Waggoner-Eisenman
Vicki Kay Dominique Loewenstein
Maggie Hoon Pat Hagerty
Ann Marie Bellamy Richard Boland
David Barkley
Shirley Waggoner-Eisenman has been elected President of the North Carolina Master Gardener Volunteer Association. Congratulations, Shirley.
Joe Loughlin will be taking over as newsletter editor starting with the January 2007 issue. Joe has a lot of newsletter experience and is a computer whiz, so you should see some exciting changes in future issues. I have really enjoyed doing this, but it’s time for a change and it couldn’t be going to a better person! If you have items for the newsletter, send them to him at jloughlin@ec.rr.com. Thanks to everyone who has contributed ideas and articles these past two years. Becky
Classes
Next year’s classes will include:
• Possibly two Master Gardener classes, one beginning on Tuesday, Feb. 6 and the other – if needed - beginning the following Wednesday.
• Three dates will be set up for the Turf class – watch the newsletter for the notices when the schedule is set up.
• Plant ID class will begin the end of March.
• There will be others – watch for notices.
• Possibly two Master Gardener classes, one beginning on Tuesday, Feb. 6 and the other – if needed - beginning the following Wednesday.
• Three dates will be set up for the Turf class – watch the newsletter for the notices when the schedule is set up.
• Plant ID class will begin the end of March.
• There will be others – watch for notices.
Timesheets
Please get your timesheets up to date before the end of the year. Charlie will be out for several weeks after the first of the year for hip surgery and he needs to get timesheets taken care of before then.
Not Getting Mail?
If you are not receiving e-mails from Charlie re: upcoming events and volunteer opportunities, it’s because either he doesn’t have your correct e-mail address (verify your address with the office) or your carrier is 2khiway.net, which blocks his e-mails (you will have to take care of this – Charlie can’t).
Meeting Speakers
Ozzie Coor… was a very entertaining speaker at the November General Meeting – we learned a lot about plants native to our area – his presentation and the photos were excellent – who knew there were so many varieties of hibiscus or that NC has the second largest number of native orchids (only Hawaii has more)?
We have a great line-up of Speakers for 2007. Once again, David Barkley and Shirley Waggoner-Eisenman have worked hard to develop a great group of speakers and topics.
On January 25, Bill Cline will talk to us about grapes and blueberries. Bill works at the North Carolina Horticultural Crops Research Station in Castle Hayne as the Small Fruits Plant Pathologist for the University. He works mainly with blueberry, grape and strawberry crop diseases.
Some of our other speakers for next year include Dan Keir (in February), the owner and operator of Japanese Maples of Wilmington; many of you have purchased Japanese Maples from him by way of the MG plant sales. He will talk to us about grafting; this will be a hands-on demonstration. In March we will hear from Gloria Kidd on Butterfly Gardening; April will bring us Debbie Roos to talk about Organic Gardening. Other speakers will be announced in future newsletters.
We have a great line-up of Speakers for 2007. Once again, David Barkley and Shirley Waggoner-Eisenman have worked hard to develop a great group of speakers and topics.
On January 25, Bill Cline will talk to us about grapes and blueberries. Bill works at the North Carolina Horticultural Crops Research Station in Castle Hayne as the Small Fruits Plant Pathologist for the University. He works mainly with blueberry, grape and strawberry crop diseases.
Some of our other speakers for next year include Dan Keir (in February), the owner and operator of Japanese Maples of Wilmington; many of you have purchased Japanese Maples from him by way of the MG plant sales. He will talk to us about grafting; this will be a hands-on demonstration. In March we will hear from Gloria Kidd on Butterfly Gardening; April will bring us Debbie Roos to talk about Organic Gardening. Other speakers will be announced in future newsletters.
Monday, November 20, 2006
Spring HERB & PLANT Festival
Saturday, April 14, 2007
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Horticultural Speakers, Live Demonstrations, Garden Art, Live Herbs & Perennials, Published Authors, State Herb and Rose Associations, Garden Craftsmen, Extension Agents, Gardening Experts and much more! Educational events, demonstrations, entry and parking are all free! Open air market, with shelter, ample gravel parking and indoor restroom facilities. Handicapped parking is also available. Rain or Shine! One of the largest Herb & Plant Festivals in North Carolina!
Sponsored by:
Cabarrus Master Gardener Volunteer Association & NC Cooperative Extension-Cabarrus County Center
Contact:
Diana DeVore at 704 784-1925, unmerok@ctc.net or David Goforth, Extension Agent, at 704 920-3310, david_goforth@ncsu.edu
Event Location:
Piedmont Farmers' Market
518 Winecoff School Road
Concord/Kannapolis, NC
For Event Specifics: http://cabarrus.ces.ncsu.edu/index.php?page=events&event_id=6577
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Horticultural Speakers, Live Demonstrations, Garden Art, Live Herbs & Perennials, Published Authors, State Herb and Rose Associations, Garden Craftsmen, Extension Agents, Gardening Experts and much more! Educational events, demonstrations, entry and parking are all free! Open air market, with shelter, ample gravel parking and indoor restroom facilities. Handicapped parking is also available. Rain or Shine! One of the largest Herb & Plant Festivals in North Carolina!
Sponsored by:
Cabarrus Master Gardener Volunteer Association & NC Cooperative Extension-Cabarrus County Center
Contact:
Diana DeVore at 704 784-1925, unmerok@ctc.net or David Goforth, Extension Agent, at 704 920-3310, david_goforth@ncsu.edu
Event Location:
Piedmont Farmers' Market
518 Winecoff School Road
Concord/Kannapolis, NC
For Event Specifics: http://cabarrus.ces.ncsu.edu/index.php?page=events&event_id=6577
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Time sheets and expenses
From Charlie: If you attended the State Conference at the Outer Banks, include your total expenses, travel time, mileage totals both ways – also enter 8 hours for Tuesday and 4 hours for Wednesday seminars on your time sheets in the office. That information needs to be entered by the end of November if possible.
Your Dues are Coming Due
Your $5 annual dues are due by January 2. Remember, you can pay more than one year if you want.
Master Gardener Requirements:
A message detailing the requirements for membership in the Master Gardener Association was sent out by email late last month and is quoted here in full for those members who don’t receive email: “To belong to the Master Gardener Association (MGA), you must first be an active Master Gardener. To be active, you must have donated at least 40 hours – 20 hours minimum Hot Line plus at least 20 hours on other activities – in the last year. For other than new Master Gardeners, those who graduated in June 2006, you must have completed your hours by the end of December 2006. The class of 2006 has until the end of June to complete their minimum of 40 hours Hot Line time or equivalent. Let me repeat, if you have not completed the hours listed above, you are not a Master Gardener! You can not call yourself one and you can not join or continue to belong to the Extension Master Gardener Association.
If you wish to continue with the Master Gardeners but are short on donated time, there are still two months to go before the end of the year. We have plenty of activities and could really use your help.
The only other requirement is to pay $5 a year dues. These are payable no later than January 2. Recommend that you pay a few years in advance so you don’t have to worry about it. If your dues are not paid by March 1, you will be removed from the MGA and no longer be entitled to any of the MGA activities.
For unusual circumstances, such as sickness, out of town for an extended time period, etc., please call Charlie or David Barkley.”
If you wish to continue with the Master Gardeners but are short on donated time, there are still two months to go before the end of the year. We have plenty of activities and could really use your help.
The only other requirement is to pay $5 a year dues. These are payable no later than January 2. Recommend that you pay a few years in advance so you don’t have to worry about it. If your dues are not paid by March 1, you will be removed from the MGA and no longer be entitled to any of the MGA activities.
For unusual circumstances, such as sickness, out of town for an extended time period, etc., please call Charlie or David Barkley.”
Gardening on the Edge
If you were not able to attend the 2006 North Carolina Master Gardening Conference in October, some of the attendees provided their impressions of the conference:
Shirley Waggoner Eisenman: “If you missed the 2006 North Carolina State Master Gardener Conference (Gardening on the Edge) you missed an excellent conference. There were between 250 and 300 attendees. It was held on the Outer Banks and hosted by 6 counties. There were tours to the Outer Banks Arboretum and the Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo.
Authors Pamela Harper and Peer Loewer, both presentations were enjoyed by all; they were also available to sign their books and talk with Master Gardeners. Bryce Lane from WUNC “In The Garden" series as always gave an outstanding presentation. Workshops ranged from Propagating Exotics and Heirlooms favorites, Mystery Critters in Your Garden, and The DaVinci Garden Code, to Going Native. There was an entire afternoon devoted to a hands-on workshop on Bonsai. Many vendors were available in the Garden Marketplace.
We sold our "Gardening by the Month"; one person was taking it to Mississippi to use in the rebuild of that area. Our Display Board was set up showing what we do here in Brunswick County as Master Gardener Volunteers. Thanks to Barbara McCoy and Vickie Kay for all the work they put into the Display Board.
Look forward to seeing you at 2007 Conference.”
Vicki Kay: “We had a great trip to the Outer Banks and the Gardening on the Edge Conference.
Lecture subjects and speaker presentations were timely and done well.
I enjoyed the Outer Banks Arboretum and Teaching Garden, which led to a delightful reception.
We tried everything and did everything. All this I especially enjoyed doing with my friends from the Brunswick Co. Master Gardeners.”
Maggie Hoon: ”The North Carolina Master Gardener Conference ‘Gardening on the Edge’ held in early October was great and extremely well run. As this was my first conference, I was well pleased with the programs. It was lovely to have so many from our group attending. The speakers were outstanding including Bryce Lane and Pamela Harper. I also attended sessions on herbs (medicinal), night gardening and propagation by Ozzie Coor. You will be in for a real treat when he comes in November.”
Shirley Waggoner Eisenman: “If you missed the 2006 North Carolina State Master Gardener Conference (Gardening on the Edge) you missed an excellent conference. There were between 250 and 300 attendees. It was held on the Outer Banks and hosted by 6 counties. There were tours to the Outer Banks Arboretum and the Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo.
Authors Pamela Harper and Peer Loewer, both presentations were enjoyed by all; they were also available to sign their books and talk with Master Gardeners. Bryce Lane from WUNC “In The Garden" series as always gave an outstanding presentation. Workshops ranged from Propagating Exotics and Heirlooms favorites, Mystery Critters in Your Garden, and The DaVinci Garden Code, to Going Native. There was an entire afternoon devoted to a hands-on workshop on Bonsai. Many vendors were available in the Garden Marketplace.
We sold our "Gardening by the Month"; one person was taking it to Mississippi to use in the rebuild of that area. Our Display Board was set up showing what we do here in Brunswick County as Master Gardener Volunteers. Thanks to Barbara McCoy and Vickie Kay for all the work they put into the Display Board.
Look forward to seeing you at 2007 Conference.”
Vicki Kay: “We had a great trip to the Outer Banks and the Gardening on the Edge Conference.
Lecture subjects and speaker presentations were timely and done well.
I enjoyed the Outer Banks Arboretum and Teaching Garden, which led to a delightful reception.
We tried everything and did everything. All this I especially enjoyed doing with my friends from the Brunswick Co. Master Gardeners.”
Maggie Hoon: ”The North Carolina Master Gardener Conference ‘Gardening on the Edge’ held in early October was great and extremely well run. As this was my first conference, I was well pleased with the programs. It was lovely to have so many from our group attending. The speakers were outstanding including Bryce Lane and Pamela Harper. I also attended sessions on herbs (medicinal), night gardening and propagation by Ozzie Coor. You will be in for a real treat when he comes in November.”
MG apron
If you would like to a buy the green MG apron worn by some of MG volunteers at the plant sale in October, see Shirley Waggoner Eisenman. She can order them for you for $15 each.
Light Up the Night
Don’t let the long nights of fall and winter get you down! Put all of that darkness to good use by adding low-voltage lighting o your landscape. Learn how to design the system and install your new lights at the “Light up the Night” seminar on Thursday, November 16 beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the Cooperative Extension Center in Bolivia. Part of the session will include actually installing some new lighting in the Brunswick Botanical Garden, so please dress appropriately.
Even though there is no charge to join us for this seminar, please register by calling 253-2610 by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14 so you won’t miss out on the handouts and written information.
Even though there is no charge to join us for this seminar, please register by calling 253-2610 by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14 so you won’t miss out on the handouts and written information.
Botanical Garden Work Schedule Has Changed
Word from Maggie: Because participation in the third Monday work group was pretty light, we are dropping that day. From now on, we will be working on the first Monday and third Tuesday of every month. This way, we will have workers at the garden roughly every other week. Please join these work groups – the more the merrier, and there is always a lot to be accomplished. Let Maggie know if you can join one or both of the groups.
November General Meeting
Native Plants will be the topic for our speaker at the November General Meeting. Ozzie Coor is an internationally known plant propagator. He is President of Coor Farm Supply and co-owner of Rainwater Farms. He frequently presents hands-on workshops to Master Gardeners.
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