... is a place of peace – tranquility or bustling activity plus learning. This spot is the Greenhouse/hoop house located along Government Center Drive at the Government complex in Bolivia. This spot had its origin through the work of the Restitution program of Brunswick County.
In the seventies, County Extension employee, Billy Privet, applied for grant funds to create a place where convicted teens could fulfill their court sentences. Through the Restitution program, these teens who have broken the law, can repay their debt to society by performing specified tasks at the greenhouse. The program is administered and monitored by a dedicated group of Brunswick County Master Gardener Volunteer Association (BCMGVA) members.
The teens are given a variety of garden tasks which include; planting, watering, repotting, cleaning/ stacking and maintaining order of pots, rearranging bedding areas, set up for plant sales and general maintenance of grounds. It is hoped that through these tasks, the teens learn gardening skills, a good work ethic and pursuits that will replace their previous delinquent behavior.
Over the years this area has grown from the humble beginnings of just one small greenhouse and shed to the addition of a hoop house, 3 storage sheds plus an enclosed area with an electronic fence to afford all plants protection from wild life.
The growth has been spurred – in large part – through the efforts of the BCMGVA as a means for fund raising as well as horticultural education for the community. Classes are given during the yearly Master Gardener training course and seasonal plant sales are offered. Hands on learning sessions are offered for BCMGVA members and the community in general throughout the year.
The public is welcomed at the seasonal plant sales where gardening advice is always available. So if you are new to the region or just new to gardening, stop by and enjoy this spot in the heart of Brunswick County.
Thursday, May 08, 2008
BCMGVA donates trailer to the Brunswick County Extension Service
The trailer is for use in promoting the Master Gardener Volunteer Program in Brunswick County. The purchase of a trailer was voted by the membership on March 27, 2008 at a regular meeting. There are several advantages to Extension owning the trailer. Extension, the Restitution Program, and Master Gardeners have through the years all benefited by working together and sharing resources.
Work Days
Please come and help us when you have time, but especially on the work days. April 7th & 15th and May 5th
Gardens: Jim Blake is available to direct your work.
Greenhouse: Tyler Ash always needs help weeding and getting plants ready for sale.
Gardens: Jim Blake is available to direct your work.
Greenhouse: Tyler Ash always needs help weeding and getting plants ready for sale.
Hardscape, Fred Mina:
We now have a new ramp to the Botanical Garden and a new stone bridge over the dry creek. Materials for the bridge were donated by George Patterson of “Mulch and More” and landscape class helped install it.
Joe’s Kitchen
I recently had the pleasure of dining with Bill and Marge Finley. Bill & I share an interest in cooking. It hasn’t, however, affected his waist line like mine. Everything was great, but the dish that really caught my attention was “Bill’s Citrus Almond Rice”. By the way, if you would like your recipe published, I can almost guarantee that if you invite me to dinner, I’ll print it!
2 Tbs. butter
½ cup slivered or sliced almonds
2 cups white rice
1 orange zested
1 lemon zested
1 quart chicken stock
Heat a sauce pot over medium heat, add butter to the pot and melt. Add almonds and toast 3 to 4 minutes. Add rice and the zest of an orange and a lemon then turn to coat the rice. Add chicken stock, bring to a boil then reduce to simmer. Cover and cook 17 to 18 minutes. Fluff and serve.
Bill Finley
2 Tbs. butter
½ cup slivered or sliced almonds
2 cups white rice
1 orange zested
1 lemon zested
1 quart chicken stock
Heat a sauce pot over medium heat, add butter to the pot and melt. Add almonds and toast 3 to 4 minutes. Add rice and the zest of an orange and a lemon then turn to coat the rice. Add chicken stock, bring to a boil then reduce to simmer. Cover and cook 17 to 18 minutes. Fluff and serve.
Bill Finley
Wanted! Name our Newsletter
Let’s come up with a catchy name!
We now have a suggestion from Paula Cline, a new 2008 class member, “Growing Together - Brunswick County and BCMGVA”. Thanks Paula! How about your suggestion?
Send me your suggestions jloughlin@ec.rr.com
We now have a suggestion from Paula Cline, a new 2008 class member, “Growing Together - Brunswick County and BCMGVA”. Thanks Paula! How about your suggestion?
Send me your suggestions jloughlin@ec.rr.com
Rain Barrels
Rain Barrels are available for anyone interested. We will sell them ready to go for $50.00 each.
Charlie says...
GET YOUR HOURS TURNED IN!
Your hours must be recorded if you want to qualify as a master gardener and they are also important to Dave & me to show the impact Master Gardeners has on Brunswick County.
Your hours must be recorded if you want to qualify as a master gardener and they are also important to Dave & me to show the impact Master Gardeners has on Brunswick County.
from the President's desk...
Thank you to all who continue to attend the membership meetings. Mark your calendar for the May meeting as our speaker will be Bryce Lane. Why not check with fellow Master Gardeners in your area and car pool.
We had a successful plant sale another one is scheduled for May 8th - 10th. We are conducting seminars across the county. Master Gardeners are always welcome to attend these seminars even if you are not scheduled to work them. If you have had a change of address, phone number or e-mail address let us know so you can continue to be contacted. Some of the new classes have been attending the membership meeting we encourage more of you to attend.
Very shortly I will be looking more volunteers for the conference hope we can count on you.
Our dues year is from January thru December. If you are not sure you have paid this year's dues check with Al Smith. He will have a record of dues payments. Only dues paying members may hold office or vote at Association meetings
We had a successful plant sale another one is scheduled for May 8th - 10th. We are conducting seminars across the county. Master Gardeners are always welcome to attend these seminars even if you are not scheduled to work them. If you have had a change of address, phone number or e-mail address let us know so you can continue to be contacted. Some of the new classes have been attending the membership meeting we encourage more of you to attend.
Very shortly I will be looking more volunteers for the conference hope we can count on you.
Our dues year is from January thru December. If you are not sure you have paid this year's dues check with Al Smith. He will have a record of dues payments. Only dues paying members may hold office or vote at Association meetings
2008 Conference Report
The conference committee will be asking you to pay conference registration early so we will have sufficient funds to mail out the conference announcement around the end of June. If you pre-pay now when you receive your registration all you have to do is fill it out and return it. If you are a member of the North Carolina Master Gardener Volunteer Association the registration fee for full conference is $130.00, for non members and guest the registration fee is $145.00 if paid by September 1st. Bring your checkbook and avoid the late charge and help us get the conference announcement out on time. There will be a late charge after September 1st. The committee started with a lower registration fee, however with the increase cost of living we had to raise the registration fee. We will have approximately 24 workshops there should be something for everyone.
Coastal Gardening Seminar, May 22
10:30 Dr. Bryce Lane, Horticulture Professor - NC State University, “If You Can’t Stand the Heat Then Get Out of the Kitchen: Plants that Handle the Stress of North Carolina Landscapes
11:45 Lunch – RSVP (nominal fee to support 4H Youth)
12:30 Dr. Bryce Lane, “Using Native and Exotic Plants in the Landscape
1:30 Al Hight, Brunswick County Extension Director, “What is Your Plant Telling You!”
2:30 David Barkley, “Tips on How to Keep Your Plants from Yelling at You
11:45 Lunch – RSVP (nominal fee to support 4H Youth)
12:30 Dr. Bryce Lane, “Using Native and Exotic Plants in the Landscape
1:30 Al Hight, Brunswick County Extension Director, “What is Your Plant Telling You!”
2:30 David Barkley, “Tips on How to Keep Your Plants from Yelling at You
Upcoming Speakers
May 22nd Bryce Lane NCSU See Coastal Gardening Seminar below
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 23rd Toby Bost
Nov. 20th updates by horticulture staff
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 23rd Toby Bost
Nov. 20th updates by horticulture staff
Upcoming Events
May 8-9-10th Plant sale
Seminars on Insects and diseases
May 3rd Southport Wal-Mart Seminar
May 7th Leland Library Seminar
May 10th Hickman Crossroads Library
May 15th Southport Library Seminar
June 18-21st Southern Region Master Gardener Conference
Oct 5-8 2008 MG Conference in Brunswick County
Dec 10th Christmas Party
Seminars on Insects and diseases
May 3rd Southport Wal-Mart Seminar
May 7th Leland Library Seminar
May 10th Hickman Crossroads Library
May 15th Southport Library Seminar
June 18-21st Southern Region Master Gardener Conference
Oct 5-8 2008 MG Conference in Brunswick County
Dec 10th Christmas Party
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Joe's Kitchen
This is the time of year when very little is coming from our gardens and traditionally two pies that were made when fruit was not available were Chess and Black Bottom Pie. Both are great, but space only allows one.
Crust: Life’s too short; buy one from the refrigerator case
Filling: ½ cup of sugar
2 Tlb. cornstarch & pinch of salt
3 egg yolks
1 envelope (7g) of unflavored gelatin
4 Tbl. water
4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
1 ½ cups of whole milk
1 cup of heavy cream
1 tps. vanilla
3 Tbl. light rum
2 egg whites
Pinch of cream of tartar
Dark chocolate shavings
Prick the bottom of your crust, line it with wax paper, weigh down the paper down with dried beans or rice, and bake 15 minutes in a 400° oven. Remove the paper and beans and bake 10-15 minutes longer till golden brown. Leave to cool.
Combine sugar, cornstarch, salt, and yolks; mix well in a bowl & set aside. Mix gelatin and 2 Tbl. of water & set aside to soften. Melt Chocolate with 1 Tbl. water gently till smooth and set aside.
Scald milk and ½ cup of cream and slowly add to egg yolk mixture and stir till sugar dissolves. Stirring constantly cook mixture until thick enough to coat back of spoon. Remove from heat and add vanilla.
Add 1 cup of custard to chocolate mixture, stir till smooth and pour into pie shell, refrigerate. Stir in gelatin & rum to remaining custard. Allow to cool, but stir to prevent skin forming. Whip remaining cream (not stiff), beat egg whites and tartar to soft peaks. Mix whipped cream & fold egg whites into remaining custard and spoon evenly over chocolate layer. Refrigerate 3 hr. and serve with a topping of chocolate shavings.
from American Tradition, a classic guide to regional cooking.
Crust: Life’s too short; buy one from the refrigerator case
Filling: ½ cup of sugar
2 Tlb. cornstarch & pinch of salt
3 egg yolks
1 envelope (7g) of unflavored gelatin
4 Tbl. water
4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
1 ½ cups of whole milk
1 cup of heavy cream
1 tps. vanilla
3 Tbl. light rum
2 egg whites
Pinch of cream of tartar
Dark chocolate shavings
Prick the bottom of your crust, line it with wax paper, weigh down the paper down with dried beans or rice, and bake 15 minutes in a 400° oven. Remove the paper and beans and bake 10-15 minutes longer till golden brown. Leave to cool.
Combine sugar, cornstarch, salt, and yolks; mix well in a bowl & set aside. Mix gelatin and 2 Tbl. of water & set aside to soften. Melt Chocolate with 1 Tbl. water gently till smooth and set aside.
Scald milk and ½ cup of cream and slowly add to egg yolk mixture and stir till sugar dissolves. Stirring constantly cook mixture until thick enough to coat back of spoon. Remove from heat and add vanilla.
Add 1 cup of custard to chocolate mixture, stir till smooth and pour into pie shell, refrigerate. Stir in gelatin & rum to remaining custard. Allow to cool, but stir to prevent skin forming. Whip remaining cream (not stiff), beat egg whites and tartar to soft peaks. Mix whipped cream & fold egg whites into remaining custard and spoon evenly over chocolate layer. Refrigerate 3 hr. and serve with a topping of chocolate shavings.
from American Tradition, a classic guide to regional cooking.
Dues
Master Gardener, Carol Wilson reminded everyone to join the State Association. Dues are $10.00 and to see her if you want to join. You will find a form on the last page that you may print out, fill in, and send in.
Work Days
Please come and help us when you have time, but especially on the work days. April 7th & 15th and May 5th
Gardens: Jim Blake is available to direct your work.
Greenhouse: Tyler Ash always needs help weeding and getting plants ready for sale.
Gardens: Jim Blake is available to direct your work.
Greenhouse: Tyler Ash always needs help weeding and getting plants ready for sale.
New Websites
New Websites are being developed for local MG sites. Go to http://ncsugarden.com to see what may be in store for our future. Eventually we can keep our volunteer hours online, the calendar and many other features are already working. Visit with a Guest Pass by selecting Guilford County Type Your Name and use Password = Welcome.
Charlie says...
GET YOUR HOURS TURNED IN!
Your hours must be recorded if you want to qualify as a master gardener and they are also important to Dave & me to show the impact Master Gardeners has on Brunswick County.
There has been a secretary realignment. Bette will be the Master Gardener secretary from now on. Gina will be the secretary for 4-H and Martha.
Your hours must be recorded if you want to qualify as a master gardener and they are also important to Dave & me to show the impact Master Gardeners has on Brunswick County.
There has been a secretary realignment. Bette will be the Master Gardener secretary from now on. Gina will be the secretary for 4-H and Martha.
From the President's desk...
Welcome to the new Master Gardener Classes. Thanks to all Master Gardener's who have been faithfully attending our membership meetings you are what make the association what it is.
Our program for April will be Peter Hertyl from NCSU his topic will be Ground Pearls. Peter has been coming to speak to us since 1993 when the first class for Master Gardener's was held in Brunswick County.
Elsewhere in this newsletter you will find a list of upcoming events that need volunteer workers, sign up and don't forget the hot line.
In the April issue of "Our State" magazine is an interesting article on Master Gardeners. If you do not receive it the next time you are in the library take a look. The article is on page 140. It is written by a Transylvania County Master Gardener who lives in Brevard.
Everyone working on the 08 conference is busy trying to make it the best conference ever. If you are one of those working on the conference don't forget to keep track of your time as it counts toward volunteer hours. At the conference we will be giving door prizes and have a silent auction. If you have something you would like to donate let us know for either a door prize or silent auction. Do you paint, build something, have extra plants, etc? We will be happy to accept your donation.
Our program for April will be Peter Hertyl from NCSU his topic will be Ground Pearls. Peter has been coming to speak to us since 1993 when the first class for Master Gardener's was held in Brunswick County.
Elsewhere in this newsletter you will find a list of upcoming events that need volunteer workers, sign up and don't forget the hot line.
In the April issue of "Our State" magazine is an interesting article on Master Gardeners. If you do not receive it the next time you are in the library take a look. The article is on page 140. It is written by a Transylvania County Master Gardener who lives in Brevard.
Everyone working on the 08 conference is busy trying to make it the best conference ever. If you are one of those working on the conference don't forget to keep track of your time as it counts toward volunteer hours. At the conference we will be giving door prizes and have a silent auction. If you have something you would like to donate let us know for either a door prize or silent auction. Do you paint, build something, have extra plants, etc? We will be happy to accept your donation.
Rain Barrels
Rain Barrels are available for anyone interested. We will sell them ready to go for $50.00 each.
Wanted:
Herbarium to make a collection of dried plants mounted and labeled for use in scientific examination. See Shirley.
Hardscape
Hilton Holcomb has been in charge of our gardens and hardscape for many years; He has decided to take a little break. We all thank you Hilton for all your service and dry wit. Fred Minor will take over and some of the major projects that he will be working on this year include two ramps, decking replacement, the bridge over the dry creek area, and the storage sheds. Fred used to work summers as carpenter. Please let him know if you are willing to help with some of the projects, fmina@theminas.net, 278-6205
Plant Sale
Thursday and Friday hours are 8:00 until 12:30 and afternoon hours are 12:30 until 5:00. Sat. hours are 9:00 until 12:00 and afternoon hours are 12:00 until 2:00- 3:00 depending upon the traffic.
Upcoming Speakers
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 23rd Toby Bost
Nov. 20th updates by horticulture staff
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 23rd Toby Bost
Nov. 20th updates by horticulture staff
Upcoming Events…
April 7th Work Day in Garden & Greenhouse
April 9-13th Wilmington Azalea Festival
April 10,11,&12 Spring Plant Sale
April 15th Oak Island Coastal Water Watch
April 15th South Brunswick Kiwanis
April 15-16th Supply Elementary project
April 19th Coastal garden Club Tour of Gardens & Spring Tea at Woodsong
April 19th Festival, Silver Coast Winery
April 23rd Winding River, Spring preparation and waterwise seminar
April 26th River Run Firewise program
April 29-30th Supply Elementary project
May 8-9-10th Plant sale
May 3rd Southport Wal-Mart Seminar
May 7th Leland Library Seminar
May 10th Hickman Crossroads Library
May 15th Southport Library Seminar
June 18-21st Southern Region Master Gardener Conference
Oct 5-8 2008 MG Conference in Brunswick County
Dec 10th Christmas Party
April 9-13th Wilmington Azalea Festival
April 10,11,&12 Spring Plant Sale
April 15th Oak Island Coastal Water Watch
April 15th South Brunswick Kiwanis
April 15-16th Supply Elementary project
April 19th Coastal garden Club Tour of Gardens & Spring Tea at Woodsong
April 19th Festival, Silver Coast Winery
April 23rd Winding River, Spring preparation and waterwise seminar
April 26th River Run Firewise program
April 29-30th Supply Elementary project
May 8-9-10th Plant sale
May 3rd Southport Wal-Mart Seminar
May 7th Leland Library Seminar
May 10th Hickman Crossroads Library
May 15th Southport Library Seminar
June 18-21st Southern Region Master Gardener Conference
Oct 5-8 2008 MG Conference in Brunswick County
Dec 10th Christmas Party
Friday, March 07, 2008
Joe's Kitchen
I just got back from the Philadelphia Flower Show. I didn’t pick up any recipes, but the show was definitely “cooking”. We had such a good time; I thought I’d share some thoughts.
Bruce Williams led a group of 44 on a bus trip that had five stops; we left Wilmington early and drove to Richmond, VA to see the Lewis Ginter Gardens. Ginter is a nice stop if you are making your way north on 95. It has a decent size conservatory, some beautiful, well marked gardens, and made an excellent lunch stop. Our accommodations for three nights were in Wilmington, Delaware. We started our next day at Longwood Gardens. Wow! The Conservatory there is measured in acres and every square inch was great. Even at this time of year, Longwood is worth a full day (wish we could of stayed). Citrus, camellias, tons of orchids, hibiscus, roses, and so much more the list would fill the entire newsletter. The afternoon was another DuPont Garden and House. Winterthur is situated on large wooded and hilly area of Mr. DuPont’s farm. He became a collector of American furniture and art and kept adding to his farm house till he had filled 175 rooms and had to move to the guest house (I believe it had 65 rooms). The natural beauty of the woodland garden is quite a setting for his mansion. If you admire American antiques, this stop is for you. We spent our third day at the Flower Show. It took me about 5 hours to see it all, some took even longer. It’s setup with about 1/3 theme gardens created by different organizations, about 1/3 were displays that were either judged or were educating, and about 1/3 commercial booths. They also have seminars running constantly. Great Show! Huge Crowd! The crowd start to thin about 3:00 pm and the show stays open well into the evening. Pace yourself, go out and enjoy Philly a little, and have fun!
Bruce Williams led a group of 44 on a bus trip that had five stops; we left Wilmington early and drove to Richmond, VA to see the Lewis Ginter Gardens. Ginter is a nice stop if you are making your way north on 95. It has a decent size conservatory, some beautiful, well marked gardens, and made an excellent lunch stop. Our accommodations for three nights were in Wilmington, Delaware. We started our next day at Longwood Gardens. Wow! The Conservatory there is measured in acres and every square inch was great. Even at this time of year, Longwood is worth a full day (wish we could of stayed). Citrus, camellias, tons of orchids, hibiscus, roses, and so much more the list would fill the entire newsletter. The afternoon was another DuPont Garden and House. Winterthur is situated on large wooded and hilly area of Mr. DuPont’s farm. He became a collector of American furniture and art and kept adding to his farm house till he had filled 175 rooms and had to move to the guest house (I believe it had 65 rooms). The natural beauty of the woodland garden is quite a setting for his mansion. If you admire American antiques, this stop is for you. We spent our third day at the Flower Show. It took me about 5 hours to see it all, some took even longer. It’s setup with about 1/3 theme gardens created by different organizations, about 1/3 were displays that were either judged or were educating, and about 1/3 commercial booths. They also have seminars running constantly. Great Show! Huge Crowd! The crowd start to thin about 3:00 pm and the show stays open well into the evening. Pace yourself, go out and enjoy Philly a little, and have fun!
Work Days
Please come and help us when you have time, but especially on the work days. March 18th and April 7th
Gardens: Jim Blake is available to direct your work.
Greenhouse: Tyler Ash always needs help weeding and getting plants ready for sale.
Gardens: Jim Blake is available to direct your work.
Greenhouse: Tyler Ash always needs help weeding and getting plants ready for sale.
ADVANCED EXTENSION MASTER GARDENERS 2008 CLASSES
Plant ID – Thursday’s March 27– May 29, 1-3:30 p.m. (proficiency test - May 29, 2008) Cost: $40.00
Landscape Class Dates and times:
April 2, 9, 23, 30 and May 7 (9-noon) 2pm to 4:30pm
April -*15or16, meet with regular MG Class 9am to 12 noon
May - field trip TBA
May 22 – MGA meeting with Bryce Lane (9am to noon) landscape design concepts, installation and management
Landscape Class Dates and times:
April 2, 9, 23, 30 and May 7 (9-noon) 2pm to 4:30pm
April -*15or16, meet with regular MG Class 9am to 12 noon
May - field trip TBA
May 22 – MGA meeting with Bryce Lane (9am to noon) landscape design concepts, installation and management
Southern Region Master Gardener Conference
June 18-21, 2008 in Oklahoma – for detail check the website
March Hotline Calls
In March 2007 there were 187 inquiries to the Hotline and 37 requests for information from our participation in March Garden Shows.
General: 85 - 18 requested Newcomer packets and 17 requested soil sample kits and interpretation of analysis. The rest were for various information such as pruning, plant ID, composting, plant selection for our area, landscaping, and bird information. Lawns: 64. The majority of calls concerned Centipede and St. Augustine grasses and weed control.
Shrubs: 19. Gardenia, Azalea, and Oleander had the most questions. Roses and privets also had a few.
Trees: 36. Crepe Myrtle had the most inquiries with questions about fungus and selection for this area. Fruit trees, palms, pecan, holly's trees had several calls each.
Pests: 11. All the usual suspects; Moles, Voles, Fire Ants and deer.
Veg./Flowers:23 Grapes, Tomato, Blueberry, were the main concern. Flowers varied all over the place. I enjoyed the question about soil oysters.
General: 85 - 18 requested Newcomer packets and 17 requested soil sample kits and interpretation of analysis. The rest were for various information such as pruning, plant ID, composting, plant selection for our area, landscaping, and bird information. Lawns: 64. The majority of calls concerned Centipede and St. Augustine grasses and weed control.
Shrubs: 19. Gardenia, Azalea, and Oleander had the most questions. Roses and privets also had a few.
Trees: 36. Crepe Myrtle had the most inquiries with questions about fungus and selection for this area. Fruit trees, palms, pecan, holly's trees had several calls each.
Pests: 11. All the usual suspects; Moles, Voles, Fire Ants and deer.
Veg./Flowers:23 Grapes, Tomato, Blueberry, were the main concern. Flowers varied all over the place. I enjoyed the question about soil oysters.
Master Gardeners' Library
The library in the Master Gardeners' Office now consists of over 270 books. The 2008 recent additions are The Southern Living Garden Book (the most recent edition), Pass Along Plants (recommended by Bryce Lane on his TV show), The Handbook of Oleanders, Dirr's Trees and Shrubs for Warm Climates (a beautiful book) and 3 children's books on gardening related topics that will be used for the Supply Elementary School project and Life on the Farm.
In February 2008 the book inventory was completed. The next steps are to find missing books, organize the books in the MG office so that they're easy to locate and possibly make the updated inventory accessible from the Website. The inventory is currently on the computer in the Master Gardener Office (in Excel).
If you have any suggestions for new books or would like to donate books to the library, please contact Grace Wrigley at 846-3341 or email gwrigley@atmc.net.
In February 2008 the book inventory was completed. The next steps are to find missing books, organize the books in the MG office so that they're easy to locate and possibly make the updated inventory accessible from the Website. The inventory is currently on the computer in the Master Gardener Office (in Excel).
If you have any suggestions for new books or would like to donate books to the library, please contact Grace Wrigley at 846-3341 or email gwrigley@atmc.net.
From the President's desk...
Since I received no names for the newsletter I can only assume we do not wish to have a name for the newsletter. No interest was shown in the Herbarium project. Hopefully someone in the 08 Master Gardener Class will be interested in taking on this project. Help is needed in the greenhouse to prepare for the April Plant sale. Work days in the garden are first Monday and the third Tuesday. With spring right around the corner a lot of help is needed in the garden.
I recommend that you go to the web site and read the newsletter, schedule of events, speakers, minutes, etc. The newsletter needs news. Let Joe know what is happening.
Welcome to the 2008 Master Gardener Classes. They are already volunteering.
The 2008 Conference Committee is hard at work. Silver Coast Winery has been chosen for the reception. Have mailed out approximately 275 letters asking for support. We will start following up on the letters shortly. Our first money has been received for an ad in the program. We have been promised a 5 inch plant for each attendee at the conference. Have received two silent auction donations. If you would like to help on the conference contact me. There is still a lot that needs to be done.
I recommend that you go to the web site and read the newsletter, schedule of events, speakers, minutes, etc. The newsletter needs news. Let Joe know what is happening.
Welcome to the 2008 Master Gardener Classes. They are already volunteering.
The 2008 Conference Committee is hard at work. Silver Coast Winery has been chosen for the reception. Have mailed out approximately 275 letters asking for support. We will start following up on the letters shortly. Our first money has been received for an ad in the program. We have been promised a 5 inch plant for each attendee at the conference. Have received two silent auction donations. If you would like to help on the conference contact me. There is still a lot that needs to be done.
Wanted! Name our Newsletter
Let’s come up with a catchy name! Send Me your suggestions jloughlin@ec.rr.com
Upcoming Speakers
March 27th Ken Fager is an Agricultural Research Specialist, North Carolina State University and will speak on Organic Vegetable Gardening - practical examples that promote diversity and soil quality. Ken will explain the utilization of
cover crops in a reduced tillage gardening system that lends itself to a bounty of fresh vegetables.
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 23rd Toby Bost
Nov. 20th updates by horticulture staff
cover crops in a reduced tillage gardening system that lends itself to a bounty of fresh vegetables.
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 23rd Toby Bost
Nov. 20th updates by horticulture staff
Upcoming Events…
March 18th Work Day in Garden & Greenhouse
March 13th Free Pruning Seminar at Extension office 1:00 – 3:00, bring tools
March 27th Regular Meeting
March 29th-30th Brunswick Home & Garden Show
March 29-30th Historic Poplar Grove Plantation's Herb & Garden Fair
April 3rd Waterwise Seminar Extension Office 5:00 till 7:00
April 7th Work Day in Garden & Greenhouse
April 9-13th Wilmington Azalea Festival
April 10,11,&12 Spring Plant Sale
April 19th Coastal garden Club Tour of Gardens & Spring Tea at Woodsong
April 23rd Winding River, Spring preparation and waterwise seminar
June 18-21st Southern Region Master Gardener Conference
Oct 5-8 2008 MG Conference in Brunswick County
Dec 10th Christmas Party
March 13th Free Pruning Seminar at Extension office 1:00 – 3:00, bring tools
March 27th Regular Meeting
March 29th-30th Brunswick Home & Garden Show
March 29-30th Historic Poplar Grove Plantation's Herb & Garden Fair
April 3rd Waterwise Seminar Extension Office 5:00 till 7:00
April 7th Work Day in Garden & Greenhouse
April 9-13th Wilmington Azalea Festival
April 10,11,&12 Spring Plant Sale
April 19th Coastal garden Club Tour of Gardens & Spring Tea at Woodsong
April 23rd Winding River, Spring preparation and waterwise seminar
June 18-21st Southern Region Master Gardener Conference
Oct 5-8 2008 MG Conference in Brunswick County
Dec 10th Christmas Party
2008 Herb & Garden Fair
Historic Poplar Grove Plantation’s
2008 Herb & Garden Fair
Saturday, March 29 & Sunday, March 30
For the sixteenth year, historic Poplar Grove Plantation marks the start of spring with the Herb & Garden Fair, Saturday (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) and Sunday (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM).
Great gardens begin with great plants and the Fair is where to find them. Well known growers like Meg Shelton’s Herb Farm in Brunswick County and Marshall Gardens of Carolina Beach bring in truckloads of fresh, locally grown herbs, annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees and hanging baskets. You’ll be buying your plants directly from the farmer who raised them, right here in our climate and zone. In addition to hardy plants there will be top quality arbors, antique trellises, birdbaths, lawn furniture, tools and equipment. The Fair is also a wonderful source for herbal soaps, specialty cheeses, one-of-a-kind garden sculptures, stained glass, and hand crafted landscape ornaments that are both beautiful and unique.
An abundance of expertise surrounds you at the fair. Aside from the many venders, Pender County Master Gardeners are on site to help with great advice and, experts like the Seasoned Gourmet offer fun, educational classes in cooking and gardening throughout the weekend. For a tranquil walk join Audubon Education Director, Andy Wood as he guides bird lovers through Abbey Nature Preserve. Check out Poplar Grove’s website for details on the hike and classes. A nominal $5 fee per class or hike is well worth it and goes to a good cause.
Historic Poplar Grove Plantation is a non-profit foundation beloved by the surrounding community and the generations of southern families that grew up nearby. Entrance to the Herb & Garden Fair is free. Donations are very much appreciated and go towards saving Poplar Grove’s hay wagons. The hay wagons are used for school field trips, at Halloween and other times throughout the year. The plantation would like to put steps and sides on the wagons and refurbish the old wooden boards.
Whether you’re a gardener or just like to smell the roses, you can shop, browse until you're satisfied and then settle down to the slow pace of a genuine old southern plantation. Snacks and lunch foods sold throughout the day. For information visit www.poplargrove.com or call (910) 686-9518 ext. 26. Historic Poplar Grove Plantation is located at 10200 US Highway 17 North, Wilmington, at Scotts Hill. The animal lovers at Poplar Grove request that pets be left at home during the Herb Fair.
Historic Poplar Grove Plantation is a non-profit foundation dedicated to education, preservation and service to the community.
FAIR ACTIVITIES
Saturday Hike and Classes $5 each
· 9AM - Audubon Bird Hike with Andy Woods, Audubon Education Director
· 11AM – Plant Identification Walk with Charlotte Glen, Pender County Extension Horticulture Agent
· 1PM - Cooking with Herbs, Susan Boyles, The Seasoned Gourmet
· 2PM - Grow a Cut Flower & Herb Garden, Meg Shelton, Shelton Herb Farm
· 3PM - Eating Local Foods, Trace Ramsey, Tidal Creek Coop Food Market
Sunday Classes $5 each
· 1PM - Exotic Edibles from the Garden, Susan Boyles, The Seasoned Gourmet
· 2PM - Birds of Southeastern NC, Dr. James Parnell, Author & P.E. UNCW
· 3PM - Culinary Herbs & Edible Flowers, Meg Shelton, Shelton Herb Farm
Free Admission
Donations for Hay Wagons Appreciated
Learn how to garden, Southern style!
For more information: www.poplargrove.com or (910) 686-9518 ext.26
Goodness grows at historic Poplar Grove Plantation
Historic Poplar Grove Plantation is a non-profit foundation dedicated to education, preservation and service to the community.
2008 Herb & Garden Fair
Saturday, March 29 & Sunday, March 30
For the sixteenth year, historic Poplar Grove Plantation marks the start of spring with the Herb & Garden Fair, Saturday (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) and Sunday (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM).
Great gardens begin with great plants and the Fair is where to find them. Well known growers like Meg Shelton’s Herb Farm in Brunswick County and Marshall Gardens of Carolina Beach bring in truckloads of fresh, locally grown herbs, annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees and hanging baskets. You’ll be buying your plants directly from the farmer who raised them, right here in our climate and zone. In addition to hardy plants there will be top quality arbors, antique trellises, birdbaths, lawn furniture, tools and equipment. The Fair is also a wonderful source for herbal soaps, specialty cheeses, one-of-a-kind garden sculptures, stained glass, and hand crafted landscape ornaments that are both beautiful and unique.
An abundance of expertise surrounds you at the fair. Aside from the many venders, Pender County Master Gardeners are on site to help with great advice and, experts like the Seasoned Gourmet offer fun, educational classes in cooking and gardening throughout the weekend. For a tranquil walk join Audubon Education Director, Andy Wood as he guides bird lovers through Abbey Nature Preserve. Check out Poplar Grove’s website for details on the hike and classes. A nominal $5 fee per class or hike is well worth it and goes to a good cause.
Historic Poplar Grove Plantation is a non-profit foundation beloved by the surrounding community and the generations of southern families that grew up nearby. Entrance to the Herb & Garden Fair is free. Donations are very much appreciated and go towards saving Poplar Grove’s hay wagons. The hay wagons are used for school field trips, at Halloween and other times throughout the year. The plantation would like to put steps and sides on the wagons and refurbish the old wooden boards.
Whether you’re a gardener or just like to smell the roses, you can shop, browse until you're satisfied and then settle down to the slow pace of a genuine old southern plantation. Snacks and lunch foods sold throughout the day. For information visit www.poplargrove.com or call (910) 686-9518 ext. 26. Historic Poplar Grove Plantation is located at 10200 US Highway 17 North, Wilmington, at Scotts Hill. The animal lovers at Poplar Grove request that pets be left at home during the Herb Fair.
Historic Poplar Grove Plantation is a non-profit foundation dedicated to education, preservation and service to the community.
FAIR ACTIVITIES
Saturday Hike and Classes $5 each
· 9AM - Audubon Bird Hike with Andy Woods, Audubon Education Director
· 11AM – Plant Identification Walk with Charlotte Glen, Pender County Extension Horticulture Agent
· 1PM - Cooking with Herbs, Susan Boyles, The Seasoned Gourmet
· 2PM - Grow a Cut Flower & Herb Garden, Meg Shelton, Shelton Herb Farm
· 3PM - Eating Local Foods, Trace Ramsey, Tidal Creek Coop Food Market
Sunday Classes $5 each
· 1PM - Exotic Edibles from the Garden, Susan Boyles, The Seasoned Gourmet
· 2PM - Birds of Southeastern NC, Dr. James Parnell, Author & P.E. UNCW
· 3PM - Culinary Herbs & Edible Flowers, Meg Shelton, Shelton Herb Farm
Free Admission
Donations for Hay Wagons Appreciated
Learn how to garden, Southern style!
For more information: www.poplargrove.com or (910) 686-9518 ext.26
Goodness grows at historic Poplar Grove Plantation
Historic Poplar Grove Plantation is a non-profit foundation dedicated to education, preservation and service to the community.
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Tuesday, Feb. 12th, Work day
We need assistance in the garden on Tues., Feb 12th. There is a leak in the water feature and need to repair it. Please let me know if you can help. If so, be sure and wear work clothes and bring your gloves.
FIRST GARDEN VEGETABLES SHOULD BE PLANTED SOON
Although it's still too early to plant popular garden vegetables such as tomatoes, beans and corn, it's just the right time for "Coastal Carolina" gardeners to plant cool season vegetables. Plant them early in the growing season because they stop producing when hot weather comes. Among the first planted in the garden are cabbage, carrots, head lettuce, onions, Irish potatoes, radishes, rutabagas, spinach, turnips, edible pod peas and garden peas (English peas). Soon after they are in the ground, it'll be time to plant broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, Chinese cabbage, kale, kohlrabi, leaf lettuce, mustard and Swiss chard.
Planting times vary among the different types of vegetables and in different parts of the state. For instance, if you live in the upper Coastal Plain or lower Piedmont regions, you should plant carrot seeds between Feb. 15 and March 1. In western North Carolina, delay planting for 10 to 20 days. And in eastern North Carolina, plant 7 to 12 days earlier.
Those interested in planting cool season crops may request a copy of the Home Vegetable Gardening Manual.
Planting times vary among the different types of vegetables and in different parts of the state. For instance, if you live in the upper Coastal Plain or lower Piedmont regions, you should plant carrot seeds between Feb. 15 and March 1. In western North Carolina, delay planting for 10 to 20 days. And in eastern North Carolina, plant 7 to 12 days earlier.
Those interested in planting cool season crops may request a copy of the Home Vegetable Gardening Manual.
Changes?
Address, phone number, or e-mail addresses need to be updated. Call the extension office or bring them to the membership meeting.
Ash Needs help!
He is at the greenhouse from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. everyday to show people what needs to be done. Help is needed anytime in moving plants, weeding, and deadheading. We have more plants for the spring sale than ever, but they won’t be their best without help.
Lynn Schwartzskopf
Coffee grounds are a readily available source of organic material. Starbucks has a national program of packaging 5 lb. bags and offering them free to the public. Port City Java also said that if you provide a bucket, they will save them for the public.
The Grounds contain about 1.45% Nitrogen, are slightly acidic, and hold water in the soil. They can be used to top-dress acid loving plants like blueberries or as a slow release nitrogen source in your compost. The proper amount to be used depends on the condition of the soil and, more specifically, what you are growing in your garden. Mixing coffee grounds in your compost acts as a green material with a carbon-nitrogen (C-N) ratio of 20-1. They make an excellent addition to your compost. Combined with at least 75% browns such as leaves and straw, coffee grounds generate heat and will speed up the composting process. Anecdotal evidence suggests that worms are very attracted to them so you can feel free to use them in vermiposting (worm bin) situations if you desire. For more information about composting:compost.org (Composting Council of Canada) compostingcouncil.org (US Composting Council) mastercomposter.com
The Grounds contain about 1.45% Nitrogen, are slightly acidic, and hold water in the soil. They can be used to top-dress acid loving plants like blueberries or as a slow release nitrogen source in your compost. The proper amount to be used depends on the condition of the soil and, more specifically, what you are growing in your garden. Mixing coffee grounds in your compost acts as a green material with a carbon-nitrogen (C-N) ratio of 20-1. They make an excellent addition to your compost. Combined with at least 75% browns such as leaves and straw, coffee grounds generate heat and will speed up the composting process. Anecdotal evidence suggests that worms are very attracted to them so you can feel free to use them in vermiposting (worm bin) situations if you desire. For more information about composting:compost.org (Composting Council of Canada) compostingcouncil.org (US Composting Council) mastercomposter.com
From the President's desk...
Thanks to all who attended the January meeting. We have a great speaker for February check page one! Cathie Rod has agreed to serve as the President's appointment to the Nominating Committee. We are all busy with the ‘08 conference. We will have sent out over 200 letters to potential vendors, sponsors, etc. Later we will need to contact individuals personally. Tours, speakers, workshops, conference tote bags and shirts are being arranged. A conference flow chart is in the works. We mail conference announcements to all Master Gardeners by the end of June. Registration deadline without a late fee is September 1st. Join the state assoc. (NCMGVA) and receive a discount for the conference. You may pay NCMGVA dues with your conference registration and receive the discount.
Wanted:
Herbarium to make a collection of dried plants mounted and labeled for use in scientific examination. See Shirley.
Dr. Bruce Williams
leads a tour to Lewis Ginter, Longwood, & Winterthur Gardens, Philadelphia Flower Show, & Monticello March 1-4. Contact Liz Coughlin 392-1930.
58th Tidewater Camellia Club Show
on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 12:00 – 5:00 at the Walter L. Parsley Elementary School, 3518 Masonboro Loop Road.
Upcoming Events
Feb 5th First Tue MG Class
Feb 16th Tidewater Camellia Fest.
Feb 19th Work Day in Garden & Greenhouse
Feb 20th First Wed MG Class
Feb 27th Pro Day Seminar Cape Fear Community College
Feb 28th Regular Meeting
Feb 29th-30th Brunswick Home & Garden Show
Feb 29th Master Gardener Day at Southern Spring Home & Garden Show - Charlotte
March 1-4 Philadelphia Flower Show Trip
March 1 Hobby Greenhouse Tour
March 3 Work Day in the Garden or Greenhouse
April 10,11,&12 Spring Plant Sale
Oct 5-8 2008 MG Conference in Brunswick County
Dec 10th Christmas Party
Upcoming Speakers
Feb 28th Chris Moorman is an Associate Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist at NC State University. As for his responsibilities, Chris works with professionals and private landowners interested in the effects of land management practices on wildlife. His presentation topic for our meeting will be “Landscaping for Wildlife with Native Plants.”
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 23rd Toby Bost
Nov. 20th updates by horticulture staff
Feb 16th Tidewater Camellia Fest.
Feb 19th Work Day in Garden & Greenhouse
Feb 20th First Wed MG Class
Feb 27th Pro Day Seminar Cape Fear Community College
Feb 28th Regular Meeting
Feb 29th-30th Brunswick Home & Garden Show
Feb 29th Master Gardener Day at Southern Spring Home & Garden Show - Charlotte
March 1-4 Philadelphia Flower Show Trip
March 1 Hobby Greenhouse Tour
March 3 Work Day in the Garden or Greenhouse
April 10,11,&12 Spring Plant Sale
Oct 5-8 2008 MG Conference in Brunswick County
Dec 10th Christmas Party
Upcoming Speakers
Feb 28th Chris Moorman is an Associate Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist at NC State University. As for his responsibilities, Chris works with professionals and private landowners interested in the effects of land management practices on wildlife. His presentation topic for our meeting will be “Landscaping for Wildlife with Native Plants.”
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 23rd Toby Bost
Nov. 20th updates by horticulture staff
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Events
New class starts Feb. 5th at 9:00. Stop in and say “Hello” if you in the area. The second class starts on Feb. 20th.
Supply Elementary School project. Mar. 18 and 19, April 15 and 16, April 29th and 30th,
Plant Makeover (pruning seminar) Feb. 28th at Village of Calabash, March 7th at Magnolia Greens, and March 13th here at the Extension.
Brierwood seminar, March 10th, Subject is Spring Preparation
Sandfiddler Restaurant, Mar 11th, Spring Preparation
Library seminars, Subject is “Water Wise”, March 14th, Hickman Crossroads, Leland March 17th, and Southport on March 27th,
Same seminar at the Southport Wal-Mart on March 15th.
Water Wise seminar provided to Magnolia Greens folks on March 27th.
Water Wise seminars provided for the three Counties by the Extension, April 3rd, here at the Extension, same program at New Hanover Arboreum, and Popular Grove in Pender County on April 5th.
Plant Sale, April 10th, 11th, and 12th.
Seminar at Oak Island Parks and Rec. on April 15th, subject “Spring Preparation”
Seminar at Winding River on April 23rd, “Spring Preparation and Pruning”.
There will be flyers on most of these events providing specific times for the events.
Supply Elementary School project. Mar. 18 and 19, April 15 and 16, April 29th and 30th,
Plant Makeover (pruning seminar) Feb. 28th at Village of Calabash, March 7th at Magnolia Greens, and March 13th here at the Extension.
Brierwood seminar, March 10th, Subject is Spring Preparation
Sandfiddler Restaurant, Mar 11th, Spring Preparation
Library seminars, Subject is “Water Wise”, March 14th, Hickman Crossroads, Leland March 17th, and Southport on March 27th,
Same seminar at the Southport Wal-Mart on March 15th.
Water Wise seminar provided to Magnolia Greens folks on March 27th.
Water Wise seminars provided for the three Counties by the Extension, April 3rd, here at the Extension, same program at New Hanover Arboreum, and Popular Grove in Pender County on April 5th.
Plant Sale, April 10th, 11th, and 12th.
Seminar at Oak Island Parks and Rec. on April 15th, subject “Spring Preparation”
Seminar at Winding River on April 23rd, “Spring Preparation and Pruning”.
There will be flyers on most of these events providing specific times for the events.
Supply Elementary project
We have been asked again to provide training at the school for grades K through 5. Subjects include “gardening and nutrition”, “propagation and pollination” and “landscaping”. The date of the first two day session will be March 18 and 19.The second session will be held on April 15 and 16 and the final session will be held on April 29 and 30.
Our planning meeting is scheduled for Wed., Feb. 6th at 1:30 in the Training room. All folks interested in working with kids please let me know even if you can’t make the meeting. I have a lot of info for planning the sessions.
This will count as Hot Line time. All 2007 class members are invited to participate. We did something similar two years ago and had a ball. The kids are fun.
A special invitation is offered for all of you that participated in the last project two years ago.
Thanks, Charlie
Our planning meeting is scheduled for Wed., Feb. 6th at 1:30 in the Training room. All folks interested in working with kids please let me know even if you can’t make the meeting. I have a lot of info for planning the sessions.
This will count as Hot Line time. All 2007 class members are invited to participate. We did something similar two years ago and had a ball. The kids are fun.
A special invitation is offered for all of you that participated in the last project two years ago.
Thanks, Charlie
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
New Secretary
We have a New Secretary
Patty Burns
Our sincere thanks to our outgoing Secretary Cathy Rod for all her service and welcome to Patty.
Patty Burns
Our sincere thanks to our outgoing Secretary Cathy Rod for all her service and welcome to Patty.
Donations
Myra Reported that the Master Gardeners and the Extension Staff turned in over 260 pounds of non-perishable food items to the Brunswick Family Assistance Agency this week. They were very appreciative. What a nice way to help out those in need during the Holidays! Thanks to all who participated and to Myra for being "Mrs. Clause”!
From the President's desk...
Hope everyone had a great holiday. 2008 is going to be a busy year. We should have one new class maybe two depending on how much interest is shown in becoming a Master Gardener. We have a list of great speakers lined up for 2008. Mark your calendar. We meet the 4th Thursday of each month expect for November. If there are items you would like to discuss please let me know and if necessary I will place them on the agenda for action.
We need items for the newsletter. Let us know what you would like to see in the newsletter. Do you go on line and read the newsletter? How do you get information about what is happening with the Master Gardeners? Does our newsletter need a "Name"? What can you contribute to the newsletter?
Volunteer early and often.
Look forward to seeing you at our January 24th meeting.
Shirley
We need items for the newsletter. Let us know what you would like to see in the newsletter. Do you go on line and read the newsletter? How do you get information about what is happening with the Master Gardeners? Does our newsletter need a "Name"? What can you contribute to the newsletter?
Volunteer early and often.
Look forward to seeing you at our January 24th meeting.
Shirley
2008 Dues are due!
Dues are payable by January 1 each year.
Make checks payable to: Brunswick County Master Gardener Volunteer Association (BCMGVA)
$5.00 per Individual
Name _________________________________
Address________________________________
Email__________________________________
Mail checks to: Allen Smith
Make checks payable to: Brunswick County Master Gardener Volunteer Association (BCMGVA)
$5.00 per Individual
Name _________________________________
Address________________________________
Email__________________________________
Mail checks to: Allen Smith
New officers for 2008
President - Shirley Waggoner-Eisenman
Vice President – Grace Wrigley
Treasurer – Al Smith
Joe Loughlin and Dominique Loewenstein will be the nominating committee for 08
Vice President – Grace Wrigley
Treasurer – Al Smith
Joe Loughlin and Dominique Loewenstein will be the nominating committee for 08
2008 Conference Planning Meeting
January 14, 2008 @ 9 am
We need to get working on the conference to have everything ready in a timely
fashion. Items to be discussed
Committee updates
Establish a small conference Committee
Decide on a conference name.
Do we need a logo? Why not just the outline of NC?
Update on workshops and speakers
Fund raising and more.
Some suggested names:
Old North State Gardening
Gardening in the Old North State
Growing through Gardening
Achieving Gardening Knowledge
Gardening in North Carolina
Growing through Gardening
Gateway to Gardening
Gardening in the State You Are In
Don' forget all work on the conference counts as volunteer time.
Shirley Waggoner-Eisenman
We need to get working on the conference to have everything ready in a timely
fashion. Items to be discussed
Committee updates
Establish a small conference Committee
Decide on a conference name.
Do we need a logo? Why not just the outline of NC?
Update on workshops and speakers
Fund raising and more.
Some suggested names:
Old North State Gardening
Gardening in the Old North State
Growing through Gardening
Achieving Gardening Knowledge
Gardening in North Carolina
Growing through Gardening
Gateway to Gardening
Gardening in the State You Are In
Don' forget all work on the conference counts as volunteer time.
Shirley Waggoner-Eisenman
Joe Requests
Joe Requests…that you try to get any news items to me by the 5th of each month. I would like to start to get the newsletter out a little earlier. I also update the calendar, so anytime you know an event the members would be interested in, let me know.
Thanks, Joe Loughlin
Thanks, Joe Loughlin
Upcoming Events
Jan 14th State Convention Planning Meeting @ 9:00
Jan 24th Regular Meeting
Oct 5-8 2008 MG Conference in Brunswick County
Upcoming Speakers
Jan 24th Dean 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. 20th updates by horticulture staff
Jan 24th Regular Meeting
Oct 5-8 2008 MG Conference in Brunswick County
Upcoming Speakers
Jan 24th Dean 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. 20th updates by horticulture staff
Friday, December 14, 2007
Pests Lurking Outside
Be on the look out for insects which will soon be looking for places to over winter. Boxelder bugs occur on Acer negundo and will cover your window screens looking for a place to come inside. Even though they are not harmful they cause a stir of excitement from people who are not familiar with them making them think about Alfred Hitchcock’s movie “The Birds”. Well, in a sense, I guess the birds could come and try to feast on them. They become quite a nuisance pest as well once they get inside the house. Usually a stream of water is all that is needed to wash them away.
Ladybugs seem harmless enough but they can swarm in huge numbers congregating on the outside of your house during the fall as well. Consider a preemptive strike. Bifenthrin, cyfluthrin or permethrin are labeled for boxelder bugs and would take out the ladybugs if necessary. Treat door thresholds, window ledges and any places insects congregate or gain entry.
Ladybugs seem harmless enough but they can swarm in huge numbers congregating on the outside of your house during the fall as well. Consider a preemptive strike. Bifenthrin, cyfluthrin or permethrin are labeled for boxelder bugs and would take out the ladybugs if necessary. Treat door thresholds, window ledges and any places insects congregate or gain entry.
The Festival of Lights
this year will be held on the evenings of Dec. 13th and 14th starting around 6:00PM. We will need help setting up and lighting the Luminaries and preparing the big room for the kids. Help us make this a wonderful event for both kids and parents.
Christmas Party
is Dec. 13th at 12:30. Invitations will be in the mail shortly. Make a note that the Master Gardeners donate canned and dry food to the County Family Assistance organization each year. Please remember to bring your donations of food for those less fortunate.
Budget Time
It's that time again! Please prepare your budget requests for the coming year and submit them to Al Smith (asmith126@ec.rr.com) by November 19.
Thanks, Richard Boland
Thanks, Richard Boland
Shirley Waggoner-Eisenman
asked for more volunteers for the 08 State MG Conference. Program ads, sponsors, door prizes, decorations and possibly a silent auction are some areas needing volunteers. If you are interested in helping, please see or contact Shirley.
New Officers
President - Shirley Waggoner-Eisenman
Vice President – Grace Wrigley
Treasurer – Al Smith
Joe Loughlin and Dominique Loewenstein will be the nominating committee for 08
Vice President – Grace Wrigley
Treasurer – Al Smith
Joe Loughlin and Dominique Loewenstein will be the nominating committee for 08
Greenhouse
Ash Tyler informed all that approximately 1,400 plants would be received the week of January 7. Help is needed to ready these plants for the 08 plant sales. The first sale will be April 10, 11 and 12 with the second on May 8, 9 and 10.
The fans in the greenhouse need upgrading to provide better circulation for all the plants.
Currently, consideration for renewing the Restitution program funds is in committee and the continuation of the budget for this program looks favorable.
The fans in the greenhouse need upgrading to provide better circulation for all the plants.
Currently, consideration for renewing the Restitution program funds is in committee and the continuation of the budget for this program looks favorable.
Upcoming Events
Dec 13th Christmas Luncheon Party
Dec.13&14 Festival of Lights
Upcoming Speakers
Jan 24th Dean 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.
Dec.13&14 Festival of Lights
Upcoming Speakers
Jan 24th Dean 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, December 05, 2007
Message from Charlie
Please sign up for the Christmas if you haven’t already done so. The party is on the 13th of Dec. at 12:30.
Following the party, don’t forget the Festival of Lights. We can use some help on the 13 and 14th of Dec., 6:00 -8:00 PM. Bring a friend and join us for the activities on both days. Talk it up!
Please bring your volunteer hours up to date.
Dues are 5.00 dollars, payable by Jan. 1st, 2008. Might as well pay a couple of years in advance so you don’t have to worry about it next year.
For those of you I may not see until next year, have a safe and joyous Christmas season.
By the way, understand our fearless leader, Mr. Barkley, will be on hand for the Christmas Party. You don’t want to miss that.
Following the party, don’t forget the Festival of Lights. We can use some help on the 13 and 14th of Dec., 6:00 -8:00 PM. Bring a friend and join us for the activities on both days. Talk it up!
Please bring your volunteer hours up to date.
Dues are 5.00 dollars, payable by Jan. 1st, 2008. Might as well pay a couple of years in advance so you don’t have to worry about it next year.
For those of you I may not see until next year, have a safe and joyous Christmas season.
By the way, understand our fearless leader, Mr. Barkley, will be on hand for the Christmas Party. You don’t want to miss that.
Monday, November 19, 2007
“Charlie Said”
Time to start bringing your Volunteer Time Sheets up to date. With David out, I'll need extra time to get everything caught up. We will be sending out info on the new classes starting in Feb. Talk it up. If you haven't been out to the Greenhouse lately, you need to stop and see all the great plants that are being readied for the spring plant sale.
Ash Needs help!
Plants and seeds have been coming in hot and heavy. We need help! More will arrive the week of Nov. 12th. Even 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. We still have a lot of work that needs to be accomplished 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.
Festival of Lights
The Festival of Lights this year will be held on the evenings of Dec. 13th and 14th starting around 6:00PM. We will need help setting up and lighting the Luminaries and preparing the big room for the kids. Help us make this a wonderful event for both kids and parents.
Christmas Party
Christmas Party is Dec. 13th at 12:30. Invitations will be in the mail shortly. Make a note that the Master Gardeners donate canned and dry food to the County Family Assistance organization each year. Please remember to bring your donations of food for those less fortunate.
Budget Time
It's that time again! Please prepare your budget requests for the coming year and submit them to Al Smith by November 19.
Thanks, Richard Boland
Thanks, Richard Boland
Camellia Symposium at the NHC Arboretum
On December 1, 2007 the Tidewater Camellia Club is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Camellia Symposium at the NHC Arboretum. It would be greatly appreciated if you could inform your members of the FREE event. There will be displays of camellias and three speakers. Cindy Watson is co-owner of Cam Too, the largest camellia nursery in the United States. Dr. Ray Campbell was the former head of the NC soil test division. Bill Howell is a former agent at the Arboretum and a senior member of the Tidewater Camellia Club. 9-3 Three Seminars - 9:00 A. M. to Noon
2008 MG NC Convention
In Brunswick County
October 5-8 – Please Volunteer
Many of the committees in support of the conference have been filled up but we still need quite a few more volunteers. Some of the spaces where we need help include: Donations from the community for door prizes, soliciting ads and sponsors from the business community in both South and North Carolina, Soliciting items to fill the welcome bags. We don't expect individuals to do this on their own, but to work on teams. I need the names as soon as we can get them even though the actual work will not start until after the New Year and things have settled down. Contacting the businesses will NOT be cold turkey as we will send out letters identifying ourselves and stating the purpose and what we are doing. As I look down our roster, there are many qualified folks that can really help us make this the best Conference ever. We still need help on all committees so if no job above excites, I'll be glad to discuss some of the other options.
Please help so I don't have to call too many people! I should be back into work the week after next on a fulltime basis.
October 5-8 – Please Volunteer
Many of the committees in support of the conference have been filled up but we still need quite a few more volunteers. Some of the spaces where we need help include: Donations from the community for door prizes, soliciting ads and sponsors from the business community in both South and North Carolina, Soliciting items to fill the welcome bags. We don't expect individuals to do this on their own, but to work on teams. I need the names as soon as we can get them even though the actual work will not start until after the New Year and things have settled down. Contacting the businesses will NOT be cold turkey as we will send out letters identifying ourselves and stating the purpose and what we are doing. As I look down our roster, there are many qualified folks that can really help us make this the best Conference ever. We still need help on all committees so if no job above excites, I'll be glad to discuss some of the other options.
Please help so I don't have to call too many people! I should be back into work the week after next on a fulltime basis.
November Meeting Date !!
Since the 4th Thursday is Thanksgiving, the general meeting will be on the 5th Thursday November 29th. Election of Officers! Great Speaker, Dick Bir !! Native & Exotic Plants for You !!!!
Upcoming Speakers
Nov 29th Dick Bir - Retired - worked at Fletcher Research Station in Fletcher NC. Native & Exotic Plants for You !!!!
Jan 24th Dean 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.
Jan 24th Dean 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.
Upcoming Events
Nov.17th Fall Seminar Southport Walmart
Nov. 29th Regular Meeting – Dick Bir
Dec. 1st Camellia Symposium at the NHC Arboretum
Dec 13th Christmas Luncheon Party
Dec.13&14 Festival of Lights
Nov. 29th Regular Meeting – Dick Bir
Dec. 1st Camellia Symposium at the NHC Arboretum
Dec 13th Christmas Luncheon Party
Dec.13&14 Festival of Lights
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
Friday, September 21, 2007
Volunteers needed for 2008 conference
Below is a list of volunteers needed to begin work on the 2008 conference. A meeting will be held on October 3rd at 1 PM in the meeting room at Extension (where we hold our MG meetings). Please come and volunteer for one of the jobs listed below. Questions contact me.
Need a Conference Name
Conference Treasurer - establish a separate conference account - receives and disburse all funds.
Registrar - Receives all conference registration - relays all information on registration form to appropriate person.
Statistician and registrar can be the same person. Both jobs require a lot of computer work. Statistician keeps track of all those attending conference, special events such as tours etc.
Web Site - Establish a conference web site and keep it updated.
Vendors - sell vendor space. Price will be established, have a sample contract.
The following should be committees consisting of a chair and members. Chair will be responsible for reporting on the conference status.
Tours - pre-conference tours. Have list started.
Sponsors - solicit cash or in kind donations. Businesses can sponsor breaks, meals, etc.
Tote Bag - kind, price, logo, sponsor for tote bag etc.
Door Prizes - Solicit from the community.
Decorations - for tables at meals, podium, etc.
Ads - solicit ads to be placed in conference program. Price for ads will be established.
Signage - any signage needed for the conference site.
Invitation - Design, price for printing, etc.
Program - assemble, prepare for printer, cost etc.
Name tags - design, purchase, print etc.
Evaluation forms - have samples. Price for printing etc.
Solicit items to be placed in the tote bags ie visit chamber of commerce for information on the area. Donations from businesses ie pen, pencils, pads, seeds, samples of all kinds, etc.
Do we have a silent auction and a book sale?
Do we offer conference t-shirts?
Will we need entertainment at banquet. lunches etc.
Will be needed later.
Host/ Hostess - one for each speaker, workshop presenter day of their arrival at the conference.
Goofers - will be able to assist where needed.
Help mailing out invitations.
Hospitality Suite
Other items will come up where volunteers are needed.
Phone # 754-4148
Shirley
Need a Conference Name
Conference Treasurer - establish a separate conference account - receives and disburse all funds.
Registrar - Receives all conference registration - relays all information on registration form to appropriate person.
Statistician and registrar can be the same person. Both jobs require a lot of computer work. Statistician keeps track of all those attending conference, special events such as tours etc.
Web Site - Establish a conference web site and keep it updated.
Vendors - sell vendor space. Price will be established, have a sample contract.
The following should be committees consisting of a chair and members. Chair will be responsible for reporting on the conference status.
Tours - pre-conference tours. Have list started.
Sponsors - solicit cash or in kind donations. Businesses can sponsor breaks, meals, etc.
Tote Bag - kind, price, logo, sponsor for tote bag etc.
Door Prizes - Solicit from the community.
Decorations - for tables at meals, podium, etc.
Ads - solicit ads to be placed in conference program. Price for ads will be established.
Signage - any signage needed for the conference site.
Invitation - Design, price for printing, etc.
Program - assemble, prepare for printer, cost etc.
Name tags - design, purchase, print etc.
Evaluation forms - have samples. Price for printing etc.
Solicit items to be placed in the tote bags ie visit chamber of commerce for information on the area. Donations from businesses ie pen, pencils, pads, seeds, samples of all kinds, etc.
Do we have a silent auction and a book sale?
Do we offer conference t-shirts?
Will we need entertainment at banquet. lunches etc.
Will be needed later.
Host/ Hostess - one for each speaker, workshop presenter day of their arrival at the conference.
Goofers - will be able to assist where needed.
Help mailing out invitations.
Hospitality Suite
Other items will come up where volunteers are needed.
Phone # 754-4148
Shirley
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Update from Charlie
Update on the various opportunities coming up in the near future.
Several of the new members have expressed a desire to help out with the " Life on the Farm " series. We have three firm dates starting on Oct 18th, 19th , and the 26th. All of the classes will be held at the Funston farm. For the newcomers to the program, instructional classes will be held to acquaint you with your subject matter. All members who have helped before will be contacted. I would like to train several more folks. Please call and let me know or sign up at next week's meeting and party. Don't forget to RSVP if you are coming to the party. We are waiting on some of the other schools to reply so may have some more dates during this time period.
PLANT SALE on Oct. 4th, 5th, and 6th. This is the last one of the year so we need all the help we can get. Again, let me know or sign up at next week's meeting. Along the same lines, the inmates will be out next week to prepare the concrete pad for the new building with hopes it will be installed before the plant sale. The inmates will also construct a drainage system around the flower pad inside the fence which should help the drainage problem we have. With our luck, it will probably rain all next week!!!
Have an interesting trip being planned for next May. Details to follow. Might want to mark your calendar for the period May 15th through May 19th.
In case you are unaware, David will have a foot operation on Oct. 1st and will be out for up to 4 months. I will be on vacation from Oct 10th through Oct. 21st. I have back surgery on Oct 25th and am unsure of how long I'll be out. ( IT won't be 4 months so you can quit dreaming). The good Lord willing, David and I will be back!
With your support, we will host the State wide convention for 2008. It will be held at Seatrail on Oct. 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th., 2008. What a great chance to show the state what we can do. Our Vice President, Shirley Wagoner-Eisenman will head up the effort. She will need all our help with several committees being required. Many more details to follow.
Thanks for all you do. For the new class members, your name badges are in and you can pick them up when you're here for the Hot Line or any other activity that you are participating in.
Charlie
Several of the new members have expressed a desire to help out with the " Life on the Farm " series. We have three firm dates starting on Oct 18th, 19th , and the 26th. All of the classes will be held at the Funston farm. For the newcomers to the program, instructional classes will be held to acquaint you with your subject matter. All members who have helped before will be contacted. I would like to train several more folks. Please call and let me know or sign up at next week's meeting and party. Don't forget to RSVP if you are coming to the party. We are waiting on some of the other schools to reply so may have some more dates during this time period.
PLANT SALE on Oct. 4th, 5th, and 6th. This is the last one of the year so we need all the help we can get. Again, let me know or sign up at next week's meeting. Along the same lines, the inmates will be out next week to prepare the concrete pad for the new building with hopes it will be installed before the plant sale. The inmates will also construct a drainage system around the flower pad inside the fence which should help the drainage problem we have. With our luck, it will probably rain all next week!!!
Have an interesting trip being planned for next May. Details to follow. Might want to mark your calendar for the period May 15th through May 19th.
In case you are unaware, David will have a foot operation on Oct. 1st and will be out for up to 4 months. I will be on vacation from Oct 10th through Oct. 21st. I have back surgery on Oct 25th and am unsure of how long I'll be out. ( IT won't be 4 months so you can quit dreaming). The good Lord willing, David and I will be back!
With your support, we will host the State wide convention for 2008. It will be held at Seatrail on Oct. 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th., 2008. What a great chance to show the state what we can do. Our Vice President, Shirley Wagoner-Eisenman will head up the effort. She will need all our help with several committees being required. Many more details to follow.
Thanks for all you do. For the new class members, your name badges are in and you can pick them up when you're here for the Hot Line or any other activity that you are participating in.
Charlie
Saturday, September 08, 2007
Blue Bird House for sale
Bluebird houses continue to be sold in all 213 State Employees' Credit Union (SECU) branches for$10 each, the cost to build each house.
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 the week of Oct 22nd. Approximately 750 plugs will arrive.
State Conference Information
The 2007 Conference is three days of packed information. Registration forms were mailed to you the end of June. If for some reason you have misplaced this information it may be obtain via the following web site: www.ncmastergardeners. org - click under events. Beginning on Monday the 8th with optional garden tours, plus a campus tour. Monday night there will be a Garden Design Competition plus a pig pickin at the J.C. Raulston Arboretum.
Tuesday will be a full day of educational speakers such as Bryce Lane, Pam Beck and Todd Lasseigne. The speaker for the evening will be Tony Avent, owner of Plants Delight Nursery.
On Wednesday there will be morning and afternoon concurrent sessions such as weed management, organic gardening and rain gardens just to name a few. Conference closes at 4:00 pm. Plants Delight Nursery will hold an open house after close of the conference. Shirley
Tuesday will be a full day of educational speakers such as Bryce Lane, Pam Beck and Todd Lasseigne. The speaker for the evening will be Tony Avent, owner of Plants Delight Nursery.
On Wednesday there will be morning and afternoon concurrent sessions such as weed management, organic gardening and rain gardens just to name a few. Conference closes at 4:00 pm. Plants Delight Nursery will hold an open house after close of the conference. Shirley
We will Host 2008 MG NC Convention!
The membership voted to host next year’s convention. Shirley will be sending out an email requesting volunteers to chair or co-chair committees or serve on a committee. Many hands make light work, so be sure to find somewhere to serve.
Upcoming Events…
October 4, 5, 6th Fall Plant Sale
Oct 8,9,10th…. State MG Conference in Raleigh
Master Gardener seminars for the Fall Season
“Winning the grass wars “and” Divide and multiply”
Sept 12th, Leland Library, 10:00 AM
Sept 13th, Southport Library, 2:00 PM
Sept 15th, Southport Wal-Mart, 10:00 AM
Sept 21st, Hickman Crossroads Library, 2:00 PM
"Insuring color for Spring " and " Helping your growies have a Happy New Year "
Nov 2nd, Hickman Crossroads Library, 2:00 PM
Nov 7th, Leland Library, 10:00 AM
Nov 8th, Southport Library, 2:00 PM
Nov17th, Southport Wal-Mart, 10:00 AM
December 13th Holiday Party
Upcoming Speakers
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.
Jan 24th - Dean Bennett - Brunswick Community College
Feb 28th - Charlotte Glen - Hort Agent, Pender County - Plants for difficult situations.
March - Ken Fager NCSU Growing Organic
April - Peter Hertyl - NCSU - Ground Pearls
May - Bryce Lane NCSU Gardening Ideas
July - Dr. Frank Blazich - NCSU - Summer Propagation
Wilmington Hobby Greenhouse Club
FALL PLANT SALE - TWO DAYS ONLY!!
Free Admission 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday & Saturday, September 7 & 8
This is one of the main fundraisers for
our non-profit club
Oct 8,9,10th…. State MG Conference in Raleigh
Master Gardener seminars for the Fall Season
“Winning the grass wars “and” Divide and multiply”
Sept 12th, Leland Library, 10:00 AM
Sept 13th, Southport Library, 2:00 PM
Sept 15th, Southport Wal-Mart, 10:00 AM
Sept 21st, Hickman Crossroads Library, 2:00 PM
"Insuring color for Spring " and " Helping your growies have a Happy New Year "
Nov 2nd, Hickman Crossroads Library, 2:00 PM
Nov 7th, Leland Library, 10:00 AM
Nov 8th, Southport Library, 2:00 PM
Nov17th, Southport Wal-Mart, 10:00 AM
December 13th Holiday Party
Upcoming Speakers
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.
Jan 24th - Dean Bennett - Brunswick Community College
Feb 28th - Charlotte Glen - Hort Agent, Pender County - Plants for difficult situations.
March - Ken Fager NCSU Growing Organic
April - Peter Hertyl - NCSU - Ground Pearls
May - Bryce Lane NCSU Gardening Ideas
July - Dr. Frank Blazich - NCSU - Summer Propagation
Wilmington Hobby Greenhouse Club
FALL PLANT SALE - TWO DAYS ONLY!!
Free Admission 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday & Saturday, September 7 & 8
This is one of the main fundraisers for
our non-profit club
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Season Premiere - In the Garden with Bryce Lane
Watch UNC-TV Saturday, August 25th at noon for the season premiere of In the Garden with Bryce Lane!
Now in it's fifth season, In the Garden continues to get rave reviews from viewers across the state. This program is a 30-minute home horticulture show that doubles as an introduction to horticulture course
AND it's a product of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences!
Bryce Lane, instructor in the horticultural science department hosts the show. Communication Services produces the program.
This season Bryce will feature some beautiful and unique North Carolina gardens and highlight some of the latest gardening trends, so tune in to
UNC-TV each Saturday at noon!
The show repeats Sundays at 11:30am. Check local listing for airtimes on UNC-TV's digital channels.
Now in it's fifth season, In the Garden continues to get rave reviews from viewers across the state. This program is a 30-minute home horticulture show that doubles as an introduction to horticulture course
AND it's a product of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences!
Bryce Lane, instructor in the horticultural science department hosts the show. Communication Services produces the program.
This season Bryce will feature some beautiful and unique North Carolina gardens and highlight some of the latest gardening trends, so tune in to
UNC-TV each Saturday at noon!
The show repeats Sundays at 11:30am. Check local listing for airtimes on UNC-TV's digital channels.
10 years award
David presented Jo (Josephine) Chebat with a certificate for 10 years of volunteer service.
Gardens: Hilton Holcomb
Work continues in the garden with the work teams meeting the 1st Monday and the 3rd Tuesday of every month. When trying to water the large planters out front, use the new watering cans found in the hot line office. Get water from the kitchen or any other location in the building.
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!
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If any of you own a "Mini Cooper" please contact Charlie. The 4-H in the state is selling tickets with the first prize being a Mini. We would like to have the owner make their car available for a couple of hours to help sell tickets to support our local 4-H.
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If any of you own a "Mini Cooper" please contact Charlie. The 4-H in the state is selling tickets with the first prize being a Mini. We would like to have the owner make their car available for a couple of hours to help sell tickets to support our local 4-H.
Member news
David Nash is facing cancer treatments and David Barkley asked all to keep him in their thoughts.
David Barkley will be having foot surgery at some time in the future.
David Barkley will be having foot surgery at some time in the future.
Other news
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.
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.
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
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