A Publication of the Howard County Master Gardeners February 2014 From Georgia’s Desk Lest you feel the Affordable Care Act is the only con- temporary muddle, here I am (in true confessions), joining the “muddled” group! It is apparent my calculation of eligibility for MG service pins was very erratic and in most cases incorrect. No excuses offered, but a sincere apology! Congratulations to the newly certified MGs: Class of 2013: Sid Abel, Susan Aldape, Michael Baker, Gul Behsudi, Darcy Bellido deLuna, Valorie Butler, Ann Coren, Mary Beth Culver, William Deming, Elsa Fawcett, Judy Felton, Barbara Griggs, Ann Hackeling, Agila Kumar, Donna LaBelle, Shiopei Low, Liz Lucchesi, Margaret Mauro, Nancy McEvoy, Allison Milligan, Cecilia Pao, Pam Peters, Sharon Smith, Joanne Winters and Phyllis Yigdall. Three year service: Class of 2010: Beth Blum-Spiker, Michele Connolly, Carolyn Cregan, Joe DiGiovanni, Sharon Gordon, Debra Higdon-Buono, Yvonne Howard, Michelle Kopp, Gloria Lambert, Barbara Polonsky, JoAnne Rivera, Kathy Rosen- dale, Debbie Salles, Michelle Santos, Deborah Silber and Barbara Smith. Five year service: Class of 2008: Natalie Brewer, Joan Dargis, Bev DeVuono, Caroline Feil, Rosetta Few, Jerry Fitz- patrick, Nancy Heagerty-Lewis, Larry Lewis, Carrie Pirie, Joyce Prange and Barbara Schmeckpeper. Ten year service: Class of 2003: Linda Bussey, Corliss Glennon, Betsy Grater, Pat Greenwald, Pat Harrington, Paul Ko- jzar, Ron Newmister. Fifteen year service: Class of 1998: Charlotte Clive, Aylene Gard, Judy Petersen and Carol Rexford. Twenty year service: Class of 1993: Carroll Barrack, Mike Coxe and Paul Rutter. Twenty five year service: Class of 1988: Barbara Sieg. One hundred hours or more of service: Gul Behsudi, Ann Coren, Carolyn Cradler, Caroline Cregan, Linda Decker, Richard Freas, Judy Fulton, Aylene Gard, Aleta Gravelle, Pat Greenwald, Janine Grossman, Suzette Holiday, Pat Hooker, Sylvia Huestis, Robert Kiwak, Susan Levi-Goerlich, Carol Link, Kent Phiilips, Betty Rice, Ann Roy, JoAnn Russo and Ann Vieth. A note of thanks for the 2013 Mentors: Jerry Berson (Coordinator), Richard Freas, Roy Heath, Molly McElwee, Kent Phillips, Carolyn Rimes and Gigi Souilliard. Service pins will be sent to the correct recipients. Appro- priate certificates will be awarded at a later event. With thanks to all who provided food, and to Karen Palm, Aleta Gravelle, Janine Grossman and Dorothy Moore for adding to the grace and organi- zation of the refreshments! It was great to have Carroll Barrack present for this occa- sion, not only in recognition of his twenty years of service but also because his daughter, Pam Peters, received her MG certification. Finally, a note of appreciation and commendation to Bob Nixon, MG Emeritus for all his dedication and contributions to the UME MG program. On another matter: Please attend the Volunteer Opportu- nities Fair, Wednesday, February 19, 9 am— 12:00. There are some new programs and it is fun to see the Howard County Con- servancy. It is an opportunity to explore new involvement in the MG program and meet other MGs - it is intended for everyone! Here’s to a challenging, exciting new year, and my plea that you’ll keep me on track. It’s great working with you. Georgia Eacker Master Gardener Coordinator 410-313-1913 [email protected]University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all citizens without regard to race, color, gender, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, or national origin. Educating People to Help Themselves HOWARD COUNTY ∙ 3300 NORTH RIDGE ROAD, ∙SUITE 240, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043 HOWARD COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ∙ (410) 313-2707 ∙ FAX (410) 313-2712 www.mastergardener.umd.edu/local/howard/index.cfm LOOSELEAF
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A Publication of the Howard County Master Gardeners
February 2014
From Georgia’s Desk
Lest you feel the Affordable Care Act is the only con-
temporary muddle, here I am (in true confessions), joining the
“muddled” group! It is apparent my calculation of eligibility for
MG service pins was very erratic and in most cases incorrect. No
excuses offered, but a sincere apology!
Congratulations to the newly certified MGs: Class of
2013: Sid Abel, Susan Aldape, Michael Baker, Gul Behsudi,
Darcy Bellido deLuna, Valorie Butler, Ann Coren, Mary Beth
Culver, William Deming, Elsa Fawcett, Judy Felton, Barbara
Griggs, Ann Hackeling, Agila Kumar, Donna LaBelle, Shiopei
Low, Liz Lucchesi, Margaret Mauro, Nancy McEvoy, Allison
University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all citizens without regard to race, color, gender, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, or national origin.
Educating People to Help Themselves
HOWARD COUNTY ∙ 3300 NORTH RIDGE ROAD, ∙SUITE 240, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043
HOWARD COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ∙ (410) 313-2707 ∙ FAX (410) 313-2712
February 2014 Looseleaf 6 Howard County Master Gardeners
MG News and Advanced
Training Classes for Feb & March 2014
Vegetables, Native Plants
Save the date: MG Annual Training Day will be Thursday, 5/29/14 at the University of Maryland College Park.
ADVANCED TRAINING CLASSES – FEB, MARCH 2014
Grow It Eat It 2014 – Train the Trainer
Learn all the ways you can educate about vegetable gardening. While powerpoint presentations and giving classes are important, we can also teach through school and community gardens, creating demos and demo gardens and more. Learn about different types of gardens, where to find resources, proven teaching methods, and answers to the most common questions and issues. We’ll share a new GIEI training presentation for the public as well as a new cucurbits presentation because 2014 is GIEI’s “Year of Cucurbits.” MGs have made GIEI a hugely successful program over the past five years and it’s still going strong. Join us to find out what we’ve learned and how to take it to the community.
Presenter: Jon Traunfeld; Registration Fee: $15
Three locations:
UME Washington Co.
(Boonsboro)
Tuesday, Feb 25
9:30-12:30
(Snow Date: Mar. 4)
Reg. Deadline: 2/18
Cylburn Arboretum
(Baltimore)
Wed. Feb 26
6-9pm
Reg. Deadline: 2/19
UME Calvert Co.
(Prince Frederick)
Wed. Mar. 5
5:30-8:30pm
Reg. Deadline: 2/26
Native Plant Essentials
This course will serve as the basic introductory course to all of the MG Advanced Training native plant classes and as a survey course for folks who want to know what it’s all about. Our presenter, Sara Tangren, Ph.D., will consider what’s native and why, soils, ecology, climate and the concept of native plant communities. Why are native plants important and what does their preservation and success mean for all of us. We will also have a hands-on component at the end of the day with either identification exercises or a field walk to observe geology, soil and natural plant communities.
Presenter: Sara Tangren, Ph.D.; Registration Fee: $35
February 2014 Looseleaf 7 Howard County Master Gardeners
Cylburn Arboretum
(Baltimore)
Saturday, March 15
9:30-3:30
Reg. Deadline: 3/7
UME Washington Co.
(Boonsboro)
Tuesday, March 18
9:30-3:30
Reg. Deadline: 3/11
Anne Arundel Co. Dairy Farm
(Gambrills)
Thursday, March 20
9:30-3:30
Reg. Deadline: 3/13
Organic Vegetable Gardening
Tuesday, March 25, 2014 9am-4pm UME Montgomery Co. (Derwood) Presenter: Jon Traunfeld Registration Fee: $35 Registration Deadline: 3/18/14
You too can have a successful organic vegetable garden! In this program we will define the terms "organic" and "sustainable" and teach you about the products and techniques that will help you succeed. We'll also discuss contaminants, safety, climate change, reading labels, soils and fertilizers. Get this important overview and the specific information you'll need for both your own garden and for teaching others.
This is an intensive, interactive class where we will be doing pre-class assignments on-line so that we can spend more class time doing hands-on activities. Participants will need to make arrangements to have computer access to complete pre-class learning assignments.
Native Landscaping for Maryland Shade Gardens In 2014 we will offer "Native Landscaping for Maryland Shade Gardens" (for both wet and dry areas) in three different locations, one in the piedmont, one in the coastal plain (Eastern shore) and one in the coastal plain (southern Maryland). In 2015 we will offer "Native Landscaping for Maryland Sun Gardens" (both wet and dry) in three different locations. Course Description: In each of these workshops we will have 3 days to explore the beautiful and diverse plants native of your region, and practice using them to design sustainable native shade gardens. In this course you will:
1. Learn how the ecology and history of Maryland’s flora can inform native landscape design decisions today.
2. Learn the most useful shade garden plants for your area including identification, cultural requirements, wildlife use and more. You will also learn basic research skills that will enable to expand your plant palette in the future.
3. Enjoy field trip(s) to observe native gardens and natural a 4. Practice shade garden design by selecting plants that are appropriate to site conditions,
provide year-round interest, and benefit wildlife and wild plant populations.
Free admission. Open to the first 100 people who register at
www.HowardWSA.org.
Donations to the Howard County Watershed Stewards program
appreciated.
Yo
Howard County
Watershed
Stewards invite YOU
to an evening with
Nick di Pasquale
Director of the EPA’s
Chesapeake Bay
Program
Ask your AAT
To be held at the
H. C. CONSERVANCY
10520 Old Frederick Rd.
Woodstock, MD.
7:00 to 9:00 pm
101010
Ask Your Questions
Voice your concerns
NEED HELP TO COMMUNICATE YOUR WATERSHED MESSAGE?
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
WATER WORDS THAT WORK
Open to the first 60 people who register at www.HowardWSA.org and who send the $50 registration fee to Terry Matthews at University of Maryland Extension, 3300 Ridge Rd., Suite 240, Ellicott City, Maryland by February 15, 2014. Make checks payable to Howard County Extension Advisory Council.