Richland County Master Gardener Newsletter The President’s ... Gardener... · Fertilizers Eric Larson Soils Eric Larson Pruning Eric Larson, Annuals Mona Kneuss, ... Flanegan, Suzanne

July 2015 Volume 20

Richland County Master Gardener Newsletter

The President’s Message...........

It’s growing season and things are certainly growing, it seems the weeds more than

anything else. And of course, it’s hard to get outside to weed in the rain. On the bright

side, the weeds are easy to pull.

Soon we will be getting ready for the Richland County Fair and our August meeting. To attend this meeting, we will

each need to go to the fairground gate near the red barn (the back gate) and identify ourselves as Master Gardeners

after 5:15 and before 6:10. Each name will be on a list. There will a Master Gardener just inside the gate with a map to

the meeting site. Our meeting will take place behind the 4-H office. We will have a short business meeting, tour the

flower beds maintained by MGV, check out the MVG display and then visit nature garden.

Hope to see you there.

Master Gardener President,

Pat Storms

Richland County Master Gardeners

Current Committee Chairs:

Butterfly/Flag Garden Jennifer Wehry

Nature Garden

Phenology Garden Mark Johnson

Stingel Elementary School Garden Mark Johnson

Community Gardens Jean Taddie

Kingwood Center Projects Janet Steiner

RCMG Speakers Bureau Alan Steiner

Hotline Q & A Judy Huffman

Refreshments/Hospitality Bonnie Sinnhuber

RCMG Displays Jennifer Wehry

RCMG Newsletter Suzanne Mayer

Card Committee

RCMG Coordinator for State MG Amy Crutchfield

RCMG Facebook Page Joshua Werner

Malabar Heritage Days Jim Huffman

Kingwood Spring Festival Sue Donahue

Richland County Fair Janet Bixler

Unidentified visitor to the garden

Richland County Speaker Bureau

Refer to the Master Gardener Roster for Speaker contact information or contact

Alan Steiner @ [email protected] 419 289-8663

Vernal Pools Merrill Tawse

Insect Identification Merrill Tawse

Fertilizers Eric Larson

Soils Eric Larson

Pruning Eric Larson,

Annuals Mona Kneuss,

Perennials Mona Kneuss

Native Plants Merrill Tawse

Gardening for Wildlife Merrill Tawse

Butterflies/Gardening Merrill Tawse

Vegetable Gardening Mona Kneuss, J. Taddie

Daylilies Pat Edwards

Eucalyptus Eric Larson

Clematis Eric Larson

Integrated Pest Management Alan Steiner

Deer Management Eric Larson

Plants that attract good bugs/repel pests Eric Larson

Plant Propagation for the Homeowner Eric Larson

Garden Soil/Prep. – New Season Eric Larson

What does it take to Garden? Eric Larson

Getting Ready to Plant Eric Larson

Water Gardens M.Tawse, M. Kneuss, A. Steiner, E. Larson

Container Gardening Eric Larson

Organic Gardener & Avid Compost Creator Mark Johnson

Roses, Queen of the Flower Garden Eric Larson

Enabling Gardening/Horticulture Therapy Eric Larson

Gardens not Grass Mark Johnson

Your Own Victory Garden Eric Larson

Community Gardens Mona Kneuss, J. Taddie

Anyone Can be a “Green Thumb” Eric Larson

Steps for Fall Gardening Eric Larson

Closing the Garden Eric Larson

Additional, Second Season Planting Eric Larson

Plants for the Fall Eric Larson

Requested Topics (all requests may not be created) Michelle Moritz

THE ABOVE IS CONTACT INFORMATION FOR RICHLAND COUNTY MASTER GARDENER SPEAKERS BUREAU, PLEASE

DO NOT POST THIS INFORMATION IN A PUBLIC AREA, PLEASE DO NOT DISEMINATE THIS LIST OTHER THAN

FOR PEOPLE TO CONTACT A SPEAKER FOR A PRESENTATION.

Richland County Master Gardeners MEETING MINUTES

Longview Center

June 8, 2015

The meeting took place at Kingwood Center Gardens, a potluck of a variety of delicious dishes began at 6:00 PM.

Guest speaker Pamela Bennett presented at 6:45 PM the program “Darn I Wish I’d Known That. –Avoid These Top

Garden Mistakes.” OSU Extension agent Judy Villard Overocker was recognized for agreeing to oversee the Richland

County Master Gardner Volunteers when OSU made staff cut backs. SOIL TEST was the phrase for the day and highly

recommended. Also discussed was No Till, fertilizer as not a plant food, improper planting of trees, and the book

‘Gardenpedia’. Her dynamic and extremely informative presentation was well received. Pam graciously autographed

her book ‘Gardenpedia’ after the program.

I. Business Meeting (Please say your name when making a motion.)

The meeting was called to order at 7:45 PM by president Pat Storms. Officers present were vice president Sue Donahue, treasurer Missy Malone, and secretary Kathy Mambourg.

A. Treasurer’s Report Motion was made to approve June, 2015 treasurer’s report which was approved by voice vote.

B. Review minutes Motion was made by Mona Kneuss to approve the April 2015 minutes which was approved by voice vote.

C. Volunteer Hours & Training Hours website: http://Ohio.volunteersystem.org Please contact any officer if you are having difficulty logging your volunteer hours. A list of project leaders and their MGV&I projects is attached to the agenda.

II. Old Business

A. August meeting at Richland Co. Fair grounds 1. Enjoy fair food as refreshments

Members attending the August MGV&I meeting should use the big red barn entry way. Door keepers will have a list of names of MGV&Is. The location of the meeting will be announced at a later date.

B. Office Move

Judy Huffman and Jennifer Hurst were thanked for organizing the MGV office.

III. New Business

A. MGV secretary replacement

Elvis, aka Kathy Mambourg, has left the building as of July 21st when she moves to Columbus. After surveying the

present members to determine if anyone would like to complete the 2015 term of secretary, Bonnie Hawley was voted

in as secretary.

B. Interns’ graduation recognition

Ruby Combs and Linda Carr-McKinney were recognized and welcomed as official Master Gardner Volunteers.

President Pat Storms presented trowels to them.

C. Other

Janet Steiner announced that annual planters are needed at Kingwood Center Gardens.

Bill Flanegan discussed the nature garden at the Richland County Fairgrounds and the wish for only native plants in it.

Changing the garden’s name and composing a mission statement was discussed. It was suggested that John Hildreth

from Richland Soil and Water Conservation District be contacted as the nature garden borders the District’s building.

No action was taken on compiling a mission statement.

Jim Huffman thanked all who attended the Malabar Farm cook out and/or worked in the gardens.

Jennifer Wehry was recognized for her transformation of the butterfly garden at the Longview Center. She is stumped

as to the name of a yellow plant in the flower bed and requested assistance in determining its name.

Sarah Leyba reminded members of the community gardens of Richland Gardens.

Jean Taddie announced that on June 22nd, a program on how to build a rain barrel stand will be held at NECIC. Mentors

for new gardeners are needed, along with speakers. She encouraged members to attend the North End Farmers Market

that is held Tuesdays from 11-2 at the Gateway Resource Center. Their Face Book page is found at

www.facebook.com/nefm2014.

Kitty Company has kindly taken over as the Albert Zody Memorial flower bed project leader.

Suzanne Mayer queried if the safe cooking class offered by OSU would qualify as continuing education units. Pat Storms

will check with Judy Villard Overocker.

Suzanne Mayer made the motion to adjourn at 7:00 PM, which was approved by all.

Members/Interns Present Were:

Dynie Troyer, Linda Shank, Pat Edwards, Cheryl Corney, Joy Lauthers, Mary Lee Minor, Bonnie Hawley, Diann Barnett,

Regina Berg, Sarah Leyba, Ginger Koozer, Sharon Reese, Jan Kennedy, Judith Huffman, Jim Huffman, Geaine Cozad,

Virginia Sharp, Brian Sharp, Susan Clark, Bonnie Sinnhuber, Missy Malone, Kathy Mambourg, Pat Storms, Mona Kneuss,

Sue Donahue, Rebecca Meadows, Jean Taddie, Alan Steiner, Jan Steiner, Kitty Company, Ruby Combs, Betty Keppler, Bill

Flanegan, Suzanne Mayer, Linda Carr-McKinney, Jennifer Wehry, Linda Ward, Arlene Bighouse, Therese Alt

Next meeting Aug 10, 2015 at 6:00 P.M.at Richland Co. Fairground Photos by Janet Bixler

Fairground Adm. Building flower bed MG multi-tasking at fairground ! More irises at the fairground

RICHLAND COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS

INCOME AND EXPENSE REPORT

June 8, 2015

Beginning Balance April 13, 2015 3703.33 Revenue:

Mistake brought forward .30 .30

Total Revenue: 3703.63 Gross Revenue: $3703.63 Expenses:

Kingwood Membership 100.00

Friends of Mansfield Parks 100.00

Name Badges for new members 18.00

Gardenpedia Books 363.89

Total Expenses: (581.89)

Ending Balance June 08, 2015 $3121.74

PETTY CASH FUND

Beginning Balance April 13, 2015 $278.14

Revenue:

Total Revenue: _____

$278.14

Expenses: MGV Class Supplies 20.78

Total Expenses: (20.68)

Petty Cash Balance June 08, 2015 $257.46

Butterfly Garden – Longview Center Hemerocallis ‘Delicate Design’

Notes from the Editor................

Moving On............

Some of us have had the opportunity to know and volunteer with Kathy Mambourg. I do not know Kathy well but I do remember the first time I met her. I was a Master Gardener Intern, working on my hours and chose to volunteer at Kingwood one morning. I was introduced to the group I was to work with (under) and Kathy was in the group that particular morning. She made an effort to make me feel at home and I not only enjoyed the beautiful surroundings at Kingwood Center Gardens but got a kick out of her stories and her infectious laughter! Kathy probably doesn’t even realize the impact she has on folks, her willingness to help others is never ending and always

present is that smile.

Kathy will be leaving us and moving to Columbus to be near her daughter and soon to be expanded family. We will miss her but will keep close to our hearts the many memories we have of her and her time with the Master Gardeners.

Good luck Kathy in your new endeavors and we wish you the very best !!

Happy Birthday

Ginger Koozer May 14

Lori Holden-Keen May 17

Dalton Derr May 30

Jean Taddie June 9

Jennifer Wehry June 25

Eric Larson June 28

Judy Huffman August 5

Suzanne Mayer August 8

Rebecca Meadows August 11

Sharon Reese August 21

Vickie Lambright August 26

Amanda Stanfield August 29

Congratulations to new Master Gardeners !!!!

Linda Carr-Mckinney Ruby Combs

and Lisa Hall......................not to worry Lisa I’ll get that picture yet !!

Good company, food and great speaker at last MG Meeting.................

Nature will bear the closest inspection. She invites us to lay

our eye level with her smallest leaf, and take an insect view of

its plain.

Thoreau, Journal, Oct.22, 1839

Calendar of Upcoming Events………..

Master Gardener Meetings 2015: August 10, October 12,

December 14

July 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesd

ay

Thursday Friday Saturday

Farmer Market

11

Every Tuesday

1 Rich Co

Nature 6-8

Kingwood

Peony

8-11

2 Craw. Co.

Fairgd 9-Noon

Kingwood East

Garden 8-11

3 Craw. Co.

Fairgd 9-Noon

OUMC Garden

10:00

4

Independenc

e Day

Kingwood Tr 11

5 Kingwood Tr

2:00

6 7

Kingwood

Preren. 8:00

Kingwood Rose

8:30

8 Rich Co

Nature 6-8

Kingwood

Peony

8-11

Kingwood Herb

8:00

9 Kingwood

East Garden 8-

11

10 OUMC

Garden 10:00 11 Kingwood

Tr 11

12 Kingwood

Table 1-3

Kingwood Tr

2:00

13 14 Kingwood

Preren. 8:00

Kingwood Rose

8:30

15 Rich Co

Nature 6-8

Kingwood

Peony

8-11 Kingwood

Herb 8:00

16 Kingwood

East Garden 8-

11

17 OUMC

Garden 10:00 18 Kingwood

Tr 11

19 Kingwood

Tr 2:00

Daylily show 2-5

20 21 Kingwood

Preren. 8:00

Kingwood Rose

8:30

22 Rich Co

Nature 6-8

Kingwood

Peony

8-11 Kingwood

Herb 8:00

23 Kingwood

East Garden 8-

11

24 OUMC

Garden 10:00 25 Kingwood

Tr 11

26 Kingwood

Tr 2:00

27 28 Kingwood

Preren. 8:00

Kingwood

Rose 8:30

29 Rich Co

Nature 6-8

Kingwood

Peony

8-11

Kingwood Herb

8:00

30 Kingwood

East Garden 8-

11

31 OUMC

Garden 10:00

July 14

-July 14: FREE Healthy Cooking Demo, Kids Programs and Massages at North End Farmers Market

-Growing at the Teaching Garden

-North End Farmers Market 419-525-3101 for more details

July 15

Tomato Workshop . It will still be held at 5pm at the Teaching Garden, 417 Blust Avenue. If you have any questions you

may contact Rochelle at (419)-525-3101.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesd

ay

Thursday Friday Saturday

Farmer Market

11

Every Tuesday

1 Kingwood Tr 11

Garden Walk/Bike

Tour 10 am

2 Kingwood Tr

2:00

3 Bd Mtg 4:30

4 Kingwood

Preren. 8:00 5 Rich Co

Nature 6-8

Kingwood

Peony

8-11

Kingwood Herb

8:00

6 Kingwood East

Garden 8-11 7 OUMC

Garden

10:00

8 Kingwood Tr 11

9 Kingwood

Table 1-3

RC Fair Table

Kingwood Tr

2:00

10 MGV Mtg

6:00

RC Fair Table

11 RC Fair

Table

Kingwood

Preren. 8:00

12 Rich Co

Nature 6-8

RC Fair Table

Kingwood Herb

8:00

Kingwood

Peony

8-11

13 RC Fair Table

Kingwood East

Garden 8-11

14 OUMC

Garden

10:00

RC Fair

Table

15 RC Fair Table

Kingwood Tr 11

16 Kingwood

Tr 2:00

17 18 Kingwood

Preren. 8:00

19 Rich Co

Nature 6-8

Kingwood

Peony

8-11 Kingwood

Herb 8:00

20 Kingwood

East Garden 8-11 21 OUMC

Garden

10:00

22 Kingwood Tr

11

23 Kingwood

Tr 2:00

24 25 Kingwood

Preren. 8:00

26 Rich Co

Nature 6-8

Kingwood

Peony

8-11 Kingwood

Herb 8:00

27 Kingwood

East Garden 8-11

Flora Quest

28 OUMC

Garden

10:00

Flora Quest

29 Kingwood Tr

11

Flora Quest

30 Kingwood

Tr 2:00

31

August 1....Community Garden Bike/Walk Tour in Mansfield, starting at 10am. The tour will begin at the

NECIC office (199 N. Main St, Mansfield) and feature up to 9 local gardens

For the second year, NECIC and local community garden leaders are partnering with Richland Moves! bike

group. This year, the Master Gardeners have the opportunity to play an expanded role. Josh, Mona, and I are all

helping with the planning efforts, along with many others. Volunteer opportunities!

-Join us at the planning team meetings

-Set up and man (about 1-hour) an MG display table (esp. MG outreach and vegetable gardening info) at the

NECIC office for people to view during the registration process on the morning of Aug. 1

-Accompany either a walk or bike group on the tour Aug. 1 - sharing plant info along the way (most gardens will

have a community garden organizer on site, but last year feedback from participants mentioned that it would have

been nice to have a plant expert with each group.) Those who are interested in helping with this will meet the week

before and preview the tour so we can identify interesting (or invasive) plants, etc.

-Help gardens on the tour spruce up as needed - i.e. garden maintenance/weeding (work dates TBD, 1-2 weeks

prior to event)

Contact Jean Taddie for more information: [email protected]

Project Listing

Project Project Leader Leader Phone Leader email

Al Zody Garden at Malabar Farm Kitty Company 419-896-3456

[email protected]

Butterfly Garden Jennifer Wehry 419-632-0658 [email protected]

Community Garden Committee Jean Taddie 419-564-7707 [email protected]

Crawford Co 4-H Horticulture Joy Lauthers 419-569-0917 [email protected]

Crawford Co Beautification Joy Lauthers 419-569-0917 [email protected]

Crawford Co Fairground Mary Lee Minor 419-561-0023 [email protected]

Crawford Co Service Mary Lee Minor 419-561-0023 [email protected]

Friend of Mansfield Parks Mona Kneuss 419-564-3594 [email protected]

Gorman Nature Center Janet Cramer 419-564-1179 [email protected]

Heritage Day at Unger Park Cheryl Corney 419-569-0132 [email protected]

Hotline Q & A Judy Huffman 817-800-9125 [email protected] Kingwood Annual Planting Janet Steiner 419-651-6614 [email protected]

Kingwood Discovery Day Sue Donahue 567-274-0661 [email protected]

Kingwood East Lawn Janet Steiner 419-651-6614 [email protected] Kingwood Flower Cutting Janet Steiner 419-651-6614 [email protected] Kingwood Herb Garden Janet Steiner 419-651-6614 [email protected] Kingwood Perennial Garden Janet Steiner 419-651-6614 [email protected] Kingwood Rose Garden Janet Steiner 419-651-6614 [email protected] Kingwood Tour Guides Janet Steiner 419-651-6614 [email protected] Kingwood Tulip Planting Janet Steiner 419-651-6614 [email protected]

LCDC Bonnie Sinnhuber 419-884-8815 [email protected]

Longview Nature Garden Malabar Gardens/GreenHouse Jim Huffman 817-239-9951 [email protected]

Meet Me in Garden Bonnie Sinnhuber 419-884-8815 [email protected]

Oak Grove Plant Swap Kathy Mambourg 419-610-4955 [email protected]

OUMC Community Garden Janet Bixler 419-612-2784 [email protected]

Phonology Garden Mark Johnson 419-989-3975 [email protected]

Rich Co Nature Garden Bill Flanegan 419-512-4520 Richland Co Fairground Janet Bixler 419-612-2784 [email protected]

Richland County Fairgr. Table Janet Bixler 419-612-2784 [email protected]

Stingel Elementary School Mark Johnson 419-989-3975 [email protected]

Unger Park Cheryl Corney 419-569-0132 [email protected]

Speaker Bureau Alan Steiner 419-651-6614 [email protected]