Second Thoughts on the NELA Master Gardeners Spring Gardening Seminar

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1 Second Thoughts on the NELA Master Gardeners Spring Gardening Seminar by Rose Lee I would like to second Kerry s thoughts on the spring gardening seminar. As an attendee, it was obvious to me that a lot of time and energy contributed by many individuals went into planning and implementing the event. As a fellow master gardener, I say, Job very well done. This pictorial review is presented as both a reminder of the good time had by those who were 1-5 Second Thoughts on Seminar 6 Rose Society News 6 Education Opportunity present and a sampling of what was missed by those who were unable to attend. Seminar attendees filled the convention room, which was adorned with Mardi gras colors from the floor up; while the tables were decorated with Louisianathemed gift baskets presented as door prizes to a lucky person at each table. Continued on page 2 Inside the Gardener s Scoop 6 Webinars 7 Hospitality Teams & Schedule 8 Calendar 9 Statewide Events 10 Hours Gardener s Scoop February 2018 Page 1

2 The knowledgeable presenters, Alan Futch, Kenneth Kelley, Bill Fontenot and Dan Gill, kept the audience enthralled throughout each presentation. Check out Kerry in his business attire (smile). Members of the Busy Bees Garden Club from Jena, LA posed with presenter Alan Futch after creating their own bouquets during a demonstration. Several members of the local Monroe Garden Club were also among the attendees. Continued on page 3 Gardener s Scoop February 2018 Page 2

3 Attendees got up close and personal while viewing the displays and demonstrations and talking with vendors. Door prizes and the grand prize were courtesy of Lowe s, Sammy s Plant World, West s Feed and Farm Supply and other businesses. NELA Master Gardeners enjoyed mixing and mingling during the breaks. Continued on page 4 Gardener s Scoop February 2018 Page 3

4 If you d like to see more pictures from the Seminar, go to the NELA MG Facebook page. Continued on page 5 Gardener s Scoop February 2018 Page 4

5 First Place Award Winner of the floral arrangement contest was Dawn Jordan, 2nd and 3rd place arrangement awards went to Yvetta Manzanti and honorable mention to Sharon Smith. Continued on page 6 Gardener s Scoop February 2018 Page 5

6 Educational Opportunity by Kerry Heafner The North Central Louisiana Master Gardeners (Ruston) are hosting 4 lunch hour seminars on the 4th Tuesday of Jan, Feb, March and April. Although we have missed the first when Allen Owings talked about LA Super Plants on Jan 23, we are invited to the remaining programs. Kiki Fontenot is talking vegetable gardening in February with Jean Mcney addressing pollinators in March and Liz Allison sharing gardening according to the lunar cycles in April. Advanced Training Webinars Dr. Brooke Edmunds (Extension Master Gardener Faculty in Oregon) is once again hosting free, advanced training webinars for Master Gardeners. Rose Society News by Ken Kelley Ken Kelley of NE LA Master Gardeners and NE Louisiana Rose Society has been elected as the new Gulf District Director covering Mississippi and Louisiana for He will be sworn in during the 2018 ARS Fall Rose Show in San Diego in October. These webinars would be useful as online continuing education opportunities. Visit this link for more information: 02/spring-2018-webinars-master-gardeners/ 2/12 at 10 am PST Hybridization and Tetraploids and Chromosomes, Oh My! Understanding Plant Breeding for Disease Resistance presented by Dr. Ryan Contreras The first Green Thumb of 2018 at the American 3/12 at 11am PST Identifying & Managing Rose Center will occur on February 10, 2018 the Bronze Birch Borer presented by 9:00-10:30. The guest speaker will be Dr. Kiki Nicole Sanchez Fontenot from LSU AgCenter. The topic will be Springing into The Garden. There is no cost to 4/16 at 11am PST Powdery mildew: attend. Biology & Management in the Garden presented by Dr. Jay Pscheidt Gardener s Scoop February 2018 Page 6

7 Hospitality Team Schedule by Debbie Beauvais Thank you to all members of Hospitality Team 4 who provided refreshments for January's meeting. Team 1 will host February's meeting and Team 2 will host the March meeting. Team 1 February June October Team 2 March July November Team 3 April August December** Team 4 January May September January 2019 **Everyone is asked to bring a food or beverage for the December meeting and party; ice is also needed. Ideally, some members from each team will work together to set up for the December meeting/party and clean up afterward. This has worked out well on a volunteer basis in the past. Those who would like to help with some decorations for the December party, please contact Debbie Beauvais, dbeauvais1953@gmail.com,. A team effort would be fun and not burden one person with this responsibility. NELA MG Hospitality Teams Team 1 Andrea Griggs, Leader Lora Fix Mary Lou McFarland Glenda Guice Lisa Richardson Christy Francis Joyce Marlette Theresa Cotton Helen Hotard Therese Nagem Pam Wood Team 2 Steve Thomas Warren Daniel Steve Walker Rebekah Fuller Lamar and Lisa Cranston Ron Hammett Ken and Judy Grant Ken Kelley Bill and Rita Albritton Team 3 Dawn Jordan, Leader Laura Hardin Janet White Elaine Johnson Patti Wilder Jerry Hunter Buck Bounds Lynn Morris Mary Barnidge Cindy Hatten Pattie Fincher Team 4 Debbie Beauvais, Leader Elizabeth Warford Linda Tubbs Linda Williams Virginia Lee Lanell Armstrong Ginny Chin Gardener s Scoop February 2018 Page 7

8 Upcoming Activities Webinar 12 Noon Understanding Plant Breeding for Disease Resistance MG Meeting 6:30PM Landscape Pest Management Workshop LSU Hammond 9AM Black Bayou Backyard Bird Count 10AM Camellia Stroll LSU Hammond 1PM Newsletter article submission deadline Ruston Seminar Jean Money on Pollinators Ruston Library 12PM-1PM Black Bayou Invasive Species Walk & Talk 10AM-12PM MARK YOUR CALENDAR AMC Horticulture Symposium, American Rose Center, Shreveport March 9 Guest speakers: Dan Gill, Buddy Lee, Greg Grant, Bill Welsh, Marilyn Wellan, Frank Hover Cost $40 per person, seating is limited El Dorado Dirt Friends Festival March 10 NELA MG Spring Plant Sale is April 6 & 7 REMINDERS Remember to record your hours of training and service on the website regularly. Remember to pay your Master Gardener dues of $15 per person for 2018 by sending to the Ag Center with a designation that it is for your MG dues. Gardener s Scoop February 2018 Page 8

9 Upcoming Events Throughout Louisiana February 17, Minden BUDS & BLOOMS First United Methodist Church Buds & Blooms is a morning filled with educational seminars for the gardening public, hosted by Piney Hills LA Master Gardeners. Festivities will kick off at 9 a.m. and continue until noon. Admission is $10 per person. All proceeds will be used for the PHLMG 4-H Youth Gardening Contest. For more information, call or visit February 24, Baton Rouge HERB DAY Burden Center The Baton Rouge unit of the Herb Society of America will host an herb day and sale, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. This outdoor sale features informational resources and proceeds benefit the March 10, New Orleans ROSE SALE New Orleans Botanical Garden Pelican Greenhouse The sale features old garden roses and a great selection of annuals, perennials, natives, succulents, herbs, veggies, and more bring a wagon. 9 a.m.-noon. Arrive early for best selection. Cash, check, and credit accepted. A plant list will be available a few days before the sale at neworleanscitypark.com/events/pelicangreenhouse-plant-sales. For more information, call or plants@nocp.org. Botanic Gardens at Burden. March 16-18, St. Francisville THE ANNUAL AUDUBON PILGRIMAGE West Feliciana Parish Festivities will include tours of historic homes and gardens, antique show and sale, living history demonstrations, night festivities, and cemetery tales. The numerous activities will begin at 8 a.m. on Friday and continue until Sunday at 5 p.m. For tickets and tour information, contact West Feliciana Historical Society by calling or , visit stfrancisville.us, or wfhistsociety@gmail.com March 16-17, Covington NORTHSHORE GARDEN & PLANT SALE St. Tammany Fairgrounds St. Tammany Master Gardeners present our annual Garden & Plant Sale, with 60+ Plant and Garden booths, food trucks, LSU Plant Doctor, Ask the Experts, Table Seminars and Cooking Demos, Gardening related Educational Exhibits, and Children s Activities. St. Tammany Fairgrounds, 1301 N. Florida St, Covington, La Open 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Admission $5 (under 18 free, Police, Fire & EMT free). Master Gardener Officers President Lisa Richardson, Vice-President Bryan Babb. Secretary Virginia Lee. Treasurer Helen Hotard. Historian (none). Recorder Linda Tubbs. Members-At-Large Ken Grant. Ken Kelley. Joyce Marlette Gardener s Scoop February 2018 Page 9

10 The work at the greenhouse has already begun. The pepper seeds have been planted and many of the flower plugs have arrived and been potted. Volunteer Service Hours As of February 2, Volunteer Service Hours 31 Continuing Education Hours This time last year: 162 Volunteer Service Hours 56 Continuing Education Hours Do not forget to record your hours! The next Master Gardener meeting is Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at the LSU AgCenter. An educational program of the LSU AgCenter The Louisiana Master Gardener Program is a service and educational activity offered by the LSU AgCenter. The program is designed to recruit and train volunteers to help meet educational needs of home gardeners while providing an enjoyable and worthwhile service experience for volunteers. Contact: LSU AgCenter 704 Cypress Street, West Monroe, LA (318) Gardener s Scoop February 2018 Page 10