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1 Macomb Master Gardener E-news July 7, 2016 Table of Contents Volunteer Opportunities... 2 Single Date Opportunities... 2 Ongoing Opportunities... 3 News and Notes... 8 Macomb County Master Gardener Association Educational Opportunities MSU Extension: Other Educational Opportunities MG Education Share: Photo Fun Special Plant Diagnostic Class for Hotline Volunteers! Bob Bricault, Extension Educator for Washtenaw/Jackson and State Hotline Coordinator, will be doing a Diagnostic Training at the Tomlinson Arboretum on Friday, July 22, from 9:30-12:30, for all those who help answer the Hotline or are interested in helping to answer the Hotline. Please call the MSUE office at to register your attendance. If possible, we would like all regular hotline volunteers to attend. Class is free. Thanks! Special Opportunity: Apprentice Project Coordinator Several of our projects will be needing new coordinators and some new projects may be established which will need a coordinator. To assist volunteers in deciding if they would like to be a project coordinator, we are starting an Apprentice Coordinator Program. If you would be interested in being an Apprentice or if you are a Project Coordinator who would like to train an apprentice, please contact Mary or Karen at the MSUE office, or just us: Mary: mary.gerstenberger@macombgov.org Karen: burkeka9@anr.msu.edu 1

2 Volunteer Opportunities Please check the VMS Project listing for the ongoing Master Gardener Projects that need volunteers. Single Date Opportunities Mt. Clemens Clock Garden Design Help Needed If there is a Master Gardener interested in creating a design for the garden area around the clock on Main Street across from the courthouse in Mt. Clemens, please contact Jeff Wood, Public Services Director, City of Mt. Clemens at ext. 514 or Junio Querrio at The garden area around the clock is a bed 47 long and no more than 10 at its widest with 2 trees. Perennials or a low maintenance design is the desired plan. Metroparks Need Volunteers for Visitor Count Volunteers are still needed for our upcoming events, Summer Fun at the Metropark, starting this Thursday, June 30 th at Stony Creek Metropark! Volunteers will help with recreational and interpretive programs, games, and activities as well as hospitality. Volunteers will receive an event volunteer t-shirt and lunch. To sign up, please click on this link: Park Visitor Counts (Wednesdays, 4-6pm and Saturdays, 10a-noon): Volunteers are needed to help with our Park Visitor Count at various locations throughout the Metroparks. Information collected will help with our strategic plan and decision making. To sign up, please click on this link: Thank you for volunteering! Katie Harrison Township Inspirations Garden Tour Volunteers are needed for the Harrison Township Inspirations garden tour on Saturday, July 23, from 9-4. Volunteers are needed in resident gardens as greeters/docents on the tour in Harrison Twp. Shifts are all day from 9 to 4 or from 9-12:30 or 12:30-4. We have 9 gardens on tour this year. Those interested may contact me at as soon as possible. 2

3 There is a meeting for volunteers on Monday, June 27th, at 6:30 at the Tucker Senior Center, Ballard, Harrison Township. Volunteers will get a tour overview of the day at this meeting, assignments of the garden they will be volunteering in, and all the information they need. We could also use a person for registration. Thanks for your help, Sue Keehn Chairperson Beautification Commission Ongoing Opportunities Hotline Help we need you! Please!! We will be needing help in the office to answer the Hotline beginning in April. Volunteers for the Local hotline are needed on Monday and Wednesday from 8:45 12:30 and 12:15 4:15 and on Friday from 8:45 Noon. Volunteers for the Sate Hotline are needed on Thursday and Friday afternoons from 12:45 4:15 PM We can provide on the job training!!! New Opportunity Skinner Park Project Master Gardener Volunteers are needed to help with the preparation of flower bed and the planting of flowers in the newly developed Skinner Park located in Detroit adjacent to Denby High School, Kelly Road, Detroit between Moross and Houston-Whittier. The project will begin mid- September and continue into October, when the weather is cooler for flowers. No tools are needed as they will be provided for our use. There is security provided by both private and Detroit Police. Remember we get volunteer hours for our certification. Also, anyone who has extra plants they wish to donate, we can use them. For further information please contact: Marianna Browne at missmgarden@aol.com New Opportunity A Healing Garden A Healing Garden located at Jefferson Avenue in Harrison Township is seeking Master Gardener Volunteers interested in helping to build a Butterfly House at the back of the garden. Help is needed in determining what flowers are needed and how to go about building the house. Once the Butterfly House is completed, there is the opportunity for providing an 3

4 educational program on butterflies and bees and why they are important. Please contact Rhonda Lapik- Ochoa at or call her at for details. An estimated 3-4 volunteers may be needed and tools will be provided if a list of what is needed is presented. US Army Garrison The request has come in for help for this garden which is used for educational purposes. The US Army Garrison-Detroit Arsenal 4-H club is looking for volunteer master gardeners to assist us with the maintenance of our children's gardens during the summer. Our summer camp programs start on June 20 and end on Sept. 2, Staff who have 4-H garden training will be maintaining (watering, dead heading, weeding, harvesting veggies) from the gardens on Tuesdays and Thursdays but additional help during the week would be greatly appreciated as there are some Tuesdays and Thursdays that activities prevent gardening from happening. We have children and youth between the ages of 6 weeks and 18 years of age in our youth programs. Most of the youth who will be assisting in the garden are school age and middle school age (5-14). Volunteer master gardeners DO NOT need to work with youth or children...they can just come and work in the garden. However, if they do want to work with kids and gardening, they can as well. They will have to be background checked and take a child abuse prevention training. They could continue volunteering into September and October if they like (no kids but just in the garden). Teresa J. Brodsky US Army Garrison-Detroit Arsenal Youth Programs Director Work Cell (586) Desk (586) Teresa.j.brodsky.naf@mail.mil Packard Proving Grounds The Packard Proving Grounds located at Van Dyke (west side of Van Dyke, between 22 and 23 mile road) is looking for Master Gardener Volunteers. This historic site has a lot of volunteers that work onsite and they could use some guidance with planting methods, locations and ongoing care of plants. Also, we are looking to help restore some of the original types of plants to the grounds and could use some assistance and guidance on plant identification, creating an overall site plan as our budget allows. Volunteer help is needed April through October once a week or as available. Shovels, rakes and garbage cans are available, but volunteers will need to bring any other tools they need. Please contact Mary Anne Demo at maryanne@packardevents.org if you are interested in volunteering. This project will also be added to the project list on the VMS. 4

5 Mt. Clemens Farmers Market Please contact Marilyn Krol to volunteer at the Farmers Market. Please indicate if you wish to help volunteer at the info booth or do hands-on garden maintenance. VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE JULY 8-9, JULY (from 8-12) Manage the MSU Information Booth Maintenance in the gardens (Weeding, watering, deadheading, planting, etc.) Join us, EARN HOURS and have fun. Work what ever fits your schedule. All help is greatly appreciated. Please bring your marked tools as we do not provide them. Contact Marilyn at to schedule or for questions. The Mt. Clemens Farmers Market is located at 141 North River Rd The Market is open Fridays and Saturdays until November 19th. Volunteer Hours Charity Garden St. Peter, St. Hubert, St. Thecla Charity Garden has volunteer hours available. We are located behind Kingsborough Castle at Gratiot, Clinton Twp., MI. You can drive through the arch and go to the rear of the parking lot and you will see us. Please drive very slow in the parking lot as the owners have asked us to do that. Our garden supplies fresh vegetables to 5 churches and the Nutrition Center at the MSU Extension. If you are interested, please Vicki Jastrzebski, Garden Manager, at stpetercharitygarden@gmail.com and I will add you to our list. We people when we will be at the garden as a group and once you are familiar with our jobs there, you can come out on your own and sign in and out. If you do not have please call Vicki at and leave a message and I will get back to you. No matter what your interest is, whether it is vegetables of flowers we have work for both. Our first priority is of course getting the gardens prepped and the vegetables in, then we wish to do some additional beautification and flowers to help with vegetable pollination. 5

6 MSUE Demo Garden Wanted Master Gardener Volunteers for the MSUE Demonstration Gardens Work days are on Mondays and Thursdays starting at 10:00-1:00 (weather permitting) Contact: Diane Reynolds Demo Garden Coordinator or by using Volunteer Management System (VMS) with your information SHADBUSH TEACHING GARDENS SHADBUSH TEACHING GARDENS The Shadbush Gardens will be going all out for the next few weeks to catch up on maintenance that has fallen behind schedule. For the month of July, we will be working all Saturday mornings (9:30-12:30) and Thursday evenings (6 to dusk), as well as our usual Tuesdays. Our Tuesday session is usually set for 12:30-3:30, but on days that exceed 83 degrees, we work earlier (9:30) to avoid the hottest part of the day. Hey, new MG volunteers, this is a great chance to work with some fantastic gardeners and acquire those needed hours for certification. Bring the usual gardening tools such as: gloves, trowel, pruners, kneeling pad, sun screen and water. We have all the big tools and buckets. Our workdays may be cancelled due to heavy rain or excessive heat. Our gardens are always in bloom and looking beautiful. We have an exceptional number of native plants and many interesting plants throughout three themed gardens. Anyone that would like to visit our gardens, the whole park is open dawn to dusk. We feel our garden is, of course, the best part of the area, but there is the nature center, wonderful trails, a skate park, picnic areas, and the bike path that leads to the new Utica Ball Park and way beyond to Dodge Park. 6

7 For questions, Dianne at or call The Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center & Gardens are located in River Bends Park. Located on the East side of Ryan Road (not the 22 Mile entrance) between Auburn and 22 Mile Road at the Hamlin Road traffic light. Friends of the Fraser Library Master Gardener Volunteers will be working with women that have gardened for years, but who are open to suggestions. Each volunteer will be able to use their creativity. Friends will grow by leaps and bounds with expert help from Master Gardeners. Master Gardeners may be able to learn some great things from the Friends. First choice for day to work is Tuesdays, a couple times a month for 2-3 hours. The Fraser Library is located at Mile Rd., Fraser, 48026, just west of Utica Rd.Contact Karen Warson at or karencw@comcast.net Clinton Township Japanese Garden Clinton Township has a Japanese Garden outside of their Senior Center. Representatives from their Sister City in Japan will be coming to visit the garden in July of If you are familiar with Japanese Gardens and would be interested in helping to spruce up the garden at the Senior Center, please contact Brian Kay, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, at or b.kay@clintontownship.com as soon as possible. Mt. Calvary Community Garden Mt. Calvary Community Garden is located at 8129 Packard Ave., Warren, We are planning crops for about 20 raised beds, with Square Foot Gardening techniques preferred. The produce grown helps feed the local community. This is more of a Master Gardener consultation one Master Gardener is needed one time per month. Volunteers will do the planting. If you are interested in helping, please contact Fr. Michael John at or michaeljohn@urbanbenedictines.org Meadow Brook Garden Club Invites Gardeners Meadow Brook Garden Club maintains the gardens on the estate grounds of the Meadow Brook Hall at 480 South Adams Road in Rochester MI on Tuesday mornings. All who are interested in gardening are invited to join in helping to maintain these beautiful gardens designated as a Proven Winners Signature Garden. Master Gardeners and Candidates will earn Volunteer Hours toward your Master Gardener required hours. Experience is not required since each garden has a captain who will assist the volunteers Gardening Days are 7

8 every Tuesday morning through October 18, from 8:30 am to Noon. Gardeners meet in the garden tent for coffee and assignments before going to work in the gardens. Bring hand tools (pruners, trowel, cultivator) and any other gardening items that you normally use. Come and join us and meet fellow gardening enthusiasts. For further information, call News and Notes Saturday, September 24, 2016! Our Very First Macomb County Smart Gardening Conference!!! Growing for the Future Pollinators and Plants Cost: $60 Early Bird registration (until August 13) $75 Late Registration (between August 14 and August 31) Registration closes September 1. Cancellation Policy: Sorry, no refunds, but attendance substitutions are acceptable. This event will not be cancelled unless the facility closes. Location: Macomb Intermediate School District, Garfield, Clinton Township, MI Payment: by cash or check to MCMGA (Macomb County Master Gardener Association). Mail to: MSU Extension Attn: Mary G Dunham Rd., Suite 12 Clinton Twp., MI Cost includes Speakers, Box Lunch, and Snacks. Vendors will be available. NO REGISTRATION ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR. SEATING IS LIMITED! Doors open at 8:00 a.m. Conference begins 9:00 a.m. Conference ends 3:30 p.m. 8

9 Conference Speakers Dr. Walter Pett, Honeybees Dr. Pett is a graduate of MSU, with an M.S. in Horticulture and a Ph.D. in Entomology focusing on honeybee foraging behavior. He has 20 years of experience as a research associate and fixed-term Assistant Professor in the MSU vegetable entomology program. Dr. Pett teaches an undergraduate class (Pests, Society and the Environment) to non-science majors, and a beekeeping course (Apiculture and Pollination). As the Apiculture and Pollination Specialist, Dr. Pett presents information on honey bee issues to lay, hobby and commercial beekeeping audiences. Rebecca Finneran, Greening Your Garden Rebecca received a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture with emphasis in Landscape Design from Michigan State University. She has been the Kent MSU Extension horticulture educator since 1987 where she helps the green industry and consumers learn about horticulture, the environment and pesticide safety. She is the administrator of one of the state s largest Master Gardener Volunteer programs, is seen on television and writes a column for the Grand Rapids Press. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Frederik Meijer Gardens and she is currently overseeing the development of an urban idea garden located at the MSU Extension office. Abi Saeed, Pollinators: Beyond the Honey Bee Abi was born in Pakistan, and immigrated to Canada when she was 11 years old. She completed her Master s Degree in Entomology from the University of Kentucky. After graduating, she worked in a turf and landscape entomology lab as a Research Technician / Pollinator Specialist. She taught Horticultural Entomology for 2 semesters. She has also worked in Horticultural practices, IPM, Pesticides, and Insect Identification. She is actively involved in local and state-wide teaching and training workshops on pollinators, horticulture, and entomology. She also teaches for the Extension Master Gardener Program in Genesee County and Statewide. Heidi Densmore, Native Trees and Shrubs clients. Heidi is a graduate of MSU's forestry program, is a certified arborist and joined Mike's Tree in She started out as a climber, then moved on to be a plant health care technician. She became an arborist consultant in 2006 and is proud to use her field experience as an arborist and plant health care technician to provide great service to our 9

10 Smart Gardening Conference Registration Form PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Name Address City/State/Zip (Future brochures and information will be sent via .) Sandwich Selection: CHOOSE ONE Ham & Cheese Chicken Salad Veggie One registration form per person please. Cost: $60 Early Bird registration (until August 13) $75 Late Registration (between August 14 and August 31) Registration closes September 1. Cancellation Policy: Sorry, no refunds, but attendance substitutions are acceptable. This event will not be cancelled unless the facility closes. Amount Enclosed: $ Make check/money order payable to: Macomb County Master Gardener Association (MCMGA) Mail Registration Form and Fee to: MSU Extension Office Macomb ATTN: Mary G Dunham Road, Suite 12 Clinton Township, MI

11 Pat s trip to Dort County, Wisconsin 8 education hours DNR Urban Forestry (Announcement) MSU Extension Reports Drought conditions begin to impact Michigan landscapes Dry weather may put some trees and shrubs at risk. Watch for common signs of drought stress on landscape plants. Details: (Announcement) State urges travelers to leave firewood at home As the summer travel season begins, the Michigan departments of Agriculture and Natural Resources remind vacationers to leave firewood at home to prevent the spread of invasive tree insects and diseases. Details: Hope College Diagnostic Tour sponsored by MNLA Location: Holland, MI Date: July 14 Details: Workshops, Conference and Training Opportunities: The Plant Doctor in the Field: A Diagnostic Walking Tour - Sponsored by MGIA Date: July 25 Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI Details: %20The%20Plant%20Doctor%20in%20the%20Field.pdf Smart Gardening: Landscaping for Pollinators Conference - sponsored by MNLA and MSU-Extension Location: East Lansing, MI Date: July 26 Details: Look Up, Look Down, Problems All Around: A Diagnostic Walking Tour - Sponsored by MGIA Date: August 4 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Details: %20Look%20Up,%20Look%20Down,%20Problems%20All%20Around.pdf Plant Health Care Practices & Techniques: A Walk in the Park - Sponsored by MGIA Date: August 25 Location: Troy, MI Details: %20Plant%20Health%20Care%20Practices%20and%20Techniques.pdf 11

12 Bouquets / Boutonnieres to: Karen Burke --- Rain Garden - It was a long time coming and I was very nervous about this project but it's finally completed. Thanks Karen for your encouragement. Donna Madonna Do you know a Master Gardener who has been especially helpful or has jumped right in to do the job? Let us know and we will recognize their efforts with a Bouquet announcement! Michigan Honey Festival Saturday, August 6, The Sweetest Day of the Year! The Michigan Honey Festival will be at the Harvey Kern Pavilion in Frankenmuth, Michigan, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is $5.00, Children 12 and under are free. Vendors selling beekeeping supplies and materials, demonstrations on: honey extracting, cooking with honey, Honey beer and Mead making. Also, a garden display, plants for sale, children s activities and more! Find out more at: April Millsap Memorial Garden 2016 Dog Walk July 23, 9-1 PM With or without a dog, come walk the beautiful Macomb Orchard Trail in Armada to raise funds for an irrigation system for April's Garden! More info and fundraising sheet available at 12

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14 April Millsap Memorial Garden, Armada The Board of Directors of the April Millsap Memorial Garden are pleased to announce that the April Millsap Memorial Garden recently took 2d place amongst MSU Extension Master Gardener Projects across Michigan. Extraordinary Project Search (EPS) is a NEW recognition program of Extension Master Gardener (EMG) volunteer work throughout Michigan. EPS has seven categories in which EMGs can demonstrate their extraordinary contributions to their communities. The seven categories were: Youth Programs, Demonstration Gardens, Workshops or Presentation, Innovative Projects, Special Need Audiences, Research, Farmers Market. Projects will be judged on their merit of work done between Projects must be: simple to replicate, practical, unique, educational, nondiscriminatory, share University based research, and have had significant learning take place along with a number of people impacted by the program. An online submission, along with a poster display shared this information with MSU Extension utilizing photos and texts. The processes that the Board of Directors went through during the planning, implementation and execution stages were all laid out so that other Master Gardeners would be able to re-create a similar project in their communities. July 24 th will mark 2 years since the death of April Millsap, a 14-year-old girl who was brutally murdered while walking her dog along the Macomb Orchard Trail in Armada. For more information: AprilMemorial@aol.com Garden Tour Harrison Township HARRISON TOWNSHIP BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION PRESENTS: INSPIRATIONS GARDEN TOUR 2016 SATURDAY, JULY 23, 9-4 RAIN OR SHINE Pre-purchased regular tickets are $10 sold M-F, 8-4:30, beginning June 1, 2016 at the Harrison Township Offices, L Anse Creuse, Harrison Township, Cash or check only. $15 on the day of the tour, sold at Tucker Senior Center at Ballard, Harrison Township, 48045, from 9-3. Exact cash or check. V.I.P. Tickets are $20.00, pre-purchased only. Includes a guided bus tour & lunch stop. Purchase prior to the event at the Harrison Township Offices beginning June 1, Limited seating. Cash or check only. Everyone starts at Tucker Senior Center day of the tour for registration and tour map. Questions?

15 Troy Garden Club Presents "Poetic Gardens" 42nd Annual Troy Garden Walk, Wednesday, July 13th Rain or Shine View 7 Gardens at 6 Venues 9:30AM - 3:00PM & 5:00PM-8:30PM Activities at Troy Historic Village 9:00AM - 6:00PM Arts & Crafts Boutique, Plant Sale, Fabulous Finds and Student Art Exhibit Admission to Village is FREE on July 13th Tickets $10 advance at Telly's Greenhouse, Uncle Lukes, Auburn Oaks Garden Center, Troy Historic Village and only on July 9 and 10 from 12:00 noon - 6:00PM, at English Gardens Royal Oak. $15 day of walk at Troy Historic Village ONLY Information or phone Job Opportunity (The posting of job opportunities is informational only. It is not an endorsement for either the company or the Master Gardener that chooses to apply) Wild Birds Unlimited of Macomb The difference between Wild Birds Unlimited and other retailers goes far beyond what we sell - it's who we are. Enthusiasm, professionalism, informed advice and superior customer service are the hallmarks of our staff. Working at Wild Birds Unlimited of Macomb is an opportunity to support and educate our friendly customers about birds and nature. Our Sales Associates work together to bring to life the store s mission We Bring People and Nature Together And We Do It With Excellence! We are seeking a Sales Associate with great retail and customer service skills as well as passion for feeding the birds and bird watching. Candidate Requirements: Friendly, outgoing disposition Appreciation of nature and passion for bird watching and the hobby of bird feeding Strong verbal and written communication skills Previous retail experience A flexible part-time schedule and the ability to work weekends Commitment to provide quality products, service, expertise and a high energy shopping experience Ability to multi-task and spend extended hours on your feet Ability to lift and carry 20lb bird seed bags for our customers a foundation of our service! Basic computer skills If you feel you're a good fit, complete our application at the following link: 15

16 For further information, please contact Bob or Pam Gors at Wild Birds Unlimited of Macomb Hall Road, Macomb (586) Eastpointe Senior in Need of Garden Help An Eastpointe Senior needs help with general gardening and weeding. Willing to pay. Contact the MSUE office for contact information. Help Weeding Flower Beds Help in 16 Mile and Harper area for weeding flower beds. Contact Betty Lafata at if interested. Gardener needed for a lovely but neglected garden in the village of Romeo This garden is full of unusual and native herbaceous perennials, trees and shrubs. Illness has prevented regular maintenance for the last several years. The homeowner is a musician, writer and philosopher whose wife, a minister and gardener, passed away this spring. Clean-up is the first step, including removal of light fallen woody debris, clean up of pots, garden shed clean up and bed clean up. There are a couple of raised beds that would welcome some vegetables. Weekly maintenance will follow. Compensation will be $10.00 per hour. For details please contact Hannah Stevens at stevensh@msu.edu. I will put you in touch with the homeowner for scheduling and details. You will love bringing back this garden to its former glory!. Yard Labor Needed Yard labor needed patio, weeds, tending to flower beds. Armada area. $10.00 per hour. Call Home Yard Help Help is needed for a one-time opportunity to clear twigs and debris from a senior citizens lawn before the grass cutters come. Call for details. Location is in Clinton Township, north of Mylar and Moravian. City of St. Clair Shores Seasonal position for gardener with the City of St. Clair Shores, working at various locations around the city. $8.50 per hour. Contact Natalie Turner at

17 Two Women and a Hoe Master Gardeners Needed Two Women and a Hoe ( a full-service indoor/outdoor sustainable garden design, installation and maintenance company in Royal Oak, is seeking a part-time Master Gardener (or currently enrolled in the program) to join our team in spring, hours per week. This position involves a variety of gardening tasks. Gardening: 1. Ability and willingness to provide comprehensive plant care, including weeding, trimming, pruning, hedging and bed edging. 2. Willingness to be trained in and practice standardized gardening and plant care techniques to ensure quality and customer service. Basic requirements for this position include: 1. Must be dependable 2. Willingness to adhere to our non-smoking policy 3. Adherence to dress code: must wear TW&H provided shirt; jeans or khakis (no holes or stains) required. Interested Gardeners please call or Jan Bills, Owner Two Women and a Hoe The Fine Art of Soul to Soil Phone: MCMGA Information Pages Macomb County Master Gardener Association Check out the MCMGA website: 17

18 Please note change in address! All communication regarding MCMGA Educational programs or activities should be sent through to The MCMGA has a Facebook page! Check it out and like us at MacombCountyMGA Next Board of Directors Meeting The next Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 14 at 3:00 PM. Please start thinking about running for a Board position. Elections are held at the Annual Meeting which will be on September 8, about 7:30 (following the Education Program that starts at 6:30pm). We would like to post nominees a couple weeks To register for any of the following events, please macombcountymga@yahoo.com Please remember to bring your membership card to all events. Education Programming April - November 2016 Thursday, July 14, 2016 Viburnums Join Advanced Master Gardener Cheryl English as she educates us on one of the most diverse geneses of garden-worthy shrubs. Viburnums are also less utilized than they should, due to that very diversity. Get beyond garden variety and explore some other options with this charismatic group of plants and become acquainted with some superb native species in the process. 6:30-7:30 P.M. MSUE Assembly Room. $5.00 to MCMGA Members +2 guests. $10.00 to all others. MCMGA QUARTERLY MEETING TO FOLLOW CLASS Wednesday, August 3, 2016 Canning to Preserve the Harvest Hey! Been leaving bags of tomatoes and other veggies from your garden at the office and other places with a sign that says free please take, because you just can t eat it all? Then you need to join Advanced Master Gardener Karen Burke who will demonstrate the art of conning your excess garden veggies to enjoy during the winter months. 6:30-8:30 PM, MSU Extension Assembly Room, located at Dunham Rd., Clinton Township. Free to members + 1 guest. $5 to all others. 18

19 Thursday, September 8, 2016 The Best Garden is Next Year s Garden Interested in a new garden next year? Improving your existing garden? Advanced Master Gardener Jean Persely will tell us what you can do over the winter to plan your garden. It isn t too late to do something this time of year to start a new garden now for next year. These methods can be incorporated into existing gardens where improvements and renovations are needed. 6:30-7:30 PM, MSU Extension Assembly Room. Cost is free to MCMGA members + 1 guest. $5 to all others. ANNUAL MEETING TO FOLLOW THE CLASS October 14, 2016 Octoberfest and Sauerkraut Class Advanced Master Gardeners Karen Burke and Bob Ternes will teach the art of making homemade Sauerkraut. Class will be followed by a potluck social gathering. So bring us your favorite dish to share with everyone for an eatin good time! 5:00-9:00 PM, MSU Extension Assembly Room. You can attend one or both events. If you are not fond of sauerkraut, then just come for the potluck that will start around 6:30. A list of supplies for the class will be added to this notice at a later date. Cost is free to MCMGA members + 1 guest. $5 to all others. Monday, November 21, 2016 Join Advanced Master Gardener Sarah Jane Hanson for the fall Garden Tool Care Bash. Most of us have wrapped up our gardens for the winter, so it s time to get those hardworking tools cleaned and put away for the winter, all ready for work again in the spring. Hands on tool cleaning event for anyone who wants to come and have fun while getting a jump start on spring. Please bring one or two tools to be cleaned and sharpened. Assistance putting tools together will be available. Once again Bob Ternes will be available to sharpen shovels and axes, etc. SHOVELS MUST BE CLEAN OF DIRT!! YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS TO MAKE SURE WE HAVE ENOUGH SUPPLIES. CLASS SIZE LIMITED. 6:30-8:30 PM, MSU Extension Assembly Room. Cost is $5 to everyone, members and non-members to cover the cost of materials. December, 2016 No Classes Merry Christmas!! Coming up in 2017 (Dates TBD): Dazzling Dahlias Opulent Orchids Audacious Herbs 19

20 Education Credits for MCMGA classes 2016 January 11, Growing Plants Successfully from Seed hr. February 11, Children s Gardening 1.5 hrs. March 21, Spring Ephemerals.1 hr. April 19, Companion Plants...1 hr. May 23, Who s in My Backyard 1.5 hrs. June 30, The Iris Lady hrs. Fund Raisers!! Support Your Local Garden Association! Flower Power It s back July 1 through October 15! Go to Click on Find a Group (top right of home page). Select the state and click search. Select the Macomb County Master Gardener Association. We get 50% of purchases. You can order flowers, bulbs, and more! Kroger Go to Register with you Kroger card. MCMGA s number is (although usually our name shows up) English Gardens We get a donation for every Flower of the Month card purchased. Cannot just place order in the store. Recommend purchase by phone: ext. 116 (although usually the person who answers the phone without going to the extension is the correct contact). OR THROUGH BRENDA, STERLING HTS. NATURE CENTER NATURALIST AT , Or on website: In both cases, mention MCMGA Fundraiser. If you are interested in purchasing a magnetic backing for your badge (to replace a pin) contact the MSUE office at Cost is $3.00. Payable by cash or check made out to the MCMGA. MCMGA Thanks You for Your Participation! 20

21 Educational Opportunities MSU Extension: Don t forget to check the VMS Event Calendar for more information on Educational Opportunities Special Diagnostic Class for Hotline Volunteers! Bob Bricault, Extension Educator for Washtenaw/Jackson and State Hotline Coordinator, will be doing a Diagnostic Training at the Tomlinson Arboretum on Friday, July 22, from 9:30-12:30, for all those who help answer the Hotline or are interested in helping to answer the Hotline. Please call the MSUE office at to register your attendance. If possible, we would like all regular hotline volunteers to attend. Class is free. Thanks! Tollgate Farm Center Evenings in the Garden is Back! Evenings in the Garden at Tollgate is a series of classes on a wide variety of topics for novice and seasoned gardeners, taught by regional experts. Classes begin in the Conference Center, and continue outdoors to enjoy and learn from the beautiful gardens here at Tollgate. All classes are held 6:30-8:30 p.m. $25 each session Refreshments will be served Class size is limited - register early! Tuesday, July 19 - Native Plants and Beneficial Insects with Cheryl English Thursday, August 4 - Tree Identification with Bob Bricault Thursday, August 18 - Bringing Conservation to Cities with Dr. John Hartig Thursday September 8 - Native Shrubs & Trees with Mary Wilson Thursday September 22 - Honey Bees and Beekeeping with Clay Ottoni 21

22 Garden Day at the MSU Horticulture Gardens Saturday, August 6, is Garden Day at the MSU Horticulture Gardens! Join the MSU Horticulture Gardens for our annual Garden Day event! Select your favorite garden-themed workshops and enjoy two keynote presentations by David Culp, author of The Layered Garden, voted Best Overall Book by the Garden Writers Association. David has been lecturing about gardens nationwide for more than 15 years. His articles have appeared in Martha Stewart Living, Country Living, Fine Gardening, Green Scene, and many other publications. Watch a video of David on the Martha Stewart Show! 2016 MSU Horticulture Garden Members: $76 Non-members: $86 All registrations after July 25: $96 Register Online Schedule Keynote Workshops Parking/Directions Overnight Accommodations Contact Other Educational Opportunities Don t forget to check the VMS Event Calendar for more information on Educational Opportunities Yardeners of St. Clair Shores THE YARDENERS OF ST. CLAIR SHORES WHAT S GROWING IN 2016 All Presentations are free and will be held at the St. Clair Shores Library located at the corner of 11 mile & Jefferson YARDENERS 23 rd ANNUAL GARDEN TOUR SATURDAY AUGUST 6 9:00 am to 3:00 pm 22

23 Registration starts at 9:00 am at the Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum located behind the St. Clair Shores Library at the corner of 11 Mile and Jefferson.The cost is $5.00 for adults, children under 12 are free. You will view some of the lovliest yards in St. Clair Shores and get gardening ideas for your gardens from the homeowners. Yardeners and Master Gardeners will also be available to answer questions. Take a few moments to tour the Museum and gardens, also take a peek at the vendors wares after you register. YARDENERS FALL PLANT EXCHANGE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24-9:00 am to 11:00 am The plant exchange will be held in the in the parking lot of the St. Clair Shores Library located at the corner of 11 Mile and Jefferson. Load up your vehicles with your extra plants and divisions. Bag, tag and drag your offerings to trade or give away to other gardeners. No $$ is involved, come tailgate with your plants. Bring a mug of coffee!! Please label all of your plants. MONDAY OCTOBER 17-7pm REPURPOSING FOR YARD ART PRESENTATION BY THE YARDENERS We have seen many gardeners on our tours that have created joy with items they have repurposed and placed in their gardens. Get some inspiration, ideas and hints on making Yard Art from these creative people that have shared with us over the years. Learn about dolls made from pieces of ceramic, fairy garden furniture and other repurposed items for yard art. The Yardeners of St. Clair Shores is a non-profit group dedicated to achieving beneficial environmental results by teaching and practicing earth friendly gardening. Including the use of Native Plants, wildlife habitat landscaping,composting and Integrated Pest Management minimizing the use of harmful chemicals. The funds we raise go back into the community through donations, educational programs and planting projects. For more information please contact Laurel Fowler at (586) Everyone is welcome to attend Yardener meetings. There are no fees or dues to pay nor is membership required. The scheduled meeting dates are July 11, August 8, September 12, and November 14, at 7:00 pm. All meetings are held at the St.Clair Shores Library at the corner of 11 Mile and Jefferson. Please LIKE us on FACEBOOK Yardeners of St. Clair Shores Meadow Brook Garden Club Meadow Brook Garden Club event calendar can be found at: SEPTEMBER 23 Kristen Uthus History and Culture of Japanese Orchids OCTOBER 28 Keith Berven Fundamentals of Growing and Caring for Dahlias 23

24 Public Education Opportunities with CRWC! The Clinton River Watershed Council is offering a variety of opportunities to our communities within the watershed to learn more about protecting water quality! Please join us at any or all of these presentations to learn more about how to protect water quality in your community and on your property from the threats of stormwater and other types of pollution. Join us at the following events Introducing RiverSafe LakeSafe How you can take action as a homeowner to protect water quality! July 12 th, 2016 at 6:30pm Washington Township Building Van Dyke Ave. Washington Twp. MI August 2 nd, 2016 at 6:30pm MacDonald Public Library Main St. New Baltimore, MI Native Landscaping for Water Quality and Preparing for the Cold Months August 18 th, 2016 at 6:30pm Orion Center 1335 Joslyn Rd. Lake Orion, MI Eco-Friendly Boat & Lawn Care Practices Learn simple tips on how to maintain your boat and/or car as well as tips for healthy lawn care for water quality August 25 th, 2016 at 6:30pm Grosse Pointe Farms 350 Lakeshore Rd. Grosse Pointe Farms, MI Registration Required! For more information or to register, please call or registration@crwc.org 24

25 MG Education Share: Check out the Michigan Natural Features Inventory at: Master Gardeners, if you watched a video, webinar or other online class that you feel other Master Gardeners might enjoy, please send us a link and a short description and we will share it here. Photo Fun Have any pictures of your project that you would like to share? them to me at: mary.gerstenberger@macombgov.org Another great class! The Iris Lady, Betty Slominski, teaching at the MCMGA sponsored Iris Class. Submitted by Bette Nebel Iris borer 25