September 2014 / February 2008

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1 September 2014 / February 2008 Lots Of Plants Changed Hands At Annual ECAMGA Plant Sale There was an abundance of quality plants available at the annual ECAMGA plant sale and there were many people who took advantage of the opportunity to give them a good home and in doing so help the ECAMGA fund many of their educational projects. There were even a few next generation gardeners there as you can see from the pictures (Do we call them the Gardenials as opposed to the Millennial?? Sad joke! Sorry about that!). (Photos by Jo-Ann Clark) INSIDE: Local Master Gardener News - 2 Upcoming Events 5 Bits and Pieces - 7

2 Page 2 Eau Claire Area Master Gardener New September 2014 Local Master Gardener News Changing ? Moving? If you do, please remember to notify the ECAMG and the newsletter editor of your new e- mail address and/or mailing address so you don t miss any Eau Claire Area Master Gardener happenings! you re new Information to Carol Cox at c7w6c2200@charter.net Or notify her by snail mail at 1908 Hogeboom Ave., Eau Claire, WI (or call her at ). ECAMGA Board ECAMGA BOARD MEMBER CONTACT INFO NAME/TITLE address Phone number Erin LaFaive Erin.lafaive@ces.uwex.edu Cindy Ferver cferver@charter.net Gary Mathis Garym5811@live.com Ede Strand edestrand@aol.com Amy Boetcher myamybird@aol.com Diane Hunter sportflower@gmail.com MGV Bulletin Board Postings Stories and Opportunities!!!! Bulletin Board Postings Hello, The Eau Claire WI Master Gardener Association representative moved to another state. We are in need of another! For more information and the job description and any questions please contact me. Erin LaFaive, M.S. Horticulture Educator & Co-Dept. Head Eau Claire County UW Extension 227 First St. W. Altoona, WI What's Happening with Our Trees? On Tuesday, September 16th Todd Chwala, Superintendent of Eau Claire's Parks, Forestry and Cemeteries will be talking with the ECAMGAs about our trees. The drought of 2013 and the extremely long, cold winter following it have had an impact on the health of several tree varieties. Bring your questions and issues you may have and join us at the Extension Office in Altoona for this presentation. Due to a scheduling conflict the program will start at 7:00 p.m. Feel free to come at the usual 6:30 starting time. Coffee and treats will be ready. This program is free and open to the public. Door prizes will be awarded. Andy Heren Rcktnut007@aol.com Daria Hutchinson dariahu@aol.com NOTE: The ECAMGA Board minutes no longer appears in the newsletter. You may access them by going to the website at eauclairemastergardeners.weebly.com ECAMGA 2014 Calendar All meetings at UW- Extension Office unless otherwise noted September 16 Todd Chwala, What s Happening With Our Trees? October 1 - volunteer hours due October 7 - Erin LaFaive at the Altoona Public Library at 6:30. Erin doing a program on Composting and Mulching. November 8 The November meeting will be a pruning demonstration by Daria Hutchinson on Saturday. Details TBA. December 16 annual potluck and election of officers

3 Page 3 Eau Claire Area Master Gardener Newsletter September 2014 Hello Master Gardener Volunteers, It s time to turn in volunteer reporting forms. Hours are due by October 1, You are reporting on activities you ve done from September 30, 2013 September 30, Send to me at: Erin.LaFaive@co.eau-claire.wi.us. Dues can be sent with the reporting hours too. The Eau Claire MGV Association dues are $10, which includes an electronic copy of newsletter. If you prefer a paper copy of the newsletter dues are $15. Wisconsin MGV Association dues are $5. Both state and local dues can be paid with one check. Make payable to ECAMG and send to Eau Claire County UW Extension, 227 First St. W. Altoona, WI FAQs -Do I include driving time? Please include time it took you to drive to and from volunteer activities (do not count drive time for continuing education activities). -Should I turn in my form even if I didn t get the minimum 24 volunteer hours? Yes, these hours are just as important. They re included in reports; added to your cumulative totals; and indicate you still want to be involved in volunteering with us. -What can I count as continuing education hours? For more information on this go to: -How are these reports used? 1. To determine if individuals met the 24-hour minimum requirement to maintain Master Gardener Volunteer status with UW Extension. 2. I use the numbers in performance management reports to the County; and 3. The state MGV Program office reports to the UW system AND state officials that determine funding. Erin LaFaive, M.S. Horticulture Educator & Co-Dept. Head Eau Claire County UW Extension 227 First St. W. Altoona, WI "Arranging a bowl of flowers in the morning can give a sense of quiet in a crowded day -like writing a poem or saying a prayer." Anne Morrow Lindberg I would like to thank all the Master Gardeners who donated their time and plants to help make our annual fall plant sale a success. Even though we had fewer plants than last year, we had a better selection and better quality plants this year, making for more money than last year. It seems more people were interested in natives this year. There were many questions about them and we were able to sell most of our selection of natives. So, remember, next year when you are opening your gardens and thinning plants, pot up those strays and unwanteds. By fall they will have grown into handsome young plants just waiting to be sold. I have been known to unwittingly buy back the very plants I donated. Thanks again. It was a fun day. Nina Logan

4 Page 4 Eau Claire Area Master Gardener News September 2014 Zellmer Garden Tour Enchanting Eau Claire Area Master Gardener Association (ECAMGA) members gathered on the evening of Wednesday, August 20 th to tour a truly delightful and enchanting garden. Mary Zellmer hosted the ECAMGAs at her home in the rural Fall Creek area. There was much to see, a pond, gigantic swaths of umbrella plant, gentians, angelica gigas and much, much more. The evening proved to be a delight and was topped off by sweets and tea and refreshments. If you missed it you missed a whole lot of eye candy. The next ECAMGA educational meeting will be held on September 16th at which time Todd Chwala, Superintendent of Eau Claire's Parks, Forestry and Cemeteries will be talking about our trees, what has been happening to them and what to do about it. See you there! Photos by Jo-Ann Clark Green fingers are the extension of a verdant heart. Russel Page

5 Page 5 Eau Claire Area Master Gardener News September 2014 Several Master Gardeners volunteered their time to participate at the Eau Claire County 4-H Fair held at the Expo Center the weekend of July 25 th. The ECAMGA booth was set up on Friday and Saturday with volunteers answering a variety of questions and asked by those attending the fair. It is fun visiting with so many from the area, especially the young people. Not only did they have good questions, but were so enjoyable to talk to about their personal fair activities and involvement. The MG volunteers met with many visitors from the surrounding area and those who also visit with the Ask A Master Gardener booth at the Farmer s Market at Phoenix Park on Saturday mornings and volunteers were thanked often for the assistance received. It is so gratifying to know ECAMGA volunteers do make a difference. Those who were volunteering one or both days were Barb Huggins, Sally Anderson, Gary Mathis, Andy Heren, Dick Lienhart, Daria Hutchinson and Mikel Reise. All of the volunteers took turns viewing the kid s exhibitions of the fair, including art work, food displays, garden vegetables, flower arranging, house plants, sewing and so much more. In addition, all were also able to visit the barns and viewed the variety of animals raised by the 4-H members as their projects. Those of who participated look forward to continuing their Master Gardener involvement via the ECAMGA Ask a Master Gardener Booth. Upcoming Events Upcoming Classes Registration is not required for most classes but is appreciated. Saturday, September 6th & 13 th ; 10:00 am and Thursday, September 11th5:00 pm Fall Porch Pot Workshop -- Come and create your own fall porch pots to add great fall color to your home. We have a great selection of fall plants that can handle the cold weather and will give you nice color for the whole season. Cost: Build your own; only pay for what you take home -- Bring your own container or purchase one here. Saturday, September 13 th ; 5:00 p.m. (pre-registration required)-- Fall Fairy Garden Tea Party in the Greenhouse A wonderful fairy garden tea party in the greenhouse for grandmothers, mothers, and children. A lovely lunch of mini sandwiches, mini desserts and tea will be served! Children will accessorize a mini fall fairy garden to take home and read a poem all about fairies. Limited to 30 people, so please call to register - Cost: $25.00/child & $15.00/adult; * Price of fairy garden included in child ticket price. Saturday, September 20th & 27 th ; 10:00 am - Eau Claire Scarecrow Makin Days & Contest -- Your fall decorating isn t complete without a scarecrow! Bring in some old, funky clothes, boots, hats & other fashion accessories to create a prized scarecrow. We ll provide the straw and clean up the mess! Post pictures of your scarecrows on our Facebook page for all to enjoy and be inspired. A prize will be awarded to the person who creates the most unique scarecrow! 6025 Arndt Lane, Eau Claire WI, or - home@dwntoearth.com Website:

6 Page 6 Eau Claire Area Master Gardener News September 2014!!! SEPTEMBER CLASSES: Unique Fall Curb Appeal- Tuesday, Sept. 9th 6:00 PM Learn some fast fix tips in welcoming warm fall color to your front steps. We will teach you how to do a porch pot makeover, decorate with pumpkins and other fall harvest items. You will have the opportunity to create your very own porch pot to take home. Cost: Make and take porch pot fee $30.00 For more information or to register for the classes go to: or call or MAY S FLORAL GARDEN, INC Jeffers Rd. Eau Claire, WI Tiffany Bottoms Wetland Train Ride It is interesting: Coleus or Painted Nettle are a member of the nettle family but they are also a mint. They do not have the stinging properties of the common nettle. September 6 1:00 to 5 p.m. Ride the rails through the Tiffany Wetland Bottoms with the crew from Beaver Creek Reserve. Spend the day on an open-air, antique train while exploring the wetlands. The S1 County Road K, Fall Creek, WI bcr@beavercreekreserve.org Phone: round-trip ride, approximately 14 miles, will let you see what makes these wetlands so unique and important to our plant and wildlife habitat. Be sure to pack a cooler with snacks and refreshments for the day while we tour and hike the trails, miles each. Participants should dress for the weather and possibly wet terrain. Bring binoculars and any wanted field guides. Rain or shine, don't miss this exciting event! Directions to Tiffany Wildlife Area is approximately a 45-minute drive from Eau Claire. Follow Highway 85 to Durand and take Highway 25. Please note there is a new parking area for the train ride. From Highway 25, turn into the DNR parking lot, drive across the tracks, turn right and drive through the gate to the field north of the DNR lot. Follow the path through the trees to the train for boarding. Meet at the Tiffany Wildlife Area Parking Lot. Cost: $25 for Friends, $35 for Nonmembers spots available. Bee Keeping September 13-1 to 5 p.m. This new program is designed for participants already familiar with the basics of beekeeping who are looking for more hands-on experience. The course will include information about honey collection and proper techniques for "over wintering" your bees. This will be a full afternoon in the field, working directly with honey bees, and participants will need to supply all of their own protective equipment. Due to the nature of the activity and the proximity to bees, all participation is at your own risk. Location of event: S10010 Co. Rd. V, Augusta (5 miles west of Augusta, north of County Road O). Cost: $20 for Friends, $25 for Nonmembers with 25 spots available. Register now for these events!

7 Page 7 Eau Claire Area Master Gardener September 2014 Fall MGA Plant Sale Sept 13-14, 2014 Wildwood Zoo Marshfield, WI Sponsored by Wood County Master Gardeners with harvest items, perennials and fall decorations for sale. Held in conjunction with the Marshfield community's Maple Fall Fest. For more information, contact Barb Herreid by at: bherreid@wctc.net or by phone at (715) Bits and Pieces Enter the 2014 ECAMGA Photo Contest 1. Pictures must be taken between October 1, 2013 and September 30, Deadline for submission is October 1 (send a digital copy of the photo via to c7w6c2200@charter.net. 3. Photo theme must deal with the garden in some way, either from your garden, from an ECAMGA event or a garden you have toured between the dates listed in item #1. 4. There will be three prizes with first prize being a reservation for the February ECAMGA Winter Garden Seminar. Second prize will be $25 and 3 rd prize will be $20. The entries will be judged by the ECAMGA Education Committee. 5. Only 2 entries will be accepted per participant. Only 1 prize will be awarded per participant. 6. As many of the entries as possible will be published in the fall and winter newsletters editions. 6. Along with the picture, please submit a title for the picture and some information about the photo (when, where, why, what, who, how whatever is pertinent. 7. The person who submits the entry must have taken the photo themselves and be a member in good standing of the ECAMGA during the 2013/2014 year. For more information contact Carol W. Cox at or Carol at c7w6c2200@charter.net. To Be Given To A Good Home(s): Eye Candy Two Paddle Plants (siblings but willing to separate). Also a Panda Plant. To adopt contact Carol Cox at or her at c7w6c2200@charter.net.

8 Page 8 Eau Claire Area Master Gardener Newsletter September 2014 "Trees are the best monuments that a man can erect to his own memory. They speak his praise without flattery, and they are blessings to children yet unborn." - Lord Orrey, 1749 EAU CLAIRE AREA MASTER GARDENER NEWSLETTER A newsletter for the Eau Claire Area Master Gardener Association members. Unless otherwise noted, articles for this newsletter are submitted and/or written by ECAMGA members or the newsletter editor, Carol W. Cox. Unless otherwise noted, graphics are from clipart. Newsletter layout by Carol W. Cox For more Eau Claire County UW Cooperative Extension information go to our website: Phone: Fax: M-F 8AM-5PM The University of Wisconsin Extension provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in education, programming and employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, gender/sex, creed, disability, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital or parental, arrest or conviction record or veteran status. If you need an interpreter, materials in alternate formats or other accommodations to access this program, activity or service, please contact Erin LaFaive at as soon as possible preceding the scheduled event so that proper arrangements can be made in a timely fashion Eau Claire County Extension Office 227 First Street West Altoona, WI 54720