H E A R T O F M I S S O U R I M A S T E R G A R D E N E R N E W S L E T T E R The Heart of Missouri Master Gardeners is a fun, vibrant group that brings together gardeners of all levels by providing engaging educational opportunities and meaningful volunteer projects that enhance and sustain our communities. J a nuary 2017 University of Missouri Extension Boone County, 1012 North Hwy UU, Columbia, MO 65203 extension.missouri.edu/boone/mg.html My Wife The Gardener She dug the plot on Monday the soil was rich and fine, She forgot to thaw out dinner so we went out to dine She planted roses Tuesday she says they are a must, They really are quite lovely but she quite forgot to dust. On Wednesday it was daisies they opened up with sun, All whites and pinks and yellows but the laundry wasn t done The poppies came on Thursday a bright and cherry red, I guess she really was engrossed she never made the bed It was violets on Friday in colors she adores, It never bothered her at all all crumbs upon the floors. I hired a maid on Saturday my week is now complete, My wife can garden all she wants the house will still be neat! It s nearly lunchtime Sunday and I cannot find the maid, Oh no! I don t belive it! She s out there with the spade! HMMG Meeting is Tuesday, January 17th At 6:00 P.M. Boone County University Extension Center Program: Amy Dooley, director of Jefferson Farm, will be giving a power point presentation an update on the farm plans and activities. Questions will follow. Learn how to get involved in this exciting from the ground up endeavor. We will also have a presentation by HMMG member Linda Rexroth on a collapsible compost bin, called a Geo bin. All the news---a great way to start the New Year. ~ Author Unknown Inside This Issue Calendar of Events 2 Committee Updates 3 Officer Contact Information 3
Page 2 Heart of Missouri Master Gardener Newsletter Date Event Info January 17th HMMG Meeting The January HMMG will be at 6:00 PM at University Extension Center. Program: Amy Dooley, director of Jefferson Farm, will be giving a power point presentation an update on the farm plans and activities. Questions will follow. Learn how to get involved in this exciting from the ground up endeavor. We will also have a presentation by HMMG member Linda Rexroth on a collapsible compost bin, called a Geo bin. Learn how to collect seeds from native plants in the wild and how to coax them to grow. January 28 th 12pm 3pm Boone County Extension Office Conference room (where the MMG meetings are held) Propagation Workshop $10 at the door Becky Erickson has an MS in the field of biology and 20 years experience collecting wild native seed and propagating it in container for seed production and for landscaping. She will explain the mysteries of how to coax native flowers to grow where you want them. Come learn techniques in: Identifying seeds on dormant plants See cleaning and storage Preparing seed for stratification and the next steps after it germinates Space for this workshop is limited! Register before January 23 rd by contacting Louise Flenner at wildonesmidmo@gmail.com or at 573-268-7468 February 21 st HMMG Meeting Program: TBA Garden nap time
Heart of Missouri Master Gardener Newsletter Page 3 2017 Officers Elected Please make welcome: Donna Puleo, President Alice Havard, Vice President Tammy Green, Secretary Steve Ferguson, Treasurer A special Thank You, to those who served as our 2016 officers Rich Frieden, President Alice Havard, Vice President Tammy Green, Secretary Steve Ferguson, Treasurer Heart of Missouri Master Gardeners 2017 Officers President: Donna Puleo puleod@missouri.edu Vice-President: Alice Havard 573-445-4624 aehavard@yahoo.com Secretary: Tamara Green GreenTa@missouri.edu Treasurer: Steve Ferguson srferguson1952@outlook.com Newsletter: Norma Lea Mountjoy 573-808-2691 nlmountjoy@yahoo.com
The Heart of Missouri Master Gardener Newsletter is published monthly for the Master Gardeners in Northeast Kent Shannon Missouri. For more information, contact: Natural Resources Engineering Specialist University of Missouri Extension Boone County 1012 N Highway UU, Columbia, MO 65203 (573) 445-9792 ext. 310; shannond@missouri.edu Todd Lorenz Regional Horticultural/Agronomy Specialist University of Missouri Extension Cooper County 510 Jackson Rd Ste A, Boonville, MO 65233 (660) 882-5661; lorenzt@missouri.edu HMMG Meeting is Tuesday, January 17, 2017 At 6:00 P.M. Boone County University Extension Center Program: Amy Dooley, director of Jefferson Farm, will be giving a power point presentation an update on the farm plans and activities. Questions will follow. Learn how to get involved in this exciting from the ground up endeavor. We will also have a presentation by HMMG member Linda Rexroth on a collapsible compost bin, called a Geo bin. All the news- --a great way to start the New Year. University of Missouri, Lincoln University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Local University Extension Councils Cooperating University of Missouri Extension does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or status as a Vietnam-era veteran in employment or programs. Boone County Extension Center Office Hours are: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. Noon and 12:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Heart of Missouri Master Gardeners Helping Others Learn to Grow University of Missouri Extension Boone County 1012 North Highway UU Columbia, MO 65203 Report your Master Gardener hours ONLINE! http://report.missourimastergardener.com/
PROPAGATION WORKSHOP Learn how to collect seeds from native plants in the wild and how to coax them to grow. Saturday 28 January Noon to 3:30PM At Midway Extension Office. Cost is $10 Space for this workshop is limited. Please register before 23 Jan 2017 Contact Louise Flenner wildonesmidmo@gmail.com 268-7468 Becky Erickson has an MS in field biology and 20 years experience collecting wild native seed and propagating it in containers for seed production and for landscaping. She will explain the mysteries of how to coax native flowers to grow where you want them. Come to learn techniques in... Identifying seeds on dormant plants Seed cleaning and storage Preparing seed for stratification and the next step after it germinates