2009 Meeting Minutes - past two months

Logan County Master Gardener Meeting

Monday, October 26, 2009

Present: Debra Aper, Charla Bess, Kathy Blaum, Dorrence Brucker, Jeanette Chamberlain, Laura Davidson, Doug Fink, Virginia Frost, Judy Funderburg, Russell Funderburg, Kay Furman, Nina Gleason, Sandy Gulso, Karen Harmer, Susan Hoblit, Nancy Ireland, Lynn Lewis, Vince Long, Judy Lumpp, Mary Ellen Martin, Carol Mills, Mary Moore, Pete Ross, Ron Ross, Annette Seibert, Anne Sydney, Therese Urish, Grace Wibben, Selma Wilham, Frank Wilhite, Lisa Wrage

Absent: David Baldin, Dwilla Baldwin, Louise Baldwin, Jerry Bauersachs, MeLane Coulter, Marlene Ely, Jean Gala, Tanya Glenn, Amy Hyde, Emily Kohl, David Kvitle, Joyce Leesman, Cheryl McCue, Doris Morris, David Schroder

Emerald Ash Borer Program:

After discovering that the planned Poisonous Plant program was nearly three hours long, John Fulton opted to do a program on the Emerald Ash Borer. A question and answer session followed the viewing of a very informational video by the USDA.

Although the Poisonous Plant program was not given, copies of the information sheets for that program were distributed to all who wanted them. John indicated that anyone who wanted to do a self study with the poisonous plant material, could get up to 2 hours CE.

Leaf Mulch:

Lisa is checking to see if Ryan Curry of Curry Lawn Service would bring us leaves that are already mulched.

After Meeting Addendum: Mr. Curry brought a load of leaves and dumped them by the bins. They are not as finely chopped as we are used to, but we're going to give them a try. No more bagged leaves will be needed. A work day will be called for next week to move the leaves to the bins, and since we couldn't sort and bag pots today due to the rain, we will do the sorting and bagging then, also.

Scully Park:

Ron Ross reported that bulbs have been planted at Scully Park, and grass has been planted in the old perennial bed area. Pictures will be taken and sent to the Scully Board in the spring, to show them what has been accomplished. The metal boundary rings around the trees have not been removed as yet.

Field Trip:

We will be taking a bus to the Chicago Flower Show at Navy Pier on Monday, March 8, 2010, with "pit stop" both ways at Dwight.

Garden Walk:

Mary Moore reported that we have six gardens for the 2010 Garden Walk, plus the South and West Extension beds, and the container display on the Extension Porch. Kay Furman will send letters to the owners of the chosen gardens for formal acceptance.

Fairground Beds:

It's time to get the fairground beds cleaned off. Please consider using some of the compost in the right-hand compost bin to top off your bed. After the January meeting we will need to start thinking about what plants will be needed for these beds.

Lincoln College Request:

Lincoln College has asked for Master Gardener assistance in landscaping around the new building on campus and the President's home. They are going to send a proposal as to what they are wanting. Although we really have enough projects, it might be well to consider this, as possibly we might be able to "negotiate" later for some space to have some classes for the community. We will review the proposal and discuss this at the January meeting.

West Central Regional Master Gardener Conference:

Judy Lumpp gave a brief report on the October 8^th Conference. She brought back several possibilities for contacts for programs for the coming year. These were given to Lisa Wrage. She added that this was a very informativel conference, and encouraged others of our group to attend in the future.

Programs:

Grace Wibben volunteered to Chair a committee to work on programs for the coming year. If you are willing to help, please contact her.

January Newsletter:

We will be working on a Newsletter for January. If you can help, please contact Mary Moore.

MG Time Accumulated for Meeting:

Today's meeting resulted in 1 hour CE time and 1 hour Volunteer time.

Voluteer Hours:

Remember, your Volunteer Hours are due at the end of the year. Certified Master Gardeners need 30 Volunteer Hours and 10 Continuing Education Hours.

Next Meeting:

There will be no meeting in November or December. The next meeting will be held on Monday, January 25, 2010.

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Master Gardener Meeting

Monday, Sept. 28, 2009

Present: Debra Aper, Louise Baldwin, Jerry Bauersachs, Dorrence Brucker, Jeanette Chamberlain, Laura Davidson, Marlene Ely, Doug Fink, Virginia Frost, Judy Funderburg, Russell Funderburg, Kay Furman, Nina Gleason, Sandy Gulso, Jean Gala, Susan Hoblit, Amy Hyde, Judy Lump, Cheryl McCue, Pete Ross, Ron Ross, David Schroder, Annette Seibert, Therese Urish, Selma Wilham, Lisa Wrage

Absent: David Baldwin, Dwilla Baldwin, Charla Bess, Kathy Blaum, MeLane Coulter, Tanya Glenn, Karen Harmer, Joyce Leesman, Nancy Ireland, Emily Kohl, David Kvitle, Lynn Lewis, Mary Ellen Martin, Carol Mills, Mary Moore, Doris Morris, Anne Sydney, Grace Wibben, Frank Wilhite

· Mark your calendar:

o 2010 Garden Walk – 6/26/2010; we now have commitments from 5 gardens and hopefully a 6^th one soon!

o MG Field Trip 3/8/2010 (Monday) – the committee decided on the Chicago Flower Show stopping at Dwight for ½ hour stop on the way up and on the way back.

o Plant Sale – 1^st Saturday of May 2010 (5/01/2010)

o Next MG Meeting – Monday, 10/26/09 @ 9:00 a.m.

· October Program will be the Poisonous Plants telenet that was originally scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2009

· Plant A Row reported 570 pounds of produced delivered to the 2 food pantries in Lincoln.

· Nina Gleason mentioned that at the State Fair the Illinois Corrections Department was selling Rain Barrels for $15.00 (if she understood correctly) would be interested in putting together an order?

· Mary Ellen Martin spoke to Lisa Wrage about the possibility of MGs landscaping the new Lincoln College building. The group decided our best option would be to work on the Bob Graue Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital flower bed in his honor.

· Pot Sorting at the end of the October 26^th MG monthly meeting, please plan to stay and help!

· Amy Hyde was asked by the Community Health Fair if any MGs would be interested in one ½ hour presentation on health and gardening; possibly starting a garden or "Planting the Seeds of Wellness". This year's theme is once again about Recycling so possibly Pot Recycling. The health for the general public is scheduled for Saturday 3/27/2010. Please let her know if you have any ideas!

· Leaf Mulch tentatively set for the first part of November, please bag up clean leaves!

· Remember your MG hours are due by the end of the year.

· Next MG Telenet is October 13^th, Tuesday - Bonsai

· Lisa and Mary are working on a powerpoint presentation for the January 2010 MG meeting on "Selecting Annuals for the Most Impact"

· John Fulton was our program speaker about getting your flowerbeds and lawn ready for winter. (1 hour continuing education)

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