

FEBRUARY MEETING
The February MCMGA meeting will be on Wednesday, February 24th at 9 am at the Morgan County Extension Service Center in Hartselle. The program will be Sandy Blackard on "Roses".
AMGA 2010 STATE CONFERENCE
For information, schedule and registration form:
http://209.133.251.124/state_conference.asp
DUES AND HOURS
Your 2010 dues ($15 - $10 local and $5 state) should be sent to Stan Addyman, 4414 Willow Bend Road, SE, Decatur 35603.
2009 Volunteer Hours and CEUs should
be sent to Kathy Gray,
Volunteer Hours Report form -- *Word*

GREENHOUSE
On the Wanted List for our Greenhouse:
Pots -- 4" up, but prefer square quarts or 1 or 2 gallon pots
Plants -- If you are cleaning up your flower beds and need to divide some perennials, please donate to the greenhouse so they can be ready for our plant sale next spring. Mark with as much detail as possible.
Blinds -- old vinyl venetian blinds make wonderful plant markers. Cut into 6" strips.
Stakes -- bamboo or others for small vines
Workers -- more workers are needed. The regulars usually meet on Wednesday morning, but if you are only available another day, arrangements may be made to have someone there with you.
2009
MCMGA Plant Sale
Photos Courtesy, Marie Cook



Thanks to those who spent many hours all year round in the greenhouse and to those who volunteered their time (and their plants) for our annual plant sale
Some virtual garden tour websites for you to try:
www.mooseyscountrygarden.com
(from
www.smith.edu/gardens/kidscorner/index.htm
(for kids)
www.usbg.gov/virtual-tour/index.cfm
(US Botanical Garden)
www.rbgkew.org.uk/places/kew/index.html
(
www.hamptoncourt.org.uk
(Henry VIII’s
gardens in
www.nnlm.gov/pnr/uwmhg
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The revised Constitution & ByLaws and Policies & Procedures
WHAT DO MASTER GARDENERS DO?
Scroll down below the Calendar for the answer
To
record your hours online: Go to www.aces.edu/mg On the left side of the page, click "Volunteer
Area". On that page, click "Volunteers Service
Report". The first time you use it you will have to create an
account and you will use "
The
Tri-County Master Gardener class
-- If you know someone who might be interested in taking
the next Master Gardener class, encourage them to contact
2010
CALENDAR:


Wednesday mornings except meeting days -- 9:30 am --
Work Sessions in Greenhouse and Flower Bed
February 24 -- MCMGA meeting, Wednesday, 9 am at the Morgan County Extension Service Center, west of Hartselle on Hwy 36, Program "Roses" - Sandy Blackard
February 27 -- Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast -- Decatur High School, 6 am - 5? pm;
March 1 -- Taste of the Valley, Holiday Inn, 6 - 8 pm Tickets $20, Sponsored by the Volunteer Center of Morgan County
March 13 - 20 -- Azalea Bloom-Out, Bellingrath Gardens, Mobile www.bellingrath.org
March 18 - 20 -- Alabama Master Gardeners State Conference, Montgomery
March 22 -- MCMGA meeting, Monday, 6 pm at Fort Decatur, 610 4th Ave., SE, Program: Tom Braunshausen, "Vermiculture"
March 26 - 28 -- Master Gardeners of North Alabama Spring Trip, Mobile
March 28 - April 30 -- Spring Festival of Flowers, Huntsville Botanical Garden
April 3 -- Cullman Native Plant Sale, Sportsman Lake Park (Free), Guided garden tours available; 8 am - 2 pm 256 723-4281
April 9 - 10 -- Spring Governor's Mansion tours Free tickets can be picked up across the street at the gift shop. Call to confirm times 334 834-3022
April 10 - 11 -- Chicken and Egg Festival, Moulton www.chickenandeggfestival.com for information and schedule
April 16 - 18 -- Spring Plant Sale, Huntsville Botanical Garden www.hsvbg.org
April 17 -- Athens Dogwood Festival (free) downtown Athens 9 am - 3 pm www.keepathensbeautiful.com
April 17 - 18 -- Mobile Rose Society's 55th Annual Rose Show; Bellingrath Gardens Sat 1 - 5 pm; Sun 11- 3 pm www.bellingrath.org
April 21 -- MCMGA meeting, Wednesday, 9 am, Morgan County Fairgrounds, set up for annual Plant Sale
April 21 - 24 -- Racking Horse Spring Celebration, Celebration Arena, Priceville, 6 pm
April 23 - 25 -- Panoply Arts Festival, Huntsville www.panoply.org
April 25 -- MCMGA Annual Plant Sale, -- am to -- pm, Morgan County Fairgrounds
April 25 - August 31 -- Wings, Warts and Wonder Summer Festival, Huntsville Botanical Garden Butterfly House
April 30 - May 1 -- Whistlestop Festival & Rocket City BBQ -- Huntsville Depot www.rocketcitybbq.com
April 30 - May 2 -- Moulton Antique and Strawberry Festival -- www.lawrencealabama.com 9 am - 5 pm daily
May 1 -- Wildflower Saturday at DeSoto State Park www.desotostatepark.com (free), Fort Payne
May 1 - 2 -- Huntsville Pilgrimage Historic Homes and Gardens Tour www.huntsvillepilgrimage.org 10 am - 4 pm
May 1 -- Scottsboro Fly-In & Air Show www.jacksoncountychamber.com (Free) 9 am - 4:30 pm
May 2 -- Decatur Historic District Garden Tour www.decaturcvb.org 1 - 5 pm
May 26 -- MCMGA meeting, Wednesday, 9 am at the Morgan County Extension Service Center, west of Hartselle on Hwy 36
June 28 -- MCMGA Picnic, Monday 6 pm, at Rhodes Ferry Park large pavilion
July 28 -- MCMGA meeting, Wednesday, Morgan Country Extension Service Center
August 25 -- MCMGA meeting, Wednesday, 9 am at the Morgan County Extension Service Center, west of Hartselle on Hwy 36
September 27 -- MCMGA meeting, Monday, 6 pm, Fort Decatur, 610 4th Ave., SE, County Fair; Jim Allen & Kathy Gray
October 27-- MCMGA meeting, Wednesday, 9 am at the Morgan County Extension Service Center, west of Hartselle on Hwy 36
TBA -- MCMGA Christmas Party
Link to the Tri-County Master Gardener Calendar:
What do Master Gardeners do?
Beginning a list of just what
Morgan County
Hope you will let me add your activities to it if you are a
member of
Working
in the
This is a year round project that includes all facets of plant care. In addition to our annual plant sale,
these plants are used for nursing homes, get-well and farewell gifts, etc.
A dozen or so plants are taken each month to Hospice of the Valley to be given to the patients.
Master Gardener Flower Bed:
dividing, transplanting, weeding, mulching, pruning, irrigation and lots of elbow grease and loving care.
Call
Annual
Plant
Plants from the greenhouse and donated from members' yards are offered for sale each spring.
The sale not only means selling the plants, but answering questions about those plants and others
the customer may already have or is interested in.
Horticulture Exhibit, Morgan County Fair:
Volunteers check in plants, arrange them by category, set up the educational project and answer horticulture
questions from the fairgoers.
Helping Senior Citizens:
Working with neighbors who can no longer do it themselves. Planting some annuals, pruning and answering
questions about indoor and outdoor plants means a lot to those friends.
Working with the Tri-County Master Gardener Classes:
Twice a year, 12 week Master Gardener classes are conducted. Each of the counties is expected to do its
part and volunteers are needed to help with registration, testing, administrative duties and food.
This is a good way not only to get required hours, but to refresh your knowledge and get some of the required CEUs.
One of our members works in the newly revamped Rose Garden at
spring and fall, helping to keep the roses in showcase condition.
Plant Care at Hospice of the Valley:
One of our members has taken on the care and feeding of the houseplants and memory garden at
Hospice. She spends about 170 hours per year on her project. The staff thinks she must have been sent
from heaven and all the plants are thriving because of her involvement.
Plant Care at Church:
First Presbyterian Church is fortunate to have one of our members who waters
all their plants each week and fertilizes them when needed. Takes about an hour a week of her loving care.
Programs for Club Meetings:
Several of our MGs are especially knowledgeable on certain subjects and are regularly
asked to speak at garden or other club meetings.
The Tree Lady:
This individual's project has been ongoing since 1999. She teaches kindergarten and first graders
n the
and she's dressed like a tree. The program is also given at Education Day at the County Fair
and other appropriate functions.
Docents for
These individuals are trained to conduct tours of the garden, answer questions and act as hosts to visitors.
Scholarship for Wallace State Horticulture Student
MCMGA uses some of its resources from the annual plant sale to fund a scholarship for a second year horticulture student. The scholarship is administered by the college
Tell me about YOUR projects
Volunteer Opportunities
If you can fill any of these needs or if you have others to list, please email me at morgancountymastergardeners@yahoo.com ,
or contact the person in charge of the project.
except meeting days at
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For work in the center, call 773-2549. There are work opportunities of all kinds.
Currently, organizing 4H materials is a prime concern.
The Delano Park Rose Garden needs volunteers to help maintain its newfound beauty.
If you're interested, call
Call Jana Payne at 256 430-3572 ext. 238 or jpayne@hsvbg.org Opportunities include: Gift Shop,
Greenhouses/Horticulture, Galaxy of Lights, Docents (tour guides), Education Assistants, Luncheon Hostesses,
Administrative, Plant Sale, Special Event Assistants, Spring Festival of Flowers and Tea Room. (12-06)
ONGOING PROJECTS:
2010 Officers and Chairs
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President
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Special Projects: |
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Vice President: Darryle Waldron |
Greenhouse
Plants/Plant Sale
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Secretary: Tom Braunshausen |
Greenhouse
Facility |
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Treasurer: Stan Addyman |
County Fair |
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Advisory Council: Stan Addyman |
Volunteer Hours: Kathy Gray |
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Hospitality:
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MG Bed Mable Smart 353-4246 |
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Parliamentarian: |
Rose
Garden
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Programs: |
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Public Relations Jan Hooper 351-8685 |
Website/Email: |
Websites of Interest:
Alabama
Limestone
County
Tri-County Master Gardener Class - 06 -- http://www.aces.edu/counties/Limestone/TriCounty/
Dave's Garden -- everything you've ever wanted to know or ask about gardening. www.davesgarden.com
The Ortho Problem Solver -- www.ortho.com
Ethnobotany -- natural products co-op -- www.ethnobotany.com
The Gardening Launchpad -- gardening links, both for information and for purchases -- www.gardeninglaunchpad.com
Plants National Database -- http://plants.usda.gov
From the Garden With P. Allen Smith -- www.pallensmith.com
Huntsville Botanical Garden -- http://www.hsvbg.org
National Gardening -- www.nationalgardening.com
Garden Guides -- www.gardenguides.com
Greenhouse Ribbon Cutting
For additional information, contact the Extension Center at 773-2549 or
email morgancountymastergardeners@yahoo.com
This page last modified on
20 Feb 2010