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February 2019
THE GRAPEVINE Columbia County Master Gardener Program
505 N. Columbia River Hwy, St. Helens OR 97051
T: 503-397-3462
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/columbia/master-gardener-volunteer-program
It has been decided to have a newsletter dedicated to just our membership and local
organization. This newsletter will be published once a month and will be edited by
the President of the Columbia County Master Gardener’s Association and the Master
Gardener Program Coordinator. Please send any news items, events, articles,
pictures, etc. to Sonia @ [email protected] by the 25th of every month.
The President’s Corner
As the Artic Vortex envelops a large part of the USA, I am glad that I live
west of the Cascades. I do hope that it ends soon and am praying for the
safety of all those caught in the Frigid Cold.
I would like to extend an enthusiastic Welcome to the new class of Master
Gardeners. Please welcome them as they attend the classes and meetings.
The class schedule is enclosed in this issue and there are several classes I
might try to attend. Remember though; the registered class has
preference for the desks, so you may be sitting in the back of the class if
you attend. It would probably be a good idea to get the permission of the
class coordinator to attend a session.
Seed catalogs have arrived, and my order is ready. I really like thumbing
through the pages and seeing what the new plants are for this year. It
always amazes me what the plant breeders are able to come up with for
us gardeners to try out.
~ Larry Byrum, President, CCMGA
Upcoming Events at the
OSU Extension Office
February 5
Seed to Supper Training 11 am- 3 pm
February 7
Project Planning Meeting 10:00 am Board Meeting 10:30 am
February 7
BugNutz 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
February 20
Spring Fair Planning Meeting 11am
February 28 Chapter Meeting: Speaker: Kenn Parry
“All About Lillies” 6:30 pm
Columbia County Master Gardeners Association
2019 CCMG Board of Directors
Larry Byrum, President
Chuck Petersen, Past President
Sandy Newman, Vice President
Brooke McClain, Secretary
Kathy Johnson, Treasurer
LaVina Patterson, Historian
Sally Brandenfels, OMGA Rep.
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Time to Renew Our Membership Dues!
It’s that time again… membership dues to the association are, well, due! Please send your $10 fees to the Treasurer, Kathy Johnson: 4832 N. Girard St. Portland, 97203 or drop them by the office. From your annual dues, 70% pays for our OMGA membership, and the remaining 30% funds chapter activites such as: monthly guest speakers, refreshments for meetings, resource materials, demonstration garden supplies, scholarships, and more. However, most of our income is generated through the annual Spring Garden Fair and Plant Sale.
Please make sure we have up to date contact information for our membership directory as well. Thank you!
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2019 Master Gardener Training Begins February 4th
Our class is full this year with 25 enthusiastic trainees! Our approach to a hybrid evening
and weekend class schedule this year has shown that a new demographic of participants are
pursing the MG Volunteer Program. This year, we will also be asking for some volunteer
payback time from all new trainees in the demonstration garden at the fairgrounds. As
always, feel free to sit in on any class for CE credits for your volunteer log (see schedule,
next page.)
For the “Resource Fair” for the new trainees on 2/18/19, we hope to have a full line-up of
presenters talking about the projects and volunteer opportunities available for all Master
Gardeners throughout the season.
If you would like to speak during this session, please let Sonia know: 503-397-3462 or
[email protected]. Thank you!
St. Helens MG Training 2019 - Class time: Mondays, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
And on Saturdays** 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. February 4th – April 13th Week: Date: Time: Class Topic: Speaker: Chapter:
Week 1: February 4: 6-9 PM: Gardener’s Botany Bubl 1
Week 1: February 9: 9-noon: Soils and Fertilizers Groth 2,5
Week 2: February 11: 6-9 PM: Fruit Trees Bubl/Snyder 10
Week 2: February 16: 9-noon: Insects in Your Garden Natter 14
Week 2: February 16: 1-4 PM: **Hands on Pruning Snyder 4
Week 3: February 18: 6-9 PM: Resource Fair/Composting Bubl/Reagan
Week 3: February 23: 9-noon: Plant Problem Diagnosis Natter 15,16
Week 4: February 25: 6-9 PM: Vertebrate Pests Bubl 18
Week 4: March 2: 9-noon: Diagnostics Practice Natter
Week 5: March 4: 6-9 PM: Pesticide safety (no Sat. class) Bubl 19
Week 5: March 9: 9-noon: (Optional Community Grafting Workshop – Extra Fee Applies)
Week 6: March 11: 6-9 PM: Vegetables Bubl 7
Week 6: March 16: 9-noon: Intro to Propagation Howley
Week 7: March 18: 6-9 PM: Berries Collier 11
Week 7: March 23: 9-noon: *Hands on Propagation Howley
Week 8: March 25: 6-9 PM: Weeds Bubl 17
Week 8: March 30: 9-noon: Integrated Pest Management Groth 20
Week 9: April 1: 6-9 PM: Landscape Care & Pruning Miller 4,12,21
Week 9: April 6: 9-noon: Plant ID Reagan 22
Week 10: April 8: 6-9 PM: Honey Bees & Pollinators Brimacombe/Zahl
Week 10: April 13: 9-noon: Test Review & Potluck Lunch Bubl
** On 2/16/18 the plant pruning class will be held at the home of a local Master Gardener AFTER lunch from
1-4pm, and we will carpool to/from the extension service due to parking limitations. * On 3/23/18 we will meet
at the Native Plant Nursery from 9-noon behind Scappoose High School (this nursery is managed by the
Scappoose Bay Watershed Council.) Come prepared for all types of weather on these days! There is also an
optional Grafting Workshop on 3/9/18 from 9-noon: registration is required and an additional materials fee
applies; there is no regular MG training class on 3/9/18. SMR 10/18
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Seed to Supper, Plans Coming Together!
With February comes the excitement of a new spring and new gardens. The Seed to Supper teaching teams have big plans this year for expanding the love of gardening throughout the county. We have grown to six Seed to Supper classes! Because of the high success of the evening classes in Clatskanie and Vernonia, we are adding a new family friendly evening class in Scappoose and hope to attract families who can learn gardening together. Our goal is to make every Seed to Supper student successful and excited about gardening.
The classes are intended to give beginning gardeners who are living on tight budgets the confidence to grow their own fresh produce. Each class is two hours long, taught once a week for six weeks. The first class teaches students how to plan their garden and decide where is the best place to grow a garden even if that means growing vegetables in containers on their porch. Every week they learn more tips such as how to keep their soils healthy, how and when to plant seeds or transplants, tips on fertilizing, weeding and dealing with pests, vertical gardening ideas, and harvesting. Most classes include a vegetable preparation demonstration by Lily Joslin who is teaching Cooking Matters classes around the county. The two series of classes complement each other. If Lily teaches the students first, they come to gardening classes anxious to grow their own produce; if they learn gardening first, they want to know more about how to prepare what they grow. If you would like to help with either series of classes, please contact Sonia.
Facilitator training for Seed to Supper classes has been planned at the Extension Service for Tuesday, February 5th from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be a half-hour lunch break at 12:30, so please bring a treat or a salad to share if you would like. Coffee and tea, plates and utensils will be provided.
The training will begin with a discussion about what has been done in the past, then a discussion about facilitating techniques and activities, and Devin will share some new opportunities that the Food Bank is beginning to explore. Hopefully you come away with ideas and encouragement for these classes which are intended to help people living on a limited income learn how to provide quality produce for their families. If you have ideas about how to get the word out, are willing to make presentations to groups, have access to Social Media, or can assist with our Greeting Events at Food Pantries and other gatherings let Deb know.
If you would like to be part of a new team or join a teaching team in any of the classrooms in Rainier, Scappoose, St. Helens, Clatskanie, or Vernonia, email: [email protected] or [email protected], or call Debi at 503-543-3294.
How else can you help? Please save your small recyclable containers for planting vegetable starts! And if you have time, energy and extra supplies, please grow some veggie starts for the class participants! Thank you!
~ Deb Brimacombe
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The 2019 Seed-to-Supper Class Schedule
St. Helens: St Helens Community Center, 375 S 15th Street
Wednesdays
March 27 - May 1
10 am - noon
Vernonia:
Vernonia Christian Church, 410 North Street
Tuesdays
April 2 - May 7
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Scappoose:
Scappoose Community Center, 33342 NW Meadow Dr
Mondays
April 8 - May 13
10 am - noon
Scappoose Family Friendly Evenings:
Scappoose Community Center, 33342 NW Meadow Dr
Thursdays
April 11 - May 16
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Clatskanie:
Garden beside Dr. Briggs Office, 20 Lillich Street
Mondays
April 15 - May 20
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Rainier:
Location to be decided
Wednesdays
April 24 - May 29
10 am - noon
~ Deb Brimacombe
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Spring is Coming and the Bees are Warming Up
Even though the bees are still huddled or staying warm in their cocoons and are not aware of everything
going on, January was a busy month for bees in Columbia County. A new group of Oregon Bee Atlas citizen
scientists were trained by entomologist, Rich Little, from the Oregon Bee Project on January 19 and on
January 26 the classroom at the extension was full of people learning about Beekeeping from volunteers
led by beekeeper Linda Zahl. We would like to thank The Chronicle for publishing two articles about bees
and helping get the word out. Our classes were full and participants are excited to get involved this
summer. Watch for more beekeeping presentations at the Extension throughout the coming year.
The trained Oregon Bee Atlas volunteers will be coordinated by Linda Zahl. Our first collecting event this
spring will take place as soon as the willows bloom. All across the state, OBA volunteers will be collecting
bees feeding at willows so we can get an idea about which species exist at one of the first pollination
events of the season. If you know of willow groves where volunteers can collect, please pass the
information along.
There are still opportunities for you to help the group collect bees, assist at educational opportunities, or
curate the bees collected.
Contact Linda Zahl: [email protected] or call 503-799-7073 or Deb Brimacombe: [email protected]
or call 503-543-3294 or any of the OBA citizen scientists in the county.
~ Deb Brimacombe & Linda Zahl
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https://www.facebook.com/oregonbeeproject
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BEEvent: Pollinator
Conference Linn-Benton
County Master Gardeners
The fifth annual Linn-Benton County Master Gardeners BEEvent is Saturday, March 2nd in Albany. There will be a small group of people carpooling from the Extension office in St. Helens. Let Deb Brimacombe know if you would like to carpool with them: [email protected] or 503-543-3294
The speakers and topics are exciting this year:
• Monarchs and Milkweed in the PacificNorthwest presented by David James, associate professor in the Department ofEntomology, Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension at Washington StateUniversity.
• Pacific Northwest Bumble Bee Atlas, speaker Rich Hatfield, senior conservation biologistwith the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. The Bumble Bee Atlas is currentlybeing compiled by citizens in Oregon, Washington and Idaho,
• Desirable Plants for Bees by OSU's Gail Langellotto, who coordinates the statewide MasterGardener program. Gail will share research about specific plants and bees that are desirablein home gardens.
• Meet the Bees by Rich Little, insect specialist (retired Entomologist) and member of the OregonBee Project Advisory Committee. The Oregon berry bee, a tiny metallic green and bluepollinator, and other native bees will be introduced to us in by Rich.
Plan to bring your lunch.
Time: 8 am to 5 pm
Place: Albany Expo Center at Linn County Fair Grounds: 3700 Knox Butte Dr.
Contact information: 541-967-3871 Email: [email protected] Or register on line: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/mg/linn-benton/events/beevent-pollinator-conference
~ Deb Brimacombe
Why participate?
.
OSU Extension, Columbia County, Family & Community Health
Columbia Soil & Water Conservation District 35285 Millard Road St. Helens, OR 97051
Registration fee: $25/person, $40/couple,
includes snacks and resources. Scholarships
available; please call 503-397-3462 to inquire.
To Register: http://bit.ly/2019FTM or call 503-397-3462
Who should attend?
OSU Extension Service prohibits discrimination in all its programs, services, activities, and materials
on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender
expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial/parental status, income derived
from a public assistance program, political beliefs, genetic information, veteran’s status, reprisal or
retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Submit
accommodation requests for disability: Sonia Reagan, 503-397-3462 [email protected].
Field-to-Market Workshop
Learn from the experts about theODA regulations, recipe selection,labeling guidelines, pH testing,record keeping, marketing tips, andpricing. Learn about research-basedprocessing techniques underextension service faculty.
Fruit and vegetable farmers, andother food entrepreneurs interestedin producing value-added productsfor sale, as well as those alreadyproducing a product and seekingadditional guidance.
Individuals managing farm-directvenues seeking more information onimplementing the Farm-Direct,Value-Added law.
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February 28th at 6:30pm, Chapter Meeting Guest Speaker:
Kenn Parry “All About Lilies” (lilyflowerstore.com) Parry’s Tree & Lily Farm
45627 NW David Hill Rd, Forest Grove, OR 97116, Phone: 503.348.9601, Email: [email protected]
“We are nestled in the scenic foothills of
the Oregon Coast Range near Forest
Grove, Oregon (home of Pacific
University), I started a U-cut Christmas
tree farm in 1983. The lily farm nursery
was inspired quite by accident! My u-cut
families wanted the lily bulbs and plants
to give as gifts. As a result, after growing
lilies as a hobby I had a major surplus.
As a result, I decided to give them
away to promote the Christmas tree
farm.
Returning customers enjoyed them so much, they wanted more varieties to
purchase. Therefore, I decided to start the lily farm commercially. I still give lilies
away during the u-cut season. As a result I have one of the largest selections of
Asiatic, Tiger Lilies, Double Rose Oriental Lilies, Orient, Calla Lilies and Day Lilies at
an affordable price.
Growing and nurturing my Christmas trees, day
lilies, calla lilies & traditional lilies is my passion.
Most importantly, I consider it an art. I love it! As
a result, my years of experience will give you the
best grown Christmas trees, day lilies, & lilies.
From the time I plant, nurture, and you receive
our products, I’m confident you will be very
satisfied.” ~ From Kenn Parry’s website
OSU - Columbia County Extension Service
Hosted by: Chip Bubl, Dennis Snyder and your local Columbia County
Master Gardeners
This hands-on workshop will include five dwarf apple rootstocks. If you have a favorite apple tree that you want to duplicate, take some 12" long, pencil thick sized cuttings from last year's growth using the middle third of the shoots. Free cuttings of several varieties will also be available. Bring a sharp pocket knife and $15 cash or check.
Annual Grafting Workshop
Annual Grafting Workshop At the Extension Office
SATURDAY, MARCH 9th9 a.m. to Noon505 N. Columbia River Hwy, St. Helens OR 97051$15(503) 397-3462
Space is limited. Please call to register or email [email protected]
extension.oregonstate.edu/columbia/
Oregon State University Extension Service offers educational programs,activities, and materials without discrimination based on age, color,disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status. Oregon State University Extension Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. OSU Extension programs will provide reasonable accommodation to persons with physical or mental disabilities. Contact the Columbia County Extension office at 503.397.3462 to request reasonable accommodation. This publication will be made available in accessible formats upon request. Please call for information.
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Board Meeting Minutes
January 3, 2019
President: Larry Byrum
A board meeting was called to order at 1031am on Thursday January 3, 2019 at the St Helens OSU extension office. The President was in the chair and the secretary was present. Others present: Sandy N., Kathy J., Chuck P., LaVina P., Pat L. and guests Kathy P., Wes B., Sonia R. and Chip B.
Housekeeping:
Secretary’s Report – Minutes of December 2018 Board Meeting - accepted Treasurer’s Report – Packet including 2018 Account Balances as of 12/31/18, InRoadSCU screenshot,
2018 CCMGA Budget – Income and Expenses and CCMGA membership report printed 1/2/19 printedand accepted– Kathy to meet with bank regarding Equipment Replacement Fund not showing on screenshot page– Kathy addressed Chucks previous inquiry regarding OMGA grant money deposit shown on p 2 ofexpenses in demo garden water bill signage as 500 of 997 actual as signage and 497 as water bill – Kathy noted she will pay the Putnam bill for storage shed 1/3 – 2019 dues are due
Correspondence – N/A
Committee Reports: Spring Fair 2019 – tomato order has been submitted with a delivery date set for 4/26 at 1pm;
information given to vendor coordinator; meetings set and committees notified – first meeting setfor 1/23 at the extension ofc
OMGA Rep – nothing to report CC Fairgrounds Garden – no visits recently; Chuck has constructed sign holders; mention of 2019
CCMGA class to have required payback hours at the demo garden; fairgrounds to allow Saturdaywork access
Old Business:
Graduation prep – speaker and location and arrange for certificates to be made– check in withChip – date moved to April 25 at library or Chip to look at room at SHHS – potential for soilscientist Cory O. to headline
Audit committee – Larry Byrum and Sandy Newman to assist Treasurer Kathy Johnson – scheduledfor 1/8 at 12pm at Kathy’s residence
Members borrowing tables – change to policy as written to be presented to membership on1/24 – suggestion made by VP to provide list of pros/cons as well as alternative table loaners
Additional duties for VP – Sandy to ask for volunteers for raffle prize coordinator at next chapter meeting– at present Sandy is assisting with audit and coordinating vendors for Spring Fair
New Business: 2019 Chapter Meeting speakers – Kathy has started scheduling speakers – Heather from
Concentrates for January and Donald Olsen for March
Field trip Coordination “how to” sheet – Brooke to coordinate with Sandy and Kathy and possibly JanCampbell to have a mention at the next chapter meeting and submission for the Feb 2019 Grapevine
Meeting adjourned at 1104am
~ Brooke McClain, Secretary One acre of Christmas trees provides enough oxygen daily for 18 people.
Columbia County Master Gardeners Association
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Chapter Meeting Minutes
January 24, 2019
President Larry Byrum Presiding
Welcome Heather Haven from Concentrates – a detailed presentation on the benefits of having your soil tested and how to
effectively amend your soil organically.
Thank you, CCMGA board, for providing refreshments this evening!
2019 CCMGA Board of Directors
President Larry Byrum
VP Sandy Newman
Treasurer Kathy Johnson
Secretary Brooke McClain
OMGA Representative Sally Brandenfels
OMGA Representative Alt Pat LaPointe
Business Meeting
Secretary Report – October 2018 Chapter and January 2019 Board minutes - accepted
Treasurers Report – 2019 Account Balances – As of 12/31/19 printed 1/23/19 provided – accepted; 2018 audit
performed on 1/8/19 - accepted
Committee Reports
o OMGA – next meeting scheduled for March 1-2 hosted by Marion County
o CC Demo Garden – raised beds covered for season
o Spring Fair 2019 - 16 vendors booked; call for boxes to be collected and dropped off Friday 4/26; 1600
raffle ticket goal
New Business
Kathy is collecting 2019 CCMGA membership dues – by April - $10/member
February pruning demo – TBD by Denis
Borrowing of Tables – vote was 9/8 to keep current policy
Jan to take on Chapter meeting raffle task for 2019
Upcoming Events
January 26, 2019 Beginning Beekeepers Workshop 9am – 3pm, Registration required Monthly classes at Skyline Grange start 1/30/19
Grafting class scheduled for March 9, 2019 at extension office
2019 MG class starts February 4 – full capacity
Ken Perry to speak at next Chapter meeting 2/28 – All About Lilies
We would like to hear from you Master Gardeners!
Newsletter contributions
Field Trip Ideas
Please submit volunteer hours
Meeting adjourned at 819pm
~ Brooke McClain, Secretary It takes about 36 apples to make one gallon of apple cider.
Columbia County Master Gardeners Association
