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J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 3 V O L U M E 1 5 , I S S U E 1
Queen Anne’s County Master Gardener Newsletter
The Watering Can
I N S I D E T H I S
I S S U E :
MG of the Year 1
Coordinator’s
Corner
2
Holiday Luncheon 3
Garden Affair 4
MG Meetings 5
Volunteer Opportunities
6
MG Information 7
Calendar 8-9
See page 3 for more on the award winners and the holiday luncheon!
Intern of the Year
Pete Gerdom
Master Gardener of the Year
Karen Wimsatt
Intern of the Year
Pat Gannon
Pete Gerdom and Pat Gannon receive their awards
2012 MG of the Year Karen Wimsatt
with coordinator Hilary Ennis
at the Holiday Luncheon
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T H E W A T E R I N G C A N
UPDATE YOUR
CONTACT INFO!
Please send any changes
to: Hilary Ennis
505 Railroad Ave,
Suite 4,
Centreville, MD 21617
Fax: (410) 758-3687
Coordinator’s Corner
We take this opportunity to thank the members of the Steering Committee; Linda Doub and Karen Wimsatt for co-chairing the luncheon, as well as Jack Doub for stepping in as MC; Pat Bowell for entering hours, Marty Appeal and Pete Gerdom for helping at the KI
farmers market; the Dorchester MGs would like to thank Linda Doub for coordinating the 2012 internship training. As always, thanks is due to all of you, but if we missed a deserved thank you or if you wish to express your appreciation to someone, please let Hilary know and it shall be acknowledged in the next newsletter.
Thanks To:
Hilary Ennis,
Master Gardener
Coordinator
Over the past seven weeks I have had the opportunity to really start to learn about my new position. Going to meetings as well as hearing from Master Gardeners and other coordinators has been very helpful! I still have a lot to learn and I’m sure I will learn a lot when the home horticulture side of my job picks up pace in the spring. It was wonderful to get to meet more of the Master Gardeners at the annual holiday luncheon. Thanks to everyone who worked to make it a success. It came together nicely and was a pleasure. I loved observing that Karen was the only one who was surprised when she was named Master Gardener of the Year! Congratulations to Karen, Pat and Pete (see page 3). I hope everyone is having a good start to the new year! Hilary Ennis
410-758-0166
Ext. 19
The D. Landreth Seed Company is America’s oldest seed
house and fourth oldest corporation. Founded in 1784 in
Philadelphia, Landreth is credited with introducing Zinnias,
the white potato, and several varieties of tomatoes to
Americans. This historic company’s patrons have included
every president from George Washington to Franklin D.
Roosevelt (and the Obama’s vegetable garden now includes
Landreth seeds). But this seed company didn’t change with
the times and was starting to be forgotten. That was until
2003, when Barbara Melera, a former venture capitalist,
and her husband fell in love with Landreth’s history and
bought the company with hopes of saving it.
Barbara Melera will be the speaker at our January meeting.
Heirloom Seeds Barbara Melera, Landreth Seed Company
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
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Program News
The Queen Anne’s County Master Gardeners celebrated 2012 with their annual Holiday Luncheon at
Prospect Bay Country Club on Wednesday, December 12th.
Karen Wimsatt was recognized at Master Gardener of the Year for 2012. A member of the 2004 class,
Karen is an extremely active MG who is a Steering Committee member , a recurring meeting hostess, and has
done so much for the annual Garden Affair. This year she started “Ask a Master Gardener” at the Kent Island
Farmers Market and worked with the interns. Karen frequently writes articles for newspapers and does a won-
derful job of informing the community about QACMG programs.
Because two interns stood out as being so active Pete Gerdom and Pat Gannon were both named Master
Gardener Intern of the Year for 2012. Pete Gerdom and Pat Gannon both jumped right in and did a ton of work!
The two helped with the rain garden and demo-garden clean up efforts. They also assisted with Garden Affair,
the booth at the county fair, and other events. Pete has been active at the farmers market booth and plant clinics.
Pat has been willing to help with practically anything.
Shelia Shorter was presented with a salad box (made by Joe Jelich) to thank her for all the extra work
she put in to assist the MGs in the absence of a coordinator.
5 Years
Class of 2007: Peggy Christie
Carol Colavito
Linda Goldkrantz
Alice Macnow
Colleen Raudenbush
Susan Seth
Jane Smith
3 year
Class of 2009: Janet Christensen-Lewis
Kit Foster
Doris Kolynch
Ruth Menefee
Denise Miller
Carol Orrick
Nancy Robson
Lori Sharer
David Taylor
Zadia Wing
10 Years
Class of 2002:
Sue D’Camera
Fred Kurst
Carol Romano
2011 Interns: Madeline Berger
Nancy Carter
Pat Gannon
Pete Gerdom
Connie Metcalf
Elizabeth Riffe
2012 Master Gardener Recognition
Master Gardeners Celebrate 2012
2012 Interns Shelia Shorter and Carol Jelich Photo by S. Simpson
Garden Affair
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P A G E 4
A GARDEN AFFAIR 2013 Saturday, May 4th, 10 am to 2 pm
Centreville Attention QAC MGs . . . Garden Affair 2013 is on! We have found co-chairs for the event and planning has begun for our annual tribute to the advent of the growing season. The event will be held on Saturday, May 4th, at the QAC Library/Wright’s Chance grounds in Centreville. You are invited to join the Garden Affair Committee to bring fresh ideas and help plan and execute our signature event of the year. The Committee will meet on the following dates at 9:30 a.m. in the meeting room at the extension office:
Monday, Jan. 14 Monday, Feb. 11 Monday, Mar. 11 Monday Apr. 8 Monday, May 13 (post-event recap)
MG interns are especially encouraged to participate as a means of logging required hours and getting to understand the MG organization. We have many volunteers already signed up for various activities, but additional volunteers are needed to serve as Greeters, and to help with face painting, photography, set up and take down, and display development for the various tables. We will also need your support for bake sale, plant sale, and Green Elephant sale. If you have questions or want to volunteer contact one of the co-chairs, Jim Persels or Carol Jelich, or simply come to the next Garden Affair Committee meeting. We look forward to working with you to make this year’s Garden Affair the best yet.
- Submitted by Jim Persels and Carol Jelich
As you peruse the latest seed catalogues and consider your gardening plans for spring, make
your plans to support our Garden Affair plant sale with donations of healthy non-invasive plants
from your garden. Last year, the plant sale was exceptional. The donated plants were widely varied
and well presented. As a result, our sale was financially the most successful so far. We hope to do as
well again this year.
With the earlier date of May 4 this year, many patrons will still be looking for vegetable, an-
nual, and herb plants that you can start growing at home this winter. When you divide and pot per-
ennials from your garden, you won’t have to keep them watered for so long before the early May
plant sale. As you spring clean your garage and shed, be sure to save those gently used items for the
Green
Elephant sale. Your donations for the plant and Green Elephant sales are the keys to our success.
Have a happy New Year in your garden! —Submitted by Jane Smith
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Date Topic, Speaker Time Place
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 Heirloom Seeds
Barb Melera
Landreth Seed Company
9:30 to 11:30 am Tilghman
Terrace
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 Organic Soil Conditioners
Bruce Blessing
Blessings Blends
9:30 to 11:30 am Tilghman
Terrace
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Herbs
Henriette den Ouden
Habanera Farm
9:30 to 11:30 am Tilghman
Terrace
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Garden Safety
2012 MG Interns
Group Project
9:30 to 11:30 am Wye
Research &
Education
Center
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 ? 9:30 to 11:30 am Tilghman
Terrace
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Picnic 11:30 am to 2:00
pm
4-H
Park
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 ? 9:30 to 11:30 am Tilghman
Terrace
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 ? 9:30 to 11:30 am Tilghman
Terrace
Wednesday, October 16, 2013 ? 9:30 to 11:30 am Tilghman
Terrace
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 ? 9:30 to 11:30 am Tilghman
Terrace
Wednesday, December 18, 2013 Holiday Luncheon ? ?
Please contact Hilary if you have any suggestions
for speakers or have a topic you are
interested in hearing about.
[email protected] or 410-758-0166 ext. 19
T H E W A T E R I N G C A N
P A G E 6
What are your resolutions for 2013? How about turning in lots and lots of volunteer hours? If you are wondering how you could gather these hours, here are some suggestions:
Bay-Wise Help with certifications and publicity. Contact Jane Chambers, [email protected] , Kate Greer, [email protected] or Vida Morley, [email protected]
Demonstration Gardens Help maintain some beautiful gardens in Centreville. Contact Debby Pusey, [email protected]
Garden Affair Saturday, May 4th 2013. Lots and lots of help is needed. Contact Jim Persels, [email protected]
Volunteer Opportunities 2013
Grow It Eat It So many opportunities!!! Give talks, go to schools, make presentations at plant clinics etc. Contact Linda & Jack Doub [email protected] or [email protected] or Sabine Harvey [email protected]
Plant Clinics Chestertown: Contact Sabine Harvey, [email protected] Kent Island Farmers Market: Karen Wimsatt, jimandkaren.wimsatt@ gmail.com
School Gardens Help maintain the gardens or work with students. Contact Sabine Harvey, [email protected]
Educational Opportunity The opening session of the 2013 Beekeeping Class will be held at the Wye Research and Education Center, Saturday, January 19, 2013 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 noon. There will be 5 classes in the Spring and 2 classes in the Fall. All classes will be held on a Saturday. Please contact Michael Embrey: 410-827-8056 ext. 148, [email protected], for any program questions and contact Jean Hopkins 410.827-8056 ext. 114, [email protected], for registration.
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Members of the Steering Committee will continue to assist new MG Coordinator Hilary Ennis as she becomes acquainted
with our programs and activities. MG Meetings: Monthly meetings will continue to be in Centreville at Tilghman Terrace in 2013. Publicity: The steering committee decided that each program chair would be responsible for their own publicity.
Bay-Wise: Kate Greer, Jane Chambers, and Vida Morley Grow It Eat It: Linda Doub MG Interns: Karen Wimsatt and Linda Doub A Garden Affair: Judy Geggis and Genie Fitzgerald
Volunteer Hours Entry: Pat Bowell. Volunteer hour forms can be sent to the Extension Office or directly to Pat at [email protected] Extension Advisory Council (lets Extension office know what MG program needs are) Linda & Jack Doub, Jim Persels, and Sue D’Camera 2013 New MG Training Classes: . Linda Doub has volunteered to assist again with training in the fall. There are already a few people waiting to apply! Her contact: [email protected] 410 827-8613 3rd Thursday Centreville Demonstration Garden Cleanups is concluded for the year, and will resume in the spring. Debbie Pusey will advise as to time and location. [email protected], 410 758-8623 Plant Clinics Alternate Saturdays At Chestertown Farmers Market: Sabine Harvey, [email protected], 410- 810-3890. See volunteer page for details. Kent Island Farmers Market: Karen Wimsatt, [email protected] , Thursdays from 3 to 6:30 pm through the winter. ANYONE MAY SEND MESSAGES TO THE WHOLE GROUP BY SENDING TO [email protected] . Please direct questions or email address changes to Marty Appel, list serve manager. [email protected], 410-643-4351.
QAC MG News: Steering Committee Members:
Linda & Jack Doub
[email protected] or [email protected]
Sabine Harvey [email protected]
Carol Jelich [email protected]
Debbie Pusey [email protected]
Jane Chambers [email protected]
Kate Greer [email protected]
Vida Morley [email protected]
Jim Persels [email protected]
Karen Wimsatt [email protected]
Pat Bowell [email protected]
Susan Seth [email protected]
Now’s the time to register for the MG advanced training Better Yields through Better Soils class,
Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013 at Cylburn Arboretum in Baltimore.
Don’t forget to pick your break-out sessions on the form. Registration closes on January 25, 2013.
http://mastergardener.umd.edu/AdvancedTraining
Remember that there is a new Advanced Training Certificate in Vegetable Gardening!
Classes start February 4th! For registration and details visit: www.MasterGardener.umd.edu
Grow It Eat It Blog: www.groweat.blogspot.com
UME Digital Farmer Blog: http://digitalfarmer.blogspot.com/
T H E W A T E R I N G C A N
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Tilghman Terrace 104 Tilghman Ave
Centreville, Md. 21617
From South of Centreville Follow 213 N. into town. Turn right at first light onto Water street and * * pass the PNC bank on your right. Tilghman Ave will be the next street on your right. Turn right onto Tilghman Ave. ** From North of Centreville Follow 213 S. into town. Turn Left on E. Water St. Follow ** directions above. Parking on street and in the rear of building.
Directions to the
monthly meeting!
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Extension
Office
Closed
2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 Mid-Atlantic
Nursery Trade
Show, 9 am-5
pm
10 Mid-Atlantic
Nursery Trade
Show, 9 am-5
pm
11 Mid-Atlantic
Nursery Trade
Show, 9 am-2
pm
12
13 14 Garden
Affair
Meeting
9:30 Exten-
sion office
15 16 Monthly Meet-
ing, 9:30—11:30,
Tilghman Terrace
State-wide “Ask a
MG” meeting
17 18 Future
Harvest CASA
Conference
19 Future
Harvest
CASA Con-
ference;
Beekeeping
20 21 Extension
Office
Closed
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February 2013
University of Maryland Extension
Queen Anne’s County
505 Railroad Ave.
Suite 4
Centreville, MD 21617
Vision Statement: A healthier world through environmental stewardship
QACMG Website:
http://queenannes.umd.edu/QACMG/
index.cfm
University of Maryland Extension
505 Railroad Avenue, Suite 4
Centreville MD, 21617
Phone: (410) 758-0166
Fax: (410) 758-3687
http://queenannes.umd.edu/
February Newsletter Deadline:
January 30. 2013
It is the policy of the University of Maryland and University of Maryland Extension, that no person shall be subjected to
discrimination on the grounds of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental
status, or disability. Equal opportunity employers and equal access programs.
Hilary Ennis
Master Gardener Coordinator
University of Maryland Extension
Queen Anne's County
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