minutes_april2000

Minutes of the Master Gardeners of Union County

Union County Master Gardeners met on May 26, 2004, at the Henk Berbee Dutch Mill Nursery. Karen Long, President, opened the meeting and introduced Henk Berbee to the group. Henk gave us a talk on new types of hybrid annuals and perennials that are out and new and interesting marketing techniques of the growers of such plants. He reminded us of how important locations of plants are and planning a sequential order to have plants blooming all season.

Minutes

Eunice Hornsby made a motion to approve the secretary’s report as written and Cathy Weaver seconded the motion. Motion passed. It was noted that Susan Kinzer’s name had been left off the attendance list. That correction was made.

Treasurers Report
Becky Rowe, treasurer, reported the balance on hand in the treasury and reminded everyone that we need to be very conservative in our spending.

Sandra Lepard made a motion to accept the report and Al Burnard seconded it.

Motion passed.

Old Business

Timekeepers Report: No report

McCloud Park: John Jordan reported a productive work day on May 22. All Fairy roses were removed and Knock out Reds replaced them and they are already a knockout. A variety of different annuals were planted and Patsy Bushdorf donated some Siberian Bugloss and Jacobs Ladder and for the shady areas at McCloud’s where Stella D’oro day lilies were removed. The west end of McCloud Park has been planted in perennials, climbing roses and wave petunias.

The next work day for McCloud Park will be June 12th at 9 a.m. to do mulching.

Garden Tour: Chris Burnard passed out envelopes containing 5 tickets to all members in attendance for the Garden Tour. The tickets or money needs to be turned in by June 23 with the orange slip of paper enclosed with the ticket numbers noted.

If there is a garden anyone wants to volunteer for, please contact the chair of that garden.

Anyone knowing of someone that would like to be on the garden tour for next year, give Chris the address and they will be contacted in August or September. The garden must be in Union County.

A couple of people will sit at McCloud Park in case people show up there to purchase tickets as they have done in the past.

Education opportunities for the gardens have “Gardening for Wildlife” at the Jane and Ron Payne's Garden.

Suggestions for other gardens are:

Henson Garden: Landscaping and gardening around a pool.
Blackburn Garden: Garden rooms and principals of design for the rooms.
Hutson Garden: Woody ornamentals in the garden
Baker Garden: Wild flowers and prairie grass.

Next meeting date for the garden tour will be in a couple of weeks.

Garden Party: Sandra Lepard commended Cathy Weaver on all the hard work she has done for the garden party. Cathy said Scotts donated potting soil and she had some bags with her for those who wanted to take some home and start potting plants. Otherwise members are asked to pick up bags at her house.

There will be a cookout the night before the garden party to provide food for all workers setting up the sale.

A number of interesting vendors will be setting up at the party including some in stain glass and birdhouses.

Plants should be marked with masking tape on the container itself. Use an industrial strength permanent marker. The narrow venetian blinds can also be used with the permanent markers or plastic knives to mark plants.

Any kind of plants will be accepted, except for invasive plants. They are to be potted in 4-inch, 1 quart or gallon or 2 gallon containers.

Don’t forget garage sale items that should be cleaned before donating.

Adopt –a-Pot: Thanks to Cindy Shuster and her son Andrew Pine for the great work in getting the pots planted. They look great.

Liberty Park Milford Center: Jane Payne reported that it is all planted with 22 groupings of perennials and Fringe trees. Karen Long has gone by and says it looks great.

Huston House: No report

Historical Society: Mulching will take place at the Historical Society on June 5 from 9 to 11 am. Volunteers are welcome to help mulch and plant. On the 9th of June, the Jr. Master Gardeners will tour the Historical Society and have a short program on Heirloom plants and help get the plant markers done for the gardens.

Ellen Evans would like to be contacted whenever someone needs a card to be sent to one of our members.

Leaping Frog: George McVey holder of the Leaping Frog said the frog was packed up and ready for transit to the new building. He will be given away next month.

Coordinators Report: George reported the Extension Office will be making its move to the new agricultural building on June 14. He would like some volunteers that could help in the move. He especially would like people who like to throw things away. Some items may be used at the Garden Party Garage Sale. The present Extension Office needs weeding and many plants there will be potted to be used at the new building.

4-H Endowment Garden at the Union County Fairgrounds needs Master Gardeners to assist the 4-hers. The fair runs from July 26 to August 1.

Classes on "How to Search the Web for Horticultural Topics" will be taught at the Marysville Library.

They will be 4 two hour sessions. Dates are June 8, 15, 22 and 29. There is no fee for the class. Ryan McDonald will teach the class.

Recognition Dinner is November 10. Eight to twelve volunteers are needed to set it up and prepare for it. George suggested that possibly some of Master Gardeners that have toured gardens in other counties might speak on those gardens that evening.

We will be having a Master Gardener Booth at the County Fair and volunteers have signed up for it.

New planting will be needed at the new Agricultural Building on Rt. 4.

Three members of the 2004 Class have signed up for perennials design at the Huston House.

Barb Jackson and Jill Ricker will get with Audrey Hall to organize the judging of the yards at Unionville Center.

Jill Ricker has purchased puppets for the horticultural education in the grade schools.

She will be reimbursed once the treasury builds up again.

A brochure for new comers to Marysville is being designed by Christine Kinzer, Linda Reamsnyder and Kim Main.

All Master Gardener are urged to share their plants with city buildings needing plantings to defray costs of beautifying the buildings.

An Eagle Scout will take on the library project of designing and planting at the Marysville Library.

Master Gardener apparel is in and can be picked up at the Extension Office. George is generally at the office from 1-7 on M-W.&F. A few extra items have been ordered such as hats, visors and aprons.

New Business:

A motion was made by Ann Allen to donate $100 to the Jr. Master Gardeners to defray the cost of educational books. Roberta Gordon seconded the motion.

A motion was made by Eunice Hornsby to amend the motion to donate only $70. That would be $10 for each of the 7 books needed. Al Burnard seconded the amended motion.

The first motion was passed as amended and also the amended motion passed with one nay vote.

Photo Contest: Master Gardeners are urged to keep taking pictures of their gardens for the photo contest. Winners of the photo contest will announced in November. Winning photos will be displayed in the Agricultural. Center.

Memorial Committee: Karen Long would like this committee to come up with a policy in regards to a death of a Master Gardener Member or family member. There need to be some guidelines as what the Master Gardener Association should do. Eunice Hornsby, Al Burnard and Cathy Weaver volunteered for the committee.

George McVey will do an e-mail to all members asking if they would like to change the day of the Master Gardener meeting. He will report on his finding at the next meeting.

The Chamber of Commerce has asked if the Master Gardeners would like to be part of the Home and Garden Show in October.

A motion was made to adjourn the meeting and begin the tour of the Dutch Mill Nursery.

Next month’s meeting will be held on June 23 at the new Agricultural Building on Rt. 4. The program will consist of a tour of the new facility.

Respectfully submitted
Barbara Ramm, Secretary

Members in Attendance: