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MG 2022 Silent Auction Information County 76 will be hosting the annual Silent Auction during the 2022 Arkansas Master Gardener State Conference being held in Springdale May 19-21. The funds raised from the Silent Auction will once again fund County 76 programs including, but not limited to, the PNG Leadership Conference and the Janet B. Carson Scholarship funds. The Silent Auction will be held at the Holiday Inn, Salons F & G. See Buddy Messages for more information.
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Selection of Native Woody Plants for Arkansas Landscapes
When: April 11, 2022, noon-1:00pm Location: Online, via Zoom Cost: Free Zoom Registration: https://bit.ly/AUFCNativePlants Join us for a one-hour virtual panel discussion with the authors of the newly published book, Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines of Arkansas. Discussion will focus on the benefits of growing native plants, the importance of increasing plant diversity in our urban landscapes, and how to select plants that will perform well in certain environmental conditions. Panelists will also recommend some native plants they would like to see planted more often in home and urban landscapes. Moderator: John Scott, Urban Forester, City of Fayetteville Panelists: Jennifer Ogle, Herbarium Collections Manager, University of AR and Theo Witsell, Chief of Research and Inventory, AR Natural Heritage Commission Seminar Contact: Krista Quinn County Extension Agent- Agriculture 844 Faulkner St. Conway, AR 72034 501-329-8344 klquinn@uada.edu Advanced MG Class by ZOOM Companionable Plants: Propagating & Mixing Natives & Perennials Hosted by Benton County Master Gardener Program The Advanced MG Program is a product of County 76 To participate in this class, you must have a stable internet connection and you must be able to join the Zoom class using a computer or a tablet, not by cell phone. Participation will be monitored. Advanced Master Gardener classes are open to Master Gardeners who have been in good standing in their county program for at least three (3) years. (since July 1, 2019) HOST COUNTY: Benton County WHEN: April 6, 2022 Noon to 5 pm & April 7, 2022 8:00 am to Noon Must attend both days WHERE: by Zoom, you will receive a link to attend the class CLASS LIMIT: 100 COST: $35.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 11, 2022 Log in to BUDDY MESSAGES for more information. 2021 Master Gardener Appreciation Day October 13, 2021 via Zoom 10:00 a.m. - Noon GUEST SPEAKER “Blooms, Birds and Butterflies” Norman Winter Horticulturist, Author and Speaker, Columbus, GA Known as “The Garden Guy”, Norman publishes articles in the LiveIt magazine. He brings to his own garden many plants that were grown at the Columbus Botanical Garden and at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Garden in Savannah. Take a look at the LiveIt September 2021 issue to read through his article titled “Good Golly Miss Molly: How beautiful you are”.
http://liveittexas.com/2021/09/good-golly-miss-molly-how-beautiful-you-are/ Norman invites you to follow him on Facebook @NormanWinterTheGardenGuy. See the posting in Buddy Messages for the link to preregister. Master Gardener Mondays is a monthly Zoom session discussing Master Gardener and horticulture topics. It is open to all Master Gardeners and County Agents.
MGM meetings are held ONLINE in ZOOM the third Monday of the month during the noon hour unless otherwise noted. The dates are posted in Buddy Messages and our e-Newsletter, Ozark Green Thumb. An email from UAEX or a Buddy Message will be sent out notifying you of the upcoming MGM. You must preregister to get the ZOOM link. Here are some aids to help you join a Zoom Meeting: Quick Tip sheet for Joining a Zoom Meeting 2021 Master Gardener Appreciation Day SAVE THE DATE October 13, 2021 via Zoom 10:00 a.m. - Noon Due to conditions across the State concerning COVID, the day will be celebrated via a Zoom event with a guest speaker. Sponsored by County 76
If any questions, contact Susan Colles (scolles53@yahoo.com or 479-857-8544) or Julie Treat (jtreat@uada.edu or 501-671-2231). REGISTRATION Information for Plant, Nurture, Grow Leadership Conference Plant Nurture Grow Leadership Conference Hosted by County 76 September 20-21, 2021 on Zoom Monday, September 20, 2021 - noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. *Open to all Master Gardeners and County Agents *One link for both conference days. *Conference will be recorded and sent to those that register for the conference. Registration deadline is September 15, 2021. No refunds given after September 15, 2021. This year we will have break out sessions during the Zoom conference. You will be asked to select the session you plan to attend at registration. (Session selection is not binding and changes can occur at the time of the conference.) PNG Leadership Conference is a good conference for officers to learn more about the MG Program and hone their officer skills. The light pink color in the schedule below is a good list of sessions for an officer to attend. Please review the schedule below before registering for the conference. See Buddy Messages for the registration link. Chairs: Gail McClure, Linda Soffer & Rose Ann Houston
For questions about these meetings, contact Gail McClure - gail.y.mcclure@gmail.com or 501-348-4774 OR Julie Treat - jtreat@uada.edu or 501-671-2231
YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US A Special Event to honor our New Master Gardeners and their Mentors from the Classes of 2020 and 2021. Use the link below to register for this event https://uada.zoom.us/j/93183357457?pwd=azkwT2F0L1NIdkJqeFMzeHZJUzRPZz09 “How to Out-Garden Your Neighbor” August 5, 2021 - 10:30 AM to 12 Noon Guest Speaker Hayes Jackson “The Plant Whisperer” Hayes is an Urban Regional Extension Agent from Calhoun County in Anniston, AL. He is also the Director of Longleaf Botanical Gardens. He is an entertaining and enjoyable speaker. Come Join us! RRR Project of County 76
(Recruitment, Retention & Recognition) Mimi Cox, Chair Hilde Simmons, Co-chair Baxter County Master Gardeners will be hosting a training class on
September 22, 29 and October 6, 20, & 27 All 5 classes must be attended to complete the training. Each session runs from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm. Class location will be determined based on the number of trainees. The classes are via ZOOM streamed at the class location. The cost will be $100 to cover the training, first year dues, and a name badge. Deadline to register is Friday, August 27th. Click here to download the application: 2021 ZOOM Master Gardener Training Application For more information, contact Brad Runsick at the Extension Office at (870) 425-2335; or stop by to pick up an application at 3 East 9th St., Mountain Home. SAVE THE DATE! If you are a new Master Gardener or a mentor of a new Master Gardener, make plans to attend this event. WHAT: MG Program via Zoom, We Are Here for You - Welcome to the Arkansas Master Gardener Program WHEN: August 5, 2021 TIME: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. WHO CAN ATTEND: Newly Trained Master Gardeners, Their Mentors and County Extension Agents from 2020 and 2021. Welcome to the Arkansas Master Gardener Program and remember “We Are Here for YOU!” RRR Project of County 76 (Recruitment, Retention & Recognition) Mimi Cox, Chair Hilde Simmons, Co-chair ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Arkansas Master Gardener Program | 2301 South University Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72204 2021 Master Gardener State Conference June 10 & 11, 2021 9 a.m.—3:30 p.m. each day Open to the public Conference Agenda
State Master Gardener Conference for 2021 going virtual!
June 10-11, 2021 Via Zoom Excellent speakers and outstanding virtual garden tours from beautiful Craighead County! Registration coming very soon! Lodging reservations If you had lodging reservations in Jonesboro for 2021 Master Gardener Conference you can call the hotel to cancel. Embassy Suites 870-619-4482 March 2021 Events
1 - MG Online Basic Training Class begins 2 - noon to 1 p.m. Trees Count in Cities & Towns: Managing Community Trees to Maximize Their Benefits, presented by Krissy Thomason, AR Department of Agriculture Forestry Division Urban & Community Forestry Program Coordinator, and Krista Quinn, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Agent Zoom Registration: https://bit.ly/TreesCountMar2 Research shows that trees provide a multitude of benefits to communities. Krissy Thomason, Urban & Community Forestry Program Coordinator with the AR Department of Agriculture Forestry Division and Krista Quinn, University of AR Division of Agriculture County Extension Agent in Faulkner County, will discuss some of the ways that trees help communities and introduce some methods that communities can use to manage their community trees. 10 - Deadline for Janet B. Carson High School Scholarship Link to scholarship form Arkansas Master Gardener Program www.uaex.edu February 2021 Events 2- noon to 1 p.m.- Pruning with Purpose, presented by Krista Quinn, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Agent Zoom Registration: https://bit.ly/PruningWithPurposeFeb2 Properly pruning trees has many benefits - from improving the health and beauty of your trees to maintaining the safety of your property. In this one-hour virtual presentation, attendees will learn basic pruning techniques to achieve desired results and reduce harm to trees. Participants will learn when, how, and why to prune their trees for maximum satisfaction. Information about how to train young trees to reduce pruning requirements later will also be presented. 3 - White County Brown Bag Lecture Series: Amy Simpson - Cool Season Vegetables, 12 to 1 p.m. Registration link http://bit.ly/3sUZzd3coolseasonveggies 4 - Grow Your Own Groceries: Blackberries, 12 to 1 p.m. Link for GYOG webpage 9 - noon to 1 p.m. Tree Preservation on the Construction Site, presented by Allen Bates, City of Hot Springs Urban Forester Zoom Registration: http://bit.ly/TreePreservationFeb9 Preserving trees during construction can be a challenge, but by identifying ways trees are damaged on the construction site and then using proven methods to mitigate those problems, the final result of an established healthy tree is a great benefit to the environment and beauty of the site. In this one-hour virtual presentation, attendees will learn how to avoid damage to trees that are being preserved on the construction site. Participants will learn which trees should be preserved, the most critical area to protect of the tree and activities that should be prohibited beneath the tree. 10 - White County Brown Bag Lecture Series: Jan Yingling - Diseases, 12 to 1 p.m. (link coming soon) 12 - Deadline to register for Advanced MG Class via Zoom, Pollinators: An In-Depth Look at One of Life's Most Important Resources, March 12, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. and March 13, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (must attend both days) Cost is $25.00 For more information contact Patsy Louk at pjlouk@gmail.com or 479-841-9865. Registration Information link (found on MG ONLY portion of the website) 15 - Deadline for MG Award Forms Award Forms 15 - Deadline for MG Conference Donations Conf donation form 15 - Deadline for county forms (notebook order form, csv file and mentor list) to be sent to state office for 2021 MG Online Basic Training Class (contact your county extension office for application form, fees and date to turn in form to your county office). Please send csv file to mg@uaex.edu 15 - Master Gardener Monday (MGM), 12 to 1 p.m. (link coming soon) 16 - noon to 1 p.m. Trees Count in Cities & Towns: Managing Community Trees to Maximize Their Benefits, presented by Krissy Thomason, AR Department of Agriculture Forestry Division Urban & Community Forestry Program Coordinator, and Krista Quinn, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Agent Zoom Registration: http://bit.ly/TreesCountFeb16 Research shows that trees provide a multitude of benefits to communities. Krissy Thomason, Urban & Community Forestry Program Coordinator with the AR Department of Agriculture Forestry Division and Krista Quinn, University of AR Division of Agriculture County Extension Agent in Faulkner County, will discuss some of the ways that trees help communities and introduce some methods that communities can use to manage their community trees. 16 - Getting Started with Starting Seeds via Zoom, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Registration link http://bit.ly/FCMGStartingSeeds Description: There is no better time than right now to start planning for your spring and summer gardens! In this Learning to Grow seminar, Faulkner County Master Gardener, Diana Polcar, will walk us through the process of germinating your own seeds indoors. She will help us understand what seeds need to flourish and perform best by discussing where to source high quality seeds, the best seed starting mediums and seed starting containers, the pros and cons of grow lights and heat mats, and much more! Contact: Krista Quinn 501-329-8344 klquinn@uaex.edu 17 - White County Brown Bag Lecture Series: Terrell Davis - Warm Season Veggies, 12 to 1 p.m. (link coming soon) 18 - Grow Your Own Groceries: Potatoes, 12 to 1 p.m. Link for GYOG webpage 23 - noon to 1p.m. Top Ways to Save Money with Trees- presented by John Baker, AUFC board member and co-founder of Tree Streets Little Rock, and Anthony Whittington, City of Hot Springs Parks & Trails Director Zoom registration: http://bit.ly/SaveMoneyWithTreesFeb23 Beautiful, healthy trees can greatly enhance our homes and businesses. However, growing trees takes time, effort, and money and the last thing anyone wants is to invest in trees and then watch them die. In this presentation, attendees will learn how to plant and care for trees to protect their investments and ensure they thrive. Some topics that will be covered include tree species selection, good and bad site locations for trees, and tree planting and maintenance to promote the health and longevity of trees. Participants will learn when, how, and why to plant, prune and maintain trees to maximize tree benefits. 24 - White County Brown Bag Lecture Series: Brett Gordan - Soils, 12 to 1 p.m. (link coming soon) March 2021 Events 1 - MG Online Basic Training Class begins 10 - Deadline for Janet B. Carson High School Scholarship Link to scholarship form We will once again be offering the opportunity to become a Master Gardener volunteer with an online class. Beginning March 15th through May 15th, 2021, the class will be available online for individuals to train from their home computers, at their own pace. New members are assigned a mentor, as well, to assist along the way and be available to answer questions. The cost to participate in the online training is $100. This is a reduced cost from previous online trainings. This covers the cost of the training, training book, first year dues, and name badge. Stop by the Extension Office at 3 East 9th St. in Mtn. Home for more information and to pick up an application. Deadline to register is February 15th. We currently have 1 person who has paid and turned in an application. Follow the Baxter County Master Gardeners on Facebook at: Baxter County Master Gardeners For more information about the Arkansas Master Gardener program, check us out https://www.uaex.edu/yard-garden/master-gardeners/ MG Appreciation Day October 13, 2020 9:30 AM Get ready to Zoom for an event different from all others. Join Master Gardeners from across Arkansas in a virtual MG Appreciation Day with Doug Tallamy, professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, starting off the program. He will be speaking on a new approach to conservation that starts in your yard - "Nature's Best Hope". A live demonstration of using what's in your yard to make a wreath will be taught by Lee Witty, joining us from the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. You must preregister in order to attend this virtual event. Log in to Buddy Messages for the link. Grow Your Own Groceries: Winter Squash Thursday, October 1, 2020 Noon - 1 p.m. In this live Zoom presentation, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Extension Agents will teach you how to grow healthy, nutritious food in your own backyard and give tips for new ways to cook and prepare your harvest. This class will focus on growing and cooking with winter squash. See Buddy Messages for registration link. Growing Your Own Groceries: Apples Thursday, October 15, 2020 12 - 1 p.m. In this live Zoom presentation, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service professionals will teach you how to grow healthy, nutritious food in your own backyard and give tips for new ways to cook and prepare your harvest. This class will focus on growing and cooking with apples. (registration link will be sent out later) Grow Your Own Groceries: Peppers
Thursday, September 3, 2020 Noon - 1 p.m. In this live Zoom presentation, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Extension Agents will teach you how to grow healthy, nutritious food in your own backyard and give tips for new ways to cook and prepare your harvest. This class will focus on growing and cooking peppers. Preregistration is required. See Buddy Messages for preregistration link. Plant-Nurture-Grow Master Gardener Leadership Conference 2020 via Zoom August 24 & 25, 2020 Mark your calendar! Registration link available See Buddy Messages PNG Project
County 76 Chair - Gail McClure Co Chairs - Debora Carpenter, Donna Peebles, Linda Soffer White County Master Gardeners Brown Bag Series White County Extension is hosting Wednesday ZOOM horticultural topics. The ZOOM sessions start at 12:05 pm. Preregistration is required. See Buddy Messages for registration and how to use ZOOM. August 5- Backyard Poultry – Scharidi Barber August 12 – Made in the Shade – All about Shade Gardening – Sherri Sanders August 19 – Fire Ants, Fleas and Ticks in the Yard – Kelly Loftin August 26 – Growing a Vegetable Garden - Dr. Amanda McWhirt Sherri Sanders County Extension Agent – Agriculture University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture White County Cooperative Extension Service 2400 Old Searcy Landing Road Searcy, AR 72143 501-268-5394 (Office) 501-230-9972 (Cell) Polk County Advanced MG Class*
Native Plant Propagation. October 24, 2020 CANCELED *Advanced MG Classes are for MGs that have been an active member for three or more years. The Baxter County Cooperative Extension Service will host a teleconference (Zoom) Master Gardener Training for new members that will be held at our office on five consecutive Wednesdays in September (2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th). The classes will be held in Mountain Home with the exact location still TBD and will be dependent upon state health department COVID-19 guidelines at that time. Each day’s sessions will run from 8:00 a.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m. with a break for lunch. Topics include basic botany, soils, fertilizers, pest control, fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, and lawns. University of Arkansas Extension Service specialists, county agents, and others teach the classes. We cover a lot of stuff in those 5 days! This training is for those persons who wish to become a Master Gardener volunteer. For more information on what that entails, give us a call! The application should be completed and returned to our office with your payment by Friday, July 31, 2020. The cost of the training is $100, which includes the Master Gardener notebook, all training materials, first year's dues, and a name badge. If you have questions or know of others who are interested, or need an application, please contact me at 870-425-2335 or brunsick@uaex.edu. Applications can be picked up at the office at 3 East 9th St. in Mountain Home or can be emailed to applicants. Follow the Baxter County Master Gardeners on Facebook at: Baxter County Master Gardeners For more information about the Arkansas Master Gardener program, check us out https://www.uaex.edu/yard-garden/master-gardeners/ If you prefer a stay at home, self-paced, online training, more information will be provided later this year.
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