CMGA General Info

Roadrunner: Although typically desert dwellers, roadrunners may also thrive in cold climates by fluffing feathers for insulation and by exposing their black back feathers to the sun.
Photo by Cindy Murray.

Welcome to the Coconino County Master Gardeners Association blog. The mission of the Master Gardener Program is to create a corps of well-informed volunteers, and to deliver quality horticultural education programs adapted to our regional high elevation environment. The purpose of the association is to provide support for those volunteers and Master Gardener graduates, continuing education, and opportunities to participate in community programs that increase the visibility and participation in the Master Gardener Program.
The Coconino Master Gardener Association (2009) began in 2009. This blog contains information on:
-How to become a member
-Volunteer and Education hours reporting
-Calendar of Events
-General gardening information articles
-Master Gardener Association Documents and forms
-References and Resources
-Interesting Websites and Blogs
-Old Gardening Etcetera columns
-Recipes
-Book Reviews
-How to contact Board or Committee Members
Meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Thursday from 600pm - 8;30pm. We meet at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 1601 N. San Francisco. This includes continuing education and a business meeting.

Reporting Master Gardener Hours

All master gardener trainees and certified master gardeners need to report their hours.
Beginning in 2010 certified master gardeners need to have 6 Education hours and 12 Volunteer hours in order to maintain certification.The on line reporting system allows you to report Education or Volunteer hours. You can sign in to record hours in the right hand column under Recording Volunteer and Education Hours. Just click on the U. of A.
If you have any questions or concerns about the new reporting system, please contact Brenda Smith (A - M) or Sue Madden (N - Z). Their contacts are listed at the bottom of the blog under
Contacts.



Ideas for hours------
--Attend monthly meetings
--Work on an association committee
--Work at an informational booth for the Master Gardeners
--Be a speaker about gardening topics at a variety of venues

--Host a garden tour
--Work at a fundraising event (Plant Sale - Garden Tour).
--Work at a MG site (Olivia White Hospice, the Arboretum, Riordan Mansion, or school gardens (many others)). Check out the Assoc. Doc. & Forms under Volunteer Sites.
--Work in the Extension office
--Write an article for the newspaper column -Gardening Etcetera
-Volunteer with the Seed Library
Be creative! There are many ways to fulfill your hours. Just remember for volunteering it needs to be a non-profit endeavor or an approved for profit site.

Change in Contact Information

Have you moved or changed your e-mail address, but would still like to be contacted about high elevation gardening information from the Extension? The Coconino County Extension Master Gardener Program has a site that will let you change your information on-line.

Click here to change your contact information!

Event Calendar

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Arboretum at Flagstaff May Events

Beginning Saturday morning birdwalks, May 7, 730am
Join a member of Northern Arizona Audubon for an early morning walk to identify migratory species visiting the gardens. 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

May 7, Gardening Classes
2011 Spring Gardening Classes

Half-day classes include time in the gardens with a hands-on project, as well as classroom lessons. Participants leave with a new skill and reference materials. To register, call (928) 774-1442, ext. 123, or e-mail us.

Maximum participants: 12 per class
Dates: Saturdays; see class descriptions below
Cost: $25 members / $30 nonmembers
Save 10 percent by registering for all four classes!

Installing Hardscape
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Instructor: Mark Jarecki

Learn the basic guidelines for designing and installing residential hardscapes to increase functionality and beauty of your own outdoor space. Director of Horticulture Mark Jarecki will focus on proper patio/walkway design and construction through classroom lecture and hands-on activities.

Creating an Edible Garden
Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Instructor: Jennifer Temkin

Jennifer Temkin of Flagstaff Native Plant & Seed will lead this program that focuses on native plants that are ideal for our climate and geography...and that are edible too! Find out about herbs, flowers, and shrubs that you can easily grow at home and harvest for tea, seasoning, etc.

May 8, Mother's Day Celebration
Celebrate Mother's Day with a chocolate tasting and a commemorative photo.
Time: 10 AM- 4 PM
Cost: Free admission for mothers! Regular admission for accompanying family members ($7 adults, $6 seniors, $3 for youth)
Families are invited to participate in activities in celebration of Mother’s Day. Enjoy a chocolate tasting, provided by Brookside Chocolates. Take a tour of the gardens to learn about the emerging plants of spring. Attend a Wildlife Program that focuses on how native species of animals raise their young. Children can decorate a flower pot for mom at the craft station and families can have a commemorative photo taken at the photography area.

We are grateful for the generous support from Brookside Chocolates in downtown Flagstaff and Warner's Nursery & Landscaping.

May 21, Gardening Classes
Collecting and Propagating Plants
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Instructor: Whitney Rooney

Find out how and where you can collect native plants and seeds from the wild to propagate at home. Horticulturist Whitney Rooney will share information about obtaining permits and recommend methods for collecting. Class members will make plant presses and learn specific techniques for growing local species from seed and/or cuttings.

Successful Container Gardening for Flowers, Veggies & Herbs
Time: 1:30 PM– 4:30 PM | Instructor: Loni Shapiro

Master Gardener extraordinaire Loni Shapiro will discuss the pros & cons of a variety of containers, soil, fertilizer, water, and how to make the work easier. The class will plant natives, herbs, and veggies in different types of posts (self-watering tomato, stacking herbs, shade basket, etc.)

May 21, Creatures of the Night
Visit the gardens in the evening and learn about nocturnal animals.

Date: Saturday, May 21, 2011
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Cost: Regular admission ($7 adults, $6 seniors, $3 youth)
Arizona Game & Fish Department rehabilitators from the Adobe Mountain Wildlife Center will have a selection of birds, mammals, and reptiles on display. Learn about the habitats where you can find these creatures as well as the role they play in a balanced ecosystem.

Bat researchers from Northern Arizona University will give a presentation featuring recent studies on our local population of bats. Find out about work that is being done in the forests to protect bat roosts.

Bring your flashlight for an evening walk through the gardens.

To learn more, call (928) 774-1442, ext. 110.

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