Interested in becoming a Master Gardener in 2011? Coconino County Extension will begin training on February 8th-May 17th in 2011. Classes will be held each Tuesday from 1pm-430pm at the East Flagstaff Library. For more information or to register contact Hattie Braun at the Coconino County Extension.
928-774-1868x170 or hbraun@cals.arizona.edu.
Link to brochure:
Register early as these classes fill up quickly.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Thank You
Thank you to all who supported the Coconino Master Gardener Association in 2010. We had a very successful year with many attending our monthly meetings and lectures. We held our 1st fundraiser (calendars) and will probably do that again next year, so get those photos ready to submit. We still have calendars available at the Extension Office. Phone before you stop by as hours are variable.
We plan to participate in the Home and Garden Show in 2011 which will be in the old K-Mart Store - due to remodeling of the Snow Dome. We will again participate in the Flagstaff Community Markets. Watch this site to see what else we are up to.
In January, our first meeting will be on the 13th beginning at 6:30pm. Our new permanent location is at Shepherd of the Hills Church (1601 N. San Francisco just north of the hospital). Bea Cooley, a master gardener and member of the Audubon Society, will be the featured speaker. Her topic is "Bird Loving Plants."
All are welcome to attend the lectures. In 2011 we will be seeking a $10 membership fee for the Association. Your membership card will entitle you to get 10% off trees and shrubs at Viola's Flower Garden and 10% off all plant materials at Native Plant and Seed.
We plan to participate in the Home and Garden Show in 2011 which will be in the old K-Mart Store - due to remodeling of the Snow Dome. We will again participate in the Flagstaff Community Markets. Watch this site to see what else we are up to.
In January, our first meeting will be on the 13th beginning at 6:30pm. Our new permanent location is at Shepherd of the Hills Church (1601 N. San Francisco just north of the hospital). Bea Cooley, a master gardener and member of the Audubon Society, will be the featured speaker. Her topic is "Bird Loving Plants."
All are welcome to attend the lectures. In 2011 we will be seeking a $10 membership fee for the Association. Your membership card will entitle you to get 10% off trees and shrubs at Viola's Flower Garden and 10% off all plant materials at Native Plant and Seed.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
2nd Annual Coconino Master Gardener Assoc. Christmas Party
Photo by Betty Marcus
All Master Gardeners and their families are welcome to our 2nd Annual Christmas Party. Come join in the fun on Thursday, December 9th at 6:00pm.
Our host this year is Val Bryant at:
1300 N.Indian Springs Lane
The Master Gardeners will provide the main dish and those attending are asked to bring:
Last name A-G - dessert
Last name H-Q - side dish
Last name R-Z - appetizer
Each person should bring a wrapped garden-related white elephant gift for the exchange.
If you can join us please RSVP to Linda at:
linda.guarino@gmail.com or 526-2693
Directions to party:
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Flagstaff Community Markets Holiday Store
Flagstaff Community Markets announces the opening of a store for the holidays featuring vendors from the Flagstaff Community Market and an eclectic variety of independent artists, specialty food producers, and regional growers.The Community Market Store will be open 7 days a week 9:30 am to 9:00 pm starting November 22, 2010 and will run through January 1, 2011. The Market Store is located on the first floor of the Old Town Shops (corner of Birch & Leroux) in historic downtown Flagstaff. The store will feature regionally produced honey, jams, pasta, salsas, hot sauce, soaps, tamales, jewelry, children's clothing, yarns, pottery and more- all hand crafted by many of your favorite vendors from the Flagstaff Community Market! Gift baskets available.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Coconio Master Gardener Assoc. Mtg. Minutes 11/11/10
Master Gardener Meeting Agenda 11/11/10
Murdoch Community Center
210 E. Brannen
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Attending: Irene Matthews, Faith Brittain, Freddi Steele, Jim Mast, Donna Small, Gretchen & Dana Smith, Art & Donna Scott, Hattie Braun, Andrea & Galen Gurrette, Juanita Gillis, Cathy Ann Trotta, Gwen & Jim Koreltz, Ann Eagan, Beth Dykstra, Vicki Belman, Kay Clark, Leslie Penick, Loni Shapiro, Paul Jones, Linda Guarino, Nancy & Jim Deblois (2 did not sign in) Total 28
6:30pm-6:40pm Welcome – Agenda
Jim Mast
Brief review of agenda for the evening
Loni Shapiro – reviewed an upcoming master gardener project
It is to honor Karen Cooper a master gardener who died last year. She was a former councilwoman and instrumental in the development of the FUTS trails in Flagstaff. She was also a member of the First Congregational Church (her husband is the former pastor), and they want to honor her by adding a garden in her name. They have already begun with a Peace Pole ceremony, and planting of bulbs. They have a plan that was drawn up by Native Plant and Seed, and have already collected some materials and $1300 in cash. They are looking for interested master gardener volunteers to help with the garden – supervising, advising, planning, and grunt work. More details will be provided in 2011 but if you are interested contact Loni Shapiro (cnslds@q.com)
6:40pm-7:30pm Continuing Education
Gardening with Leftovers
Speakers: Nancy and Jim DeBlois with Dana Prom Smith
Dana Prom Smith introduced the speakers from his visit to their magical garden. See the Master Gardener article in the Daily Sun dated 11/6/10 for a detailed summary about their garden. At the meeting they talked about how things got started, their philosophy about using recycled materials, brought some materials to show and tell, talked about where to find them (Eric’s, friends, city dump area), and Jimmy played and sang a new piece called Maple Tree Rag.
7:30pm – 7:45pm Refreshments
Hosted by Linda Guarino
7:45pm -8:30pm Business Meeting
7:45pm-8:00pm Overview of recent Executive Committee meeting - Jim Mast
Calendar Update
We have 96 calendars left to sell by the end of the year. The craft show at Shepherd of the Hills has been cancelled so we need to try some others. Two that Loni is checking into are San Francisco de Asis on 4th and Cedar (Dec. 4 8am-4pm) and The Flagstaff Community Market (Nov. 22 – Dec. 31). The church fee is $35 and Loni will need help with the table. The market is too many days (35% of profit) but Loni will e-mail to see if we can do some days. Loni will have Hattie seed out a call for help with these sales.
Questions on Blog
Loni has posted a new area on the blog with garden questions. You need to be an active member of the blog (register on the site). She has posted a sample question to answer about winter watering. We will trial it until January and revisit. The hope is to get gardeners looking at the site and participating in sharing garden information. The answers will be opinions and not official master gardener advice.
Venue Change beginning January – Shepherd of the Hills Church
After looking at many sites, the church was selected because it allows for expansion, has good parking, is a safe area at night, known by many from other meetings, and is relatively inexpensive. We will reimburse them for utilities – probably about $200 yearly.
Membership Cards for 2011
Discounts at Viola’s – 10% off trees and shrubs
Native Plant & Seed – 10% off all plant material not on sale
Loni has e-mailed Misti at Warners but no response as yet. Hattie will check with them.
Looking for someone to come up with a logo for association
These will be issued for 2011 and will provide the above discounts if card presented. Crys Wells is creating them and they will serve as name tags and cards for ID. She is looking for some help to create a logo. Gretchan Smith with think about helping. The ideas is to give people incentive to join the association.
Voting for Officers
The slate from last year agreed to be nominated for a 2nd year. No new nominations were presented. The vote was unanimous.
Finance update– Ed Skiba
Balances in accounts
Ed not present but balance last month was $424.46 – Hattie & Loni have calendar money (160 – 60) – making it a total of $644.46. At last meeting the savings was at $226.94.
8:00pm-8:20pm Committee Reports:
Continuing Education-Dana Prom Smith (see schedule below)
Dana reports he is having less trouble finding writers. He is looking for gardening people in the community to do interviews with. If you have any contact him.
Community Programs
Speakers Bureau–Jim Mast
Jim did his monthly call for adding more speakers to the Bureau. He outlined the importance.
Home Show–Hattie Braun
As reported last month Faith Brittain is in charge but looking for helpers. Julie Holmes has agreed to help. Hattie reported that the Skydome is under repair this spring and they are looking for a new site as yet undetermined. We are asking for 2 booths in exchange for speaking at the show.
Coordination MG Projects–Linda Guarino
The committee is busy updating the list of projects with Hattie for distribution to the current master gardener class in December. They are eliminating some that have vague projects or contacts and just keeping a list of firm possibilities.
Volunteer Support/Social – Hattie Braun/Crys Wells
Logging MG Hours – Crys Wells
Crys reports 161.5 volunteer hours in October and 34 continuing education. She is working on providing a summary of hours reported for 2010 that will be e-mailed to all those who have sent in hours. This should be done by the end of November.
December party – Val Bryant
Not present but Hattie and Linda shared info about the party. It will be at Val’s, the county will provide the meat, and others will be asked to bring appetizers, salad or side, and desserts. This will be done as the picnic by alphabet. The party will be from 6pm-8pm, Val will provide drinks, and you need to bring a white elephant garden gift (preferably something used or fun). Invitation to follow from Linda.
8:20pm – 830pm What is it? Garden Problems/Questions
Loni talked about the Plant Search on the High Country Web Site (www.highcountrygardens.com). You can put in several pieces of information and they recommend a plant (blossom time, sun, moisture, soil, height, color, growing region, zone, and specific categories (attracts bees, butterflies, hummingbirds/resists deer, rabbits/fragrant flowers or foliage/evergreen).
A question about bulbs that are molding. Suggested chilling or getting in the ground asap. Should be ok as long as they are not soft or mushy.
Next meeting: January 13, 2010
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
1601 N. San Francisco
Bird Loving Plants – Bea Cooley, Audubon Society
Schedule for future meetings:
December 9, 2010 Christmas Party at Val Bryant’s home / Invitation to follow
February 10, 2011 Spiders of Winter – Freddi Steele, writer and former naturalist with the park service
March 10, 2011 Chaa Organic Farm in Belize - Linda Neff, anthropologist
April 14, 2011 Therapeutic Horticulture vs. Horticultural Therapy – Loni Shapiro
May 12, 2011 Foxglove Gardening – Joanie Abbott
June 9, 2011 Sustainability – William Auberle
Continuing Education/Volunteer Opportunities:
Flagstaff Holiday Community Market
Old Towne Shops 11/22/10-12/30/10
Flagstaff Flower & Garden Club / Wreaths & Swags & Fireplace Mantels
Riordan Mansion 11/22/10 6:30pm
For details on above opportunities check out the blog – coconinomgassociation.blogspot.com
Murdoch Community Center
210 E. Brannen
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Attending: Irene Matthews, Faith Brittain, Freddi Steele, Jim Mast, Donna Small, Gretchen & Dana Smith, Art & Donna Scott, Hattie Braun, Andrea & Galen Gurrette, Juanita Gillis, Cathy Ann Trotta, Gwen & Jim Koreltz, Ann Eagan, Beth Dykstra, Vicki Belman, Kay Clark, Leslie Penick, Loni Shapiro, Paul Jones, Linda Guarino, Nancy & Jim Deblois (2 did not sign in) Total 28
6:30pm-6:40pm Welcome – Agenda
Jim Mast
Brief review of agenda for the evening
Loni Shapiro – reviewed an upcoming master gardener project
It is to honor Karen Cooper a master gardener who died last year. She was a former councilwoman and instrumental in the development of the FUTS trails in Flagstaff. She was also a member of the First Congregational Church (her husband is the former pastor), and they want to honor her by adding a garden in her name. They have already begun with a Peace Pole ceremony, and planting of bulbs. They have a plan that was drawn up by Native Plant and Seed, and have already collected some materials and $1300 in cash. They are looking for interested master gardener volunteers to help with the garden – supervising, advising, planning, and grunt work. More details will be provided in 2011 but if you are interested contact Loni Shapiro (cnslds@q.com)
6:40pm-7:30pm Continuing Education
Gardening with Leftovers
Speakers: Nancy and Jim DeBlois with Dana Prom Smith
Dana Prom Smith introduced the speakers from his visit to their magical garden. See the Master Gardener article in the Daily Sun dated 11/6/10 for a detailed summary about their garden. At the meeting they talked about how things got started, their philosophy about using recycled materials, brought some materials to show and tell, talked about where to find them (Eric’s, friends, city dump area), and Jimmy played and sang a new piece called Maple Tree Rag.
7:30pm – 7:45pm Refreshments
Hosted by Linda Guarino
7:45pm -8:30pm Business Meeting
7:45pm-8:00pm Overview of recent Executive Committee meeting - Jim Mast
Calendar Update
We have 96 calendars left to sell by the end of the year. The craft show at Shepherd of the Hills has been cancelled so we need to try some others. Two that Loni is checking into are San Francisco de Asis on 4th and Cedar (Dec. 4 8am-4pm) and The Flagstaff Community Market (Nov. 22 – Dec. 31). The church fee is $35 and Loni will need help with the table. The market is too many days (35% of profit) but Loni will e-mail to see if we can do some days. Loni will have Hattie seed out a call for help with these sales.
Questions on Blog
Loni has posted a new area on the blog with garden questions. You need to be an active member of the blog (register on the site). She has posted a sample question to answer about winter watering. We will trial it until January and revisit. The hope is to get gardeners looking at the site and participating in sharing garden information. The answers will be opinions and not official master gardener advice.
Venue Change beginning January – Shepherd of the Hills Church
After looking at many sites, the church was selected because it allows for expansion, has good parking, is a safe area at night, known by many from other meetings, and is relatively inexpensive. We will reimburse them for utilities – probably about $200 yearly.
Membership Cards for 2011
Discounts at Viola’s – 10% off trees and shrubs
Native Plant & Seed – 10% off all plant material not on sale
Loni has e-mailed Misti at Warners but no response as yet. Hattie will check with them.
Looking for someone to come up with a logo for association
These will be issued for 2011 and will provide the above discounts if card presented. Crys Wells is creating them and they will serve as name tags and cards for ID. She is looking for some help to create a logo. Gretchan Smith with think about helping. The ideas is to give people incentive to join the association.
Voting for Officers
The slate from last year agreed to be nominated for a 2nd year. No new nominations were presented. The vote was unanimous.
Finance update– Ed Skiba
Balances in accounts
Ed not present but balance last month was $424.46 – Hattie & Loni have calendar money (160 – 60) – making it a total of $644.46. At last meeting the savings was at $226.94.
8:00pm-8:20pm Committee Reports:
Continuing Education-Dana Prom Smith (see schedule below)
Dana reports he is having less trouble finding writers. He is looking for gardening people in the community to do interviews with. If you have any contact him.
Community Programs
Speakers Bureau–Jim Mast
Jim did his monthly call for adding more speakers to the Bureau. He outlined the importance.
Home Show–Hattie Braun
As reported last month Faith Brittain is in charge but looking for helpers. Julie Holmes has agreed to help. Hattie reported that the Skydome is under repair this spring and they are looking for a new site as yet undetermined. We are asking for 2 booths in exchange for speaking at the show.
Coordination MG Projects–Linda Guarino
The committee is busy updating the list of projects with Hattie for distribution to the current master gardener class in December. They are eliminating some that have vague projects or contacts and just keeping a list of firm possibilities.
Volunteer Support/Social – Hattie Braun/Crys Wells
Logging MG Hours – Crys Wells
Crys reports 161.5 volunteer hours in October and 34 continuing education. She is working on providing a summary of hours reported for 2010 that will be e-mailed to all those who have sent in hours. This should be done by the end of November.
December party – Val Bryant
Not present but Hattie and Linda shared info about the party. It will be at Val’s, the county will provide the meat, and others will be asked to bring appetizers, salad or side, and desserts. This will be done as the picnic by alphabet. The party will be from 6pm-8pm, Val will provide drinks, and you need to bring a white elephant garden gift (preferably something used or fun). Invitation to follow from Linda.
8:20pm – 830pm What is it? Garden Problems/Questions
Loni talked about the Plant Search on the High Country Web Site (www.highcountrygardens.com). You can put in several pieces of information and they recommend a plant (blossom time, sun, moisture, soil, height, color, growing region, zone, and specific categories (attracts bees, butterflies, hummingbirds/resists deer, rabbits/fragrant flowers or foliage/evergreen).
A question about bulbs that are molding. Suggested chilling or getting in the ground asap. Should be ok as long as they are not soft or mushy.
Next meeting: January 13, 2010
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
1601 N. San Francisco
Bird Loving Plants – Bea Cooley, Audubon Society
Schedule for future meetings:
December 9, 2010 Christmas Party at Val Bryant’s home / Invitation to follow
February 10, 2011 Spiders of Winter – Freddi Steele, writer and former naturalist with the park service
March 10, 2011 Chaa Organic Farm in Belize - Linda Neff, anthropologist
April 14, 2011 Therapeutic Horticulture vs. Horticultural Therapy – Loni Shapiro
May 12, 2011 Foxglove Gardening – Joanie Abbott
June 9, 2011 Sustainability – William Auberle
Continuing Education/Volunteer Opportunities:
Flagstaff Holiday Community Market
Old Towne Shops 11/22/10-12/30/10
Flagstaff Flower & Garden Club / Wreaths & Swags & Fireplace Mantels
Riordan Mansion 11/22/10 6:30pm
For details on above opportunities check out the blog – coconinomgassociation.blogspot.com
Monday, November 8, 2010
Coconino Master Gardener Association Meeting 11/11/10
Master Gardener Meeting Agenda 11/11/10
Murdoch Community Center
210 E. Brannen
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
6:30pm-6:40pm Welcome – Agenda
Jim Mast
Brief review of agenda. Introduction of speaker
6:40pm-7:30pm Continuing Education
Gardening with Leftovers
Speakers: Nancy and Jim DeBlois with Dana Prom Smith
7:30pm – 7:45pm Refreshments
Hosted by Linda Guarino
7:45pm -8:30pm Business Meeting
7:45pm-8:00pm Overview of recent Executive Committee meeting - Jim Mast
Calendar Update
Questions on Blog
Venue Change beginning January – Shepherd of the Hills Church
Membership Cards for 2011
Discounts at Viola’s – 10% off trees and shrubs
Native Plant & Seed – 10% off all plant material not on sale
Looking for someone to come up with a logo for association
Voting for Officers
Finance update– Ed Skiba
Balances in accounts
8:00pm-8:20pm Committee Reports:
Continuing Education-Dana Prom Smith (see schedule below)
Community Programs
Speakers Bureau–Jim Mast
Home Show–Hattie Braun
Coordination MG Projects–Linda Guarino
Volunteer Support/Social – Hattie Braun/Crys Wells
Logging MG Hours – Crys Wells
December party – Val Bryant
8:20pm – 830pm What is it? Garden Problems/Questions
Next meeting: January 13, 2010
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
1601 N. San Francisco
Bird Loving Plants – Bea Cooley, Audubon Society
Schedule for future meetings:
December 9, 2010 Christmas Party at Val Bryant’s home / Invitation to follow
February 10, 2011 Spiders of Winter – Freddi Steele, writer and former naturalist with the park service
March 10, 2011 Chaa Organic Farm in Belize - Linda Neff, anthropologist
April 14, 2011 Therapeutic Horticulture vs. Horticultural Therapy – Loni Shapiro
May 12, 2011 Foxglove Gardening – Joanie Abbott
June 9, 2011 Sustainability – William Auberle
Continuing Education/Volunteer Opportunities:
Flagstaff Holiday Community Market
Old Towne Shops 11/15/10-12/30/10
Flagstaff Flower & Garden Club / Wreaths & Swags & Fireplace Mantels
Riordan Mansion 11/22/10 6:30pm
For details on above opportunities check out the blog – coconinomgassociation.blogspot.com
Murdoch Community Center
210 E. Brannen
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
6:30pm-6:40pm Welcome – Agenda
Jim Mast
Brief review of agenda. Introduction of speaker
6:40pm-7:30pm Continuing Education
Gardening with Leftovers
Speakers: Nancy and Jim DeBlois with Dana Prom Smith
7:30pm – 7:45pm Refreshments
Hosted by Linda Guarino
7:45pm -8:30pm Business Meeting
7:45pm-8:00pm Overview of recent Executive Committee meeting - Jim Mast
Calendar Update
Questions on Blog
Venue Change beginning January – Shepherd of the Hills Church
Membership Cards for 2011
Discounts at Viola’s – 10% off trees and shrubs
Native Plant & Seed – 10% off all plant material not on sale
Looking for someone to come up with a logo for association
Voting for Officers
Finance update– Ed Skiba
Balances in accounts
8:00pm-8:20pm Committee Reports:
Continuing Education-Dana Prom Smith (see schedule below)
Community Programs
Speakers Bureau–Jim Mast
Home Show–Hattie Braun
Coordination MG Projects–Linda Guarino
Volunteer Support/Social – Hattie Braun/Crys Wells
Logging MG Hours – Crys Wells
December party – Val Bryant
8:20pm – 830pm What is it? Garden Problems/Questions
Next meeting: January 13, 2010
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
1601 N. San Francisco
Bird Loving Plants – Bea Cooley, Audubon Society
Schedule for future meetings:
December 9, 2010 Christmas Party at Val Bryant’s home / Invitation to follow
February 10, 2011 Spiders of Winter – Freddi Steele, writer and former naturalist with the park service
March 10, 2011 Chaa Organic Farm in Belize - Linda Neff, anthropologist
April 14, 2011 Therapeutic Horticulture vs. Horticultural Therapy – Loni Shapiro
May 12, 2011 Foxglove Gardening – Joanie Abbott
June 9, 2011 Sustainability – William Auberle
Continuing Education/Volunteer Opportunities:
Flagstaff Holiday Community Market
Old Towne Shops 11/15/10-12/30/10
Flagstaff Flower & Garden Club / Wreaths & Swags & Fireplace Mantels
Riordan Mansion 11/22/10 6:30pm
For details on above opportunities check out the blog – coconinomgassociation.blogspot.com
Friday, November 5, 2010
Holiday Market 11/15-12/30/10
What: A holiday market featuring vendors from the Flagstaff Community Markets and an eclectic variety of independent artists, specialty food producers, and regional growers.
Where: Old Town Shops (Corner of Birch and Leroux)
When: Nov 15th through Dec 30th 2010
For more information please email flagstaffmarket@gmail.com
The Market Store is located on the first floor of the Old Town Shops (corner of Leroux Street and Avenue) in historic downtown Flagstaff. The store will feature locally produced honey, jams, pasta, hot sauce, soaps, baked goods, tamales, jewelry, children’s clothing, yarns, pottery and more- all hand crafted!
For information please contact Art or Heather Babbott at 774-7781 or flagstaffmarket@gmail.com
Where: Old Town Shops (Corner of Birch and Leroux)
When: Nov 15th through Dec 30th 2010
For more information please email flagstaffmarket@gmail.com
The Market Store is located on the first floor of the Old Town Shops (corner of Leroux Street and Avenue) in historic downtown Flagstaff. The store will feature locally produced honey, jams, pasta, hot sauce, soaps, baked goods, tamales, jewelry, children’s clothing, yarns, pottery and more- all hand crafted!
For information please contact Art or Heather Babbott at 774-7781 or flagstaffmarket@gmail.com
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Volunteer Opportunity
Theresa McHugh (spring class of 2010) and her husband Justin Kendhammer are trying to establish a garden at Mount Elden Middle School where Justin teaches. Their first garden workday is this Saturday, November 6, from 10 AM to 12 PM. They plan to pull weeds, turn the soil, and add organic material.
Contact Theresa McHugh if you can help: tamchugh@yahoo.com
Hattie Braun
University of Arizona
Master Gardener Program Coordinator
Coconino County Cooperative Extension
2304 N. 3rd St.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Phone: 928-774-1868 x 170
FAX: 928-774-1860
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Contact Theresa McHugh if you can help: tamchugh@yahoo.com
Hattie Braun
University of Arizona
Master Gardener Program Coordinator
Coconino County Cooperative Extension
2304 N. 3rd St.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Phone: 928-774-1868 x 170
FAX: 928-774-1860
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Monday, November 1, 2010
Coconino Master Gardener Association Meeting
Our next meeting will be in November.
Where: Murdoch Community Center, 210 E. Brannen, Flagstaff, AZ
The Murdoch Center is located at 203 E. Brannen Ave. The building is on Butler Ave. about 1 ½ blocks west of Flagstaff Native Plant and Seed. You need to be on Brannen to enter the parking lot. From Butler Ave. turn north on S. Eldon (corner of Native Plant & Seed). Make a left onto Brannen Ave. The Murdoch Center parking will be on your left.
When: Thursday november 11th, 630pm-830pm
Speakers: Nancy and Jim DeBlois with the help of Dana Prom Smith
Gardening with Leftovers
Watch for the newspaper column on Saturday November 6th, for information about this talk.
Agenda for the meeting to be posted by November 7th on this blog.
Loni Shapiro
Secretary
Where: Murdoch Community Center, 210 E. Brannen, Flagstaff, AZ
The Murdoch Center is located at 203 E. Brannen Ave. The building is on Butler Ave. about 1 ½ blocks west of Flagstaff Native Plant and Seed. You need to be on Brannen to enter the parking lot. From Butler Ave. turn north on S. Eldon (corner of Native Plant & Seed). Make a left onto Brannen Ave. The Murdoch Center parking will be on your left.
When: Thursday november 11th, 630pm-830pm
Speakers: Nancy and Jim DeBlois with the help of Dana Prom Smith
Gardening with Leftovers
Watch for the newspaper column on Saturday November 6th, for information about this talk.
Agenda for the meeting to be posted by November 7th on this blog.
Loni Shapiro
Secretary
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Master Gardener Assoc. Meeting Minutes 10/14/10
Murdoch Community Center
210 E. Brannen
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
6:30pm-6:40pm Welcome – Agenda
Jim Mast
Brief review of agenda. Introduction of speaker
6:40pm-7:30pm Continuing Education
Gardening with Native Plants
Susan Lamb Bean – writer and naturalist
Synopsis of Sun, Wind, and Slope: Gardening the Microclimates of the Flagstaff Area
Susan began her power point lecture with the general climate of Flagstaff. With at least four seasons, it has one of the shortest growing seasons in the country, even over northern regions, with the number of growing days and the number of hours in the day. Within the seasons in each yard are microclimates determined by temperature, wind, rainfall, slope, rocks, and soil type. Using her own home and landscape as example, she showed the progression of plantings and their success or failure, and why. Trial and error provided answers as to what survived, or thrived. She stated that by providing a good environment, native plants moved in on their own. The program ended with pictures of various plants located in the microclimate they like, by season. Susan’s photography was excellent, with both plants and wildlife adding interest to her lecture.
7:30pm – 7:45pm Refreshments Thanks to Ann Eagan and Hattie for these tonight. Irene Matthews volunteered for Nov, pending a check with Linda if someone already signed up.
7:45pm -8:30pm Business Meeting 19 in attendance including 6 trainees who introduced themselves
7:45pm-8:00pm Overview of recent Executive Committee meeting - Jim Mast
Calendar Update---Ann Eagan stated that Old Town Shops are starting crafts/market fairs Nov 15
Blog Ideas---Now has a sitemeter with national hits
Venue Change---Checking Shepherd of the Hills church, fire stations were suggested
Membership Cards for 2011---$10 annual, Loni is checking for discounts at local vendors for cardholders
Voting for Officers—Jim opened floor for nominations; none given; said current board was open to continue their positions for next year; announced a new board position of historian taken by Val Bryant; she’s accepting photos and news items for scrapbook
Finance update– Ed Skiba
Balances in accounts---$424.46 in checking, $226.94 savings; presented first check to Hattie (UofA) of $787.84 for reimbursement of calendars; talked about use of funds and possibly closing the checking account as there is a fee for it
8:00pm-8:20pm Committee Reports:
Continuing Education-Dana Prom Smith (see schedule below)—Note change in venue below for May-July, 2011
Community Programs
Flagstaff’s Community Market – Julie Holmes/Molly Larsen---Molly asked market volunteers how the summer went with a positive response, even on slow market days; will add more days next summer on Sundays
Speakers Bureau–Jim Mast—This needs a coordinator; Hattie said she may replace the MG final test with a presentation to add speakers, currently there are 4 registered speakers
Home Show–Jim Mast—Faith Britton volunteered to coordinate this committee; Hattie will check first to see if the dome will be open then due to renovation
Coordination MG Projects–Linda Guarino---Hattie explained this committee and the form
Volunteer Support/Social – Hattie Braun/Crys Wells---Jim explained this committee and answered the question of 12 hrs volunteering and 6 hrs education to recertify annually.
December party---Val Bryant will host this in her home; it was decided to have it on Thursday, Dec 9, our normal meeting night, with a white elephant exchange. Details to follow.
8:20pm – 830pm What is it? Garden Problems/Questions
How to grow Indian paintbrush? Plant seeds with grama grass as it’s parasitic. How to treat powdery mildew and using cayenne pepper on ground to deter squirrels were other questions discussed.
Next meeting: November 11, 2010---2nd Thursday at Murdoch Center
Gardening with Leftovers
Speakers: Nancy and Jim DeBlois
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm.
Schedule for future meetings:
December Party - ?—Dec 9 at Val Bryant’s home
January 13, 2011 Bird Loving Plants – Bea Cooley, Audubon Society
February 10, 2011 Spiders of Winter – Freddi Steele, writer and former naturalist with the park service
March 10, 2011 Chaa Organic Farm in Belize - Linda Neff, anthropologist
April 14, 2011 Horticultural Therapy – Loni Shapiro
May, 2010 – Joan Abbott
June, 2011 – Art Babbott, Communitiy Markets
July, 2011 Sustainability – William Auberle
opportunities check out the blog – coconinomgassociation.blogspot.com
210 E. Brannen
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
6:30pm-6:40pm Welcome – Agenda
Jim Mast
Brief review of agenda. Introduction of speaker
6:40pm-7:30pm Continuing Education
Gardening with Native Plants
Susan Lamb Bean – writer and naturalist
Synopsis of Sun, Wind, and Slope: Gardening the Microclimates of the Flagstaff Area
Susan began her power point lecture with the general climate of Flagstaff. With at least four seasons, it has one of the shortest growing seasons in the country, even over northern regions, with the number of growing days and the number of hours in the day. Within the seasons in each yard are microclimates determined by temperature, wind, rainfall, slope, rocks, and soil type. Using her own home and landscape as example, she showed the progression of plantings and their success or failure, and why. Trial and error provided answers as to what survived, or thrived. She stated that by providing a good environment, native plants moved in on their own. The program ended with pictures of various plants located in the microclimate they like, by season. Susan’s photography was excellent, with both plants and wildlife adding interest to her lecture.
7:30pm – 7:45pm Refreshments Thanks to Ann Eagan and Hattie for these tonight. Irene Matthews volunteered for Nov, pending a check with Linda if someone already signed up.
7:45pm -8:30pm Business Meeting 19 in attendance including 6 trainees who introduced themselves
7:45pm-8:00pm Overview of recent Executive Committee meeting - Jim Mast
Calendar Update---Ann Eagan stated that Old Town Shops are starting crafts/market fairs Nov 15
Blog Ideas---Now has a sitemeter with national hits
Venue Change---Checking Shepherd of the Hills church, fire stations were suggested
Membership Cards for 2011---$10 annual, Loni is checking for discounts at local vendors for cardholders
Voting for Officers—Jim opened floor for nominations; none given; said current board was open to continue their positions for next year; announced a new board position of historian taken by Val Bryant; she’s accepting photos and news items for scrapbook
Finance update– Ed Skiba
Balances in accounts---$424.46 in checking, $226.94 savings; presented first check to Hattie (UofA) of $787.84 for reimbursement of calendars; talked about use of funds and possibly closing the checking account as there is a fee for it
8:00pm-8:20pm Committee Reports:
Continuing Education-Dana Prom Smith (see schedule below)—Note change in venue below for May-July, 2011
Community Programs
Flagstaff’s Community Market – Julie Holmes/Molly Larsen---Molly asked market volunteers how the summer went with a positive response, even on slow market days; will add more days next summer on Sundays
Speakers Bureau–Jim Mast—This needs a coordinator; Hattie said she may replace the MG final test with a presentation to add speakers, currently there are 4 registered speakers
Home Show–Jim Mast—Faith Britton volunteered to coordinate this committee; Hattie will check first to see if the dome will be open then due to renovation
Coordination MG Projects–Linda Guarino---Hattie explained this committee and the form
Volunteer Support/Social – Hattie Braun/Crys Wells---Jim explained this committee and answered the question of 12 hrs volunteering and 6 hrs education to recertify annually.
December party---Val Bryant will host this in her home; it was decided to have it on Thursday, Dec 9, our normal meeting night, with a white elephant exchange. Details to follow.
8:20pm – 830pm What is it? Garden Problems/Questions
How to grow Indian paintbrush? Plant seeds with grama grass as it’s parasitic. How to treat powdery mildew and using cayenne pepper on ground to deter squirrels were other questions discussed.
Next meeting: November 11, 2010---2nd Thursday at Murdoch Center
Gardening with Leftovers
Speakers: Nancy and Jim DeBlois
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm.
Schedule for future meetings:
December Party - ?—Dec 9 at Val Bryant’s home
January 13, 2011 Bird Loving Plants – Bea Cooley, Audubon Society
February 10, 2011 Spiders of Winter – Freddi Steele, writer and former naturalist with the park service
March 10, 2011 Chaa Organic Farm in Belize - Linda Neff, anthropologist
April 14, 2011 Horticultural Therapy – Loni Shapiro
May, 2010 – Joan Abbott
June, 2011 – Art Babbott, Communitiy Markets
July, 2011 Sustainability – William Auberle
opportunities check out the blog – coconinomgassociation.blogspot.com
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