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OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSIONApril 2014Green Thumb PrintsNewsletter of the Hancock CountyMaster Gardener VolunteersGardening is our Passion . . . Education is our PurposeWHAT’S INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Two New Flowers — by Bob Campbell Garden Myths Plant Advertisements—Fact or Fiction Field Trip Info, Meeting Minutes, More.Dates to Remember!THURSDAY, APRIL 10: 2014 MGVRecognition Dinner, OSU Extension, 6:00.Potluck.Monday, April 14: Small gardens presentation byLauri Inkrott, Hancock County Library, 6:30.Wednesday, April 16: WFIN Phone Club, 9:00, BillJones and Marilynn Beltz.Sunday, April 20: Happy Easter!!Saturday, April 26: Dehydrating Foods: Honey, Ishrunk the garden, Seneca County MGVs.Upcoming EventsSaturday, May 3: Tree School, OSU MansfieldCampus, 9:00-4:45. oolMonday, May 5: Container Gardening presentation byRuth Furiate & Noreen Walters, Hancock CountyLibrary, 6:30. .Thursday, May 8: MGV Plant exchange at BillJones’.Friday, May 9: Perennial Plant and Barn Sale.Contact Clark County MGVs.Saturday, May 10: Let’s Go Gardening.Coordinator’s Corner—By Bill JonesWell, spring is here but where is the heat? As of3/28/14, we have only received 6 growth-degree days(gdd) of heat so far this year. This is way behind ournormal which has shown the following in the past 5years: 2013 (29 gdd), 2012 (231), 2011 (24), 2010(49), and 2009 (87). So what does this mean as far asbloom times? In three of the past 5 years we wouldhave already observed the blooming of the silvermaple trees. These blooms appear as the large budswith the long stamens protruding from the bud. Thisoccurs at 34 gdd. We will need to experience at least5 days at 60 degrees or above to generate enoughdegree days to produce these blooms. We may be asmuch as 3 weeks behind ‘normal’ in the arrival ofspring. I know that my greenhouse plants arelanguishing this year from the lack of heat andsunlight normally present at this time. The pussywillows, however, are beginning to show white sothe evidence of spring is slowly appearing.The hemlock-killing insect, the Hemlock WoollyAdelgid (HWA), has been found in 3 more Ohiocounties; Lawrence, Monroe and Vinton. There arenow six counties in Ohio where HWA has beendetected in a naturally occurring stand of hemlock. In2012, infestations were found in Meigs andWashington counties, and an infestation was detected(Continued on page 2)1
Coordinator’s Corner—ContinuedLakeside Daisy Workshop(Continued from page 1)May 12-13, 2014 - offered byONAPA and Flora-Questin Hocking County in 2013. We do not have a lot ofhemlock trees in Hancock County but we need toknow what to look for in detecting this insect. Go tohttp://www.na.fs.fed.us/fhp/hwa/ to learn more.Now is the time to begin the outdoor work in thegardens and landscape. We can be pruning our fruittrees, grapes and brambles now. We, also, can becleaning up the winter debris from our lawns inpreparation for our first mowing. I had actuallymowed the lawn for the first time in 2012 on March20. That, of course, was a different year. Rememberto apply dormant oil to your fruit trees as soon as thetemperature remains above 40 degrees for 24 hours.Please plan to attend our next regular meeting onApril 10 at the OSU Extension office at 6:00 PM.We will be enjoying our annual Potluck RecognitionBanquet that evening. Marilynn Beltz has plannedthis event for us and BBQ Pork sandwiches andbeverages will be provided. Each of us can bring aside dish to fill in the menu. “Stars” will be thetheme of the evening and we plan to recognize all ofthe stars of our program in 2013.I want each of you to know how much I appreciateyour contributions to the service of the HancockCounty Master Gardeners. There are always thosewho go ‘above and beyond’ to carry the load for ourorganization and we want to especially thank themeach year for their labors.-BillBrown Bag Advanced TrainingSeptember 11Karl and Lynn FarwigHydroponic GardensOctober 9Randy GreenoLinda JonesWater in the GardenPlanting BulbsNovember 13Gina and John GillilandFairy GardensThanks for your participation.2Enjoy two days of expert led Field Trips andLuncheon Workshops. The MarbleheadPeninsula offers the best examples of this uniqueand globally rarely habitat & plant community.You will visit all four historically & botanicallysignificant locations on Marblehead Peninsula,including a behind-the-scene-tour of an alvarwhich hosts a multitude of Lakeside Daisies—Ohio's rarest wildflower.Limited availability. Register now.For all the details see the web site:www.flora-quest.comQuestions: cheryl.harner@flora-quest.comOur next meeting is ourRECOGNITION BANQUETAND POTLUCK.Please bring 1 dish to share with others.Time: 6:00.
Two New Flowers for 2014: Yellow and Pink Tall TobaccoBy Bob CampbellMy favorite seed catalogue comes without any glossy photos, & with a long name: “The 2014 EthnobotanicalCatalog of Seeds”. It is put out by J.L. Hudson, Seedsman in La Honda, California. I love Mr. Hudson’scollection of quotes and intelligent thought scattered through the catalogue, and his front page announcement:UNCOPYRIGHT 2014! The same policy is followed in any of his own photos posted on his website. Buteven more I love the additions of rare and unusual flowers that varies year to year.I have grown tobacco for at least a quarter of a century now, not for smoking, but to add its unusual beauty toflower beds and borders. This year’s catalog features two tall tobaccos new to me. One is Nicotiana rustica‘Rapa Nui’ (also known as Easter Island Tobacco and Rapa Nui Tobacco) a tall plant with yellow blooms.The other is Nicotiana mutabilis, an even taller plant, which like Cotton begins as pure white, then “mutates”into pale pink then dark pink.I. ‘Rapa Nui’ is a variety of N. Rustica found on the extremely remote Easter Island, a Polynesian island in thesoutheastern Pacific Ocean. Along with datura, nightshade, potatoes, and tomatoes, it is a member of thesolonaceae family.Photo of Nicotiana Rustica ‘Rapa Nui’, by J.L. Hudson,on his websiteFlikr: Public Domain photos Photostream, https://www.flickr.com/photos/free-stock/Public domainimage (original photo by valley wanderer)The J.L. Hudson seed catalog describes it: “Yellow flowers and 15 inch long leaves, on a plant to 3-4 feet.Originally collected on Rapa Nui /the native word for/ Easter Island, where the local indigenous cowboys call it ‘AvaAva’ they say it has always been on the island (not introduced). They say it is very strong flavored. Curiously ‘avaava’ is used elsewhere in the South Pacific to refer to the intoxicating drink, kava.” What makes ‘Rapa Nui’ unusual forme is its unique combination of height and color. This the first time I have seen in the catalogs and will grow in mygarden a variety this tall with yellow blooms.II. In the same catalog was another unusual tobacco that will be a first for me: Nicotiana mutabilis. J. L. Hudson says itreaches a height anywhere from 5’ to 8’. The only other tobacco I’ve grown that equaled this is Nicotiana sylvestris,Woodland Tobacco.Woodland Tobacco blooms begin white and end the same way. It is a beautiful and useful plant in beds or borders, or(Continued on page 4)3
Two New Flowers for 2014: Yellow & Pink Tall Tobacco—Continued(Continued from page 3)standing alone. Nicotiana mutabilis sounds even more promising. Mutating blooms have always fascinated me, and hasbeen one of the great joys of growing cotton. Cotton, however, grows only one bloom at the end of each stem.Thus the mutation in color is restricted to one bloom at a time. J.L. Hudson’s seed catalogue describes theeven greater potential of Nicotiana mutabilis. Its “fragrant flowers start out white and turn pink, held in largeairy clusters over the plant.” The picture below vividly displays the effect. How exquisite to see white, palepink, and deep pink, all at the end of the same stem!Mutabilis, according to Hudson’s seed catalog, is “a native to Southern Brazil” but “easily grown in theNorth.” It was “introduced into horticulture even before the taxonomists described it as a new species in2002.”Both of the plants featured in this article are easy to grow from seed. Like all tobaccos, they take some care intransplanting. You need to gradually harden them off before putting them in the ground. You need to protectthem from wind and sun once in the ground (a large plastic container with the end cut out of it and placed overthe new transplant for a week or so is something I’ve found to be of help). They are not too fussy on theircultural needs. Ideally they would prefer full sun to part shade, soil enriched with compost, and periodicfeedings as they grow and bloom. But I have successfully grown them under less than ideal conditions.The juices of tobacco can cause considerable skin irritation in some. It is best to use gloves if handling whenwet with morning dew or if you have sensitive skin. This is especially true of ‘Rapa Nui’, for it has the highestlevel of nicotine of any tobacco species, up to twenty times more N. tabacum, the species used in commercialcigarettes.The only natural enemy I’ve encountered is the tobacco hornworm, though the tomato hornworm is just as bad.The two are close relatives, only slightly different in appearance. Tomato hornworm has 8 diagonal V’s and ablack protruding “horn” on its rear end. Tobacco hornworm has seven white diagonal lines and a red “horn”on its rear end. Each feeds on both tomato and tobacco, and defoliate young plants whole in a few days.They can be removed by hand at both the egg and worm stage. Check the undersides of the leaves forevidence of either; the eggs are white and oval and just big enough to be seen by the human eye. The wormsvary in size depending on their stage of development. Biological insecticides include BT and Spinosad. Onlyonce have I had a severe outbreak (this took place before I knew anything about hornworms). Tobaccohornworms had pretty much devastated an entire edging of short tobacco. A few times since I have found anddestroyed the eggs, saving myself from future grief. But most years they have been problem free.On a more positive note, rabbits and other critters with an apparent instinct for detecting toxicity, leavetobacco alone!Seed and Information Source: “The 2014 Ethnobotanicical Catalog of Seeds, #104”, J.L. Hudson, Seedsman, P.O. Box 337, LaHonda, California, 94020. (The helpfulness and reliability of this source is attested to by the reviews in the Garden Watchdog onDaves Garden website. Of 258 reviews, 249 were positive. Only 5 were negative and 4 were neutral)Information on Hornworms: Good Bug Bad Bug, Jessica Walliser, St. Lynn’s Press, Pittsburgh, 2008.Image Source for Nicotiana rustica ‘Rapa Nui’: www.jlhudsonseeds.netImage Source for Nicotiana Mutabilis: https://www.flickr.com4
Garden Myths DemystifiedSource: John C. Fech, Fine GardeningSometimes, we follow someone’s gardening advice without knowing if it was based onfact or fiction. We don’t question if these techniques are simply passed down through theages, or if they are based on scientific fact. Below shows the importance of why weshould question the gardening advice we get.“Myth: If a plant is under stress, it shouldbe fed.Truth:Fertilizing plants that are not nutrient deficient canlead to additional stress. Fertilizer is added to plantsgrowing in poor soils and to plants that showsymptoms of lacking a particular nutrient. Generally,when a plant is stressed, it’s not from lack of food.Compacted soil, heat, salt spray, faulty planting, andimproper placement are usually the culprits thatstress plants. It is important to rule out otherenvironmental conditions before deciding a plant isunderfertilized. When fed, stressed plants use upenergy that is better spent on growing roots, wallingoff decay organisms, or defending against insects.of a new cut. In about half of the situations wherethese wound dressings are used, the tree’s heartwooddecays faster than it would have without the topicalapplication. The paint or tar holds moisture near thenew wound, which, unfortunately, helps the variousfungal decay organisms grow. Instead, simply makea clean cut just outside the branch collar and leave italone. If pruned properly, trees can take advantage ofnatural defense mechanisms to ward off most decayproblems.Myth: Organic pesticides are less toxicthan synthetic ones.Truth:Misused pesticides can be harmful, regardless ofwhether they are considered natural or synthetic.Pyrethrum, for example, is made fromchrysanthemums but is still toxic to people and petswhen handled improperly. Whenever possible, it’sbest to select the least toxic control option availablebecause, even if not lethal, many of these pesticidescan cause serious health complications. Safe storageof these products can help prevent any harmfulaccidents. Read and follow all label directions, andremember that these products are tools, not miracleworkers or silver bullets. Pesticides cannot correctmistakes made in plant selection, installation, ormaintenance.Myth: Cover newly pruned areas withvarnish, tar, or paint.Truth:There really isn’t a way to keep fungal organisms outMyth: Newly planted trees need to bestaked and guy-wired.Truth:Staking a tree can hinder its proper development.This practice was once a landscape industrystandard, driven by a gardener’s inner desire to dosomething good for the plant to help it grow. It’s bestto avoid staking unless the new tree is located in awindy or on a sloped site. Allowing the tree to swayin the wind encourages the development of strongerstabilizing roots. If staked, the tree may becomedependent on this support, preventing the rootsystem from becoming strong and healthy. If it istruly necessary, tie the trunk loosely to the stakeusing fabrics such as T-shirts or bicycle inner tubes(Continued on page 6)5
Garden Myths Demystified—Continuedto avoid damaging the bark, and remove the supportafter one growing season.Myth: Sunshine focused through waterdroplets will burn leaves.Truth:The diffused rays of the sun are not powerful enoughto cause burning. If it were the case that waterdroplets burned leaves, farmers would encounterhuge losses after each daytime rainstorm. In fact,lawn care professionals often cool turf by spritzingwater over the foliage during the hottest part of theday. In general, the best time to water most gardenplants is early in the morning because of highermunicipal water pressure, a lower evaporation rate,and the potential to reduce foliar diseases that oftenoccur in overly moist situations. But if you are leftwith no other choice, watering midday will not harmyour plants.Myth: Add sand to loosen heavy, clay soil.Truth:The worst remedy for a clay soil is to add sand. Thispractice turns the clay soil into a rock-hard, mortarlike substance. Instead, use organic matter, likecompost, to loosen heavy soils because it is light incomposition and also improves nutrient quality. Sandcan improve a clay soil, but it must be added until itconstitutes most of the mineral composition of thesoil. At that point, it’s not really clay soil any longer;it is sandy soil.6Myth: When it comes to fertilizers andpesticides, if a little is good, twice is better.Truth:A precise measurement of these materials is crucialto the health of your garden. If you like to watch theFood Network, you’ve probably seen Emeril Lagasse“kick it up a notch” by adding a little more of acertain spice. This approach may be fine for cookingbut not for gardening. Fertilizers can raise salt levelsin the soil to toxic levels, burning the roots andstunting growth of your plants. Pesticides, whenoverused, can also have similar detrimental effectson plants by burning the leaves or raising toxicitylevels in the soil. Garden products, both organic andsynthetic, are extensively tested during research anddevelopment to provide safe and reliable results, sousing the exact recommended dosage is the bestpractice. I recently witnessed an impatient gardenerspray some cucumber beetles with a veryconcentrated solution of an insecticide; the bugs diedbut so did some of the cucumber vines.Myth: When planting a tree or shrub, digthe hole twice as wide and twice as deep asthe root-ball.Truth:A planting hole should be twice as wide as the rootball but no deeper. By applying this plantingprinciple, you will encourage the roots of a plant togrow out, which creates stability and allows the plantto readily find water and nutrients. A good way tomake sure that the root-ball is at the right depth is toplace the top roots so that they are parallel with thesoil surface and then apply 2 inches of mulch overthem. Think of it as a “planting area,” instead of a“planting hole.” Don’t add compost or potting soilwhen backfilling the planting area. Most roots preferto grow in these amended soils instead of spreadingout through the landscape.Myth: Drought-tolerant plants don’t needto be watered.Truth:All plants need to be watered to become established.(Continued on page 7)
Garden Myths Demystified—Continued(Continued from page 6)Most “drought-tolerant” plants such as Russian sages(Perov skia spp. and cvs., USDA Hardiness Zones 6–9) and black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia spp. and cvs.,Zones 3–11) are those that can survive through anaverage summer without supplemental watering.These plants, however, are usually not droughttolerant in the first year, and regular watering and anapplication of mulch are good ideas. After that, youcan pretty much allow them to fend for themselves,but even the toughest of plants will benefit from amonthly soaking.”FIELD TRIPS!!!!!!Planting MGV-Owned Pots,Baskets, Containers ofyour choice.When: Tuesday, April 29, 2014Where: Country Nook, Located nearBettsville (Patti Ritter, Owner)What: Patti will provide the potting mix,plant plugs of your choice, andinstructions for success. MGVs pay forpotting mix and plant plugs.Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens —Frank A. Seiberling House.www.stanhywet.orgSick Plants and a Hungry World.Below is a list of the plant diseaseseries of OSU factsheetsfor you to review!Plants Get Sick Too! An Introduction to PlantDiseases, PP401.01 (pdf only)Diagnosing Sick Plants, PP401.02 (pdf only)20 Questions on Plant Diagnosis, PP401.03 (pdfonly)Keeping Plants Healthy: An Overview of IntegratedPlant Health Management, PP401.04 (pdf only)Viral Diseases of Plants, PP401.05 (pdf only)Bacterial Diseases of Plants, PP401.06 (pdf only)Fungal and Fungal-like Diseases of Plants, PP401.07(pdf only)Nematode Diseases of Plants, PP401.08 (pdf only)Parasitic Higher Plants, PP401.09 (pdf only)Sanitation and Phytosanitation (SPS): TheImportance of SPS in Global Movement of PlantMaterials, PP401.10 (pdf only)When: Wednesday, July 2, 2014 (thiswill be a day trip similar to last year)Where: 714 N. Portage Path, Akron,OhioWhat: The Grand Estate tour includesthe guided Manor House tour and aguided tour of the major gardens, about 21/2 hours. The Corbin conservatory andgate lodge may be toured on our own(self-guided). The tours do not have to betaken consecutively, which allows for arest break at on-site, Molly's Cafe'. Theestate also includes a greenhouse.Lunch will be at Papa Joe's ItalianRestaurant, located about a mile from theestate.Additional information about bothfield trips will be provided duringMGV monthly meeting and/or e-mail.7
Plant Advertisements: Fact versus FictionEvery spring, advertisements appear in newspaper and magazines extolling the virtues of plant material andgarden products. You have most likely seen some of the claims such as: ”Sprouts and covers super-fast just10 days! Tolerates extremes from 120 to –40 F. So hardy, it stays green thru heavy foot traffic, drought,scorching heat, freezing cold, even under heavy snow! Saves you work by crowding out weeds.” Soundsgreat, but is it? Some of the advertisements are clearly fraudulent. Their claims are too unbelievable. Thetruthfulness of other advertisements is more difficult to determine. To help the home gardener, the claims ofseveral advertisements appearing in newspapers, magazines, and catalogs along with important factualinformation are presented below.Mosquito PlantAdvertisement: Here's mosquito repellent thatworks without nasty chemical odors, dangerouselectrical currents or greasy lotions. The MosquitoPlant is the first of its kind in the world. Usedindoors or out, the Mosquito Plant emits a delightfulfragrance that keeps mosquitoes away. One plantprotects a 10-foot radius.Fact: The Mosquito Plant, also sold as MosquitoShoo, is a species of Pelargonium (geranium). Italong with lemon grass and lemon thyme do containcitronella oil. Citronella oil is used in mosquitorepelling candles. However, no plant will repelmosquitoes just growing in a pot or in the garden.Plants release significant amounts of their repellentoils only when their leaves are crushed. According toDr. Arthur Tucker, plant fragrant specialist atDelaware State College, the best way to use thecitronella oil containing plants would be to rubcrushed leaves on your skin. Be sure to "test"yourself for any allergy to these leaves by repeatedlyrubbing a small amount of material on your innerforearm for a day or so. If there is no irritating skinreaction, its safe to use the plants.Canada GreenAdvertisement: Amazing grass seed mixtureguarantees you a lush, green lawn quickly and easily!Guaranteed to grow green, hardy and spread fast injust days in any climate. Developed in Canada wheretemperatures range from 20 F below to 100 F .Guaranteed to choke out crabgrass and unsightlyweeds.Fact: Canada Green is a poor quality grass seed mixthat contains annual rye, Kentucky bluegrass, and red8fescue. Annual ryegrass is a quick germinating, coolseason, annual grass. Use of annual ryegrass in seedmixtures is discouraged because its aggressivegrowth prevents the establishment of the moredesirable perennial turf grasses. Home gardeners canbuy good quality turf grass seed mixes at their localgarden center for about half the cost of CanadaGreen.ZoysiagrassAdvertisement: Your zoysiagrass lawn saves youtime, work, and money! Zoysiagrass is the low costanswer for hard-to-cover spots, play-worn areas, orto end erosion on slopes. Thrives from part shade tofull sun. Zoysiagrass lawns grow so thick and deeprooted, the grass simply stops crabgrass and weedsfrom germinating. Also, resists insects and diseases.Mow your lawn once a month -- or less.Fact: Zoysiagrass (Zoysia japonica) is a mediumtextured, slow-growing, warm-season grass. Whenmanaged properly, zoysiagrass will form anattractive lawn. Problems, such as excessive thatch,may develop if zoysia is managed poorly. Some ofits growth characteristics may also be objectionable.Zoysiagrass is established vegetatively from plugs,stolons, or sod. Due to its slow growth rate, it maytake two or more years to form a dense turf. Zoysiagrows best in well-drained, slightly acid soils. It doesnot tolerate poorly-drained soils. In alkaline soils, thecolor of zoysiagrass may be a chlorotic yellow.Zoysia performs best in full sun. However, it willtolerate light to moderate shade. The turf will bethinner in the shady areas. Zoysiagrass possessesexcellent heat and drought tolerance. Also, a thick,well-established zoysia lawn provides fewopportunities for weeds. Cool-season annual weeds,(Continued on page 9)
Plant Advertisements: Fact versus Fiction—Continued(Continued from page 8)such as henbit, may be the biggest problem.A heavy-duty lawnmower and a sharp blade arenecessary when mowing zoysiagrass because of itstough, dense foliage. Zoysia should be mowed at aheight of 1 to 1 1/2 inches. During the period ofactive growth (June to September), it will usually benecessary to mow on a weekly basis. Onecharacteristic that many home gardeners findobjectionable is that zoysia is slow to green up in thespring (typically mid to late May) and turns dormantwith the first frost in the fall. In Iowa, zoysiagrass isdormant 8 months a year. The color of the turf duringthe dormant period is straw or pale yellow brown.Another potential concern is its spreading habit.Zoysia may spread into flower beds, vegetablegardens, and into adjacent lawns.AustreesAdvertisement: The Austree is a tree for all reasons.Hardy and disease resistant from Alaska to Florida.Austrees are not susceptible to most insects. Austreesare very fast growing trees. Many people experienceup to 15 feet of growth the first year. Austrees have alife expectancy in excess of 50 years depending onthe growing conditions and the planting site.Fact: The Austree is a hybrid willow. Its parents arethe corkscrew willow (Salix matsudana) and whitewillow (Salix alba). Austrees planted in 1990 by theDepartment of Forestry at Iowa State Universityhave grown rapidly, especially those in moist sites.Growth has been slower on drier sites, but is stillaveraging 12 to 20 feet tall after 4 years. The majorconcerns about Austrees are potential disease andinsect problems. Both corkscrew and white willowsare susceptible to canker diseases. In 1995, the PlantDisease Clinic at Iowa State did receive severalAustree samples with stem cankers. Because ofpotential disease and insect problems, the staff inForestry Extension recommends that Austrees beplanted with caution. Their best use would be as acomponent in a tree planting, for example as a row ina windbreak. They are suitable for quick, temporaryscreens, but should be planted along with longerlived, more permanent trees and shrubs. Austreesgrow best in moist sites.Other examples include the tree tomato (tamarillo),the amazing tomato-potato, and "Quicklawn." Homegardeners should use common sense when scanningthese and similar advertisements. If it sounds toogood to be true, it probably is.Source: Richard Jauron, Department ofHorticulture, Horticulture and Home Pest News,Iowa State University of Science and Technology.Article originally appeared in 3/15/96 issue,pp 28-29.2014 Upcoming Events from the Clark County MGVsPerennial Plant and Barn SaleMay , 9:00 am – 1:00 p.m.Gateway Learning Gardens, Ohio State University Extension, Clark County. 4400 Gateway Blvd., SpringfieldPruning Perennials WorkshopJune , 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., 5.00 FeeGateway Learning Gardens, Ohio State University Extension, Clark County, 4400 gateway Blvd., Springfield,Garden WalksJun and July - 7:00 P.M. FreeGateway Learning Gardens, Ohio State University Extension, Clark County, 4400 Gateway Blvd., Springfield9
Master Gardener Volunteer Meeting MinutesThursday, March 13, 2014Brown Bag Training at 6:00 pm was given by Larry Schock on Grafting and Budding. Larry gave greattraining on the reasons to graft or bud and showed us how it’s done. He did a wonderful job answering themany questions we had on the subject.The meeting was called to order at 7:05pm.Bill Lanning provided the treasurer’s report.Bill Jones thanked Marilynn Beltz for her work on planning the Leisure Living Show booth and also thankedall who took part. He asked for any suggestions for next year and several mentioned that it would be good tohave a better position for visibility. The use of benches was stated to be a plus for the booth as it allowed forpeople to sit and chat and ask questions in a relaxed manner. Also mentioned was the possibility of beingpositioned closer to the Shade Tree Commission.Bill discussed some new things that will be happening in the Phenology garden and if anyone is interested inhelping with observation to contact him and he will set up a schedule.He asked us to keep several of our MGVs in our thoughts and prayers due to health issues. Ron Armstrong,Marty Davis, Jerry Bibler, Diane Solis’ husband, and Lyn Maa are all experiencing difficulties right now andneed our prayers.A sign-up sheet was passed around for the Recognition Dinner which will be April 10 at 6:00 at the ExtensionOffice. It will be a potluck with BBQ pork sandwiches being provided. Place settings will be provided. Pleasebring a dish to share.It was brought to the attention of the group that our library presentations have not been well attended. Betteradvertisement was suggested as a possible solution. There was discussion regarding how the presentationswere advertised. Cheryl suggested adding a note in the newspaper at the end of the MGV articles. Bill Jonessuggested putting the calendar for the presentations in “Findlay Now”. Ruth suggested having VaunWickerham advertise them on the radio.Marilynn stated that we will have a new location at the fair this year which will be just inside the doorway ofthe same building we have been in. This will be a more visible spot. It is the 75th anniversary of the fair andshe is asking for suggestions for booth themes along those lines.The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 pm.Respectfully submitted by Lauri InkrottThe Master Gardener Green Thumb Print is a publication of the Hancock County Extension Office, 7868 Hancock CR140 Suite B, Findlay, OH, 45840; Phone: 419-422-3851. The Master Gardener Coordinator is Bill Jones.Ohio State University Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all research and relatededucational programs are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, religion,sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status.This statement is in accordance with United States Civil Rights Laws and the USDA.Keith L. Smith, Ph.D., Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration and Director, Ohio State UniversityExtension TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-186810
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