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CSI In the Plant World - Open to MG & Interns only
02/09/2010 - 03/14/2010
Saturday, March 13th, 2010
9 – 10:30 a.m.
This is a fun & interactive presentation on diagnosing plant disease & insect problems. Tom breaks the information down to an easy to understand and process method.
For those of you who would like to volunteer for Plant Clinics, this is the session you need to make diagnosis a breeze!
If you need to know more about diagnosis for your project, friends & neighbors, is the session for you!
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!
If you haven’t signed up, yet and plan to attend, please email:
Tom Stebbins is the UT Extension Agent for Hamilton County.
Tom teaches a class for 60 new Master Gardeners each year and answers questions from gardeners and professional landscapers. He is an advisor to the Chattanooga Association of Landscape Professionals.
Also, he writes a Saturday garden column in the Chattanooga Times Free Press called This Week in The Garden.
Prior to this, Tom worked at the UT Plant & Pest Lab in Nashville for eight years where he identified over 2000 insect and disease problems, annually.
Tom received his Masters Degree from Michigan State University.
Tom feels that gardening provides healthy exercise as it teaches us about our food sources and many associated environmental issues.
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2011 Calendar Contest
01/17/2010 -
Take the MOST CREATIVE PHOTO in YOUR Garden.*
12 monthly winners & 1 Grand Prize Winner
There will be 1 Winner each Month
Monthly Winners will have their Winning Photo Published in the Calendar for that Month
&
The GRAND PRIZE Winner will receive a
$100 Gift Certificate
+
Have Their Winning Photo Published on the
Front Cover of the Calendar
Most Creative Photo
- is only open to DCMGs ONLY
- Subjective,
- chosen by volunteer judges or (3) photos chosen & submitted to Exec Board for decision
- DCMG can only have 1 winning photo in the calendar
Photos must be taken:
- for that month i.e., Jan, Feb, Mar…etc.
- in your garden or the DCMG garden you volunteer in
- you must appear in the photo; full body, head, face, ear, foot…
(Does NOT have to be your face!)
- use any props you want; tools, containers, compost, barrels, wildlife, pets…
There will be:
- 12 Monthly Winners:
- 1 winning photo will be picked by Judges each month
- winning photo will appear in the 2011 DCMG calendar for that month
- 1 Grand Prize Winner:
- 1 winner will be chosen from the 12 monthly winners as the grand Prize Winner
- $100 CG
- winning photo will appear on the cover of the 2011 DCMG Calendar
***We need volunteers to judge photos and produce the calendar.
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Master Gardener Classes - Class Schedule
01/18/2010 - 04/16/2010
Registrations now closed. If interested in next years classes please contact the extension office.
Download a Class Schedule PDF.
JAN 12
Tuesday Welcome & Orientation
What Is A Master Gardener?
David Cook
Extension Agent, Davidson County
JAN 26
Tuesday
Soils & Water
Bob Ary
Extension Agent, Sumner County
FEB 2
Tuesday
Basic Botany
Becky Matthews
Davidson County Master Gardener
FEB 9
Tuesday
Turfgrass Maintenance
David Cook
Extension Agent, Davidson County
FEB 16
Tuesday
Herbaceous Ornamentals
Karla Kean
Extension Agent, Montgomery County
FEB 23
Tuesday
Woody Ornamentals
Carol Reese
UT Extension Ornamental Horticulture Specialist
MAR 4 Thursday
Fruit Trees & Small Fruit
David Lockwood
UT Extension Fruit & Nut Crops Specialist
MAR 9
Tuesday
Home Vegetable Gardening
Jim Johnson
Extension Agent (retired), Davidson County
MAR 16
Tuesday
Composting & Organic Gardening
Jeffrey Ezell
Metro Beautification & Environment
David Cook
Extension Agent, Davidson County
MAR 23
Tuesday
Entomology
David Cook
Extension Agent, Davidson County
MAR 30
Tuesday
Plant Diseases
Alan Windham
UT Extension Plant Pathology Specialist
APR 6
Tuesday
Landscape & Garden Design Basics
Lou Ann Sandlin Davidson County Master Gardener
APR -To be Announced
Introduction to Davidson County Master Gardener Volunteer Projects
& Recording and Reporting Volunteer Hours Davidson Co. Master Gardener Executive Board
Members and Project Chairs
David Cook, Extension Agent, Davidson County
Susan Hiles, Davidson Co. Master Gardener
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The Historic Garden at Grassmere Spring 2010 Classes - Open to Zoo Visitors, Staff and MG
01/24/2010 - 05/01/2010
Following last year’s successful series of free mini-classes held in the Gardens we have refined the schedule and topics for 2010.
Each Saturday morning at 10 a.m. all Zoo visitors, staff and MG’s working in the Gardens may participate. Each session will last no more than 30 minutes with questions & answer about gardening will follow then a tour of the Gardens discussing work in progress.
March 6 - You’ve made your bed, now plant in it:
- Site Preparation
Presented By Barbara
· March 13 - Garbage in, veggies out:
- Composting
Presented By Mary W
· March 20 - Spray, spray, go away:
- Organic methods, old and new
Presented By Barbara
· March 27 - Grandmother knew best:
- Importance of heirloom plants
Presented By Barbara, Susan
· April 3 - Pretty is as pretty does:
- Antique flowers and roses
Presented By Cathie & Gwen
· April 10 - Maters, Taters, & Beans:
- Vegetable Gardening
Presented By Joe
· April 17 - Before there was Walgreen’s:
- Medicinal herbs
Presented By Susan
· April 24 - Taste is always in style:
- Culinary herbs & Cooking with Heirloom vegetables
Presented By Mary D. & Michael
April 30 - Questions about gardening that you haven’t had answered
Presented By Barbara & Joe & Susan
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2009 Awards
02/09/2010 - 12/31/2010
11th Annual Awards Program
January 14, 2010
‘A’ – Administrative
1st Place…………………………Chris Harris (Class 2004)………………………227.5 Hours
2nd Place………………………Barbara Sullivan (Class 1993)…………………….138 Hours
3rd Place………………………..Robert Mather (Class2000)………………………135 Hours
Mike Lannom (Class 1998)…………….128 Hours
Doris Weakley (Class1999)……….…118.5 Hours
Roxie Harwell (2002)…………………..87.5 Hours
Michelle Carratu (Class 1986)……….85.5 Hours
Muff Cline (Class 2007)………………..79.5 Hours
Pattie Waller (Class 2004)…………....76.5 Hours
Shirley Lee (Class 2002)………………….66 Hours
‘C’ – Community
1st Place……………………..Barbara Sullivan (Class 1993)…………………..840.5 Hours
2nd Place………………………..Susan Hiles (Class 2008)………………………387.5 Hours
3rd Place……………………..Michael Fenswick (Class 2009)…………………222.5 Hours
Joe Putnam (Class 2005)……………………210 Hours
Cathie Long (Class 1999)……………………192 Hours
Michelle Carratu (Class1986)………………184 Hours
Terry Torre (Class2003)……………………..153 Hours
Darry Huntsman (Class 2008)…………….151 Hours
Mike Lannom (Class 1998)…………………133 Hours
Alisa Huntsman (Class 2008)……………125.5 Hours
‘T’ – Teaching
1st Place…………………………Susan Hiles (Class 2008)………………………….101 Hours
2nd Place………………………..Pattie Waller (Class 2004)…………..................89 Hours
3rd Place………………………Barbara Sullivan (Class 1993)……………………….54 Hours
Alyce Dobyns-Ladd (Class 2007)……………..47 Hours
Doris Weakley (Class1999)……….…………….44 Hours
Becky Matthews (Class 2005)………………….35 Hours
Belinda Butler (Class 2003)……………………..31 Hours
Mike Lannom (Class 1998)………………………29 Hours
Georgeann McCoy (Class 1998)……………….26 Hours
11th Annual Awards Program
January 14, 2010
Chairpersons’ Choice Awards
City Cemetery…………………………………Catherine Atwell (Class 2004)
Demonstration Garden.....................…....Nancy Evans (Class 2009)
Extension Office Support………………..……Carol Marrero (Class 2009)
Grassmere Garden…………………………..…Mary Womack (Class 2007)
The Hermitage…………………………………..Mike Brannom (Class 2004)
Home Owners’ Field Day……………………Sheila Whitlock (Class 2005)
Jr Gardeners Day Camp……………………….Barbara Allen (Class 2000)
Nashville Lawn & Garden Show………………..Shirley Lee (Class 2001)
Music & Molasses Festival………………………Pattie Waller (Class 2004)
Rain Barrels…………………………………………….Mary Boyd (Class 2008)
Tennessee State Fair……………………………..Chris Harris (Class 2004)
Volunteer Hours Reported for Organized Projects
City Cemetery……………………………………………………………….196
Demonstration Garden………………………………………………..…540
Extension Office Support………………………………………………..424
Grassmere Garden…………………………………………………………3,350
The Hermitage………………………………………………………………750
Home Owners’ Field Day………………………………………………..546
Jr Gardeners Day Camp………………………………………………….470
Nashville Lawn & Garden Show……………………………………….2,565
Newsletter……………………………………………………………………..36
Music & Molasses Festival……………………………………………….388
Rain Barrels……………………………………………………………………65
Tennessee State Fair………………………………………………………454
Total Hours Reported for Projects……………………….9,741
Special Recognition
Turtle Award………………………………………………………….Joe Putnam (Class 2005)
President’s Choice Award………………………………….Robert Mather (Class 2000)
Executive Board………………………………………………………………………1,021 Hours
2009 Total by the DCMG Association……………………………10,762 Hours
11th Annual Awards Program
January 14, 2010
‘BUSY BEES’
Hospitality………………………………………………………………………………….Jo An Grimm
Historian…………………………………………………………………………………..Judy Burnette
ACT Hours………………………………………………………………………………….Lois Frances
Webmaster…………………………………………………………………………..Cherri Dukeshier
Parliamentarian………………………………………………………………………..Robert Mather
Newsletter Mailing……………………………………………………………………..Roxie Harwell
Merchandise…………………..Helen St Germain, Barbara Adams, Alyce Dobyns-Ladd
Rain Barrels…………………….Mary Boyd, Tressa Pretty, Edie Crane, Tina Turbeville,
Paul Martin
Lady Bugs
City Cemetery…………………………………………………Lou Ann Sandlin, Robert Mather
Demonstration Garden………………………………….Alisa Huntsman, Cherri Dukeshier
Extension Office Support……………………………………………………………….Susan Hiles
Grassmere Garden……….Barbara Sullivan, Mary Duncan, Gwen Day, Cathie Long,
Joe Putnam, Mary Womack, Susan Hiles, Michael Fenswick
The Hermitage………………………………………………………….Judy Burger, Terry Torre
Jr Gardeners Day Camp…………………………………………….Doris Weakley, Muff Cline
Nashville Lawn & Garden Show……………………………………………………….Don Hover
Music & Molasses Festival……………………………………….Jean Hover, Robert Mather
Tennessee State Fair…………………………..................Sue McGuinnis, Mike Lannom
Thank you to all who have given their time so selflessly and worked so hard to further the mission of the Davidson County Master Gardener projects and make our community a better place to live, not just for ourselves but, for our family, friends and neighbors.
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