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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.

 Ed Jones Auditorium

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: 

kegtnmg@hotmail.com

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.

Email questions to: kegtnmg@hotmail.com

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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.

Download Class Schedule PDF

                  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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