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The Lowdown HORTSENSE & PESTSENSE WSU Spokane County Extension Master Gardeners The Lowdown March 2015 HORTSENSE & PESTSENSE Extension Information NEW AND IMPROVED! Dr. Jeremy Cowan 477-2145 Regional Horticulture Specialist [email protected] Tim Kohlhauff 477-2172 Horticulture Program Coordinator [email protected] Anna Kestell 477-2195 Education/Clinic Coordinator [email protected] Master Gardener County Site http://www.spokane-county.wsu.edu Master Gardener Foundation of Spokane County http://www.mgfsc.org/ WSU Master Gardener Site http://mastergardener.wsu.edu HortSense Fact Sheets http://hortsense.cahnrs.wsu.edu On Line Timelog Reporting: http://ext.wsu.edu/Volunteer/logon Inside this issue: State MG Conference Book Review Book Review Armchair Gardener Continuing Education Upcoming Events 12 The Lowdown Page 2 2015: a year to celebrate soil By: Laren Sunde It’s easy to smell a rose or harvest vegetables without appreciating the earthy mass of hardworking tiny organisms, decomposing matter, and minerals that made it all possible. We know soil is essential to about 96 percent of the world’s food supply. And we know that for humans this is a pretty necessary part of not being dead. But it’s still easy to forget just how important and fragile soil is to life on earth even with all our Master Gardener training and our passion for gardening. It’s a shortcoming expe- rienced by modern people as we walk on asphalt, get our food in stores and buy clothes made of polyester. And that’s why the United Nations has declared 2015 the International Year of Soils. It’s time to recognize the value of the stuff that’s beneath our feet. The Food and Agriculture Organization, a U.N. agency based in Rome, has organized 120 soil-related projects and events around the world this year. In the United States the Soil Science Society of America and the U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Services Agency are leading the cause to raise awareness about soil as a precious resource. Our WSU Spokane Master Gardeners will be jumping on the bandwagon. The International Year of Soils (IYS) Committee first met in early January. Marilyn Carothers, one of the committee members declared at Winter Meeting, “I’m on fire!” when describing why she is involved with spreading the word about the importance of soil and soil stewardship. It is safe to say that all committee members feel the same enthusiasm and are looking forward to providing a local focus to soil appreciation. Look for de- tails about our events and available resources in the Lowdown, on Facebook, Happy Monday, at the Clinic and at our events. The Master Gardener IYS Committee will be concentrating on helping people understand that healthy soils are alive, active and moving — critters everywhere, doing interest- ing things to make the soil fertile and capable of sustaining plant life. You don’t have to be on the IYS Committee to help. You can invite your friends to attend our public showing of the documentary, Symphony of the Soil. Look for details in the coming weeks for dates, times and locations. When you volunteer at community gardens or give talks to groups, mention the U.N. International Year of Soils and our Master Gardener involvement. If other clubs you belong to need a speaker, consider suggesting someone on the 2015 Master Gardener speakers’ list to talk about soils. (Continued on page 7) (Continued from page 6) The Lowdown Page 3 Most importantly, increase your own knowledge about the soil. If you think learning about soil is dull or boring or challenging it might be time to have an epiphany and find your WOW POW moment with soil. Check out the series of monthly videos produced by the Soil Science Society of America: www.soils.org/iys/monthly-videos. Did you know we have 70,000 different types of soil in the U.S. alone? Or that you can look up the soil profile of your own yard and garden on the Internet with an accuracy to within just a few horizontal inches? (http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app) Or that certain plants prefer a bacteria rich soil while other plants prefer a fungi rich soil because of the way they uptake ni- trogen? Contact anyone on our IYS Committee: Mary Beth Shinn, Carol Albietz, Marilyn Carothers, Eberhard Schmidt, Kathy Callum, Ryan Herring, Laren Sunde, Sue Malm, or Jennifer Wengeler if you would like to join the IYS Committee, have a suggestion, or find a good soil related educational resource. Check out the announcement on page 6! Geri Odell 5-Mar Dan Muhm 23-Mar Susan Richardson 25-Mar Patti Stimson 27-Mar Peggy Jeremiah 29-Mar We are glad you are with us! The Lowdown Page 4 The Potting Table By Mia Marcum-McCoy It’s time… Let’s propagate! The Master Gardener ‘Garden Fair’ is almost here and everyone can help. Check the list below for some simple ways you can contribute to the plant sale this year. Dig and divide Soak in water to sprout roots (Mint sprigs, sweet potatoes, etc.) Start from seed (get ideas on what to sow from the list on pg. 5) Keep in mind some plants may need a little plant spa time in a greenhouse to “juice” up. We want our plants looking stellar for the sale. And if they are feeling good, they are looking good. Who doesn’t like some spa time? The Master Gardeners have several greenhouses available for this purpose. Please contact Denise or Julie for information on where to take your plants. Dig and divide ~ do it yourself or get someone else to do it. We love a good ‘Dig Party.’ To plan one or have one planned for you, contact Denise Eaton <[email protected]> or 999-0493 Julie McElroy <[email protected]> or 230-6114 Seed-starting: Remember that starting seeds requires a sterile, soil-less mix. You can purchase a “Seed-Starting Mix” or make your own using the following recipe: Mix Type Recipe Seed Starting Mix (for starting seeds in flats) 1 part peat moss or coir 1 part vermiculite or perlite Seedling Mix (for seedlings that have 2 parts organic matter developed their first set of true leaves) 1 part peat moss or coir 1 part vermiculite or perlite (Continued on page 5) The Lowdown Page 5 (Continued from page 4) the following seed starting table was provided by Susan Mulvihill at the MG Win- ter Meeting. See susansinthegarden.blogspot.com for information (including videos) on how-to seed- starting. Vegetables Varieties Approx. start date Artichoke Green Globe, Imperial Star Feb. 15 Celery Tango Mar. 1 Cucumber Marketmore, Straight eight, Lemon, Socrates Apr. 12 Eggplant Orient Express, Rosa Bianca, Traviata, Aisan Trio, Mar. 1 Italian Trio Melon* Alaska hybrid, Minnesota Midget, Snow Leopard, Apr. 12 Canary Tweety, Athena Pepper Corno di Toro, Sunset mix, Cayenne Blend, Canary Mar. 1 Bell, Jalafuego, Yolo Wonder, Ace Pumpkin* New England Pie, Casper (white), Winter Luxury Apr. 12 Squash, summer Romanesco, Goldmine, Cavili, Sunburst pattypan Apr. 12 (scallop), Lucky 8 or Eight Ball Squash, winter Cream of the Crop white acorn, Spaghetti, Sweet Apr. 12 Dumpling, Sweet Meat, Lakota Swiss Chard Bright Lights, Rainbow Blend, Peppermint Stick, Pot Mar. 1 of Gold Annual flowers Varieties Approx. start date Calendula** Pacific Beauty, Zeolights Feb. 21 Coleus (any) Feb. 1-15 Cosmos Celebration in Pink, Sea Shells, Bright Lights, Mar. 7 Double Click Mix Marigold French or Signet types Mar. 7 Zinnia Persian Carpet Mix, Summer Solstice, California Mar. 7 Giants, Northern Lights, Zahara or Profusion series, Zowie *Note: selecting short-season varieties of these vegetables is critical: under 75 days for melons, 80-100 days max for pumpkins and winter squash. The shorter the better! **edible flower- grow organically. Other seed starting options include herbs such; basil, cilantro, parsley to name a few. The Lowdown Page 6 Date/Family Time at the Movies! The International Year of Soil Committee would like to invite Master Gardeners and families to view “Symphony of the Soil” co-starring John Reganold, Regents Professor of Soil Science at Washington State University, and featuring the beautiful Palouse. "Drawing from ancient knowledge and cutting edge science, Symphony of the Soil is an artistic exploration of the miraculous substance soil." There will be two showings here at the Extension: Tuesday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday March 25 at 2 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Viewing time: 104 minutes Please RSVP # of people in your party and which viewing date to Laren Sunde @ [email protected] SPRING CLASSES Composting Tomatoes from Seed Saturday, March 7 Saturday, March 7 9 a.m. - noon 12:30—3:30 p.m. Berries & Small Fruit Home Orchards Saturday, March 21 Saturday, March 21 9 a.m. - noon 12:30—3:30 p.m. Growing Perennials Growing Herbs Saturday, March 28 Saturday, March 28 9 a.m. - noon 12:30—3:30 p.m. Home Greenhouses Saturday, April 18 9 a.m. - noon The Lowdown Page 7 The Lowdown Page 8 FOXGLOVES I CAN’T BEAR TO LEAVE BEHIND By Eva Lusk As we’re starting to think about moving to a smaller house and garden, I’m looking for the plants that I can’t possibly leave behind. I’ve already potted up some of my favorite plants, but I keep thinking of others that I really don’t D.parviflora want to be without, either. Fortunately I’ve let the foxgloves (Digitalis spp.) go to seed over the years, because there are now quite enough to take with me without leaving gaping holes in the garden. And since they’ve already moved from one botanical family to another, moving to another garden must seem pretty routine.
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