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Free State Master Gardener News State Master Gardener BIRTHDAYS: Volume 5, Issue 10 Saving Free State Master Gardener News http://www.facebook.com/Free State Master Gardener https://txmg.org/freestatemastergardeners BIRTHDAYS: Volume 5, Issue 10 ........................................................................................... Nov./Dec, 2019 November John Clark, 11/3 Ag Day By Sharon Palmer Karen Gonzalez, 11/04 Martha Mitchell, 11/12 Mimi Sherwin, 11/15 As some of you might know, Ag Day was held out at the Van Zandt County Fairgrounds on Tommy Phillips, 11/17 October 22 and 23. Mimi Sherwin and Louella Iliff taught the first day, taking turns teaching the Kathy Brasuell, 11/17 15-minute sessions on edible parts of plants. Carter Hallmark and Sharon Palmer taught the April Trekell 11/24 second day, also tag-teaming. There were eight groups of kids one day and ten groups the Donna Burcham, 11/25 second day, anywhere from 20-45 kids in a group, so it was quite a good turnout. The kids were Carter Hallmark, 11/29 Sally Mitchell, 11/30 handed pictures of plants with magnets on the back and they each took a turn coming up to the Bob Williams, 11/30 front and trying to figure out which part of that plant was edible. They would then put the plant on the magnetic whiteboard in the area that listed which part was edible. Some were pretty tough December to figure out. Plants such as sorghum, rhubarb, onion, kohlrabi and potato had them stumped... Joy Crabtree, 12/14 even some of the adults were at a loss! The kids were so great! I could tell they were having fun Louella Iliff, 12/16 engaging in the learning experiences those few days. We had a good response from them and they were actually eager to participate. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Ag Day ..................................1 President's Message ............2 Garden Guru.........................2 Did You Know .......................2 Nov./Dec. Chores .................3 Winter Garden ......................4 Tomato Town Seminar ..........4 Garden Events......................5 Jimmie Pierce, MG ...............6 Bees Review.........................6 Newsletter Staff Needs Your Help! If you like to write, or even if you don't, but have good ideas for articles and/or subjects for the newsletter please consider join- ing the newsletter staff. Contact Sandra Rosen or Paula Marshall for more information. We welcome all of our Master Gardeners to forward articles or information for our newsletter to our Editor: [email protected] News Committee: Sandra Rosen Joan Driver Paula Marshall Anna Baker Don Taylor John Womack Page 2 Free State Master Gardener News, Nov./Dec, 2019 President's Message By Paula Marshall Walking through spider webs, turning the clock back, chilly mornings, colorful leaves Garden Guru falling gracefully, landing softly on the ground all signal that November is here and that the end of 2019 is coming soon. One would think that these signs signify that a gardener’s pace would begin to slow down; however, that is not so for the Free State Master Gardeners. Many outdoor plants sensitive to cold temps will be hauled inside or to the garage for safekeeping, and because of earlier-than-normal frosts projected, many of us will be rushing out each evening to cover the flowers and vegetables that have just start- ed to look beautiful and produce again after getting a short – very short - reprieve from Dear Garden Guru - Are there any the hot, dry summer. And, of course, we will need to rush out again in the mornings perennial seeds that I could plant to haul the little darlings out of the garage and pull their covers off so that they will not now and get a head start on spring get too hot and their tender little stems mashed to pieces. flowers? Many of us will try to slip as many cold weather vegetable transplants into the gar- den as there is room for, and plant the lettuce and radish seed that is left over from Yes, there are many perennial seeds last spring. And then, because all of the gardening experts and magazines say so, that can be planted now. Actually, the we will feel the need to winterize the garden so that, come February, when gardening goal for planting in the fall is not to begins all over again, we won’t have to work so hard. Really? To quote one of the have your seeds germinate, but to characters from “Laugh In”, I think, or maybe it was the Smothers Brothers, “What are give them a period of stratification, ex- you….NUTS?”. Yep. posing them to cold and moist condi- Yes, MG activities just keep rolling along: parking cars at Trade Days is scheduled tions. The alternating freeze and thaw for November 2nd, the November 14 member meeting program will be presented by conditions help break down the seed Hillcrest Iris & Daylily Gardens in Dallas (assuming their property was not destroyed coat and start the growing process. by the late October tornado), and Bob Williams will present the last library series pro- Plant at depth according to package gram at 5:30 p.m., November 21, on fruit and nut trees. instructions and plant after the first Our new class of interns – 17 of them! – will meet for an introductory meeting with frost, but before the ground freezes. Tommy and Becky on November 13th, and we can’t wait for them to become a part of Some seeds that do well for fall plant- the FSMGs. They all seem to be dynamic people with diverse and interesting back- ing include: Black-eyed Susan, Pen- grounds and we look forward to what they will bring to our association. stemon, sunflower, pincushion flower, Becky and Sally are starting to schedule 2020 program speakers, so if there is a prairie coneflower, purple coneflower, subject you would like to have featured, please contact them asap. Also, if you have and wild columbine. heard a speaker at another event whom you think would be a good one for our group, please let Becky and Sally know that as well. In addition, the annual Awards dinner is scheduled for December 12 for members and their spouses or significant others. The time and place will be announced later but please get the date on your calendar so that you don’t forget. We hope that every member will be there to celebrate all that has been accomplished this year. Don’t forget to get your hours posted on the texasvolunteersystem.org website so that you Our Thyme Farm will be eligible for the “most volunteer hours” award. Take a breath, enjoy the cool temperatures and beautiful colors that sur- round us this time of the year, and I hope to see all of you at the November meeting. (I wonder if the “experts” who tell us to winterize our gardens, winterize theirs?) Paula 12 oz. Honey Bears $6.00 Did You Know. Becky Hettinger Half/Pint Jams & Jellies ✿ Pine trees-pine cones have genders-female cones make seeds-male cones $4.00 shed pollen. ✿ 3 trillion trees currently exist on the planet. Soap $4.00 ea. or 3/$10.00 ✿ Earth now has 46 per cent fewer trees than 12,000 years ago. ✿ Earth has more than 60,000 known trees species. Call or Text 330-801-3180 ✿ An average size tree can provide enough wood to make 170,000 pencils. Or Message on Facebook ✿ Earth was home to fungi that grew 26ft. tall before trees. ✿ A large oak tree can consume about 100 gallons of water per day and a giant Nancy Szabo sequoia can consume up to 500 gallons daily. ✿ Most trees-pine have tap roots, and most roots are in the top 18 inches of soil, Great Stocking Stuffers! where growing conditions tend to be better. Page 3 Free State Master Gardener News, Nov./Dec, 2019 November/December Gardening Chores Tommy Phillips County Extension Agent, Ag/NR Night time temperatures in the 40's and day time temperatures ranging from the 50’s to the mid 70's and put into the mix 2-3 freezes - our plants are ALL confused! Rest assured fall is here and winter is surely not far behind. There are some gardening chores that can be done now to insure success in 2020. ● Don't forget to give your landscape a steady amount of water, through irrigation or by hand, if there is not adequate rain. I really don’t think we have much to worry about right now. ● As soon as the November weather appears to be settled, it is time to select and plant such annuals as pansies, violas and ornamental cabbages and kale. ● Plan now for your spring flowering season with a mixture of annuals and perennials. ● Don't get in a hurry to prune woody plants. Late December through February is usually the best time to prune them. ● Place orders for seeds this month so you will have them available when you are ready to plant. By ordering early, you will be more certain of getting the varieties you want. In addition to ordering seeds that you are already familiar with, try a few new kinds each year to broaden your garden contents. ● November through February is a good time to plant trees and shrubs. ● Bring in late‑blooming plants such as decorative kalanchoes or Christmas cactus so they may finish flowering in the warmth of the house. ● Reduce the fertilization of indoor plants from late October to mid‑March. An exception would be plants in an atrium or a well lighted window. ● Drain gasoline from power tools and run the engine until fuel in the carburetor is used up. ● Drain and store garden hoses and watering equipment in a readily accessible location.
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