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Garden Views May 2019 May Garden Views 2019 Riverside County Master Gardener Newsletter Garden Views May 2019 May Garden Views 2019 Riverside County Master Gardener Newsletter University of California Cooperative Desert Area Graduation 2019 Extension - Riverside County West County Office 21150 Box Springs Road, #202 Moreno Valley, CA 92557-8781 (951) 683-6491 x231 Desert Office 81077 Indio Blvd., Suite H Indio, CA 92201 (760) 342-6437 Website: www.ucanr.edu/sites/RiversideMG UCANR E-mail addresses: [email protected] [email protected] In this issue: In the cover story, Jean Renaker writes about the Desert Master Gardener Graduation, P. 2. Is there an alternative to bleach for cleaning gardening tools? See what Ed Harrison has to say on P. 4. Spice up your “Ask-the-Master Gardener” table with a demonstration. Suzanne Breshears describes fairy gardens that have attracted both children and adults to information tables, P. 5. Thinking of visiting public gardens within a day’s drive of Riverside County? Check out Jan Seaman’s recent visit to the Phoenix area, P. 6. Much farther away in Wisconsin is the site for Beverley Scray’s visit to the Green Bay Botanical Garden, P. 8. Karen Fleisher and Ron Jemmerson write about plants in bloom at the UCR Botanic Garden, P. 9. Thurman Howard describes MG plans for the Lavender Festival and seeks volunteers, P.11. Rosa Olaiz gets us up to date on MG business, P. 12, and Janet Hartin shares her thoughts on tree trimming in “Janet’s Jottings,” P. 13. On the last page, know your leaders and meet the new Garden Views Editor. 1 Garden Views May 2019 Graduation in a Desert Garden Contributed by Jean Renaker, Desert UCCE Master Gardener On April 3rd members of the 2018-2019 Master Gardener Desert Training Class celebrated graduation at a private garden called the “Trees Estate” in the Palm Springs Movie Colony. This venue was a fitting choice as it is not only home to Master Gardener Trainee, John Shields and his husband Darrin Pelkey, but also it had the distinction of being a featured garden on the Desert Horticultural Society of the Coachella The ceremony kicked off with a few words from Valley Annual Garden Tour held in March. Eta Takele, UCCE Riverside County Director, followed by Volunteer Services Coordinator Rosa Olaiz. Barbara Kay-Levin, DAB Chair, spoke about her experience becoming a Master Gardener and her rise to a leadership position. Certificates of course completion and Master Gardener badges were presented to the Trainees by Mike Reandeau, Training Class Coordinator and DAB Chair-elect, with the assistance of Rosa Olaiz and Barbara Kay-Levin (all shown with host John Shields on the cover page). Mike then recognized several trainees for individual achievements. The award for most accrued volunteer hours during the training period went to Jim and Ralph Thompson. They were also recognized for the “Spirit of the Master Attendees at the graduation included a number Gardener” Award, given for exemplary part- of Veteran Master Gardeners, a few spouses, and icipation and unfailing dedication to the best most of the 33 Trainees who completed the interests of the Master Gardener Program. The course. All were invited to wander this Outstanding Trainee Award went to Linda beautifully landscaped oasis with its display of Delaney and Janine De Hart for stepping in to eucalyptus and carob trees, a number of palms lend a hand of support wherever it was needed. including the indigenous Washingtonia filifera The following trainees were recognized for and Mexican Washingtonia robusta, olive trees, achieving a perfect score on their final exam: cycads, ferns, and, perhaps most interestingly, Peggy Bakke, David and Joe Dean, Gwen Kibbe, citrus trees that are irrigated by water through Hiroko Momii, Karl Raaum, John Shields, and Jim historical ducts from the Whitewater Canal. and Ralph Thompson. The Graduation Commit- Following the ceremony, attendees enjoyed a tee included Janine De Hart, Cheryl Fey, Jean boxed lunch catered by “On The Mark Fine Foods Renaker, Maria Jasso, and Laurel Ann Huiras. Jim and Provisions” including a dessert of assorted and Ralph Thompson, Debbra Corbin-Euston, pastries adorned with pastel icings. and Yvonne Wilczynski helped with set-up. 2 Garden Views May 2019 The Trainees expressed gratitude to the class Master Gardener Susanne Adamson was leadership with gifts going to Mike Reandeau; presented with an embroidered apron in Bob Adamson and Jerry L'Hommedieu, MG Class recognition of her many additions to the array of Assistants; and Curtis Beyer and Ken Niemeyer, culinary delights provided by the Trainees. Coordinators of the Mentoring Project. The gifts of plants were designed and crafted by down- The afternoon concluded with more than a few town Palm Springs purveyors Wabi Sabi who graduates musing aloud about possibly specialize in Japanese-themed and curated becoming mentors themselves and whether treasures for homes and gardens. Veteran something from the dessert table would make it home in a hot car! The Master Gardener Desert Training Class of 2018-2019 The Training Class was capped off with in-class presentations the last two weeks. Here are the topics: Diagnosing plant problems—Jim & Ralph LandsCape design prinCiples—Maria Jasso, Thompson Robert Feferman, John Shields, Tim Labonge, Gardening using redworms—Yvette & Wayne & Patrick Charlson Sullivan Butterfly & hummingbird related plants— Desert palm oases—Ruth Zimmerman & Linda Patricia Duran & Rosemarie Andrews Mayo Birds in the baCkyard—Linda Delaney & Janine Hydrozone Container gardening—Jean Renaker De Hart & Gwen Kibbe Tree pruning—David & Joe Dean Sex life of avoCado—Larry Isaacs Edible native landsCape—Kerry Clithero & Cahuilla use of native plants: Creosote—Pam Hiroko Momii Marques & Karen Boltax Palms—Jose Cervantes Front yard landsCape—Sara Jane Lee Pruning roses—Peggy Bakke & Tim O’Connor Loofah—Karl Raaum & Beth McConnell Cheryl’s secret garden—Cheryl Fey & Nancy Plumeria—Laurel Ann Huiras Cohee 3 Garden Views May 2019 Just a Little off the Sides such products are Andis Cool Care Plus, BaBylissPRO All In One Clipper Spray, and Clipper- Contributed by Ed Harrison, West County UCCE Cide Spray (with 0.41% ortho-phenylphenol). Master Gardener-in-Training Your garden cutting tools and a barber’s clippers may have more in common than you might think. Smart gardeners have learned that to prevent the spread of disease, it is very important to disinfect their tools between plants. In the case of barbers, health regulations mandate the disinfection of clippers between customers. For some time, savvy gardeners have dunked their tools in a disinfecting bleach solution. Those who have splashed bleach onto their clothes or corroded their tools have substituted bleach with Lysol, especially after a 1991 study published in California Agriculture proved that this popular disinfectant spray was as effective One downside to these barbicidal sprays is that as the bleach solution. See the UCANR report: they come in full-sized spray cans while other (http://calag.ucanr.edu/Archive/?article=ca.v04 disinfecting sprays come in smaller travel sizes 5n04p21). that conveniently fit in the gardener’s pocket for ready access. Experience has often proven that One problem for modern gardeners is that the accessibility is a key factor in the success of a active ingredient in this particular product has solution, so maybe a small Lysol can in the been changed and the results of the study are no pocket and a spray of barbicide before putting longer applicable. In the 1991 study, the formula the tools away. Another idea we could borrow included ethyl alCohol plus 2.8% ortho- from the barbershop -- how about a jar of phenylphenol as a fungicide, germicide, and lollipops and bubblegum in the garden shed? disinfectant. The current formula has replaced the ortho-phenylphenol with a different compound. This product is still more than half [Editor’s note: In the UCANR reported study ethyl alCohol, a chemical that the 1991 study did cited above, 1:5 dilutions each of Clorox bleach, find largely effective at stopping the spread of Lysol, or Pine-Sol were found to be the best blight between plants. disinfectants for cleaning tools. Other dis- infectants tested included rubbing alcohol, As for our neighborhood barber, they might have Listerine, and hydrogen peroxide, among others. a solution that is even better for our use in the Clorox was “most effective prohibiting transfer” garden. There are spray barbicidal disinfectants of disease, but neither Clorox, Lysol, nor Pine-Sol that still include trace amounts of ortho- was 100% effective. Lysol caused the “least phenylphenol (0.1%), high concentrations of damage to metal.” Barbicides were not included ethyl alCohol (63.2%), and, as a huge plus for in the cited study so some caution should be garden tools, a tool lubricant and rust taken in their use against garden pathogens.] preventative. These sprays are available from beauty supply stores and online sellers. Three 4 Garden Views May 2019 Sparking Interest in Gardening Through Fairy Gardens Contributed by Suzanne Breshears, Desert UCCE Master Gardener Fairy gardening is whimsical container garden- ing. The purpose is to introduce gardening as a fun activity that stimulates the imagination. The correct way to plant is taught, as well as how to choose plants, the correct soil mix, and right container. Design is enhanced using small plants, tiny figures, animals, mythical creatures, rocks, wood, tiny garden carts, and miniature swing sets. Fairy garden designs can have a theme such as celebrating a holiday or a color. You must decide if your fairy garden will be located in the sun or shade when buying plants. Two-inch pots or small 6 packs are ideal for As the plants grow it is important to prune them purchase. If you are going to plant succulents, so the container does not become overcrowded, you might use a cactus, palm, and citrus mix.
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