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Table of Contents:
Crystal Clear
Reflections….………………1
President’s Message…..…. .1
Allen’s
Corner…….....…………….2
Stump The Experts….,,, 2-3
Announcements……,…,,.4-5
Birthday Wishes…….……. 6
Committee News ……...7-14
Calendar of Events….,-15-16
The Master Gardener
program of the Arkansas
Cooperative Extension Service
is open to all eligible persons
regardless of race, color,
national origin, religion,
gender, age, disability, marital
or veteran status, or any other
legally protected status and is
an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
Volume 11 Issue 4
published first week
April 2013
Published 1st
week of Nov. - 2011
“CRYSTAL CLEAR REFLECTIONS”
Welcome to our 32 new Master Gardener interns. I had the
pleasure of meeting each of you as Allen and Lin conducted your initial
interviews. I found my zeal for gardening, and our MG group was renewed as I
listened to each of you. A common theme emerged, and that was your excitement
and enthusiasm to join and become one of us. I hope we meet your expectations.
I am so grateful, and I know Lin is too, for our 24 seasoned members who
volunteered to become your mentors. Please heed their sage advice as they help
guide you through your maiden year. I look forward to visiting with each of you
as we work with our various projects this coming year.
Ken
April Showers Bring May Flowers
“April showers bring May flowers.” We’ve all heard this rhyme at some point,
usually having been taught it at an early age by our parents or teachers. It’s a
popular thing to say and hear around the springtime, but one thing you might
not know is where the rhyme originated from. It can be traced back to the mid
1500s, although earlier use of “April showers bring May flowers” may have
existed.
In 1557 a gentleman by the name of Thomas Tusser compiled a collection of
writings he called A Hundred Good Points of Husbandry. In the April
Husbandry section he wrote:
Sweet April showers Do spring May flowers
As you can see, the rhyme was originally a short poem. There is meaning behind
the words, as well. “April showers bring May flowers” is a reminder that even
the most unpleasant of things, in this case the heavy rains of April, can bring
about very enjoyable things indeed – in this case, an abundance of flowers in
May. “April showers bring May flowers” is a lesson in patience, and one that
remains valid to this day. www.feelingsandflowers.com
NOTES FROM THE PRESIDENT
Newsletter of the Garland
County Master Gardeners
Page 1
The Forsythia and Bradford pear are in full bloom letting us know spring has arrived, but don't put
your coat away yet. Remember our last average frost is around the 10th of April. Our first Intern spent last Monday
in the office and was a great help to me while I prepared a presentation I was giving the next day. Hope all our
Interns will get the opportunity to sign up and see all that is available through the Extension office. I would like to
recognize Lin Johnson for the great job she did as our President. She worked very hard and spent many hours
keeping us all informed and promoting our organization. Thank you Lin!! I am also looking forward to working with
our new President, Ken Johnson this next year. All of you be sure and get the word out about our plant sale scheduled
for April 27th, and also get out enjoy Spring.
Page 2
Allen Bates
CEA Agriculture
236 Woodbine
Hot Springs, AR
71901
501/623-6841 – O
501/622-7486 – C
abates@uaex.edu
Question 1 – I am sure most of you know what this plant in my backyard is. But do you know how it has survived in all
of the cold, snowy and icy weather we have experienced here in HS? The plant is semi tropical and would seem to need
a warm climate to grow and live. Please advise. Mary Ann Schnipper
ALLEN’S CORNER
STUMP THE EXPERTS
Page 3 STUMP THE EXPERTS - CONTINUED
Answer 1: I think this is a eucalyptus. One reason your plant is doing so well is the thick layer of mulch.
The mulch helps to keep our soil from freezing, which might cause death to this plant. Keep the mulch thick and
mound leaves around the base in the fall. If you have die back, prune lightly and the plant should send out new
growth. Richard and Judy Nelson have 3 or 4 eucalyptus that are over 10 feet tall and just as wide. I'll see if they
will send you a picture. Marilyn Parks
Answer 2: This Eucalyptus plant must be in a sheltered area. Looks well mulched. The snow probably kept it well
insulated. There are some that are a little more freeze tolerant then others, but I don’t think for a long period of time
Heidi Haskins
Answer 3: It looks like a privet seedling to me from the Ligustrum Family. At least that is what I pull in my yard
because I don't want them. Ruth
Answer 4: It could be a eucalyptus; if so, they can overwinter here. It helps if they are mulched & somewhat
protected. Yvonne
Answer 4: Looks like privet hedge a bit. If the leaves were bigger It might be eucalyptus, but I really don't know.
Chappy
SCORE CARD TO DATE
Experts Master Gardeners
3 1
DONT FORGET
We are always looking for photographs
and/or questions to be submitted for our
“Stump the Experts” column. If you
submit a photo, please give any available
info. Please send direct to
cjd945@sbcglobal.net – subject “STE”
SCHEDULE FOR LIBRARY CLASSES 2013
April 3 11:30 a.m. Wed Exterior Gardening Decorating
Apr 13 10-12am Sat Pioneer days/National
gardening month (children)
May 23 11:30-1:30pm Th Companion Planting
Aug 13 11:30-1:30pm T Good bugs/Bad bugs
Sept 26 11:30-1:30pm Th Decorative things in the
Garden
Nov 12 11:30-1:30pm T Hanging baskets
Contact the library for reservations 623-4161. Or
922/4483
“Hunt and Find”
MARCH NL WINNER
Charlotte Anthony
Runner Up “finders” Helen Mosley,
Valerie Nuckels
Our NEW object for April
As soon as you locate the item, send an
email to cjd945@sbcglobal.net identifying
the location. The first correct response
will be our winner!!
WISH LIST/TRADING CORNER
This is a new column in the newsletter for
what you need or do not need anymore!! It
is a way to share plants, seeds, items, or get
information regarding gardening needs.
FREE ITEM:
One wheel-barrow to GIVE away. It is a
one owner model, low miles, and runs great
with MAN power control. Contact Gaye
Harper @ (501) 262-5243
Wish List
Would like "starts" for a fast-growing,
evergreen, part shade, easy care shrub that will
be used to soften (literally to hide) a
neighboring shed. Contact : Linda Doherty
767-4720
Need Moneywort, lime green, to be used at
Garvan Woodland Gardens. Contact Linda
Doherty 767-4720
If you have an item to give away or need
information, send your information to
Carolyn Davis and mark subject line as
Wish List. If you have a photo you want to
include be sure to send as an attachment in
jpeg format.
Send to cjd945@sbcglobal.net
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Page 4
Page 5 ANNOUNCEMENTS
COUNTY FAIR
Spring planting time is near, so this is your
reminder to plant something for entry at the County
Fair in September. The Best of Show in potted
plants for the last few years has been mixed
plantings.
The categories for competition are:
Potted plants-single variety
Potted plants-mixed varieties
Hanging plants
Fresh floral arrangements
Dried floral arrangements
Individual cut flowers
Small vegetables (such as tomatoes, peas, peppers,
okra)
Medium vegetables (such as cucumbers, corn,
eggplant, squash)
Large vegetables (such as cantaloupe, pumpkin,
watermelon)
Dried seeds
Fresh herbs
Nuts
Eggs
Hope to see your successes at the Fair.
Hot Spring County Master Gardener
Plant Sale
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
April 20th, 2013
Hot Spring County Fairgrounds – Malvern, AR
Directions to the HSC Fairgrounds building: From I-30, take Exit 98A towards Malvern. Go about one mile
along MLK Boulevard and take a left at the second traffic light to the Fairgrounds (next to Cotija Mexican
Restaurant.)
From Hot Springs: Take Malvern Avenue, (270 East). After crossing I-30, go about one mile along MLK
Boulevard, take a left at the second traffic light to the Fairgrounds as above.
TRY IT - IT WORKS!!!!
I saw this on Pinterest and tried it. My
lettuce always gets old before I can use it.
BUT……this WORKS. One week later my
lettuce was as fresh as when I put in a
GLASS JAR (mason jar with lid). Thought
I would share. Carolyn
Page 6
Happy Birthday Wishes to our April
GCMG – from “the gang”
Sue Bristow April 4th Sandy Adams April 23rd
Gene Lichliter April 6th Jean Fisher April 23rd
Jack Larsen April 7th Bob Draper April 24th
April Gill April 10th Ann Hooper April 27th
Sharron Bennett April 11th Barbara Krone April 27th
Sallye Waddell April 16th Joy Bennett April 28th
Denise Steinhaus April 18th Carolyn Sinderson April 29th
Susan Marinick April 21st
Page 7 Committee News
EXTENSION OFFICE LANDSCAPING COMMITTEE
The Extension Office landscape committee is in the process of cleaning the beds and getting them ready for spring
planting.
Jim Moore Jr., Chair.
ENTERGY PARK
Considering we have entered the time of year when weather is highly unpredictable, we had a wonderful turnout for
the monthly visit to Entergy Park. Today we were able to slap a lick-and-a-promise on the large flower bed at the
round-about and devote much needed attention to the park entrance. Last fall and winter leaves were removed along
with cutting back winter damaged flowers and shrubs.
Much appreciation goes to these team members:
From the left we have Daryl Edwards, Tom Both, Don Turner, Mary Ann Schnipper, Caroline Suggs, John King,
Michael Carr, Sharon Seals, & James Moore, Jr. Not shown is our photographer Janie Turner
Wayne Patterson, Chair
COMO SQUARE – MOCA COMMITTEE
The COMO-MOCA committee met recently on a cold Tuesday to spruce up the areas. Four MGs: Karin
Grisham, Laura Young, Suzy Both and Mary Ann Schnipper pulled huge weeds, trimmed and generally
cleaned up the COMO area. Then we went to MOCA to trim and thin the lilies there. Later we went to
Mary Ann’s house to pot the lilies we had removed for the Spring Plant sale. We look forward to April
when we will pull up the pansies and replace them with Spring plants. We hope to have many more
workers on that day. Mary Ann Schnipper, Chair
Page 8 COMMITTEE NEWS - continued
GEMS
(Garden Essential Maintenance Support)
GEMS had a tough February - Mother Nature 2 - GEMS 0. Cold and/or rain kept us away from the Garden and did
not do much for the plants either, many have been very slow to bloom. March 12 finally found us back at the Garden
on a cold, sunny morning doing the manicuring and detailing in the Celebration Garden and the Train Garden. They
sure needed the attention, and now are ready for the spring influx of visitors. The daffodils have been slow to bloom,
and quite possibly Daffodil Hill may need a major renovation due to overcrowding. Tulips should be at peak or
beyond by the time this newsletter is posted. Azaleas will be the next headline act for April - so stop in early and
often to see all the wonderful color. After finishing our work, we enjoyed a walk in the garden and seeing the flowers
and checking the progress on the Garden Club Garden. Many thanks to the dedicated crew who show up to work on
our GEMS days! Anybody who can not work our Tuesday work days can work wih the crew anytime - call or e-mail
Linda Doherty.
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE XERISCAPE
Xeriscape Hot Springs Village continues to meet on the first Thursday and third Monday of each month. We have a
new assistant, Sharon Fickes, who sends out reminder e-mails for each work session, and is also our liason for POA
pick-up. We are hoping the new Village interns will be interested in helping at the Cortez Pavillion, which is located
just around the corner from Debra's Restaurant on Carmona Road. This is a" beautiful" 40 year old garden that
continues to need our TLC with trimming, clipping, pruning, and weeding. Mary Ann Jarvis, Chair
Recognize Anyone?????
Pictured L to R , Ann Salisbury, David Hayes, Elizabeth McAnally,
Tom Salisbury, James Moore Jr., Martha Dooley, Linda Doherty
McAnally, Tom Salisbury, James Moore Jr., Martha Dooley, Linda
Doherty
Page 9 COMMITTEE NEWS - continued
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
The Community Education Committee held its second Brown Bag Lunch Class on Tuesday March 12th. The
topic for this class was "Vertical Gardening - Growing UP". With over 8 different ideas, the committee members
built their favorite displays, with hands- on stations for those in attendance. They could then see how the projects
were made, and what tools and skills were required. Each committee member provided printed instructions
on "how to build" their demos. Several of the projects were raffled off to the 70+ guests in attendance.
The "Ask A Master Gardener Booth" will begin our year by setting up at the Garland County Master
Gardener Spring Plant Sale. Committee members will be on hand to distribute soil sample kits, and assist visitors
with information about all aspects of gardening. Stop in and see us on Saturday, April 27th, 8am to noon, at the Hot
Springs Farmer's Market.
Spring Plant Sale: Things are really moving along and the plants are growing like WEEDS at F.L. greenhouse !
We have annuals that are flowering, hanging baskets needing pruning, and herbs galore !!!! We are now starting the
fun part, putting together kitchen herb planters and window boxes filled with beautiful plants. Come by and show us
your creative gardening talents.
Over at the L.H. greenhouse, the basket crew is still working hard and making dozens of beautiful hanging
baskets and several other special items for the sale. A big thank you to all the interns that have come out and jumped
in with both feet, what a great group you are. Diane Daniel, Chair Photos by Nelson & Kay Ford
Committee News - continued Page 10
COURT HOUSE/POLICE MEMORIAL
The March meeting of the Court House/ Police Memorial Crew was under sunny skies. Weeding and some trimming
were done with the able and cheerful group of Linda Doherty, Sunshine Spielvogle, Charlotte Anthony, Shirley Williams,
Barbara Smith, Wayne Patterson, Michael Carr, Anne Fulbright, Chuck Lang, and Kay Skoog.
The pansies are looking really good and next month they will be replaced by lantana for the spring and summer color.
The Committee meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 8:30a.m. ALL are invited and welcomed to join us.
Happy Spring! Michael and Kay
CITY GREENHOUSE COMMITTEE
The Garland County Master Gardeners met at the City Greenhouse to start the preparations for the hanging baskets
that are downtown. Every year the baskets are planted with multicolored petunias. The Master Gardeners have been
helping plant the baskets for several years now. Over 120 baskets are planted in case replacements are needed. The
Gardeners helping today were Lin Johnson, Ross Sedler, Sunshine Spielvogle, Henryetta Martin, Janie and Don Turner,
Bev Merritt, Mary Ann Schnipper, Laurie Young, Claudette Cooper, Becky Pawelczak, Les Huston, Kay Caldwell, Rick
Channey, Denise Steinhaus, Helen Mosley, Katie Gibson, Kay Shearer, Daryl Edwards, Sue Bristow, Barbara Smith,
Jane Oliver, Sue Tanner, Kay Skoog, Michael Carr, Charlotte Anthony, and Karin Grisham.
Michael, Lin, and Gene
Photographer – Gaye Harper
Page 11 COMMITTEE NEWS - continued
YOUTH GARDENING COMMITTEES
FOUNTAIN LAKE SCHOOL
In March, Marilyn Parks talked to the Fountain Lake High School greenhouse management class about organic
gardening and then spent some time with the students in the greenhouse. Transplanting seedlings was one of
several topics covered.
Also, this month, five classes of Fountain Lake Elementary third graders walked over to the greenhouse to plant
marigold seeds in pots for upcoming Mother’s Day gifts. Marilyn Parks provided the instructions and
also informed them about what is growing in the greenhouse. She was assisted by eight Master Gardeners. The
students seemed to enjoy this, but the highlight for most of them was probably when the sprinklers were turned on
and they got to run through the water.
HOT SPRINGS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
No reports received for March.
Photos by Madalyn Harris
:
Cards were sent to the following members for recent reports of illness, surgery, and family deaths:
Josh Wright (death of father) Floy Montgomery (surgery) Judy Nelson (fall)
Dianne Hardin (surgery) Marilyn Olson (family illness) Jane Oliver (death of brother)
Helen Majestic (ruptured appendix) Peggy Johnson (husband had heart attack in AZ cannot be moved)
Please be sure to notify Ken Johnson and Julie Dickson if a member is sick, has undergone surgery or has had a death
in their family so that MG’s can send them a card.
Thanks for helping us with this.
CARDS SENT THIS MONTH
COMMITTEE NEWS - continued Page 12
LAKE HAMILTON SCHOOL
The Lake Hamilton Youth Committee met at the Lake Hamilton High School Greenhouse to clean, divide,
and re-pot various plants. More work was done on the hanging baskets and other plants to ready them for
the plant sale. The greenhouse was cleaned and then plants were watered, fertilized, and sprayed for
insects as needed. Sue Finley & Barb Smith
(no photo provided)
Garden Therapy at The Caring Place
We had a great time assisting the seniors with decorative wreaths for Spring. We used grapevine wreaths and
dried botanicals such as eucalyptus, wheat tops, and raffia to brighten up their lives at home. The seniors always
take their projects with them as they leave at the end of the day's program. The staff of The Caring Place always
thanks us for our work with the seniors--a very rewarding experience each time! Rita Monsen, Chair
COMMITTEE NEWS - continued Page 13
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
In keeping with Habitat for Humanity's vision of "A world where everyone has a decent place to live", Master
Gardeners have, once again, helped make new homeowners' dreams come true. On Friday, March 1st, eighteen
Master Gardeners and friends completed the final touches by planting beautiful plants in flower beds for two
homes on Highland Street. This completed the landscape of the entire block of homes on this street built by
Habitat.The dedication was held Saturday, March 2nd.
Thanks to all the Master Gardeners and friends who have helped beautify another area of the city.We are grateful
for each one of you and we look forward to your continued support as we move on to other areas that need
beautification.
Gene Lichliter, Chairman & Evelyn M Worsham, Assistant Chairman
FALL PLANT SALE
The MG location at the fairgrounds Arts and Craft Fair has been paid for, and we are looking
forward to another fabulous sale. The Fair will be held the first full weekend in October.
Further information will be provided as the time gets closer.
Hilde Simmons, Chair
TRIANGLE/FARMERS MARKET/GREENHOUSE COMMITTEE
After missing two months, we had a lot of weeds to clean up. We had a great crew, including two new interns, and we
finished all the beds at Farmer's Market. We then went to the Triangle and cleaned all the beds there. If you get a
chance, go look at both projects and see the beautiful beds. Our great crew included: Chuck Lang, Lin Johnson,
Henryetta Martin, Mary Ann Schnipper, Michael Carr, Kay Skoog, Sunshine Spielvogle, Katie Gibson, Kay
Caldwell and Sallye Waddell.
We meet every 3rd Wed. and would love for anyone to come join our fun group.
Lin, Michael and Gene
Left to right: Mary Ann Schnipper, Chuck Lang, Michael Carr,
Sunshine Spielvogle, Henryetta Martin, Kay Caldwell, not shown, Kay Skoog,
Katie Gibson, Sallye Waddell. Lin Johnson photographer.
ATTENTION COMMITTEE CHAIRS/CO-CHAIRS
It has been brought to our attention that there is some confusion as to where information is to be sent. If
you are sending in a COMMITTEE ARTICLE AND PHOTO OF YOUR COMMITTEE – send to Rita
Monsen at monsenr@ipa.net. Photos must be sent as a separate attachment in jpeg format for the
newspaper to accept. You will send announcements for NL information page to Rita. Information
regarding Stump the Experts and Hunt and Find are listed in the newsletter.
If anyone is sending a “special or feature article (not relating to our committees) and/or photos that do not
accompany committee reports, these are sent to Patty Stranahan @ biopatt@comcast.net.
If you have any questions regarding this, contact Carolyn Davis @ cjd945@sbcglobal.net.
The Newsletter Committee
COMMITTEE NEWS - continued
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Day, Date &
Time
LOCATION OF EVENT
April 3 Wed.
11:30am
Brown Bag: Exterior Garden Decorating - Fun Things in the Garden with Aileen
Petsoldt Garland County Library call 623-4161 for reservations. April 6 Sat.
Saline plant sale. Saline County Plant Sale Benton Fairgrounds, be there by 7:30 to get a good place in
line, Doors open at 8. April 13 Sat. 10-
Apr. 13 Sat. The Hot Springs Daylily Society : Meeting 10a.m. at the 1st Methodist Christian Life
Center in Hot Springs, 218 Pratt Street, at Pratt and Grand Avenue
Apr. 13 Sat.
10-12 (children
Brown Bag: Pioneer Kids and their Gardens - Hands On for Ages: Celebrating
National gardening month Garland County Library call 623-4161 for reservations..
Apr. 16 Tues Deadline to register for MG Conference in Rogers, AR.
April 18 Thurs. -
GCMG meeting
GCMG meeting Elk’s Club-lunch served 11:15-12:30 (no lunch served after then)
Program 1:00 pm Awards and Plant Sale plans.
April 20 Sat
8:30-noon
Hot Springs County Master Gardener Plant Sale at the fairgrounds in Malvern., locally
grown shrubs, flowering plants, annuals, perennials, bulbs, rhizomes, vegetables, herbs,
etc. Prices starting at $.50 for more information call 501 332-5267
April 22 Mon
9:30 – 12:00
GWG Gardening 101 "Basic Elements and Keys to Garden Design" Bob Byers The
cost is free to GWG members; regular Gardens admission for non-members. Pre-
registration is required. Call 501.262.9300/800.366.4664 to register. Space is limited
April 26 Fri
Set-up
We will be moving plants from the FL & LH greenhouses and setting up for the plant
sale at the Hot Springs Farmer’s Market.
April 27 Sat
GCMG plant
sale
GCMG Spring Plant Sale at the Farmer’s Market. The Ouachita Hosta and Shade
Plant Society and The Hot Springs Daylily Society will be joining us.
April 30 Tues
9:30 – 12:00
GWG Gardening 101, "Irises" Karen Johnson Cost is free to GWG members; Regular Garden admission for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Call 501-262-9300/800-366-4664 to register. Space is limited.
May 11, Sat.
10-12
The Hot Springs Daylily Society will meet at the 1st Methodist Christian Life Center in
Hot Springs, 218 Pratt Street, at Pratt and Grand Avenue. Program
May 16-18, 2013
Thurs. – Sat.
State MG Conference, Rogers, AR
May 23, Thurs.
11:30 – 1:30pm
Brown Bag: Companion Garden Planting –the Buddy System at Garland County
Library call 623-4161 for reservations.
May 30, Thurs.
9:30- 3:00
Janet Carson/Bob Byers: "Perennials" The cost to participate in the workshop is $35
for GWG members and $45 for non-members. Advance reservations and pre-payment
are required. Please call the Gardens at 501.262.9300/800.366.4664 to register. Space is
limited
Aug. 13, Tues.
11:30-1:30 pm
Brown Bag: Good bugs/Bad bugs Knowing the Difference For Healthy Gardening
Garland County Library call 623-4161 for reservations
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Page 15
Sept. 7-14
Sat.-Sat. International MG Conference, Alaska (Registration open).
Sept. 23-24
Mon.-Tues
Master Gardener Appreciation Day at GWG coupled with MG Leadership here in
Hot Springs.
Sept. 26 Thurs.
11:30-1:30 pm
Brown Bag (Decorative things in the garden) Garland County Library call 623-4161
for reservations.
Oct. 14, 2013
Master Gardener 25th
Anniversary Party (save the date)
Nov 12
11:30 – 1:30pm
Brown Bag (Hanging baskets) Garland County Library call 623-4161 for
reservations
GOLD STAR to Habitat– 1st article submitted for NL
SILVER STAR to Entergy Park – 2nd
article submitted for NL
BRONZE STAR to GEMS & Court House/Police Memorail– 3rd
article submitted
for NL
If you have additions for this list please
submit them to: linjd@sbcglobal.net
CALENDAR OF EVENTS - continued Page 16