THE GREENERY

MARION COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION THE GREENERY

WHEN: MONDAY, JULY 14, 2014

TIME: 9:15 A.M. — 11:45 A.M.

LOCATION:

INDY URBAN ACRES FARM

7700 EAST 21ST STREET

INDIANAPOLIS, 46219

PROGRAM:

Indy Urban Acres is an 8 acre organic

farm which donates 100% of the fresh

fruits and vegetables harvested to local

food pantries through a partnership with Gleaners Food Bank. This is a

working farm. On the tour, we will be walking the acreage.

Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Bring any of the following

items appropriate for you such as, sunscreen, mosquito spray, hat and

water.

Remember to carpool, as parking maybe limited. Plan on meeting in the

parking area by 9:15 A.M. There are several different areas to cover so we

want to be prompt and cover ground quickly.

Map to Indy Urban Acres available on our website: indymcmga.org

From West (downtown): Take 70 East to Shadeland Exit. Make a right to

head South on Shadeland Ave. and then left to go East on 21st Street.

Farm will be on left (north) side of road after the 465/70 overpass.

From East: Take 70 West to Post Road Exit; make left (South) onto Post

Rd. and then right onto 21st Street. Farm will be on the right side of road

after 1.5 miles.

From 465 North or South: Exit Shadeland Ave. and follow directions from

West.

NOTE: If you would like to participate in this program and have special

needs, please contact Steve Mayer prior to the beginning of the program,

(317) 275-9290 or E-MAIL: MAYERSL@purdue.edu

JULY — URBAN ACRES TOUR

MG CONFERENCE PRESIDENT’S MUSING VOLUNTEER OPPS

2-3

TOMATO JUICE STAND AUGUST 11TH BUS

4-5

GRANT REQUEST FORM & INFO. EXTENSION HORT. HINTS by Steve Mayer

6-7

MASTER GARDENER

MINUTES FOR JUNE

8-9

THE QUESTION BOX

by Steve Mayer

NEWSLETTER CON-

TACT INFORMATION

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Inside this issue:

JULY 2014 VOLUME 25, ISSUE 7

MARION COUNTY MASTER GARDENER

ASSOCIATION

JULY MEETING

UPCOMING EVENTS

PRESIDENT’S

MUSING

EXTENSION HORTICULTURE HINTS

GRANT REQUEST INFO.

THE QUESTION BOX

2014 Purdue MG State Conference a Success

After all that planning, the state conference finally came to pass on June 12-14.

All four pre-conference events went smoothly and were enjoyed by the attendees. The main conference at the Marriott Indianapolis North was attended by 256 registrants. The ten speakers gave outstanding presentations. There were 21 exhibitors and vendors, plus posters from the five Search for Excellence Award winners to keep folks busy during the break times. Container contest and Photo Contest winners were also on display. Because vigorous fundraising resulted in many donors and sponsors, there even are funds left over that can help support Purdue Master Gardener projects in the future. Kudos to all those who worked hard during the past three years to make the conference a success! And good luck to the SWIMGA group that is putting on the next state conference in Evansville, June 4-6, 2015.

Chris Hansen gave the first keynote address.

The meals at the Marriott were yummy.

2014 PURDUE MG STATE CONFERENCE

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CONFERENCE HOURS CREDIT

THURSDAY: 3 HOURS

FRIDAY: 6 HOURS

SATURDAY: 5 HOURS

THE WRENTERS

Each spring I put out a couple of bird houses. The chickadees like the white one and usually nest early. The wrens like the natural wood one. Around the middle of May I can hear them singing away in the early mornings and know that they are checking out the best property for nest-ing. I hope that my wrental property will meet their standards. Later, as I work out in the back yard I am cheered to see them taking small twigs into the bird house as the two future parents talk back and forth to each oth-er. My presence in the back yard irritates them a bit, but they soon get used to me.

A few weeks later, my presence seems to irritate them a lot more. Their eggs have hatched and whenever they come close to home, the babies chirp noisily away. They seem to work so hard to feed them. But, all of that time, the wren parents keeping talking away to each other—what communication!

Sunday, June 15 – As I left the house that morning, there was a cacophony of chirping and hopping about going on at the wrental property. I hoped that another critter wasn’t threatening them. In the afternoon I went out to the garden to relax and catch up on my reading. All is quiet, too quiet. There is no longer a flurry of activi-ty at the wren house. I can still hear their distinctive chirps from a nearby tree, but their previous home is emp-ty. For the birds, getting their young to leave home must be as difficult as getting the kids to leave home for some humans! I wonder if the wren parents suffer “empty nest” syndrome? I know that at that moment I was.

Fridays, July 11th. and July 18th.; 9 to 11 am, rain or shine: Holliday Park FREE Learn & Labor Workshops, sponsored by The Friends of Holliday Park. During the July 11th session, horticulturist Chris. Turner’s topic will be ‘Pruning ……… for good structure, size and health………’

Wednesdays, July 2nd., 16th., & 20th; Saturdays, July 12. & 26th., 9 to 12 noon: Work Days with Katie Neill, Indy Parks.

Please be reminded that we are into the bug season (mosquitoes, chiggers etc.) and dress appropriately. Tools, gloves, water – and bug repellant are provided or bring your own. No registration necessary. Details at hol-lidaypark.org/volunteers. Questions: please check www.hollidaypark.org/volunteers; (P):317-327-7180. All sessions qualify for Master Gardener volunteer hours.

Sunshine Update:

Well wishes have been sent on members’ behalf to Marlene Snell and Karen Kennedy, who have been having some health issues since our June meeting. Please consider letting them know that they are in your thoughts.

Volunteer Opportunity - Future Farmers of America (FFA)

Dan Millar (MCMGA member) is looking for help this summer maintaining the gardens at the FFA National Headquarters located at 6060 FFA Drive on the North West side of Indianapolis. Tools and refreshments are provided. This activity qualifies for Master Gardener volunteer hours. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Dan at dpmillar@sbcglobal.net

PRESIDENT’S MUSINGS — Linda Fururness

VOLUNTEER AT HOLLIDAY PARK & FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA, plus SUNSHINE UPDATE— S. Fry/P. Brummer

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The 2014 Indiana State Fair runs from August 1 through 17th. Marion County Master Gardener Assn.will again coordinate and manage the Tomato Juice Stand (TJS) in the Agriculture/Horticulture Building during the Fair, serving Red Gold Tomato Juice.

Profits from the TJS are divided between Garfield Park Master Gardener Assn. and Marion County Master Gardener Assn., as well as the various Community Garden volunteers who work in the TJS during the Fair.

We are using VolunteerSpot (the leading online signup and reminder tool) to organize the Tomato Juice Stand work shifts. Here is how it works:

Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot. http://vols.pt/7AACdV

Enter your e-mail address: (you will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot )

Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders.

After you have signed up and before you exit the program, there will be a comment section. Please enter the name of your organization (GPMGA or MCMGA) in that section. We want to give your organization credit for the hours you work in the booth

Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone.

If you wish to bring a friend or spouse to work with you in the booth, please make a separate entry for that individual, with their name and e-mail address and enter the name of your organization in the comment sec-tion. Please do not put two names in one slot. Friends or family of volunteers will not be able to join the workers in the booth unless they are signed up to work in the booth.

As a volunteer you will receive State Fair tickets, a fairgrounds map and information on free parking, by mail, ap-proximately one week prior to the opening of the Fair.

Reporting Hours Worked

Master Gardener members who are working in the TJS should report their time worked under the category “Tomato Juice Stand.” Please do not use “Tomato Juice Stand Committee,” which is for the committee members who handle the administrative duties of the Stand. You would count your time worked as “educating” with “0” contacts because generally you will not be answering gardening questions. If for some reason you do have a gar-dening discussion with a customer - that time spent should be counted separately.

Thank you for your participation.

Tomato Juice Stand Committee

Judy Turner hokiehog71@yahoo.com

Nancy Snively snivelyonlake@aol.com

Fred McCullough franntwo@gmail.com

Pat Brummer pwbrummer@sbcglobal.net

TOMATO JUICE STAND INFORMATION

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Coach Trip to Hidden Hills Nursery, and Munchkin Nursery & Gardens

Monday, August 11, 2014, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

WHERE WE WILL GO: 7:30 a.m. Meet at Greenwood Christian Church, 2045 Averitt Road, Greenwood, IN 46143, 317 881-9336. 8:00 a.m. Buses leaves promptly for southern Indiana. 12:30 p.m. Lunch at 1:30 p.m. Busses depart to swap destinations 4:00 p.m. Leave for return trip to Indianapolis 6:00 p.m. Arrive back at Greenwood Church Times are approximate

TOUR INCLUDES: Coach fare and lunch. Cost $25.00.

WHO CAN GO? Marion County Master Gardeners and guests. Reservations open on May 1. Reservations will close when we reach our limit of 110.

TO PARTICIPATE: Fill out the reservation form below and give/mail to: Karen J Kennedy. A check for $25.00 must accompany the reservation form. Make checks payable to MC-MGA.

Reservation Form for the August 11, 2014, Master Gardener Trip

Name __________________________________________________________________

E-Mail __________________________________________________________________

Phone __________________________________________________________________

I Am An MCMGA Member __________________________________________________

I Am A Guest ____________________________________________________________

Choice For Lunch (Check One): REGULAR VEGETARIAN

Emergency Contact _______________________________________________________

Phone __________________________________________________________________

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO MC-MGA. GIVE/MAIL THIS FORM WITH YOUR $25.00 TO: KAREN KENNEDY,

9212 NORTH PARK AVE. INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240

AUGUST 11TH BUS TRIP FORM

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Sufficient requests were not received to distribute all the grant money budgeted for the calendar year 2014. We are opening up the process for the limited funds remaining.

Marion County Master Gardener Association Grant Request Application Procedures

Requests may be sent July 1 and are due by August 1 —— Awards announced by September 1

E-mail to MCMGA President and Steve Mayer

If you don’t have e-mail, send via postal mail to: MCMGA President c/o Steve Mayer Purdue Extension-Marion County Suite 201 Discovery Hall, Indiana State Fairgrounds 1202 E. 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205

1. Cover Sheet, including:

Organization benefitting (not-for-profit organizations only please!)

Name, location & brief history of project

Applicant/contact person (name, address, telephone, e-mail)

Name and address of person to whom check be made payable (this is a new addition)

Amount requested (requested amounts should not exceed $500)

New or existing project

Prior Marion County MGA funding

2. Test of proposal, not to exceed 2 pages:

Summary of project (50 words)

Clear, concise description of project, including:

— How the project furthers the MCMGA mission

— Why is the project needed?

— Objectives to be achieved

— Detailed list of plants, seeds & materials needed (itemization of fund use, drawings/graphs may be included)

List names of Master Gardeners and/or Extension Staff working on this project & others benefitting

Anticipate Starting and completion dates of project

Additional donors to your project

3. Budget sheet, including:

Materials, labor & program costs

Sources & amounts of any funds already raised

Total cost of project

4. Project summary & comments on the program expected by September 1 (may include photos)

GRANT REQUEST — Linda Furuness

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July Garden Calendar Tips

Note: Letters and numbers following the tip refer to Purdue publications on the topic.

First Week: White patches of powdery mildew may be seen on the leaves of garden phlox. To control, plant resistant cultivars, thin emerging shoots in the spring and/or use a fungicide. (BP-5)

Second Week: Begin eliminating patches of tough-to-control, perennial grassy weeds like zoysia and nimblewill if actively growing. This allows time for retreatment before planting the lawn in late summer-early fall. (AY-11)

Third Week: Severe summer storms may cause tree damage. Proper planning and pruning can help prevent storm damage. (FNR-FAQ-12)

Fourth Week: Continue harvesting raspberries. Remove raspberry canes that have fruited after harvest is com-plete. (HO-44)

For more timely tips, follow me on Twitter @purduehortindy (or go to the following to view: http://twitter.com/purduehortindy).

Demonstration Garden Update

This photo shows the development of the garden since last month. Additional new demonstration ideas for the garden in 2014 (besides the new raised beds mentioned last month) will include a new trel-lising system for indeterminate tomatoes, growing tomatoes in fabric Smart Pots, a new cucumber tent, and a vertical wall garden. Additional infor-mation on these projects will be reported in a fu-ture newsletter.

The first flowers of the seed-grown canna South Pacific Scarlet (2013 AAS winner) were starting to open in the demonstration garden on June 24 this year. (Photo: Steve Mayer)

(continued, next page)

EXTENSION HORTICULTURE HINTS by Steve Mayer

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The west side of the Purdue Extension-Marion County Demonstration Garden on June 21, 2014 (Photo: Steve Mayer)

Thousand Cankers is Found in Indiana

Begin watching for Thousand Cankers Disease on black walnut trees. According to the Indiana Depart-ment of Natural Resources (IDNR), the fungus that causes this disease has been detected in Indiana for the first time.

The IDNR stated on June 19 that the fungus was found on insects that emerged from two stressed black walnut trees in a black walnut plantation in Yellowwood State Forest in Brown County. Not only was this the first time the fungus (Geosmithia morbida) was found in the state, but it also was the first time the fungus was detected on an insect other than the walnut twig beetle: a small weevil identified as Stenomimus pallidus.

The discovery of the fungus was the first time the fungus was detected on an insect other than the walnut twig beetle: a small weevil identified as Stenomimus pallidus.

The discovery of the fungus was the result of a survey on insects and fungi in Missouri and Indiana by the U.S. Forest Service, University of Missouri and Purdue. The walnut twig beetle still has not been documented here.

Thousand Cankers Disease (TCD) was originally found in New Mexico, but has also been documented now in Indiana, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and eight western states.

The specific plantation in Brown County has been quarantined, but movement of black walnut from other areas of Brown County is not restricted.

TCD is lethal to black walnut trees. Infected trees typically die within 2-3 years after symptoms are noticed.

Become familiar with the symptoms of Thousand Cankers Disease and report black walnut trees that show symptoms.

Purdue suggests that you look for trees with existing crown dieback and individual branches that show flagging – either of yellowing leaves remaining attached or leaves that have collapsed and wilted (a stronger symp-tom). Collect a dead or dying limb and look for minute exit holes. Cumulative canker development produces limb girdling that causes the yellowing, flagging and branch dieback.

TCD may resemble many common abiotic disorders and diseases such as freeze damage, drought, Fusari-um canker, anthracnose, and Phytophthora canker. More info on I.D. is at: <http://www.thousandcankers.com/tcd-information.php>. If you suspect TCD, call the IDNR at 1-866-663-9684 and the Extension office. More info on the disease is at: <http://www.ppdl.purdue.edu/PPDL/hot10/8-23.html>.

Don’t move walnut firewood or plant parts. Firewood of any species has the potential to spread insects and diseases and should only be stored and used locally. Seedlings, cuttings, scion wood and other woody parts of walnut may carry the disease and should not be moved from infested areas (nuts & nut meats excluded).

Finally, do not rush to harvest or otherwise remove walnut trees. Specific control measures for TCD have not been developed yet.

EXTENSION HORTICULTURE HINTS, con’t...

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MASTER GARDENER MINUTES— Jackie Sundboom

President, Linda Furuness called the June 9, 2014 meeting to order at 9:15 A.M. with 86members in attend-ance. A motion was made to accept the minutes for the April 14, 2014 MCMGA meeting as published in the May issue of The Greenery. The motion was seconded and passed by voice vote. The changes to the constitution to remove the position of Assistant Secretary, and to change Media chair to Communications Coordinator (and make it a voting position) were explained, were voted on, and were passed.

Linda requested people interested in serving for 2015 come forward. If you know of a person who would be quali-fied and interested for the positions, contact the Nominating Committee: Pat Brummer, Shirley Fry, and Julie Iver-son. We also need people to help with Hospitality for 2015. Treasurer, Nancy Snively presented the financial report with the Association having a checking account bal-

ance of $6,476.04 and the 2014 State Conference account having a balance of $58,260.72. Vice-President, Karen Kennedy reported that today’s program will be on “Growing Vegetables”, presented

by Linda Furuness – snap peas, Meredith Hull – turnips, Vickie Davis – lima beans, Rosemary Fanning and Mary Durkin – okra, Leah Glick – tomatoes, Karen Cox – potatoes.­ Handouts on snap peas and lima beans are available at the back of the room.

Karen gave an update on the August 12 bus trip to Munchkin Gardens and Hidden Hills. There are still plenty of spaces; please register now if you’re planning to go. Registration forms are at the back of the room. Next month’s meeting is a field trip to Indy Urban Acres, which is located near I-70 and Shadeland Avenue. It is an 8 acre farm, with all produce donated to local food shelters. Last year 30,000 pounds were donated. Wear bug spray, appropriate footwear and long pants. Ideas for a speaker for the Holiday Party were requested. Membership Chair, Marie Koenig said that there are 228 paid members. A survey will be distributed in Au-

gust or September to get information on improvements that can be made. Please fill out the survey when you get it.

Assistant Secretary, Carol Hooker distributed Master Gardener certificates, growth awards and badges and congratulated those receiving them.

Plant Sale: Jackie Sundboom thanked those that donated the high quality plants, etc. and thanked the vol-unteers that are so essential for making the plant sale happen. A pick-up truck full of leftover plants were do-nated to the GPMGA plant sale. We made $1765 from the plant sale. If you have complaints or suggestions for improving the plant sale, please contact the organizers.

Tomato Juice Stand: Pat Brummer explained the history of our involvement. It will take place during the State Fair, August 1 through 17 and Red Gold tomato juice will be sold. This is our largest fundraiser. People will be able to sign up through Volunteer Spot, which will go out early next week. Each person who will be in the booth must be signed up. Please include your affiliation in the comments section. Space in the booth is limited.

Media Chair: Linda Furuness said that Mail Chimps will be limited to going out a week or two before each meeting and if there is major bad news. If you don’t get it, let her know.

Sunshine Chair: Shirley Fry announced that Mary Duschack had surgery, Cece Callahan is undergoing chemotherapy, and that Lorraine Kendrick’s daughter sent a note of appreciation for the role the master gar-deners had in her mother’s life.

Hospitality Committee: Nancy said thanks for the food, and that they will need help with cleanup due to appointments by committee members.

2014 MG Conference: Kathy Hull said that everything is going well. We now have enough volunteers. Please bid up the Silent Auction- there are lots of nice items.

Extension Educator Steve Mayer reported that the Demo garden has been planted and thank you to the volunteers. He requested feedback on the new Purdue Extension website; some of the most useful links are to Indy Horticulture, Indy MCMGA, and Indy Urban Garden.

Old Business: Linda Furuness mentioned that additional grant proposals are due by August 1 and that the form is available on the website and will be in the next newsletter.

New Business: Linda Furuness announced that upcoming events are posted on the bulletin board in the back of the room. Kathy Hull mentioned that there will be a Perennial Plant Association meeting in Cincinnati on July 28 and that it is geared toward MGs. Sue Arnold has the information on it. Two guests were introduced.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 A.M. Respectfully submitted, Jackie Sundboom

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THE GREENERY PURDUE EXTENSION MARION COUNTY, PUBLISHER

STEVE MAYER —

Extension Educator-Horticulture

Purdue Extension-Marion County

1202 E. 38th Street, Discovery Hall, Suite 201, Indianapolis,

IN 46205-2857

Phone: (317) 275-9290;

Fax: (317) 275-9309

E-mail: MayerSL@purdue.edu

Marion County Consumer Horticulture:

http://IndyHorticulture.org

Marion County Master Gardener Program:

http://IndyMG.org

Mail/e-mail your information by 20th of EVE-

RY MONTH for INCLUSION next issue.

Judy Armstrong, Editor

My mailing and E-mail address is in the Master

Gardener directory.

Q. What is needed for me to treat emerald ash borer with insecticides for customers? Q. Do I need a license to apply pesticides for others? Q. I am applying weed and feed to my neighbor’s lawn. Do I need to be certified to apply this product? A. Generally, if someone is applying a pesticide for someone else for direct compensation, then there are pesticide certification and licensing requirements. In this case, refer them to the Office of the Indiana State Chemist (OISC) for specific information. The Indiana State Chemist is charged with administering several agricultural laws involving animal feeds, fertilizers, pesticides and seeds. The goals of these laws are to ensure truth-in-labeling, food safety, user safety and the protection of our environment. The phone number for the OISC is 765-494-1492. Online at: http://oisc.purdue.edu/ or just Google: Indiana State Chemist. They can answer all of the specific questions related to cost, type of certification category, etc. Applying a weed and feed product to your neighbor’s lawn for money requires pesticide certification and licensing because a weed and feed contains a pesticide and compensation is being given. Q. Do marigolds really help control pests in the garden? A. Good observation should tell you this is not true. Japanese beetles may feed voraciously on marigold blooms, and spider mites can kill marigold plants. However, there is an element of truth to the statement. Mari-golds may help control some types of nematodes (microscopic worm-like organisms) that damage the root systems of plants. Effectiveness depends on the species of marigold and whether it is planted as a replacement cover crop or only a few plants are added alongside the plant that people want to protect. For more information on mari-golds for nematode management, go to: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ng045.

THE QUESTION BOX by Steve Mayer

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