Portage County MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEERS

Contents ______________________________ Board, Committee Chairs, Coordinators. / Volunteer Opportunities / Volunteers Needed

Calendar of Events

June Meeting Minutes

August Garden Guide

July 2013

Welcome to the “Nort” side and to Rick & Carole Jansing ‘s Garden

501 Meadow St.—Stevens Point July 22nd—6 p.m.

Our yard/garden is only five years old. It will be entering the 3rd renovation shortly as we rid ourselves of the remaining grass areas in the back yard. The current lot has been in Carole’s family for three generations, since 1890! Come and enjoy! Rick and Carole Jansing

Division North or South to 4th Avenue. Go West on 4th Ave. One block after the stop sign at Union St.,

turn Right and go two blocks to 501 Meadow.

2013 Garden Parade Showcase Raffle Results

The garden parade this year was awesome! Once again great weath-er and so many beautiful gardens made for a wonderful weekend.

This was a banner year for the Showcase Raffle with total ticket sales of $731. Guests enjoyed the great mix of items donated this year. A generous thank you to our PCMG's that took the time & effort to make something special!

Pat Mrozinski Aldo Leopold Bench Winner: Katie Rettler Judy Thies Succulents/Stand Winner: Marcella Tube

Barb Gifford Succulent/Grass Winner: Larry Beck

Dan Goulet Herb Tree Winner: Lynn Ligman

Jan Pierson/Shulfers Container/Wood Pc. Winner: Birdelle Granum

Kirby Throckmorton Container/Wood Table Winner: Bev Derzinski Danise Otte Moss Pillow Winner: Deb Anstett Zechmoore Design Utensil Art Winner: JoAnne Hagen

Submitted by: Deanna Gertsch-Pozorski

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Coordinators

Chairperson: Shelley Binder: shell-b58@hotmail.com (715) 341-9414

Vice Chairperson: Rick Jansing: rickjansing@att.net (715) 344-2118

Secretary: Sandra Newby: (715) 457-2505

Treasurer: Kathy Stanke (715) 570-7885 rkstanke@charter.net

Director of Committees: Chere Schmit: dcschmit@hotmail.com (715) 258-0153

WIMGA Representative: Lynn Caine: dljed@charter.net (715) 344-1564

Member at Large: OPEN

UW Extension Ag Agent: Ken Schroeder: ken.schroeder@ces.uwex.edu (715) 346-1316

Amherst Fair Open

Arbor Day Open

Chicago Bus Trip Bob Rausch Sally Prideaux

Farmers Market Todd Teuchert Lori Teuchert

Fundraisers Open

Garden LIne Open

KMart Potting Day Open

Newsletter Marian Helm

Rosholt Fair Todd Teuchert

Website Lynn Caine

Committee Chairs *Chair **Co-chair

Bylaws Cindy Bredow *

Display Barb Gifford * Open**

Flower Beds Carole Jansing* * Open*

Funds/Grants Cindy Bredow *

Garden Dreams Charlotte Kolinski * Sally Prideaux **

Garden Parade Katie Rettler * Bob Rausch **

Habitat House Jennifer Young * Jen Haas **

Hunger Prevention/ Head Start Open

Membership John Kolinski *

Plant Sale Chere Schmit * Kathy Herbert **

Programs Tina Lechner * Diane Somers **

YMCA Gardens Dan Goulet *

PCMGV Board Members Volunteers wanted

Articles for the newsletter should be submitted by the

10th of the month for publication that month.

Submit to: Marian Helm: azmhelm@yahoo.com or 715-347-5265

Please send any address changes to: Bonnie Maier: bonnie.maier@ces.uwex.edu or 715-346-1316

Sophie Demchik is the summer horticulture assistant at the Extension. Her hours are Tues.—Fri 9:00 am-1:00 pm. Any GARDEN LINE questions can be referred to her at:

mastergardener@co.portage.wi.us

Habitat for Humanity House Planting Days

Hello! I am going to make a stab at the Habitat House planting for next week. The house address is 525 W Cornell. It is across the river near to where Hwy 10 used to run to Marshfield.

I'd like to meet at the house around 5:30 PM on Tues-day July 23 and Thursday July 25. On Tuesday, we'll dig out the grass in front and lay down the landscaping fabric and edging. May also plant a tree if enough people are available. On Thursday, I'd like to plant the front of the house and put in the rock.

The homeowner would like the variegated hostas if possible. I know this not a great time to split and dig things up, but I will stress to the owner that it will be vital for her to water daily. Please let me know if you have 3 or more of a single variegated medium sized hosta to donate - it would be great if we can get varieties that are alike or very similar. I estimate needing between 9 - 12 plants. If I have to buy some hostas to supplement donations, we are still under budget.

Please email me back with your availability of days and if you are willing to assist with hostas.

Thanks so much - Jennifer Young, PCMGV

youngplace@hotmail.com

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August 2013 Calendar of Events Underlined events qualify for continuing educational hours.

Gardens Around the Midwest BOERNER BOTANICAL GARDENS: For info or to register contact Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI 53130 at (414)525-5659 or email scheduling@fbbg.org.

CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDENS: 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe IL 60022. Phone: (847)835-5440.

GARDENS OF THE FOX CITIES: Register for classes on the Event Calendar. For info contact Gardens of the Fox Cities, 1313 E. Witzke Blvd. Appleton, WI 54911 at (920)993-1900.

GREEN BAY BOTANICAL GARDEN: For more information, contact the Green Bay Botanical Garden, 2600 Larsen Road, P.O. Box 12644, Green Bay, WI 54307-2644 at (920)491-3691 ext 103

MN LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM: For info contact the Education De-partment, Minnesota Arboretum, P.O. Box 39, Chansassen, MN 5531-0039 at (952)443-1422.

NORTHWIND PERENNIAL FARM: For info contact Northwind Perennial Farm, 7047 Hospital Rd, Burlington, WI 53105 at (262)248-8229 or info@northwindperennialfarm.com.

OLBRICH BOTANICAL GARDENS: For info contact Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704; phone (608)246-4550 or download the Classes and Workshops Brochure. Pre-registration required, including online registration from the OBG website.

2 – Growing Cucurbits with IPM for Home Gardeners Webinar – The North Central IPM Working Group is hosting an online discussion from 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. dealing with pest problems in squash, cucumbers and pumpkins. The registration link and more information will be announced soon. The webinar will be free at designated host sites and will be archived after the presentation for later viewing. For more information contact Mary Meyer. 13 – Container Gardening Walk – Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison – Enjoy an informative walk from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. through the outdoor gardens focusing on the creative and innovative planted containers. Olbrich Horticulturist Samara Eisner will discuss the endless possi-bilities of designing containers to enhance your landscape. Learn Olbrich’s tricks for designing hanging baskets, troughs, sun or shade containers, and how to incorporate herbs, tropicals, and much more. $15 ($12 members). For more information contact Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704; phone (608) 246-4550. 14 – Hydrangeas and Summer Flowering Shrubs Walk Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison – Hydrangeas are among the most showy flowering shrubs in northern climates and are a mainstay of the late summer garden. Join Olbrich Horticulturist Christian Harper from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. as he showcases Olbrich’s extensive collection of hydrangeas and other summer-blooming shrubs. This walk will give you many ideas to extend your ornamental garden season with blooming shrubs. $15 ($12 members). For more information contact Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI53704; phone (608) 246-4550.

15 – Prairie Walk – Peshtigo – Stroll the 17-acre prairie at Harmony Arboretum with local native plant enthusiasts from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Spend an evening learning what constitutes a prairie and why people are creating or restoring them. The prairie flowers should be nearing their peak at this time. At Harmony Arboretum & Demonstration Gardens, N3890 County E, Peshtigo, WI. Free. For more information call (715) 732-7780. 16-17 – WIMGA Annual Conference – Janesville – Host-ed by the Rock Prairie MGA at UW-Rock. Click here for more details. 20 – Twilight Garden Tour – Spooner Ag Research Sta-tion, Spooner – Date to be determined. Activities will start at 4:00 pm, with guest speakers, displays and demonstra-tions available until dusk. For more information contact the Spooner Ag Research Station, W6646 Hwy 70, Spoon-er WI at (715) 635-3735. 22 – Garden Lighting for Homeowners Walk – Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison – Join Olbrich’s Director of Horticulture Jeff Epping from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. for an awe-inspiring night walk through the illuminated outdoor gardens. He will discuss garden lighting design and

mechanics for residential owners. You will learn about the main components of low-voltage systems, the basics and cost comparison of energy-efficient lighting systems, the difference between professional lighting components and do-it-yourself kits, and creative, yet functional, design concepts. $15 ($12 members). For more information contact Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704; phone (608) 246-4550.

24 – The Late Summer Garden – Northwind Perennial Farm – Burlington – Roy Diblik, co-owner of Northwind, will lead a tour of Northwind's display gardens and show you how plant selection and his 'Know Maintenance' Ap-proach to gardening can give you a late summer garden that is still a showstopper when other gardens have succumbed to the heat and drought of ourMidwestern summers. At 10:30 a.m. at Northwind Perennial Farm, 7047 Hospital Rd, Burlington, WI. For more information contact Northwind Perennial Farm at (262) 248-8229 or see the Northwind Perennial Farm website. 25 – Herbal Harvest Workshop – Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison – Herbs can be enjoyed during every season when you preserve your herbal harvest. Join Lauri Lee of Herb n’ Gardener and the Madison Herb Socie-ty from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. for a hands-on workshop to learn how to make items for your herbal pantry. Fresh herbs will be used to make herb vinegar and pesto for you to take home. You’ll also learn how to harvest and dry herbs to make herb blends for year-round enjoyment. Tasting, recipes, fresh and dried herbs, and handouts provided. $50 ($40 members). For more information contact Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704; phone (608) 246-4550.

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PCMGV Meeting Minutes: June 24, 2013

Present: Sue Baldischwiler, Tom Baldischiler, Margaret

Bau, Shelley Binder, Sandy Boehm, Donald Caine, Lynn

Caine, Deanna Gertsh-Pozorski, Timothy Goskowicz,

Dan Goulet, Kathy Goulet, Rose Grych, Jen Haas, Karol

Harris, Kathy Herbert, Carole Jansing, Rick Jansing, John

Kolinski, Charlotte Kolinski, Tina Lechner, Lynn Ligman,

Marily Malcolm, Deb McGill, Ellie Mendyke, Pat

Mrozinski, Sandra Newby, Terri Offerman, Stephanie

Olson, Carole Olson, Sharon Ornernick, Danise Otte, Rob-

ert Rausch, Katie Rettler, Rebecca Roberts, Leanna Rusch,

Chere Schmit, Don Schmit, Nick Schultz,

Donna Srnith, Patti Soik, Dianne Somers, Kathy Stanke,

Todd Teuchert, Lori Teuchert, Judith Thies, Kirby

Throckmorton, Joanne West, Jennifer Young, Ginny

Carlton and Portage County Ag Agent Ken Schroeder.

The meeting was called to order at 6:05 by Shelley Binder

at Jennifer Young’s home.

Minutes from the May meeting were approved with the

addition of Jean Danielson as an attendee.

Treasurer’s report was presented by Kathy Stanke.

Committee Reports:

Flower Beds: Carole Jansing—Chrismary Pacyna resigned

as FB Chairperson. The Rosholt library is relocating their

flower beds and requested MGV help. A thank you note

was received from the Humane Society. Signs are available

for the gardens.

Garden Parade: Katie Rettler distributed packets for the

volunteers. More GP volunteers are appreciated. Tickets,

posters and signs were available for distribution.

Tim Goskowicz stated where signs could be put up. It

includes all of the garden beds and libraries. He had

up-corning events posters for distribution. MGV for GP

re asked to wear their name tags.

Rose Grych said the GP reception is at Village Gardens.

She requested MGV bring either a dessert or appetizer to

help out with the food.

Hunger Prevention: Pat Mrozinski said the garden looks

good, strawberries are productive. A stepping stone project

was done with the children.

Plant Sale: Chere Schmit asked MGV hand in their vouch-

ers to her so the sale profit can be finalized.

Y Garden: Lynn Caine stated the garden is doing pretty

well. Every child has their square foot garden. They chose

to put either flowers or vegetables in it.

Farmer’s Market: Lori Teuchert stated FM will begin

June 29. A few MGV volunteer openings are still open.

In case of inclement weather, the lead person makes the

decision to begin later or cancel and contacts the other v

olunteers.

Rosholt Fair: Todd Teuchert—MGV help is needed for

August 29-Sept. 2. He addressed the responsibilities.

WIMGA: Lynn Caine addressed the possible training

changes and that the Board will keep on top of any changes

made. Farm Technology Days are in Barron County July 9-

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Extension: Ken reported that a bus would be used to go to

Farm Tech Days on July 9. It would leave at 7 a.m. and

return at 9 p.m. There would be no charge to ride the bus.

Sophie, the summer horticulturist is at the office Tues.

through Fri., 9 a.m.-— p.m., Memorial Day—Labor Day.

Ken brought catalogs from Forest Farm at Pacifica, Or-

namental & Useful Plants from Around the World.

Habitat: Jennifer Young—PLANTING OF HOSTAS, an

apple tree and hydrangea will be done an evening the third

or fourth week in July. The resident requested river rock.

Last years Habitat plantings are doing well.

New Business:

PCMGV are invited to celebrate Plover Days at Lake

Pacawa July 27. A booth could be set up for a $20 fee.

Contact Shelley or Rick if interested in volunteering.

A booth could also be set up at the Amherst River Fest

Sept. 14, 10–4.

A proposal to buy certified MGV shirts to wear at MGV

events was presented and the group approved. Tina Lech-

ner will reasearch venders and costs.

Announcements:

Char Kolinski requested weeding help prior to Garden

Parade.

Deanna Gertsh-Pozorski brought Flower Factory

catalogs.

Karol Harris brought hostas.

The next meeting is July 22 at the Jansings at 6:00 p.m.

The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

Continuing Education: Jennifer Young’s garden 45

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Submitted by Sandra Newby PCMGV Secretary

Cooperative Extension University of Wisconsin—Extension Portage County UW-Extension 1462 Strongs Avenue Stevens Point WI 54481-2947 Phone: 715-346-1316 Fax: 715-346-1323

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August Garden Guide

Mulch dahlias to conserve moisture/eliminate weeds. Stake plants with heavy blooms. Order spring-flowering bulbs for fall planting. Keep phlox plants deadheaded. Never let phlox go

to seed if you want to keep colors true. Start seeds of daisy, coreopsis, sweet william and

pansy in peat pots or nursery beds. Transfer to permanent beds in late September. or early October.

Cut gladiolus blooms leaving maximum amount of foliage on plants.

Transplant and divide iris and day lily. Watch for red spider mites on phlox. In mid-month, take cuttings of coleus, geraniums

nd other plants for winter houseplants. Plant chrysanthemums for fall color. Fall planted

chrysanthemums need extra winter protection. Plant Madonna lily and Japanese and Siberian iris. Continue watering flowerbeds at least once a week

during dry periods. Plant or transplant oriental poppies. Do not mulch,

as they prefer hot, sun-baked ground. Bring poinsettias indoors. By the end of the month, start withholding water from

amaryllis. Amaryllis requires an eight-week period of drought to bloom. Place in cool basement for three-month rest.

Sow cover crops in vegetable garden areas not in use.

Cut and dry or freeze herbs. Pick herbs just before blossoms open for best flavor.

Inspect corn regularly. Corn pests become abundant in mid-August.

Keep eggplant and peppers picked so younger fruit develops.

Plant late crops of radishes, lettuce, spinach and beets.

Mid-August to mid-September is the best time to establish grass seed. Keep soil moist at all times or seed will dry and die.

Plant evergreens now through mid-September so they are well established before winter.

Remove thatch from lawn if more than one-half inch thick.

Tip layer black and purple raspberries for replacement. Fertilize strawberries with 10-10-10 fertilizer applied at

2-3 pounds per 100 square feet. Thin plants if needed. Maintain lime-sulfur spray program on tree fruit

to control apple and pear scab and certain other diseases.

Collect and bury diseased, mummified plums for future brown-rot control.