Iowa Master Gardener Program

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James Romer
Master Gardener Coordinator

Email: jromer@iastate.edu
Phone 515/294-2336
Fax 515/294-4817

News Update August 31, 2007

 

Announcements and news for ISU Extension staff, Master Gardeners, and faculty

IN THIS ISSUE

• MYSTICAL, MARVELOUS, MEMORABLE PLANTS
• ISHS 2007 HONOR AND MERIT AWARD NOMINATIONS
• LABOR DAY IS MONDAY
• 2008 GARDEN CALENDAR CELEBRATES SESQUICENTENNIAL
• SUBMITTING YOUR NEWS

MYSTICAL, MARVELOUS, MEMORABLE PLANTS

Saturday, September 8, 2007
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Bickelhaupt Arboretum, 340 S. 14th St., Clinton Course #38412 Cost $9
Instructor: Margo Hansen, Lawn & Garden Mgr., Paul’s Discount

Join Margo Hansen as she enlightens us on some of the most unusual plants in her repertoire. She will lead us in discovering the Lunaria (Money Plant), Brugmansia (Angel Trumpet), and Papyrus (used by Egyptians to make paper). Don't miss this opportunity to spend a few plant moments with one of the best!

LIMITED SEATING. MUST PRE-REGISTER BY CALLING 244-7100 or 888-336-3907, or you may pay and register in person at the Business Office at Clinton Community College.

ISHS 2007 HONOR AND MERIT AWARD NOMINATIONS

Our ISHS 2007 Honor and Merit Award nominations are due September 30th. If there is someone who has made great contributions to Iowa Horticulture, Education, or your Organization; there has never been a better time to nominate someone for the recognition they deserve. You may receive more information and look at the list of past recipients by going to the ISHS Awards and Winners link. Congratulations go out to our past 2006 award winners. Doug Struyk,J.D., (Merit Award), Barb Osborn (Honor Award), and Jeff Wendel, CGCS, Jerry Miller, Mike Bevins, and Barbara Sylvester for Presidential Awards.

Last year we combined our ISHS Annual Awards and Scholarship recognition program (and business meeting) with our ISHS Fall Affiliate Board Meeting during mid week. This combined meeting will continue at a date, time, and place in early November (mid week) that will be announced in the coming weeks. We understand how busy our ISHS representative’s schedules are today, so we want to avoid tying up a weekend when so many people have family, sports events, work, and other fall activities going on in these hectic times. We feel this is the best option for everyone involved. Last year’s event was well attended and we appreciated new Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey taking the time to address our associations.

Gary L. Twedt,CGCS
President of the Iowa State Horticultural Society
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1624 North Court
Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
gtwedt@lisco.net
(641) 683-6260

LABOR DAY IS MONDAY

University offices are closed and classes will not be held Sept. 3 in observance of the national Labor Day holiday.

2008 GARDEN CALENDAR CELEBRATES SESQUICENTENNIAL

In honor of ISU's Sesquicentennial celebration -- and to mark 30 years of garden calendars -- the 2008 Extension Garden Calendar focuses on horticulture history at ISU. Each month features a short bio of an Iowan who helped shape and promote horticulture education. An illustrated timeline is included on the inside back cover along with a list of publications and resources.

Copies are $8. Sample copies and promotional posters will be in county offices soon. Questions? Contact Diane Nelson.

SUBMITTING YOUR NEWS

Master Gardener Update is magnificently published Friday by the Iowa Master Gardener Coordinator. Please send your news via email to James Romer. For questions, call (515) 294-2336.

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