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Iowa Master Gardener Program
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News Update November 1, 2007
Announcements and news for ISU Extension staff, Master Gardeners, and faculty IN THIS ISSUE
HERBACEOUS PERENNIAL SATURDAY SYMPOSIUM November 10, 2007 Speakers include: Several presentations will focus on specific plants like ornamental grasses, new and tried and true annuals and perennials, and shrubs for continuous color. Other speakers will discuss planning and planting for maintenance, the psychology of garden design, and garden enjoyment. Registration is required and includes breaks, lunch, and materials. Visit our website for more information. For questions or to receive an information packet by mail contact: Cindy Haynes, 515-294-4006 or email at chaynes@iastate.edu. Herbaceous Perennial Saturday Symposium website Painting, sculpting, photography….all bring to mind what many believe defines “art.” However, art is expressed in many other ways, too. To raise awareness for how we all have a little something artistic in us, the Metro Arts Two Rivers Expo themed its 2007 show, “Everyone is an Artist.” Whether we like to decorate cakes, scrapbook, make our own stationery, or garden, we all have a creative flair. As a master gardener, you appreciate gardening as an expression of artistry. You can imagine just how thrilled we are to feature one of America’s renowned landscaping and gardening experts right here in Des Moines. To celebrate gardening as an artistic expression, Metro Arts Alliance has invited gardening/landscape expert Jon Carloftis to speak at this year’s Metro Arts Two Rivers Expo, Saturday, November 3, 2007, from 11:00 a.m. to Noon on the Main Stage of Hy-Vee Hall, Iowa Events Center. Jon’s presentation is sponsored by Meredith Corporation. Known as “Gardener to the Stars,” Jon’s clients have included the Lauder family [of Estee Lauder fame], Sotheby's auction house and actors Julianne Moore and Edward Norton. He is a contributing writer to many publications and has made numerous television appearances. He will share his insights on his approach to garden design and what you can do to create a garden area that expresses your personality and creativity. I hope you can join us for this unique opportunity. Tickets are just $7.00 for an entire afternoon of art, music and Jon’s presentation. You can purchase tickets online at www.iowatix.com or at the door. REIMANS' GIFT TO KEEP BUTTERFLY WING OPEN UNTIL DEC. 31 A gift from Roy and Bobbi Reiman will keep the Reiman Gardens' Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing open until Dec. 31. Earlier, the Gardens had announced the butterfly wing would be closed Nov. 1 to April 1, 2008 to help balance the operating budget. More at this url. (From The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Newsletter, Iowa State University Oct. 29, 2007 No. 475) Master Gardener Update is spooktacularly published Friday by the Iowa Master Gardener Coordinator. Please send your news via email to James Romer. For questions, call (515) 294-2336. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Many materials can be made available in alternative formats for ADA clients. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call 202-720-5964. Comments on our web site?Please email us. |
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