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Sep 11, 2007 | 6:42 PM PST
Tags: Cuban Oregano , Blackberry Lilly , Tomato Grafting , MG class #2 , Soil samples
MG class #2 completed with lots of bonuses! Our class today was Plant Propagation and wow did we not only see and hear about propagation we really did it! Our Horticulture agent brought plants and seeds and some class members brought cuttings also. We all went home with more than we came with.....more knowledge, more plants, more opportunities. One of my favorites today was Cuban Oregano. It is probably one of the most aromatic plants I have ever been in the presence of. I planted cuttings from CO and from a White Christmas cactus. I planted seeds from a Blackberry Lilly. I realize after today's class I am able to do more in the area of propagation to save money by not buying more plants and having plants on hand to share with others. I think inventory is always good!
We took our soil samples in today and prepared them in their little brown boxes with the paperwork to go to be analyzed. That is a wonderful service that is free and will enable us to become more productive, successful gardeners.
We have the opportunity to attend a workshop, Tomato Grafting: Techiques, Benefits and Management on 10/3. This is being done at the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS). I understand it is a very easy process, not like the grafting we so often think about and seldom do. This workshop will provide detailed info and an on-site demo of tomato grafting technique. I am very interested, especially since this summer has been the worst tomato growing experience ever for me.
If any of you gardeners (no matter what level of experience or knowledge) have the opportunity to be a part of the Master Gardener program that your county offers, please consider doing so. It has been so rewarding and only 2 classes so far.....the best is yet to come! Judy in eastern NC
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Sep 12, 2007 | 4:23 AM PST
Wow! What is the Master Gardener program? |
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Sep 12, 2007 | 8:22 AM PST
Sounds like a lot of fun! I have a huge cuban oregano that lives inside and have been thinking of propagating a bit of it since it has gone crazy, lol. |
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Sep 12, 2007 | 3:20 PM PST
A Master Gardener program is put on by your County Extension Service. Find one in your area or near by and inquire as to when they will be holding the next classes. In my county it is connected with a major university. You will learn about plants and seeds, propagating, insects and their control, grasses, chemicals in the soil, mulching and much more. Then the Master Gardener Association usually has a monthly meeting for certified MG's (which would be you if you go through the program). MG's are active in their communities doing various programs to inform the people as well as projects to beautify areas around their neighborhoods. Our organization helped plan and plant a Serenity Garden for a local hospital, planted the landscape for a Habitat for Humanity Home. There is just so much we can do for our surroundings. |
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