April 2015 Newsletter - the Guadalupe County Extension Office!

Submitted by John Lewicki
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LAST SATURDAY OF SPRING BREAK AT GXP
Steele High School Key Club Members
spent their last Saturday of spring break
working with Master Gardeners at Gutierrez
Xeriscape Park (GXP). The spring breakers
laid cardboard for a new pathway behind the
main sign; carted crushed granite in wheelbarrows to the new pathway; raked, leveled
and tamped down the granite; weeded the
butterfly garden; added mulch around trees;
cleared a portion of the parking lot; filled
sinkholes; planted sunflowers, rosemary,
passion vine and succulents.
Led by GXP Co-Chairpersons Kim Darrough
and John Lewicki, the spring breakers
Left to right: Parker Dentino, Judy Stanley, Joyce Briscoe,
Timothy Kidd, Denise Leverich, Taylor Perry, Hunter Dentino, worked with Master Gardeners Judy Stanley
and Joyce Briscoe in hauling top soil for
Welta Burris, and Jacob Frentzen.
planting sunflowers along the stone wall and
Master Gardener Welta Burris in adding plants to the Xeriscape Garden and the new Herb Garden. A
special thanks to Key Club Faculty Advisor Denise Leverich for not only her hard work but also for providing donuts that gave everyone a burst of energy to start their morning tasks
Photos L-R: 1. Taylor Perry getting another load of mulch. 2. Parker Dentino planting sunflowers. 3.
Welta Burris planting rosemary in herb garden. 4. Hunter Dentino & Jacob Frentzen clearing parking
lot. 5. Kim Darrough, Joyce Briscoe, and Judy Stanley putting sunflowers in front of stone wall. 6.
Denise Leverich raking mulch around trees by new granite pathway.
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March Volunteer Recognition Program
43 Certified Master Gardeners qualified for the March Volunteer Recognition Program Drawing. Having
done so, all 43 also qualify for one entry into the $150 Annual Recognition Drawing.
March Volunteer Recognition Program
March Volunteer FIRSTNAME
Members Reporting 5 or More Hours in February 2015
1
Augustus Lillian
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McIntyre Elaine
2
Benfield Regina
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McKenney LaVerne
3
Bennett Kathy
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Micheli
Hughlene
4
Bowe
Mary
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Miller
Marla
5
Briscoe
Joyce
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Moltz
Marilyn
6
Cardona Ramonita
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Montalvo Maria
7
Chandler Mike
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Odvody Ann
8
Cox
Robert (Bob)
30
Odvody Dale
9
Darrough Kim
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Patterson Karen
10
Ermel
Bill
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Preston Jerilyn
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Friesenhahn, Joyce
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Romero Liz
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Hadley
Susan
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Schultze Pat
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Henry
Beth
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Seale
Iris
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Hughes Elizabeth (Betty)
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Slaten
Chuck
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Jones
Peggy
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Stanley
Judy
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Knight, Jr. James
38
Styblo
Mary
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Krause
Debbie
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Turner
Pamela (Pam)
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Leos
Cynthia
40
Tyler-White, Patricia
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Lewicki
John
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Wallace Penny
20
Magee
Janet
42
Watkins Patricia
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Martin
Cindy
43
Wise
Donna
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McElveen Kay
Congratulations to John Lewicki our March winner. As our March Volunteer, John won a $20 gift certificate to Schulz Nursery.
To qualify for the Monthly Volunteer Recognition Program drawing, Certified Guadalupe County Master
Gardeners must report a minimum of 5 volunteer and continuing education hours earned during the
month in VMS by the last calendar day of the month. Hours earned for attendance at the monthly GCMG
Membership Meeting are not included in the minimum 5 hours, except those earned for meeting setup.
Board members do not participate in the Volunteer Recognition Program.
Don’t forget to earn and report your hours by 30 April 2015 to be eligible for the May Membership Drawing.
Article submitted by Cindy Waechter
GCMG has report 2295.55 Volunteer Hours and 381.15 Continuing Education Hours in 2015.
Continue to report your hours on VMS!
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Volunteer Opportunities
Guadalupe County Master Gardeners
Volunteer Opportunities
Every Monday the MG office/library is open from 8:30am-noon except for holidays. Volunteers are always needed. Contact Betty Hughes. 830-401-4066 or e-mail ehughes5@satx.rr.com.
Every Tuesday and Friday are work days at the Guadalupe County Community Garden. Check with Ann
Odvody (odvodyd@swbell.net 830-914-3593) for start hour and access at other times.
Every Friday 9 am is a workday in the gardens at the Big Red Barn. Check with Janice Knobles, 830-379-6193
or e-mail jmknobles@yahoo.com for details.
KWED Master Gardener Lawn and Garden Show is always looking for volunteers. Contact Janet Grafe at 830639-4199 or e-mail to janetgrafe@hotmail.com.
Chairperson is needed for the June 18th Summer Social. Contact Jose Contreras at elmerojose@gmail.com
Volunteers are needed to set up the chairs before each monthly meeting. Contact Treva Hicks at
hickslt@lycos.com
Spring Tours at the Big Red Barn
The folks at the Big Red Barnbare holding spring tours of their facilities and gardens for school children
(pre-K and up) and would like our help. There will be opportunities to help in April and May, but at this
writing the specific dates are not yet known. A call list will be taken. Janice Knobles is working on a
script appropriate for Spring as well as indoor activities in case of rain. If you would like to help children
discover the wonder of growing things we eat, add your name to the call list of Master Gardeners.
Give Karen Heinemeyer your name, number and email address by phone: 830-557-6308 or by email at:
ronheinemeyer@sbcglobal.net
Of course you should and will earn volunteer hours for helping with this.
Plan Ahead for the County Fair
Cindy Martin, Chair for the 2015 County Fair, encourages everyone to not only volunteer, but to ENTER!
Plan Ahead - and - Plant Ahead
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Texas Master Gardener Board of Directors
Two Year Term - Dave Elder - Alternate - Marvin Borth
One Year Term - Peggy Jones - Bob Teweles, Alternate
Membership Outreach Committee - Virginia Biggs
Speakers Bureau - Treva Hicks
Guadalupe Co. Community Garden - Dale & Ann Odvody
Master Gardener Office/Library - Betty Hughes
Refreshment Coordinator - Treva Hicks
Big Red Barn - Janice Knobles
Gutierrez Xeriscape Garden - John Lewicki & Kim Darrough
Historian - Sandy Foss
Class 27 Coordinators - Kay McElveen & Mike Murley
Facebook Editor - Cynthia Leos
Newsletter Editor - Elaine McIntyre
Web Master - Bob Teweles
KEYHOLE AND ELEVATED GARDEN BEDS
WITH DRIP IRRIGATION DEMONSTRATIONS
Saturday April 11, 2015 - 10 am-12-pm
Guadalupe Community Gardens, 1101 Elbel Road, Schertz
(Behind the Guadalupe Courthouse Annex)
Learn how to build and maintain Elevated and Keyhole Garden beds and setup and maintain a drip
irrigation system. $15 Cost recovery fee. Taking orders for custom made Elevated Bed Kits.
For more information contact: guadalupemastergardeners.org
or call 830-303-4712 or 830-303-3889 Agrilife Extension Office
Educational Programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color,
sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
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GUADALUPE COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS
LUNCH & LEARN GARDENING PROGRAMS
12-1PM FREE to the Public Bring your own lunch
Thursday April 2—“Landscaping with Wildflowers”, Deedy Wright, Guadalupe Master Gardener
presented at the GC AgriLife Extension Office, 210 East Live Oak St. Seguin
Thursday May 7,---“Lawn Care”, Marvin Borth, Guadalupe Master Gardener, presented at the GC
AgriLife Extension Office, 210 East Live Oak St., Seguin
Monday May 11, --“Twenty Great Herbs for South Texas”, Gail Johnson, Guadalupe County
Master Gardener, presented at The GVEC Community Room, 908 Curtis Street, Schertz.
Thursday June 4—“Gardening with your Kids and Grandkids”, Lo Ra Dick, Guadalupe County
Master Gardener, presented at the GC AgriLife Extension Office, 210 East Live Oak St. Seguin. (Bring
your own Kids)
Monday June 8—“Gardening in the Shade”, Liz Romero , Guadalupe County Master Gardener,
presented at The GVEC Community Room, 908 Curtis Street, Schertz.
Thursday July 2—“Twenty Great Herbs for South Texas”, Gail Johnson, Guadalupe County
Master Gardener, presented at the GC AgriLife Extension Office, 210 East Live Oak St. Seguin.
Monday July 13—“Hello Invasives Good Bye Texas”, Nancy Masterson, Guadalupe County Master Gardener, presented at The GVEC Community Room, 908 Curtis Street, Schertz.
Thursday August 6,-- “Planning and Planting a Butterfly Garden”, Judy Stanley, Guadalupe
County Master Gardener, presented at the GC AgriLife Extension Office, 210 East Live Oak St. Seguin.
Monday August 10--“Planning and Planting a Butterfly Garden”, Judy Stanley, Guadalupe
County Master Gardener, presented at The GVEC Community Room, 908 Curtis Street, Schertz.
For more information call 830-303-3889, AgrilLife Extension Office or http://
www.guadalupecountymastergardeners.org
Educational Programs of the Texas A&M Extension Service are open to
all people without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin,
age, disability, genetic information or veteran status
Floral Designs
Wednesday, April 1, at 10 am
3310 N. New Braunfels @ Funston
At the San Antonio Garden Center Clubs meeting well-known floral artist and teacher, Henry DeLeon,
brings his joyful exuberance and riotous color palette with him. In true "Fiesta Flores" style, DeLeon
will demonstrate how to create fabulous floral designs at home, and audience members will have the
opportunity to take away more than just ideas. Join us for coffee at 9:30. Free and open to the public.
For more information, go to SanAntonioGardenCenter.org or call (210) 824-9981.
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Native Plant Society of Texas
Guadalupe County (Schertz-Seguin) Chapter
Tracking the Wild Invaders
As a field botanist, Minnette Marr of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center has surveyed plant communities on private ranches, and in state forests and national parks
throughout Texas. Land managers use these surveys for many purposes, including
the control of invasive species. Tonight Minnette will teach us how to get involved in
mapping and eradicating invasive species in our own neighborhoods. Check out one
of Minnette’s observations from the San Marcos River watershed at http://
www.texasinvasives.org/observations/detail.php?site_id=18942. When Minnette is not surveying plant
communities, she is scouting for opportunities to collect seeds of native plants. You can follow her seedy
adventures at https://twitter.com/beeblossomseeds.
Tuesday April 14, 2015, 7:00 PM
St John’s Lutheran Church, FM 465, Marion, TX
Meetings are open to the public. Visitors are welcome. There is a plant/seed exchange and greeting at
6:30 PM followed by the program at 7:00 PM. For more information, directions or membership applications see our website at: http:/www./npsot.org/wp/guadalupe/
The purpose of the Native Plant Society of Texas is to promote research, conservation and use of native plants
and habitats through education, outreach and example.
Rain Gardens: Landscaping for Sustainability and Beauty
April 21, 2015 at 7:00 PM
GVTC Auditorium located at 36101 FM 3159, Smithson Valley
At the Lindheimer Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas monthly meeting Lee Marlowe, Sustainable Landscape Superintendent for the San Antonio River Authority (SARA), will give a presentation on
Rain Gardens: Landscaping for Sustainability and Beauty. She will describe specific native plants that
can be used in rain gardens to provide multiple benefits including water conservation, pollinator habitat
and beauty in the landscape. The public is welcome. For more information www.npsot.org/wp/
lindheimer
Annual Grafting Seminar
Sat., Apr 11, 9am-12pm
Fanick’s Garden Center, 1025 Holmgreen Road, San Antonio
Dr. Larry Stein from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension service will show you how and why fruit, nut and
citrus trees are grafted. You will learn all the different grafting techniques like inlay, four flap, cleft, approach grafts and some of the budding techniques like chip budding and t-budding. You will also learn
about the overall care of your fruit, nut and citrus trees before and after you graft them. This seminar is
very popular so arrive early for best parking and seating. Seminar is free. 3 CEU’s for Master Gardeners
who attend.
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Earth-Kind® Landscape Design and Management School
April 10, 11 & 12, 2015 in Dallas, Tx
During this unique educational experience you will learn how to design, plant and manage landscape that
is beautiful, low maintenance, heat and drought tolerant, and the ultimate in environmental responsibility.
No previous, design, plant or management knowledge is needed.
This 2.5 day course will consist of an in depth classroom program, outdoor laboratory session, field trip
to tour Earth-Kind® plant trials, plus a personalized, extended (1.5 hour) landscape design consultation,
to be conducted a few weeks later.
Dr. Steve George, Professor and Extension Landscape Specialist with the Texas A&M AgriLIFE Extension Service and creator of the Earth-Kind® Environmental Landscape Management System, is the lead
instructor and will personally conduct all of the design consultations.
This school is an outstanding value at only $295 per household. Class size is limited. For more information and to enroll contact Kim Betancourt (972-952-9211, kim.betancourt@ag.tamu.edu)
TEXAS MASTER GARDENER SPECIALIST TRAINING
Plant Propagation
12:30 pm May 7 - 12:00 Noon May 9, 2015
Tarrant County Master Gardeners – Ft. Worth, Texas
All Master Gardeners with an up-to-date Master Gardener Certification are eligible to participate in this
high quality training combined with hands-on experience. . Registration is $200. For additional information http://txmg.org/event/plant-propagation-specialist-tarrant-county/ or contact Billie Hammack, P. O.
Box 1540, Fort Worth, TX 76101-1540.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS APRIL 1, 2015
Texas Master Gardener Specialist training
Entomology
September 28 through October 2
Montgomery County Extension Office, Conroe
The training is designed to provide an in-depth exposure to the world of insects: 4.5 days of insectoriented field trips, lectures and hands-on insect collecting and photography.
Montgomery County is not currently accepting applicants for the program, but for updates and further
information see http://agrilife.org/insectspecialist/
Turfgrass 101 Seminar
Sat., Apr 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Milberger’s Landscape Nursery, 3920 N. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio
Speaker is David Rodriguez, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. 1.5 CEUs. Free. Learn the basics
of lawn maintenance through proper nutrition, mowing, weed control, and irrigation.
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GARDENING EVENTS
Texas Master Gardener Conference for 2015
The Blooms on the Old Chisholm Trail
April 16 -18.
Bell County Expo Center in Belton, TX
Please check http://txmg.org/2015tmgaconference/
for all the details.
or
Spring Native Plant Sale at Folkfest in New Braunfels
Saturday, April 11, 2015 - 11 am - 6 pm.
Sunday, April 12, 2015 - 12 pm - 5 pm
• Butterfly and Hummingbird plants;
Milkweed (weather cooperating with our grower!)
• Children’s activities with plants
Heritage Village, 1370 Church Hill Drive, New Braunfels, Texas
(Take exit 189 off Interstate 35 and proceed west on Loop 337 to Church Hill Drive. Signs will also refer
to this Loop as State Hwy. 46.)
Sponsored by the Lindheimer Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas
For more information, http://npsot.org/wp/lindheimer/main-page/
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National Children and Youth Garden Symposium
July 9-11, 2015 - Austin, Texas
This exciting event is related to the Learn, Grow, Eat & Go This conference is coordinated by the
American Horticulture Society (AHS) and this year the International Junior Master Gardener (JMG) program will be a co-host for the conference. Information about the conference events, lodging, travel,
etc. may be found on the following website: http://www.ahs.org/gardening-programs/youth-gardening/
ncygs/2015-ncygs/overview The conference hotel is the Radisson Austin Downtown and the symposium has a special rate of $149.00 per night.
Anniversary of Gutierrez Xeriscape Park Dedication
Sunday, April 19th - Noon to 5 PM
1300 Borgfeld, Schertz
See the new art work by Steele High School, listen to a mariachi band, get free food and drinks, visit the
Guadalupe County Native Plant Society and Master Gardener information tables, and visit the Butterfly
Garden and Monarch Waystation.
Azalea and Spring Flower Trail
Mar 20 through Apr 5, 2015
Tyler, TX
In addition to the eight miles of residential gardens and historic homes sites, there are numerous Spring
events and year-round attractions in Tyler to make the trip a great one! For more information http://
www.visittyler.com/azaleatrail
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Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednes
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Thursday
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LUNCH
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LEARN
Friday
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GCCG Workday
Red Barn 9 AM
Saturday
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KWED Radio
1580 AM
Lawn & Garden
Show 9 a.m.
O - FULL MOON
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Happy
Easter!
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Master Gardener
Office/Library
8:30-Noon
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Master Gardener
Office/Library
7
GCCG Workday
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9
GCMG
Board
Meeting
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GCCG Workday
15
16
GCMG
Meeting
10
GCCG Workday
Red Barn
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KWED Radio
Lawn & Garden
Show
GCCG
Workshop
Keyhole &
Drip
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GCCG Workday
Red Barn
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KWED Radio
Lawn & Garden
Show .
G NEW MOON
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Gutierrez
Xeriscape
Park
Dedication
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Master Gardener
Office/Library
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GCCG Workday
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GCCG Workday
Red Barn
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KWED Radio
Lawn & Garden
Show
EARTH DAY
PLANT SALE
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Master Gardener
Office/Library
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GCCG Workday
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GCCG - Guadalupe County
Community Garden
Newsletter
Deadline
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Extension Service
Guadalupe County Master Gardeners, Inc.
210 East Live Oak St.
Seguin, TX 78155
Guadalupe County Master Gardeners http://www.guadalupecountymastergardeners.org 830-379-1972 Ext 210
Guadalupe County Texas A&M AgriLIFE Extension http://www.guadalupe-tx.tamu.edu/ 830-379-1972
Texas Master Gardeners http://www.txmg.org
GCMG Officers & Board of Directors
Jose Contreras
Bob Teweles
Marvin Borth
Cynthia Lyssey
Welta Burris
Jim Johnson
Treva Hicks
Dave Elder
Open
Cindy Waechter
Travis Franke
President
Past President
President Elect
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Education Chairman
Publication Chairman
Volunteer Chairman
Membership Chair
AgriLIFE Agent
Master Gardener Coordinator
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April Meeting
Thursday, April 16, 2015 - 7 PM
AgriLIFE Extension Building
210 E. Live Oak, Seguin, Tx
Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the
understanding that no discrimination by the Master Gardeners is
implied, and no endorsement by the Master Gardeners is implied.
Educational programs conducted by the Guadalupe County Master
Gardeners and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open
to all people without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national
origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.
Elaine McIntyre, Editor
(tindo@gvec.net)