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Garden Views May 2019

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Desert Area Graduation 2019

University of California Cooperative Extension -‐ Riverside County

West County Office 21150 Box Springs Road, #202 Moreno Valley, CA 92557-‐8781 (951) 683-‐6491 x231 Desert Office 81077 Indio Blvd., Suite H Indio, CA 92201 (760) 342-‐6437 Website: www.ucanr.edu/sites/RiversideMG UCANR E-‐mail addresses: [email protected] [email protected]

Garden Views Riverside County Master Gardener Newsletter

May 2019

In this issue: In the cover story, Jean Renaker writes about the Desert Master Gardener Graduation, P. 2. Is there an alternative to bleach for cleaning gardening tools? See what Ed Harrison has to say on P. 4. Spice up your “Ask-‐the-‐Master Gardener” table with a demonstration. Suzanne Breshears describes fairy gardens that have attracted both children and adults to information tables, P. 5. Thinking of visiting public gardens within a day’s drive of Riverside County? Check out Jan Seaman’s recent visit to the Phoenix area, P. 6. Much farther away in Wisconsin is the site for Beverley Scray’s visit to the Green Bay Botanical Garden, P. 8. Karen Fleisher and Ron Jemmerson write about plants in bloom at the UCR Botanic Garden, P. 9. Thurman Howard describes MG plans for the Lavender Festival and seeks volunteers, P.11. Rosa Olaiz gets us up to date on MG business, P. 12, and Janet Hartin shares her thoughts on tree trimming in “Janet’s Jottings,” P. 13. On the last page, know your leaders and meet the new Garden Views Editor.


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Graduation in a Desert Garden Contributed by Jean Renaker, Desert UCCE Master Gardener On April 3rd members of the 2018-‐2019 Master Gardener Desert Training Class celebrated graduation at a private garden called the “Trees Estate” in the Palm Springs Movie Colony. This venue was a fitting choice as it is not only home to Master Gardener Trainee, John Shields and his husband Darrin Pelkey, but also it had the distinction of being a featured garden on the Desert Horticultural Society of the Coachella Valley Annual Garden Tour held in March.

Attendees at the graduation included a number of Veteran Master Gardeners, a few spouses, and most of the 33 Trainees who completed the course. All were invited to wander this beautifully landscaped oasis with its display of eucalyptus and carob trees, a number of palms including the indigenous Washingtonia filifera and Mexican Washingtonia robusta, olive trees, cycads, ferns, and, perhaps most interestingly, citrus trees that are irrigated by water through historical ducts from the Whitewater Canal. Following the ceremony, attendees enjoyed a boxed lunch catered by “On The Mark Fine Foods and Provisions” including a dessert of assorted pastries adorned with pastel icings.

The ceremony kicked off with a few words from Eta Takele, UCCE Riverside County Director, followed by Volunteer Services Coordinator Rosa Olaiz. Barbara Kay-‐Levin, DAB Chair, spoke about her experience becoming a Master Gardener and her rise to a leadership position. Certificates of course completion and Master Gardener badges were presented to the Trainees by Mike Reandeau, Training Class Coordinator and DAB Chair-‐elect, with the assistance of Rosa Olaiz and Barbara Kay-‐Levin (all shown with host John Shields on the cover page).

Mike then recognized several trainees for individual achievements. The award for most accrued volunteer hours during the training period went to Jim and Ralph Thompson. They were also recognized for the “Spirit of the Master Gardener” Award, given for exemplary part-‐icipation and unfailing dedication to the best interests of the Master Gardener Program. The Outstanding Trainee Award went to Linda Delaney and Janine De Hart for stepping in to lend a hand of support wherever it was needed. The following trainees were recognized for achieving a perfect score on their final exam: Peggy Bakke, David and Joe Dean, Gwen Kibbe, Hiroko Momii, Karl Raaum, John Shields, and Jim and Ralph Thompson. The Graduation Commit-‐tee included Janine De Hart, Cheryl Fey, Jean Renaker, Maria Jasso, and Laurel Ann Huiras. Jim and Ralph Thompson, Debbra Corbin-‐Euston, and Yvonne Wilczynski helped with set-‐up.


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The Trainees expressed gratitude to the class leadership with gifts going to Mike Reandeau; Bob Adamson and Jerry L'Hommedieu, MG Class Assistants; and Curtis Beyer and Ken Niemeyer, Coordinators of the Mentoring Project. The gifts of plants were designed and crafted by down-‐town Palm Springs purveyors Wabi Sabi who specialize in Japanese-‐themed and curated treasures for homes and gardens. Veteran

Master Gardener Susanne Adamson was presented with an embroidered apron in recognition of her many additions to the array of culinary delights provided by the Trainees.

The afternoon concluded with more than a few graduates musing aloud about possibly becoming mentors themselves and whether something from the dessert table would make it home in a hot car!

The Master Gardener Desert Training Class of 2018-2019

The Training Class was capped off with in-‐class presentations the last two weeks. Here are the topics: Diagnosing plant problems—Jim & Ralph Thompson Gardening using redworms—Yvette & Wayne Sullivan Desert palm oases—Ruth Zimmerman & Linda Mayo Hydrozone container gardening—Jean Renaker & Gwen Kibbe Sex life of avocado—Larry Isaacs Cahuilla use of native plants: creosote—Pam Marques & Karen Boltax Front yard landscape—Sara Jane Lee Loofah—Karl Raaum & Beth McConnell Plumeria—Laurel Ann Huiras

Landscape design principles—Maria Jasso, Robert Feferman, John Shields, Tim Labonge, & Patrick Charlson Butterfly & hummingbird related plants— Patricia Duran & Rosemarie Andrews Birds in the backyard—Linda Delaney & Janine De Hart Tree pruning—David & Joe Dean Edible native landscape—Kerry Clithero & Hiroko Momii Palms—Jose Cervantes Pruning roses—Peggy Bakke & Tim O’Connor Cheryl’s secret garden—Cheryl Fey & Nancy Cohee


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Just a Little off the Sides Contributed by Ed Harrison, West County UCCE Master Gardener-in-Training Your garden cutting tools and a barber’s clippers may have more in common than you might think. Smart gardeners have learned that to prevent the spread of disease, it is very important to disinfect their tools between plants. In the case of barbers, health regulations mandate the disinfection of clippers between customers. For some time, savvy gardeners have dunked their tools in a disinfecting bleach solution. Those who have splashed bleach onto their clothes or corroded their tools have substituted bleach with Lysol, especially after a 1991 study published in California Agriculture proved that this popular disinfectant spray was as effective as the bleach solution. See the UCANR report: (http://calag.ucanr.edu/Archive/?article=ca.v045n04p21). One problem for modern gardeners is that the active ingredient in this particular product has been changed and the results of the study are no longer applicable. In the 1991 study, the formula included ethyl alcohol plus 2.8% ortho-phenylphenol as a fungicide, germicide, and disinfectant. The current formula has replaced the ortho-phenylphenol with a different compound. This product is still more than half ethyl alcohol, a chemical that the 1991 study did find largely effective at stopping the spread of blight between plants. As for our neighborhood barber, they might have a solution that is even better for our use in the garden. There are spray barbicidal disinfectants that still include trace amounts of ortho-phenylphenol (0.1%), high concentrations of ethyl alcohol (63.2%), and, as a huge plus for garden tools, a tool lubricant and rust preventative. These sprays are available from beauty supply stores and online sellers. Three

such products are Andis Cool Care Plus, BaBylissPRO All In One Clipper Spray, and Clipper-cide Spray (with 0.41% ortho-phenylphenol).

One downside to these barbicidal sprays is that they come in full-‐sized spray cans while other disinfecting sprays come in smaller travel sizes that conveniently fit in the gardener’s pocket for ready access. Experience has often proven that accessibility is a key factor in the success of a solution, so maybe a small Lysol can in the pocket and a spray of barbicide before putting the tools away. Another idea we could borrow from the barbershop -‐-‐ how about a jar of lollipops and bubblegum in the garden shed? [Editor’s note: In the UCANR reported study cited above, 1:5 dilutions each of Clorox bleach, Lysol, or Pine-‐Sol were found to be the best disinfectants for cleaning tools. Other dis-‐infectants tested included rubbing alcohol, Listerine, and hydrogen peroxide, among others. Clorox was “most effective prohibiting transfer” of disease, but neither Clorox, Lysol, nor Pine-‐Sol was 100% effective. Lysol caused the “least damage to metal.” Barbicides were not included in the cited study so some caution should be taken in their use against garden pathogens.]


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Sparking Interest in Gardening Through Fairy Gardens Contributed by Suzanne Breshears, Desert UCCE Master Gardener Fairy gardening is whimsical container garden-‐ing. The purpose is to introduce gardening as a fun activity that stimulates the imagination. The correct way to plant is taught, as well as how to choose plants, the correct soil mix, and right container. Design is enhanced using small plants, tiny figures, animals, mythical creatures, rocks, wood, tiny garden carts, and miniature swing sets. Fairy garden designs can have a theme such as celebrating a holiday or a color. You must decide if your fairy garden will be located in the sun or shade when buying plants. Two-‐inch pots or small 6 packs are ideal for purchase. If you are going to plant succulents, you might use a cactus, palm, and citrus mix. For planting herbs or ornamentals you should use a fast-‐draining potting soil. Other supplies can be purchased at craft stores or nurseries. However, first check the toy box, the garage, the knickknack shelf, and the catchall drawer. You will find many tiny items that will be perfect. Take a nature walk and see if you can find some stones or small branches. When the container, soil, plants, and accessories are all together, participants will need instruct-‐ions on proper planting techniques. Fill the container with potting soil to within ¾ inch from the container lip. Planting instructions from the California Master Gardener Handbook should be used (Second Edition, Dennis R. Pittenger, Ed., UCANR Publication 3382). When all of the plants have been planted you can add landscape materials and figurines. The last thing to do is add water until it drains from the bottom of the container.

As the plants grow it is important to prune them so the container does not become overcrowded, obscuring the inanimate objects. This provides an additional opportunity to teach about grow-‐ing plants in confined spaces. If you find a child’s garden just too junky or the design does not otherwise flow, do not say a thing! Their completed fairy garden is perfect in their eyes. Let planting, accessorizing, and populating a fairy garden be fun. Appreciate the child’s effort. Let them dream and learn to love gardening as they watch their garden grow. The first time I heard the term “fairy garden” someone asked me about a plant that could draw fairies to hers. Then I went to a friend’s nursery where I saw that a broken ceramic figurine had been used to plant a forest design. A miniature birch tree with a bending branch held a bright-‐colored swing with a fairy. Other plants were placed in the back of the planter and exposed soil filled in with lime-‐colored moss. It made me imagine myself in a cool forest on that swing without a care in the world. I said to myself, “NOW I UNDERSTAND FAIRY GARDENS.” You should try it. Fairy gardens are a whole lot of fun!


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Phoenix in Spring: It’s Not All About Baseball Contributed by Jan Seaman, Desert UCCE Master Gardener

Ah, Spring and Phoenix conjure up visions of baseball and Spring training in the minds of baseball fans. There are two types of fans: those fortunate enough to go and enjoy some early renditions of their favorite teams and those who envy those who go! I was one of the fortunate ones this year, but it wasn’t just fun and games on the baseball field. I made two stops that Master Gardeners should not miss if you have time to spend in this area.

The first stop was the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG) in Phoenix. This delightful patch of several acres was founded in 1939 by a group of cactus enthusiasts who appreciated the beauty of the desert and wanted to preserve it for future generations. The garden has grown to an exquisite display of 50,000 desert plants from around the world and the organization is continuing its work through education, research, expedition, and conservation not only in the garden, but across the world. We took a special tour, “Behind the Scenes,” which is only offered once a day. It took us into state-‐of-‐the-‐art “green houses” where they do research on plants to learn more about their survival mechanisms, propagation and how some plants thrive in an area and others don’t. An example is the research on the Florida Semaphore Cactus (Consolea corallicola). DBG researchers are working with researchers in Florida to save this species from extinction. The plant is sterile and therefore unable to reproduce sexually. It can only reproduce vegetatively, and thus has low genetic diversity. Its existence is threatened by habitat destruction, an exotic moth larva, saltwater intrusion, and pathogens, among other threats. There are only 500

individuals, like the one pictured below, left in the Florida Keys with only 13 counted on Little Torch Key in 2007. Without solving the mystery of why these plants are sterile, their lack of natural, sexual reproduction will result in their extinction.

The garden itself holds few surprises for those of you who live in the desert, albeit 1,000 feet higher in elevation than the Coachella Valley. The most striking thing, because the garden is older and planned, is the size, and in some cases, robustness of some of the plants. The Boojum tree (Fouquieria columnaris) shown below is one of several in the garden.


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We got another treat when we came back to the “Electric Desert” at night where lasers, presumably of different wave-‐lengths, highlight different parts of the plants. We saw desert light and sound unite in a mesmerizing experience. In this nighttime show with seven sub-‐locations, cactus and desert become a living canvas. The picture below doesn’t do justice but gives you a peek into this amazing display.

Our second stop was at the “Xeriscape Botanical Garden” in Glendale, one of the suburbs of Phoenix. This award-‐winning garden features

approximately 1,000 trees, shrubs, cacti and other indigenous plants. Plants are identified by common and botanical names. Most are low-‐water use and excellent for Arizona gardens. A special feature included several roaming peacocks that were beautiful but seemed disinterested in us. There were numerous signs around the garden informing visitors of considerations to make when planting low-‐water use plants. It was as if the garden shared the mission of the Master Gardener Program: to educate the public. One of my favorites passed along “Advice from a Cactus”: “Get plenty of sunshine. Accentuate your strong points. Be patient through the dry spells. Conserve your resources. Wait for your time to bloom. Stay sharp.” (Quote from Ilan Shamir)

Question: What defines the difference between cacti and other succulents? Answer: Cacti have aereoles from which spines and glochids protrude. Question: From which continent(s) did cacti and euphorbia arise? Answer: Except for perhaps the genus Rhipsalis, cacti arose in the Western Hemisphere. Euphorbia arose in Africa.


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Green Bay Botanical Garden Contributed by Beverley Scray, West County UCCE Master Gardener My travels brought me this June to the frozen tundra, the home of the Green Bay Packers, Green Bay, Wisconsin. Yes, we did all the football stuff available in the off-‐season and hung out at “1919 Kitchen and Tap” eating cheese curds and brats. We shopped for all things Packers at the Lambeau Field Atrium: beanies, rain gear, and shirts i.e., the works. One Sunday a relative and member of the board of directors of the Green Bay Botanical Garden suggested we take a tour. What a treat! Don’t miss it if you are in the area. This 47acre garden has a large number of sculptures depicting local citizens who made the gardens possible; Vietnam Memorial sculptures and plaques; and Children and Conical Garden sculptures all adding to understanding the area and diversity to the settings. A special exhibit of 12 additional sculptures entitled “Nature Connects Art with Lego Bricks” included “Monarch Butterfly on Milkweed,” “Roseate Skimmer Dragonfly,” “Gardener with Grandchild,” and “Wheelbarrow,” to name a few. Each sculpture is positioned in an area around the garden that best represents its natural environment. Check out https://gbbg.org to see all the Lego sculptures.

Because Green Bay’s weather is so different from ours and, thus, the plants are different, I found the daylily display, the hostas, and the conical gardens especially interesting. Daylilies over-‐winter in the Midwest very nicely, as well as tolerate the heat and dryness of our area (West County). Every size and growth pattern of the conical plants seemed to be on display. A lot of local landscaping in residential areas here has a variety of evergreen conical plants.

Like the Huntington Gardens in San Marino, the GBBG has a summer concert series. Our original plan was to picnic at the concert on the day of our arrival. However, our connector flight from Chicago to Green Bay was cancelled. I did see the amphitheater on Sunday. It is surrounded by an inviting grassy area. Chairs can be rented and tables can be reserved, something like the Holly-‐wood or Redlands Bowls, just on a smaller scale.


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There are Partnership Gardens featuring all-‐ American selections, a trial garden, and a new Master Gardener Volunteer display garden. To extend the use of the garden into Fall and Winter, there are year-‐round classes for all ages, special events in September, and the “Garden of Lights” on the weekends of late November through late December. My time was well spent. The citizens of Green Bay made their garden a place of beauty, wonder, and creativity.

What’s bloomin’? Contributed by Karen Fleisher, West County UCCE Master Gardener, and Ron Jemmerson, Desert UCCE Master Gardener Have you ever visited a public garden hoping to see your favorite plant in bloom only to find that you missed it by a month? The UCR Botanic Gardens staff has solved this problem, at least for plants in their gardens. On their website is a link listing plants that flower in the current month. Here are some photos of plants in the garden that bloomed in April. Check their website link “What’s in Bloom” for plants that flower in May. April blooms at the UCR Botanic Garden:

“Botanic” or “botanical”? Either; the former is more historical, in use before the 20th century, and the latter is now more frequently used.


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UCR Botanic Gardens website: https://gardens.ucr.edu Photos: On the previous page upper right, California poppies and pincushion flowers with swallowtail butterfly and lower right, sweet acacia tree; on this page, upper left, lilac lane; lower left, lilac bush with Western tiger swallowtail butterfly; right, rose bushes.

The UCR Botanic Gardens, a Master Gardener volunteer venue, are located on the Riverside Campus. They are open 8 a.m.-‐5 p.m. daily except holidays. Admission is free, although donations are welcome. There is a small charge for parking. Check the website for details.


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Lavender Festival Volunteer Recruitment Contributed by Thurman Howard, West County UCCE Master Gardener The Lavender Festival in Beaumont will start on May 23rd and continue for 6 weekends beginning every Thursday and running through Sunday. The hours are Thursday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Please check with VMS to sign up for volunteering. “Ask the Master Gardener” volunteers for both West County and the Desert areas will be needed.

This year the committee decided to rearrange our traditional ways of displaying information due to the length of the festival. We will still have professionally-‐prepared posters hung on 8 ft. tri-‐towers that will be self-‐explanatory. This will give visitors to our 2,000-‐sq. foot area a chance to browse at their leisure and then take pictures that will direct them to our web site for more information.

We anticipate many questions so our three 10-‐foot EZ ups will house information tables related to different inquiries. There will be information on Lavender, Water Efficient Landscaping, and our regular “Ask the Master Gardener” information tables from both areas of Riverside County. Unfortunately, we will not have the luxury of being under the Wedding Tent like last year, but our three canopies should keep us protected from the hot sun and any rain to fall.


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NEWS! from Rosa Contributed by Rosa Olaiz, Volunteer Services Coordinator The Master Gardener Graduation for West County Trainees will take place on Thursday, May 16, 5:30-‐7:30 p.m. at the California Citrus State Historical Park, 9400 Dufferin Ave., Riverside. The catered dinner costs $25. Pay by check to UC Regents and mail to me at the UCCE Office, Moreno Valley. Please respond by May 3. To continue in the program, all Master Gardeners must reappoint beginning June 1. At that time a box on the VMS home page will appear which must be opened and the contents completed. Membership dues ($30) and insurance ($6) must be paid beginning July 1. I will send an e-‐mail with a link to pay online or you can mail a check to my office. Instructions will be included in the e-‐mail. Ron Jemmerson will follow David Brandtman as the Editor of Garden Views. The Master Gardener organization is very thankful to Dave for his editorial service of several years. You can learn more about Ron on “The Last Page” of this issue.

Garden Views Editor, Ron Jemmerson

A new 40% off promo code for UCANR Publications is now available for volunteers who would like to make individual publication or eBook purchases. Use promo code SPRINGUP through May 5**. There is a maximum of two uses per customer. Steps to order: 1) visit anrcatalog.ucanr.edu; 2) order publications or any eBooks compatible with your device; 3) create a customer account to check out. (DO NOT check out as a guest or you will not be able to access your electronic product after payment.); 4) enter the promo code at checkout. Delivery of your electronic book is via a link that is e-‐mailed to the address provided during the ordering process. Please make sure the e-‐mail address is entered correctly. Help for eBooks can be found at: http://bit.ly/2MOtfDg. **The discount code provided by UCANR Publications is for UC Master Gardeners ONLY and should not be shared. UCANR relies on the revenue generated by publication sales to extend programs and services across the state and the discount is a thank you for our valued service.

Garden Views Article Submission Articles and other features comparable in length to those appearing in this issue should be submitted to the Editor by e-‐mail at [email protected]. Include good quality photographs as attachments. Items must be submitted by the 15th of the month prior to the date of intended publication. Unsolicited mater-‐ials are welcomed. Feel free to contact the Editor for advice regarding a potential submission. Subject matter is not limited to the examples in this issue.


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Janet’s Jottings Contributed by Janet Hartin, UCCE Master Gardener Program Director Dear UCCE Master Gardeners of Riverside County: Congratulations to all of you graduates that just completed the classroom portion of your training. Welcome to the UCCE Family of Master Gardeners! I hope that you find the program both rewarding and enjoyable. I am reaching out to all of you to help spread the word that topping trees is harmful! As a UCCE Master Gardener, you are likely as miffed as I am about this common practice. Please continue to share the importance of using proper pruning practices with the public, HOAs, and your neighbors and city government. Start the conversation by explaining what topping is since there is confusion surrounding the term. The description I like to use is that topping a tree gives it a virtual crew cut by making one or more horizontal cuts across the top of the tree to shorten it as shown below.

Explain that topping trees results in unstable, unsafe, and unattractive trees. It also reduces the ability for trees to reduce high temperatures and provide adequate shade in urban heat islands, sequester (store) carbon produced by fossil fuels, and provide wildlife habitat. In some cases, trees are topped because a tall tree that should not have been selected in the first place is growing into utility lines. For no fault of its own, it was simply trying to attain its genetic potential! In other cases, topping occurs due to a lack of knowledge about the dangers of topping and/or simply wanting to save money by going with the lowest bid. In all cases, topping should be avoided. The combination of improper balance and weak, poor-‐quality growth following topping creates a much higher likelihood of personal injury and property damage than occurs from properly pruned trees.

Trees should be properly thinned and pruned as shown above rather than topped. Proper pruning involves maintaining the natural integrity and balance of the tree. Often this entails selecting a central leader and removing competing leaders, removing crossed branches, water sprouts, suckers and deadwood. In all cases, proper pruning maintains the correct balance of weight and foliage in the upper, middle, and lower portion of the tree. For more detailed information on proper pruning, direct the public


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to the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) website: www.treesaregood.org. For personalized help, encourage them to contact a certified arborist who is trained in tree health and care who can properly prune and thin their trees and otherwise assess their overall health. The ISA website lists certified arborists by city and zip code: https://www.isa-‐arbor.com/Credentials. There are also several reliable and useful search engines to share with the public that will assist them in choosing the right tree for the right location. These user-‐friendly sites allow several criteria to be included in each search such as tree type (deciduous or evergreen), flower color, ultimate size, drought tolerance, pest resistance, ability to attract pollinators, etc. These websites are listed below. Urban Forest Ecosystems Institutes https://www.selectree.calpoly.edu/ California Native Plant Society https://www.calflora.org/ University of California Center for Urban Horticulture Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) https://www.ccuh.ucdavis.edu/wucols-‐iv and Calflora Organization website on native plants https://www.calflora.org/entry/mycalflora.html Many thanks, Janet

Recent scenes in a desert garden:

jimsonweed and desert marigolds

desert globemallow or apricot mallow and golden barrel cacti

The 2018 annual report of the California Master Gardener Program was recently sent to your e-‐mail box by Missy Gable, State Director. The internet link is: http://mg.ucanr.edu/files/302109.pdf


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Riverside County Master Gardener Program

UCCE Riverside County Director Eta Takele UCCE MG Program Director Janet Hartin Volunteer Services Coordinator Rosa Olaiz

West County Advisory Board Members

Chair Linda Powell Chair Elect Debbra Corbin-‐Euston Past Chair Betty Balo Treasurer Amelda Ratcliffe Recording Secretary Karen Fleisher

Desert Advisory Board Members

Chair Barbara Kay-‐Levin Chair Elect Mike Reandeau Past Chair Joan Kyle-‐Baerman Fiscal Officer Bruce Wilcox Secretary Barbara Wilkes-‐McClue

Committee & Project Coordinators

Coachella Valley Preserve Marcia Stone West County Community Gardens Cindy Peterson Desert Events Angela Johnson Desert Farmers Markets Gail Nottberg Gold Miners Thurman Howard Grow Lab Linda Zummo Desert Help Line Burt Boss/Dick Reed West County Help Line Nanci Nelson IT/Website DavidBrandtman Desert Membership Jerry L’Hommedieu West County Mentoring Program Becky Levers Desert Mentoring Program Curtis Beyer/ Ken Niemeyer Moorten’s Botanic Garden-‐Docents Janet Seaman -‐Propagation Brenda Costantino Desert New Projects Carolyn Daniels West County Equip./Inventory Steven Lee West County Public Relations Susan Cline Desert Public Relations Donna Maul West County School Gardens Joni Kipling Desert School Gardens Brad Hardison West County Social Programs Yvonne Wilczynski Desert Social Programs Kathy Miller West County Speaker’s Bureau Desert Speakers Bureau Bob Adamson The Braille Institute Barbara Kay-‐Levin Caleo Bay, Alzheimers Project Melanie Brown West County Tours Linda Carpenter Desert Veterans Events Carolyn Daniels West County Training Class Patti Bonowitz Desert Training Class Mike Reandeau UCR Botanic Gardens Karen Fleisher WEL Lisa Lemoine Desert Workshops Mary Moses The “Garden Views” Newsletter is published monthly, September through July, by UCCE, Riverside County Master Gardeners. All contributors are Master Gardeners or Master Gardeners-‐in-‐Training.

Mission Statement Master Gardener Volunteers are trained by the UCCE Advisors, Specialists and other qualified instructors to provide the gardeners of Riverside County with research-‐based information to promote environmentally responsible and sustainable horticultural practices. Activities of volunteers are solely educational -‐ without inclusion of any purpose or intention of carrying on a business, trade, avocation or profession for profit.

ANR NON-‐DISCRIMINATION POLICY The University of California prohibits discrimination against or harassment of any person employed by or seeking employment application for membership, performance of service, application for service, or obligation for service in the uniformed services. Inquiries regarding the University’s equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to Linda Marie Manton, Affirmative Action Contact, University of California, Davis, Agriculture and Natural Resources, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, (530) 752-‐0495.

The Back Page Contributed by Ron Jemmerson, Desert UCCE MG

Before introducing myself as new editor of “Garden Views,” I must thank David Brandtman for his hard work developing the newsletter and for preparing a template with instructions that has enabled production to continue. Congratulations David on a job well done, and best wishes! I am excited about this opportunity. In my career as Professor and researcher in the field of Immunology at the University of Minnesota I enjoyed communicating with other scientists through writing. I also edited a large number of manuscripts and student theses. I have been a Master Gardener in the Desert for 4 years, serving as Co-‐Chair of the Desert Area Committee for 2 years and, last year, as Chair of DAB. I was active this year at “Ask the Master Gardener” tables, led tours at Moorten’s Botanical Garden, co-‐mentored in the Desert Training Class, and participated in the Speakers’ Bureau. The Executive Advisory Board has recommended that Garden Views be published on a monthly basis. This will be the goal and will be possible only if contributions from Master Gardeners are forthcoming. I look forward to receiving your articles and photos in the coming months. Happy gardening and happy writing!

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