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The Garden Fence Monthly Newsletter – September 2016

Harford County Master Gardeners

Interns Let’s welcome the Master Gardener Intern Class of 2016! This class consists of 19 folks – 6 men and 13 women. These new friends have many interests – some sing, some golf, some sew, one has won baking awards, one doctor, at least one owns chickens, several are involved in taxes, finance or accounting, one has managed to propagate tree peonies at home, and one loves tropical fish. The class meets each Wednesday night from 6:30 until 9:00 pm, and also meets one Saturday per month. Please plan to visit an evening class. See the attached intern syllabus and agenda.

Please welcome these folks when you see them!

~Ellen Haas – 2013

USDA Forest Service

Inside this Issue President’s Message 1 It’s A Bird. . .No It’s 2 MARC Farm Day 3 Training 4 Calendar of Events 11 Officers Ellen Haas President Anne Spelman Vice President Nancy Cohen Secretary Jane Howe Secretary Kathy Ullrich Treasurer Quick Links Harford County Extension Office Home & Garden Info Center MG Hours Online

President’s Message

Intern tour of Manor View Farm Nursery

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By Beatriz Moisset www.fs.fed.us

Perhaps one of the most delightful insect visitors to your garden is the hummingbird moth. Several species of the genus Hemaris deserve this name and for very good reason. They fly and move just like hummingbirds. Like them, they can remain suspended in front of a flower while they unfurl their long tongues and insert them in flowers with nectar. They even emit an audible hum like hummingbirds. Quite often inexperienced garden visitors notice what they think is a tiny hummingbird fleeting among flowers such as bee balm (Monarda). They listen incredulously when one explains to them that what they just saw was not a bird but a moth.

Hummingbird moths are rather plump; the tip of their tail opens into a fan. They are usually of a rich reddish brown color, at least in part. Like all Lepidoptera their wings are covered by scales; some species lose scales, so they are called clearwing hummingbird moths. Like most moths they have a very long tongue which they carry rolled under their chins. They use it to reach the nectar of long-necked flowers. Such nectar is inaccessible to many other flower visitors, so it seems that these flowers prefer long tongued pollinators and try to keep the others away.

These day-flying moths are widespread in North America. In the Old World, there are several species of hummingbird moths. Some of these species are closely related and all belong to the same genus, Hemaris. The British prefer to call them Bee Hawk-Moths. There are four species of hummingbird moths in North America. The most familiar ones are the Snowberry Clearwing (Hemaris diffinis) and the Hummingbird Clearwing (Hemaris thysbe). They are both widespread throughout North America, with the former perhaps being more abundant in the west and the latter

in the east. Like the majority of moths and butterflies, the adult hummingbird moths feed on nectar from a variety of flowers, but their larvae need more specific food plants. Host plants include several species of honeysuckle, dogbane, or some members of the rose family such as hawthorn, cherries, and plums.

The adults may start flying in early spring, when the bluebells (Mertensia) are still blooming. But you will have a better chance to see them when they are most active, in the summer, when the bee balms are in bloom. If you have phlox (Phlox), beebalm (Monarda), honeysuckle (Lonicera) or verbena (Verbena) you are also likely to see these wonderful insects visiting your flowers.

The females entice the males with an aroma or pheromone that they produce from glands at the tip of the abdomen.

After mating, they lay their tiny, round, green eggs on their larval food plants, usually on the underside of the leaves. The caterpillars have a horn at the rear end and are commonly green, well camouflaged among the leaves. When they are fully-grown they drop to the ground, spin a loose cocoon and pupate, partially protected by leaf litter. That leaf litter so hated by some gardeners provides a shelter to this beautiful pollinator. In the north, where the season is short there is only one generation per year; the pupa spends the whole winter well-hidden and the adult does not emerge until the next spring. In the south, there is usually more than one generation each summer. Enjoy moth watching!

It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, No It’s a Moth

Hovering like a hummingbird this snowberry clear wing moth is sipping nectar from a blazing star (Liatris spicata). Photo by Tom Barnes. www.fs.fed.us

Ginny Zahner’s Garden

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Ornamental Plant Diseases (Formerly "Plant Diseases")

There are two dates/locations to choose from, please choose one.

Harford County

Date: Friday, September 2

Time: 10:00am-3:00pm

Location: Harford Community College Joppa Hall, Room 18 401 Thomas Run Road Bel Air, MD 21015

Registration Fee: $35.00 Registration Deadline: August 31

For more information and to register: http://opdharford.eventbrite.com

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Talbot County

Date: Wednesday, September 7

Time: 10:00am-3:00pm

Location: Chesapeake College Eastern Shore Higher Education Center Building Classroom HEC 115 1000 College Drive Wye Mills, MD 21679

Registration Fee: $35.00 Registration Deadline: September 1

For more information and to register: http://opdtalbot.eventbrite.com

(link is external)

This class will count as 5 hours of continuing education and also towards the Plant Diagnostics Certificate.

Class Description In this class you will learn about bacteria, fungi and viruses that cause ornamental plant problems. You will also learn about their symptoms, cycles, and controls. In addition to the lecture and handouts, you will receive practical training with samples and a field walk.

This class will help you become more familiar with the ornamental plant diseases likely to exist in your locale. With this new knowledge you will be more likely to recognize sources of problems in your own gardens and landscapes. In addition, knowledge gained will enable you to better assist clients at Ask a Master Gardener Plant Clinics.

Instructor Dr. David Clement has served as a state-wide extension specialist in plant pathology/IPM/diagnostics for the University of Maryland Extension for the past 25 years. His primary focus areas are invasive disease species education, the correct diagnosis of ornamental/lawn problems, and management of diseases/cultural issues through IPM (Integrated Pest Management) strategies. He coordinates, develops, and participates in presentations and applied research targeted to the Landscape/Turf industry.

Advanced Master Gardener Training

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Wednesdays – 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Winterthur, Winterthur Museum, Wilmington, DE September 7, 2016 – Heirloom Tomato Taste Test - Heirloom tomatoes have become increasingly popular for many reasons but mainly because of their brilliant complex flavors. Join garden horticulturist Amy Bloom-Mountz in tasting and learning some of her favorite varieties grown right here at Winterthur. Pick your favorite and take seeds to grow at home.

September 21, 2016 – Flower Arranging on a Whim - Join garden horticulturists, Suzanne French and Jessica Tsakiris, to learn how to gather natural materials in order to create whimsical arrangements.

September 28, 2016 – Browns Meadow Walk - As fall brings a variety of color, take a walk with Linda Bailey, natural lands technician, on the field pathways to enjoy the asters and goldenrod varieties and observe the wildlife that inhabit these areas. Please wear hiking shoes and bring a camera. Members free. Included with admission. http://www.winterthur.org/?p=1054 Thursdays – 12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. Let’s Talk Gardens! East Walk of the Smithsonian’s Enid A. Haupt Garden September 1, 2016 – Turf Renovations - The grass doesn’t always have to look greener on the other side of the fence. Join us to learn what you can do this fall to get your lawn into shape.

September 8, 2016 – Beneficial Insects in the Garden - Beneficial insects can help support garden health in many ways. Curious to know who you should host in your garden and how they can help? Join us for bug basics.

September 15, 2016 – Fall Soil Preparation for a Fertile Spring - Does your soil need a boost? Fall and winter are the perfect time to promote fertile soil. Learn about the importance of soil testing and strategies for creating healthier garden soil organically.

September 22, 2016 – Rain Gardens - Beautiful landscapes can be good at fighting pollution and solving drainage issues too! Find out how installing an attractive rain garden can help absorb over 10 times more stormwater than the average lawn and filter pollutants at the same time.

September 29, 2016 – Fall Tree Care Tips - Trees need TLC too! Learn how to prepare your trees for the coming winter months. We’ll cover pruning, mulching, watering, and more. http://www.gardens.si.edu/whats-happening/lets-talk-gardens.html September 6, 2016 – 9:30 a.m. In the Garden Series: Meadow Gardening,Ladew Gardens, Monkton Learn advanced gardening skills directly from the Ladew professional gardeners in “behind the scenes” gardening demonstrations. http://www.ladewgardens.com/EDUCATION/Adult-Education/In-The-Garden-Series. Members: Free, Non-Members $13, includes admission to the Gardens and Nature Walk September 6, 2016 – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Peaches (packed in water). Harford County Extension Office, Forest Hill, MD The food preservation series is intended to provide a hands on learning experience for beginners and advanced canners. There will be a typical workshop class lecture, followed by participants going into the kitchen to make their own canned produce that they will take home that day! Fee: $35 includes So Easy to preserve book, lecture/instruction, and all the equipment and produce to process your own preserved jar. https://extension.umd.edu/events/tue-2016-09-06-1800-peach-halves-packed-water-hands-workshop-harford-county

Education Opportunities

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September 7th or 14th, 2016 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. or September 9, 2016 – 6:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Production Greenhouse – Insider Tour. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA Increase your enjoyment and understanding of our garden displays with a guided tour. Learn how our talented horticulture staff studies, propagates, and cares for the plants that will soon dazzle our guests. Tours are approximately 45 minutes in length. Fee: $3 Members; $4 Non-Members http://longwoodgardens.org/events-and-performances/events/production-greenhouse-insider-tour September 9, 2016 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lecture: All the Presidents’ Gardens. United States Botanic Garden, Washington, DC Marta McDowell, garden writer An entertaining romp through our nation's garden history as seen through the changing grounds at the White House, starring the presidents, first ladies, and their gardeners. See how horticulture, both edible and ornamental, at the White House have mirrored horticultural fashions in the country as a whole. Fee: Free - Pre-registration Required https://www.usbg.gov/events/2016/05/21/lecture-all-presidents-gardens September 9, 2016 – 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Lecture: Planting in a Post-Wild World. United States Botanic Garden, Washington, DC Thomas Rainer, RLA, and Claudia West, International ASLA We live in a global city, and few wild places remain in today's urban environments. Planting designers have the opportunity and responsibility to bring wildness and ecological value back into our landscape. This challenge requires a new form of planting design that works with natural principles and marries horticulture with ecology. Join us as we explore how native plants will fit into our future landscape and how plant community-based design strategies can help you meet aesthetic and ecological goals during your next planting project. Please note: Doors will open at 6 p.m. Fee: Free - Pre-registration Required https://www.usbg.gov/events/2016/08/12/lecture-planting-post-wild-world September 10, 2016 – 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Propagating Native Ferns. Mount Cuba Center, Hockenssin, DE Discover how simple it is to grow ferns from spores. Steve Pyne, Greenhouse Assistant at Mt. Cuba Center and skilled fern propagator, reviews the life cycle of these ancient plants, how to properly collect and dry fertile fronds, and the basic steps for successfully propagating ferns. Learn when and how to divide ferns, prepare a spore-starting medium, sow spores, and set up a simple growing system to take home. Fee: $45. https://education.mtcubacenter.org/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=163GAR262 September 10, 2016 – 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Lecture: Pome Fruit: Apples, Pears & Quince- Botany, History and Production. United States Botanic Garden, Washington, DC Todd Brethauer, USBG Science Education Volunteer From their glorious spring blossoms that light up our landscapes to the tasty fruit harvested in late summer through late autumn, pome fruits play an important part of our horticultural and nutritional palettes. Spend an hour learning about the origin of the apple and where you can find a forest of its wild ancestors. Find out how modern genome sequencing techniques are clarifying the evolutionary history of these fruits and providing tools for breeders confronting insect pests and diseases that affect the trees. Fee: Free – Pre-registration Required. https://www.usbg.gov/events/2016/05/21/lecture-pome-fruit-apples-pears-quince-botany-history-and-production

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September 10, 2016 – 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Insects: Hunters, Gatherers, and Grazers. Mount Cuba Center, Hockenssin, DETake a closer look at the world of insects living in your garden. Learn to distinguish the ones that are native to Delaware and pollinate our plants from those that prey on insect pests and others who simply graze the floral landscape for whatever comes their way. Walk Mt. Cuba Center's gardens to see this biodiverse group in action. Fee: $30. https://education.mtcubacenter.org/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=163CON143 September 10, 2016 – 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pawpaw Festival. Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, MD Celebrate this delightful native fruit with us at Meadowside Nature Center. Music, Crafts, Advice on Growing pawpaws, and pawpaw tasting station. Pawpaw fruit and trees available for purchase. Fee: $5. http://ActiveMONTGOMERY.org September 10, 2016 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and September 11, 2016 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Dahlia Show. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA Brilliant dahlia blooms fill the Conservatory during The Greater Philadelphia Dahlia Society Show Lecture: Observations from Australia – Sunday, September 11th at 3:30 pm. Guest Speaker: John Menzel – President, Dahlia Society of Australia Fee: Free with Garden Admission http://longwoodgardens.org/events-and-performances/events/dahlia-show September 10, 2016 – 1:00 p.m. Second Saturdays Garden Walk - Garden Architecture and Water Features. Winterthur Museum, Wilmington, DE Members free. Included with admission. http://www.winterthur.org/?p=1192 September 10, 2016 – 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lecture: The Changing Landscape in Healthcare Design. United States Botanic Garden, Washington, DC Jerry Smith, FASLA, EDAC, LEED AP, Owner/Principal, GreenHealth Consulting, LLC The healing benefits of nature are becoming more evident and are influencing the way we design landscapes. In the Environments of Care, these health benefits are being tapped into to help improve the healing process for those in need. Join Jerry as he looks at the evidence as well as new sustainable design best practices that support therapeutic landscapes. Fee: Free – Pre-registration Required https://www.usbg.gov/events/2016/08/12/lecture-changing-landscape-healthcare-design September 13, 2016 – 7:30 p.m. Horticultural Society of Maryland Lecture Series. Vollmer Center Auditorium Cylburn Arboretum, Baltimore, MD Joseph Tychoneviech, Plant Breeding for the Home Gardener Creating your own varieties of plants might sound daunting, but you may be surprised to learn that it can be easy, practical and lots of fun. Horticulturist and author Joseph Tychonievich will discuss the ins and outs of breeding your own plants and inspire us to create that perfect new tomato or zinnia, custom-made for you and your garden.

A life-long gardener and lover of plants, Joseph Tychoneviech earned his BS in Horticulture from Ohio State University. He went on to work for Shebamichi Hoten Nursery in Saitama, Japan and spent two years working for the famed rare plant nursery Arrowhead Alpines. Joseph has been a repeated guest on public radio’s food show, The Splendid Table. His first book, Plant Breeding for the Home Gardener, was published by Timber Press in 2013, and a second, on rock gardening, is due out this November. Organic Gardening Magazine

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recently named Joseph as one of “…six young horticulturists who are helping to shape how America gardens.” He is an avid writer and lecturer who incorporates horticulture science, his deep obsession with plants, and humor—making his talks as informative as they are fun. Admission: $10 non-members at the door https://mdhorticulture.org/programs-events/lecture-series/ September 15, 2016 – 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. From Garden to Vase with Ron Mulray & Glenn Ashton. PHS Meadowbrook Farm, Jenkintown, PA Head Gardener Glenn Ashton will talk about how to plant and make best use of a cutting garden, followed by a flower demonstration led by Ron Mulray in the Pennock House. Ron will discuss how to use flowers from outside in your garden to make a big impact inside your home. A quick tour of the house and garden is also included in this program. Fee: $20 PHS Members; $30 Non-Members http://meadowbrookfarm.org/calendar/event/from-garden-to-vase-with-ron-mulray-glenn-ashton September 16, 2016 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. or September 25, 2016 – 11:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wonders of the Waterlilies. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA Learn about this outdoor display that features a wide variety of aquatic plants from all over the world. Tucked into a protected courtyard within the Main Conservatory, the waterlily pools are filled with more than 100 types of day and night-blooming tropical waterlilies, hardy waterlilies, lotuses, giant water-platters and other aquatic and bog plants. Free with Garden Admission http://longwoodgardens.org/events-and-performances/events/wonders-waterlilies-talk September 16, 2016 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lecture: Old Roses for a Modern World. United States Botanic Garden, Washington, DC Recipes for Rustic Fermented Breads, Sweets, Savories and More Join Sarah as she discusses her 6 years as Curator of Brooklyn Botanic Garden's esteemed Cranford Rose Garden, converting it into an organic oasis of heritage and modern roses. She will explain how she tackled the issue of rose rosette virus (Emaravirus sp.) as well as incorporated annuals, perennials, and bulbs to diversify and provide beneficial companions to the rose collection. Fee: Free - Pre-registration Required https://www.usbg.gov/events/2016/08/12/lecture-old-roses-modern-world September 17, 2016 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Festival: The National Garden 10th Anniversary Celebration. United States Botanic Garden, Washington, DC Come help us celebrate the 10th Anniversary of our very own National Garden! Highlighting the three-acres of garden space adjacent to the Conservatory, this day-long festival showcases the amazing diversity of American plants through the Mid-Atlantic Regional Garden, Rose Garden, and Butterfly Garden with special activities and programs. Highlights include tasty treats with native plants, rose garden tours, hands-on activities for all ages, and much more! Fee: Free https://www.usbg.gov/events/2016/08/05/festival-national-garden-10th-anniversary-celebration September 17, 2016 – 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Rejuvenate Your Garden with Nancy Bell. Mount Cuba Center & Pennsylvania Horticulture Society Hockenssin, DE Early fall is a great time to take stock of your yard and make changes for next spring. Look for plants that are overgrown, have not provided the landscape impact you were hoping for, or are simply in the wrong place. Take a fresh approach and replace them with hardy, better-adapted native shrubs, trees, and perennials that will flourish in your garden's conditions. Fee: $22.50 PHS Members; $25 Non-members http://phsonline.org/events/rejuvinate-your-garden-with-nancy-bell

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September 17, 2016 – 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and September 30, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Tree ID Basics with Eileen Boyle & Duncan Himmelman, PhD. Mount Cuba Center & Pennsylvania Horticulture Society Hockenssin, DE The native trees of the Appalachian Piedmont form the backbone of our local landscapes. Learn simple techniques to identify the most common species by examining bark, leaves, twigs, fruit, and overall form. Class includes a garden walk to observe trees in their natural habitats. This class runs two dates, September 17, 1-4pm and September 30, 10am-1pm. Fee: $40.50 PHS Members; $45 Non-members http://phsonline.org/events/tree-id-basics-with-eileen-boyle-and-duncan-himmelman-phd September 17, 2016 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Annual BayWise Garden Tour. Howard County Master Gardeners, Columbia, MD On September 17, 1 - 4 pm, you are invited to tour a local garden in Columbia featuring many Bay-wise practices designed to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay. This lovely and tranquil garden incorporates many native plants into a residential landscape with many mature trees, a woodland garden, storm water mitigation and attractive hardscape areas. Visitors will learn about pollinators and how to protect them, invasive plants and suggested native plant substitutes, storm water management ideas, composting, proper lawn care and mosquitoes! We will also host a native plant sale on site. Please come, enjoy and learn! This is free event sponsored by the University of Maryland Extension Howard County Master Gardeners. Location is 10009 Hackberry Lane, Columbia, MD. Fee: Free https://extension.umd.edu/events/sat-2016-09-17-1300-annual-baywise-garden-tour -mulray-glenn-ashton September 22, 2016 – 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Terrariums & Treats. PHS Meadowbrook Farm, Jenkintown, PA Join Estate Gardener Julie Bare as she helps you make a beautiful terrarium to take home. Julie will teach you best practices in creating a terrarium as well as give you design ideas to make your own masterpiece. Enjoy wine and snacks while you create your terrarium. Bring a friend and make it a fun night! All materials and refreshments are included in cost. Fee: $35 PHS Members; $45 Non-Members http://meadowbrookfarm.org/calendar/event/terrariums-treats September 28, 2016 – 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Lecture: Beauty, Integrity, and Resilience: Can a Garden Have Everything? United States Botanic Garden, Washington, DC C. Colston Burrell, Principal, Native Landscape Design and Restoration Do our gardening practices have a negative impact on the environment? Can we make a difference by changing the way we approach design, plant choice, planting techniques, and maintenance regimes? How do we meet our aesthetic goals while providing the structure and resources necessary to maintain the insects and birds we love? Can we create healthy habitat with a mixture of native and exotic plants? These are a few of the questions to explore in terms of the hallmarks of sustainability when melding aesthetic expectations with ecosystem form and function. Please note: Doors open at 6 p.m. Fee: Free - Pre-registration Required https://www.usbg.gov/events/2016/08/12/lecture-beauty-integrity-and-resilience-can-garden-have-everything September 29, 2016 – 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Versatility of Hollies: A Lecture, Lunch, Tour and Propagation Workshop. PHS Meadowbrook Farm, Jenkintown, PA Join us for a wonderful day of learning all about the care, culture and propagation of hollies. Our day will start with a lecture by Sue Hunter, a dedicated professional horticulturist and career nursery owner for 30 years. Sue was the recipient of the Holly Society of America's William Kosar Award in 2012 and is currently president of the National Holly Society of America. After the lecture, we will have a catered lunch and guided tour by Meadowbrook Farm's director, Jenny Rose Carey. We will finish our day propagating hollies with

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Meadowbrook's Greenhouse Manager and horticulturist, Nate Roehrich. Everyone will go home with a holly to love! Fee: $55 PHS Members; $65 Non-Members http://meadowbrookfarm.org/calendar/event/the-versatility-of-hollies-a-lecture-lunch-tour-and-propagation-workshop September 29, 2016 – 10:30 a.m. Fall Lecture Series – Living with Southern Style with James Farmer. Ladew Gardens, Monkton In this lecture, James Farmer will discuss how he incorporates the garden, food, family and interior design into, what he deems, Southern Style. James is the author of the Wall Street Journal best-selling garden book, A Time To Plant; Sip & Savor; Porch Living; Wreaths For All Seasons; A Time To Cook; Dinner on the Grounds; and A Time to Celebrate. Born and bred in the South, James is a professional garden, floral and interior designer, cook, author, and lifestyle expert. He is editor-at-large for Southern Living and a frequent guest on television and radio. Whether he’s teaching how to plan the perfect summer picnic, using everyday items to create exquisite tabletops, creating drop-dead gorgeous flower arrangements and wreaths, or making his grandmother’s skillet peach pie, Farmer will guide you through the art of elegant garden living. http://www.ladewgardens.com/EDUCATION/Adult-Education/Lecture-Series Members: $25, Non-Members $30, lunch $12 September 29, 2016 and October 6, 2016 – 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Woods in Your Backyard Workshop. Howard County Forestry Board Ellicott City, MD The University of Maryland Extension and the Howard County Forestry Board will host a "Woods in Your Backyard" workshop over two consecutive Thursday evenings, September 29 and October 6, at the Maryland Extension Office in Ellicott City, Maryland. This workshop is designed for landowners with 1—10 acres who wish to learn about getting more out of their land, converting lawn to woodland, habitat management, and much more. Classes will feature presentations by foresters, arborists, landscape designers and Master Naturalists.

What you will do in the course: x Understand the benefits of managing your land, x Learn how to map your property, x Assess why you own your property, and what you hope it will become, x Understand how your place functions in the larger landscape, x Identify habitat units on your property, x Learn the basics of tree identification, forestry, and habitat management, x Assess and improve your property’s water resources, recreational possibilities, and aesthetic appeal, x Choose a few backyard projects to help meet your goals, and, x Learn how to set a timetable and track your progress.

Please plan to attend both evenings. The cost for both evenings is $25 per person or $30 per couple, which includes all materials needed to complete the evenings’ activities. For more information and how to register, go to the Howard County Forestry Board’s page at

http://www.howardcountyforestryboard.org/index.cfm?objectid=FF8064B0-265C-11E6-9F6A0050560F037A

Fee: $25 per individual or $30 per couple. https://extension.umd.edu/events/sat-2016-09-17-1300-annual-baywise-garden-tour -mulray-glenn-ashton

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September 30, 2016 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lecture: Gardening as We Age. United States Botanic Garden, Washington, DC Barbara Kreski, Director, Horticultural Therapy Services, Chicago Botanic Garden With apologies to Oliver Wendell Holmes, man does not quit gardening because he grows old; he grows old because he quits gardening. Gardening can help us all age more gracefully, yet the very challenges of old age often discourage seniors from taking up the trowel. Join Barbara and explore some ideas to help the roughly 85 million U.S. gardeners to continue "digging' it" during their golden years. Prevention, preparation, position, and partners can keep your thumb green for a lifetime. Fee: Free - Pre-registration Required https://www.usbg.gov/events/2016/08/12/lecture-gardening-we-age October 1, 2016 – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Planting Bulbs for Spring & Summer Bloom. PHS Meadowbrook Farm, Jenkintown, PA Join Meadowbrook Farm's Head Gardener, Glenn Ashton, and Director Jenny Rose Carey as they explain all about planting bulbs for a magnificent spring bloom in your garden. Learn how to plan, prepare and plant the bulbs now so that you have a succession of flowers in your garden or containers from February through May. Each participant will take home an Allium Ambassador and Chionodoxa bulb. Fee: $25 PHS Members; $35 Non-Members http://meadowbrookfarm.org/calendar/event/planting-bulbs-for-spring-summer-bloom October 1, 2016 – 10:30 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. Lecture: Palms: Botany, Biogeography, and Production. United States Botanic Garden, Washington, DC Todd Brethauer, USBG Science Education Volunteer Found from the tropics to warm temperate regions around the world, palms with their distinctive growth form play central roles in many ecosystems. Palms are cultivated as important food, fiber, and timber crops around the world. They serve as important symbols in many cultures. Come spend an hour with Todd to learn about the botany, evolution, distribution, and agricultural production of palms. Fee: Free - Pre-registration Required https://www.usbg.gov/events/2016/08/12/lecture-palms-botany-biogeography-and-production

MG’s at Brightview Assisted Living and Eden Mill Demo Garden

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The University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion,

ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.

Calendar of Events September 1 10:00 a.m. MG Monthly Mtg HCEO September 3 10:00 a.m. Ask a MG Plant Clinic Bel Air Library September 6 1:00 p.m. Brightview Brightview September 6 6:00 p.m. GIEI Preserve It Class: Peaches

Packed in Water HCEO

September 10 Children’s Day Ladew Gardens September 10 9:00 a.m. MG Intern Saturday Classes HCEO September 16 2:00 p.m. Fairy Garden Class Kaufman Cancer Center September 17 9:00 a.m. Farmers Market Havre de Grace September 17 10:00 a.m. Ask a MG Plant Clinic Abingdon Library September 17 10:15 a.m. Trees for the Home Landscape Bel Air Library September 21 10:00 a.m. Morning Study Group w/ Stan Kollar HCEO September 21 7:00 pm. Evening Study Group HCEO September 24 9:00 a.m. Healthy Harford Bel Air Farmers Market September 27 12:30 p.m. Spring House Plants Talk Hays-Heighe House September 29 10:00 a.m. MG Steering Committee HCEO Saturdays 7:00 a.m. Bel Air Farmers Market Bel Air October 6 7:00 pm. MG Monthly Mtg HCEO

Joyce Browning Urban Horticulturist

Master Gardener Coordinator Harford County Office

The Maryland Master Gardener Mission Statement

The Maryland Master Gardener mission is to support the University of Maryland Extension by educating Maryland residents about safe effective and sustainable horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes and communities.

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Maryland Agricultural Resource Council – Family Farm Day