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MISSION: The mission of the association shall be to organize and promote volunteer efforts that

support Extension programs advancing sound horticultural practices in Nueces County.  

Nueces Master Gardeners, Inc. Issue 3 March 2013

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MG Officers and Elect 2013

 

President Stephanie Martin

(361) 814-7776

Elect Norma Hernandez (361) 816-8206

Vice President

Martha Gonzales

(361) 510-8945

Elect Vacant Secretary Linda Lamprecht (361) 215-7738

Elect Carol Barragy (361) 658-9424

Treasurer/ Bookkeeper

Mary Lambert (361) 813-7596

Elect Phyllis O’Brien (361) 387 1692

Publicity ALL MASTER GARDENERS

Gazette Editor

Jenny Mohundro jlmohundro@gmail.com

(361) 850-7904

Ex-Officio Huxley Smith

Members-at-large

Barbara Bassett, JoAnn McDonald, Gary Martin

State Directors

Betty Rogers, Carlos Valdez

Extension Office

Lisa Martinez

(361) 767-5217

MG Helpline

(361) 767-5250

Plant Irish potato Botanical Name Solanum Tuberosum  

March Topics

MG Officers President’s Corner Other Happenings Agent’s Notes Lunch Volunteers Next Meeting New MG’s Birthdays Cilantro Mousse Volunteer

Opportunities Thinking of You Drought Workshop Irrigation Efficiency Papalo MG’s in Action Lawn Mower Prep Epson Salts Quote Garden Council From Your Editor Quote Grow Your Own

Herbs

 Although we call them Irish potatoes and associate them with the Irish Famine of 1845, archaeologists found potatoes in Peru and Chile dating back to 500 B.C. The Incas grew and ate them and also worshipped them. Potatoes were buried with their dead and hidden in bins for use in case of war or famine. Spanish explorers took them back to Spain and from there, potatoes spread throughout Europe and then to America where they were used mainly as food for livestock. It wasn’t until the early 1900’s that Luther Burbank’s disease resistant potato took root in Idaho and became a major agricultural crop in the United States. Just think…, mashed potatoes, potato salad, French fries and hash browns are a relatively recent addition to American cuisine.

 

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  President’s Corner This has been a really busy season so far, and it is early! The Home and Garden show was a huge success. There were lots of activities happening for us, lots of Q&A, Kidz Zone with the Anasazi bean demo and the Three Sisters. The kids and parents loved it! Barbara Bassett gave a splendid demonstration with the rain barrels and rain water harvesting. A bevy of questions came from her report and she fielded them nicely. The HG show has been bought out by a company in San Antonio who likes MGs and promises to incorporate us in their programs in the future shows. That means we will be needing members to step up to talk, present, and demonstrate when we are called up. The Big Bloom is coming the second week of April at the Botanical. That’s not to mention anything else that pops up in between. Our plant auction is also coming just after the Bloom, so get all your cool stuff and plants ready for the fundraiser. We have decided to move the Awards ceremony to May in order to give the timekeeper an opportunity to aggregate the time documents and get them posted. It has been reported that there were more than 500 time sheets to be posted due to some members turning time for an entire year; others not turning time sheets by the deadline of January 15, 2013. This is a sad state of affairs because there are a number of members who are not in good standing for the year now. We have three (3) invitations for YEEHA! At Schanen Estates, March 5; Barnes Elementary, March 7; and Kostoryz Elementary, April 12. We need to know if any of you would be able to transport the equipment from and back to Robstown. If you would like to go along and help present, we would love to have you… Please let me know. Send your hearts and prayers for Gretchen Perrin who is currently at M.D. Anderson in Houston undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer. The family needs our support.

We need articles for the Gazette, so pull a few together and shoot them over to Jenny Mohundro (jlmohundro@gmail.com). Healthy recipes, articles on veggies, places, anything of educational interest are great items. Remember, the sons of Erin will be dancin’ about this next month, so be sure to sport something green lest you may get kissed or pinched! Have a great month, be safe, and keep us informed on what’s happening out there!

Stephanie Stephanie Martin, President 2013 Nueces Master Gardeners, Inc.

Other Happenings

March 2013 Sat. Mar. 2 *” Getting Ready for the Martin Invasion”, 10am, BG,  852‐2100 Sun, Mar. 3 *”Spring Flowers”, 2pm, Turner’s, 991‐9002 Wed. Mar. 6 *Coastal Bend Cacti & Succulent Society, 7pm, GC,     512‐592‐1538 *South Texas Orchid Society, 7pm, GC, 364‐3425 Thurs. Mar. 7  *Orchid Novice Class, 7pm, BG, 854‐7624 *Rose Society, 7pm, GC, 853‐7554 *”Lower Water Bills with Rainwater Harvesting”, 6:30pm, Aransas Co.    Extension, 892 Airport Rd., Rockport, $10, 361‐790‐0103 Sat. Mar. 9 *Drought & Water Conservation workshop, 9:30‐12, Aransas Co. Extension,    892 Airport Rd., Rockport, $10, 361‐790‐0103 Sun. Mar. 10 *”Container Gardening”, 2pm, Turner’s, 991‐9002 Tue. Mar. 12 *Corpus Christi Area Garden Council,10am, GC, 992‐3184 Wed. Mar. 13 *Rockport Herb & Rose Study Group, 10am, ACISD Maintenance Dept.,   619 N. Live Oak St., Room 14, Rockport, 361‐790‐0103  Thur. Mar. 14 *”Herbs for the Kitchen”, 6:30pm,  Aransas Co. Extension, 892 Airport Rd.,  Rockport, $10, 361‐790‐0103 Sat. Mar. 16 *”Edible Landscapes”, 10am, BG, 852‐2100 Sun. Mar. 17 *”Growing Herbs”, 2pm, Turner’s, 991‐9002 Tue. Mar. 19 * MG Executive and General Meetings, 10am and 12Noon, GC, 814‐7776 Wed. Feb. 20  *Bromeliad Society, 7pm, GC, 658‐8650 Thurs. Mar. 21 *”Propagation‐How to Get Free Plants” 6:30pm,  Aransas Co. Extension, 892 Airport Rd.,    Rockport, $10, 361‐790‐0103 Sun. Mar. 24 *”Oleander Care”, 2pm, Turner’s, 991‐9002 Wed. Mar. 27 *Plumeria Society, 7pm, GC, 813‐9616 Thu. Mar. 28 *Bonsai Society, 7pm, GC, 992‐0009 Sat. Mar. 30 *”Biblical Plants for South Texas”, 10am, BG, 852‐2100‐

  

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Next MG Board of Directors Meeting 308

March 19th , 10:00 a.m. at GC (3rd Tuesday monthly, except December)

February Meeting Lunch

Jenny Mohundro Sandra Williams

Norma Hernandez Cheryl Lewis

To volunteer, contact:

Joni McRee 992-2213 Or e-mail joni@gulftex.com

Tree and Shrub Irrigation during Drought In times with limited water supply, keeping those trees alive is important as this is an important part of your landscape that would be hard to replace. During a severe drought, the goal for tree and shrub irrigation is twofold; reduce water use to save precious water and money, yet use enough water to preserve your substantial investment in your landscape trees and shrubs. Irrigating large trees is often misunderstood. Laying a hose at the trunk of a large tree and letting it run for hours does not water a tree and can waste huge amounts of water. In addition, sprinkler irrigation systems do not water trees. They simply do not apply enough volume of water to meet the tree's requirement. To irrigate trees and large shrubs within a lawn area, apply water just inside and a little beyond the “dripline”, not at the trunk. The dripline is the area directly below the outermost reaches of the branches. This is where the feeding root system of a tree or shrub is located. Simply lay a slowly running hose on the ground and move it around the dripline as each area becomes saturated to a depth of 8 to 10 inches. For large trees, this watering technique may take several hours. In the continued absence of significant rainfall, large trees and shrubs will benefit from a twice a month watering to help them survive drought and heat. Jeffrey R. Stapper County Extension Agent-Ag/Natural Resources (361) 767-5223

In December: Ana Abarca Class 23 Alene Burch Class 23 Deb Holliday Class 23 Isabel Torres Class 23 In January, 2013: Debra Martin Class 23 Jackie Martin Class 22

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Ongoing: Ray High School Greenhouse Behind Ray H.S., Staples & Texan Trail. Spring Schedule: Tuesday, 9:00-10:00 am 199 Ongoing: Food Bank Project “Outgrow Hunger” 826 Krill Dr. (Navigation then right on Savage Lane to Krill). Work on the gardens is done on various days. Contact: Mary Lambert 813-7596 or e-mail her at cwlmel@yahoocom 499 Ongoing: Nature Conservatory, Monday 3:30 & Blucher Park 4:00 until sundown.

(Behind the Main Library) Bring gloves, bug spray, plus a bag lunch & chair if

you plan to stay for our Chat & Chew time. Beginning March 11, every Monday.

Contact: Karen Smith 877-9723 499 Ongoing: Courtyard Maintenance at the Senior Garden Center, 1st Monday, 9:15 a.m. Contact: Betty Whitt 991-5375 499 Ongoing: Botanical Gardens,

Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. Contact: Jessica Latimer 993-6013 403 Areas to work: 1. Hummingbird Garden 2. Butterfly Garden (new) 3. Sensory Garden 4. Earth Kind Garden

Check With Michael or

Billy for work tasks.

                                                                                         03/04 Jenny Mohundro Class 19 03/07 Pauline Mullen Class 11 03/11 Carol Krank Class 16 03/14 A.J. Andreson Class 16 03/14 Alene Burch Class 23 03/21 Joanne Salge Class 20 03/24 Ana Abarca Class 23 03/30 Ola Mae Batteau Class 11

Note: Submitted by popular demand! Deb’s dish made a hit at the last Master Gardener’s and Garden Council meetings!

Deb Holliday’s Cilantro Mousse

1 bunch fresh cilantro - rinsed, cleaned and patted dry 8 oz. sour cream 3 chiles Serrano (to taste), recommend seeding and removing spines 3 green onions, chopped, including tops 1/2 cup mayonnaise 8 oz. cream cheese Dash of soy sauce, Tamari, or Maggi sauce 3 tsp. granular chicken bouillon 2 envelopes Knox unflavored gelatin dissolved in 1/2 cup Water In food processor or blender, process cilantro, green onions and chiles. Add all other ingredients except gelatin. Cream until smooth. Optional- decorate the bottom of the mold with fresh cilantro leaves face down, securing them with a little of the gelatin brushed on (with finger) to hold them in place. Let leaves set a few minutes. Add the rest of the gelatin to the mixture and blend. Pour the mousse mixture over the cilantro leaf decoration. Refrigerate overnight. Remove contents from the mold by immersing pan in hot water until it's loose. Invert carefully over the serving plate. Serve with water crackers, toasted bread, or tostadas. Recipe courtesy of Deb Holliday, via Elvie Champion, Teddy Renfrow and the Tuesday Night Girls of South Padre Island and Brownsville.

 Gretchen Perrin 

Betty Rogers’ husband  

The following Master Gardeners

need our caring thoughts and support:

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Drought and Water Conservation Workshop Saturday, March 9, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 892 Airport Road, Rockport, TX 

Registration fee is $10 per person. Registered participants will receive a free Rain Barrel. 

Space is limited so register early.     

Registrations are being taken for the remaining Earth‐Kind Gardening Spring Series, Thursdays, 6:30‐8:30 pm; $10 each. A minimum number of paid registrations are needed each Monday prior to each program to hold the class.  March 7th‐ Lower Water Bills with Rainwater Harvesting March 14th‐ Herbs for the Kitchen Garden March 21st‐ Propagation – How to Get Free Plants  Ms.Ernie Edmundson Office Manager, Aransas County | Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service 892 Airport Road| Rockport, TX 78382 p: (361) 790‐0103 | f: (361) 729‐3937 eedmundson@ag.tamu.edu | http://aransas.agrilife.org/          Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or national origin.   The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and County Commissioners Courts of Texas cooperating.  

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Master Gardener Specialist – Irrigation Efficiency Training Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Proposed dates: March 25, 26, 27, 2013 San Antonio Botanical Garden

Drought and landscape water restrictions provide an opportunity for Extension to educate homeowners about irrigation efficiency. Because of water restrictions, homeowners are more aware than ever that they do not understand how an irrigation system and an irrigation controller work. Master Gardeners have a tremendous opportunity through all their connections to provide homeowners with unbiased information they can understand and use immediately to conserve water and maintain a beautiful green landscape. Automatic irrigation systems are a convenient method to irrigate and maintain landscape beauty and investment. However, most homeowners tend to overwater their landscapes and create runoff. Runoff waste valuable potable water, strains water treatment plants and supplies, and contaminates water resources. Irrigation efficiency and other landscape water conservation practices are the keys to protecting water resources, maintaining a beautiful landscape and extending your community's water supply. Water conservation is the least expensive method to make water resources sustainable. Most homeowners increase water usage during the summer by 35 to 70%. Homeowners do not want to waste water, cause pollution or increase their water bill but most homeowners just do not know how to determine how long to run their irrigation system, how to set and reset their irrigation controller for different seasons, detect leaks and how to fix common irrigation problems. Texas AgriLife Extension can provide this information to homeowners through presentations and demonstrations by you once you finish this training. The Master Gardener Specialist – Irrigation Efficiency training will cover hands-on practices for determining irrigation efficiency, setting controllers, soak and cycle method, minor irrigation repairs, system trouble shooting, catch-can test, converting spray head irrigation to new water conserving heads, converting spray irrigation to drip irrigation and other water conservation practices.

Master Gardener Irrigation Efficiency Specialists will volunteer 12 hours above their current volunteer obligation, train Master Gardeners in their county, present the information to at least 3 other groups and do a catch can demonstration for Master Gardeners, a garden club, neighborhood association or civic organization.

Registration Only 15 participant spots are available for this training. Registration is first come/first served basis. Submit your registration forms as soon as possible. Payment and forms must be in our office by March 8, 2013. No refunds will be given March 15, 2013. Please let us know right away by e-mail or phone if you are attending. Tuition Registration fee of $200.00 per person that includes: - Irrigation Efficiency Master Gardener Specialist Manual - Power Points, evaluations, and report form for public presentations - Three lunches (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday) Please let us know about any special dietary needs - Snacks and drinks will also be provided each day Irrigation Demonstration Box (Optional) Irrigation demonstration box is available has a separate cost. Each box has over $200.00 of equipment. This demonstration box may be purchased by the County Master Gardener Association to keep at the county office or by the individual Master Gardener. We want to make this offer separately from tuition to keep down the cost of the training. Travel Participants will need to provide their own travel and hotel arrangements. If you are looking to car pool or for a roommate, let us know. Dress appropriately for outdoor activities. A listing of surrounding hotels will be provided with the registration form. (continued on next page)

 

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Master Gardener Specialist – Irrigation Efficiency Training

Sample Course Agenda Day 1 Introduction A. Water Issues (Supply) B. Historic Uses (Trends) C. Importance of Landscape Irrigation Conservation

Irrigation Regulations A. State B. City-Local

Types of Irrigation Technology A. Sprinkler B. Rotors C. Impacts D. Drip E. Spray F. Specialty Devices

Evaluation Irrigation System A. Field Test Preparation B. Troubleshooting C. Precipitation Rate Day 2 Complete Irrigation System Test (Evaluation) A. Checklist 1. Site Selection 2. Site Inspection B. Soil Sampling 1. Soil Type 2. Root Zone Depth C. Catch Can Test 1. Sprinkler Spacing 2. Sprinkler Pressure

Irrigation Scheduling A. Potential Evapotranspiration B. Water Requirements C. Soil Water Holding Capacity D. Worksheets Day 3 Irrigation Controllers A. Programming Based On Zones B. Community based ET Programs 1. Seasonal Irrigation Program (SAWS) 2. City Water Conservation Program C. Smart Controllers

D. Licensed Irrigators Drip Irrigation

A. Types and uses B. Converting an existing system

Resources A. Power Points

B. Demonstration Box C. Reporting

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The newly trimmed and cleaned bush is then administered a protective spray of dormant oil and a fungicide to get rid of insect eggs as well as dreaded scale. Nueces Master Gardener and Master Rosarian, Jan Shannon, recommends that “February is time to start feeding your roses again as well. A good organic meal mix, suh as RoseGlo or Rosetone, used

PAPALO Submitted by Nueces Master Gardener Sandra Williams

 Papalo (Porophyllum ruderale) is an herb with an aroma very similar to cilantro. Cilantro of course is used in many Mexican style dishes. I like it in fresh tomato salsa. Unfortunately, about the time the tomatoes are ready to harvest, the cilantro has long gone to seed and is now known as coriander. These days cilantro can usually be found in the grocery store most of the year round, but if you like growing your own, papalo, (also called papaloquelite) is a handy and fresh substitute. It is also called mampuitu, translation, skunk! Papalo grows wild in parts of Mexico and South America, and is said to have spread to west Texas. It loves the heat and grows easily. It’s probably called a weed when it grows in places where it isn’t wanted. It has a small green flower with seeds like those on marigolds, which go airborne when ripe. The plant takes up some space. It can get as large as 5 feet wide and tall. It makes what I think is an attractive plant with a slight bluish tint to its leaves. Plants I have grown were a good deal smaller and were grown in sandy soil, though I plan to try some here in Corpus in clay soil, both amended and not. If you try growing papalo, wait until the soil has warmed up before seeding outdoors. I find the taste of the actual plant unpleasant, but putting sprigs of the papalo into salsa and giving it some time to sit in the mixture, provides the cilantro flavor and aroma I do like. The leaves have very prominent scent glands which turn into brown spots at some point, and which can be mistaken for insect damage. These glands produce the cilantro aroma. In parts of Mexico, small vases of papalo are placed on the table for patrons to add to their food as wanted. It is said to help with digestion, as well as high blood pressure. If you don’t want to eat it, it makes a pretty filler for a vase of flowers. You can purchase seeds from Johnny’s Select Seeds, Richters and other seed sellers.

      

 Nueces Master Gardener, 

Pat Botkin, helps students at 

Woodriver Elementary to plant vegetables in their 

Learning‐To‐Grow Garden. 

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  With spring comes the time to rev up the lawn mower. By preparing your equipment, you can save time and money and operate more safely while mowing. Follow these tips from David Robson, extension educator in horticulture in Springfield, Illinois. Spark plugs — First, disconnect the spark plugs. Look at the contacts. If they’re rusty, they may prevent your lawn mower from starting. With emery cloth, lightly rub each contact point to remove rust. If you rub too hard, you might damage the spark plug. Blade — Turn over the mower and look at the blade. If you notice rust, remove it with a steel brush and steel wool. Ideally, the cutting edge should be sharp enough to slice a piece of paper cleanly. If it’s not, detach the blade and take it to a lawn mower repair service for sharpening. This should only cost about $10 and will make a big difference in the way your lawn looks after it’s mowed. Fluids — Check the engine oil. If you didn’t change it in the fall, you’ll probably need to in the spring. In general, expect to change your mower’s engine oil twice each year. To store a mower for the winter, drain the gasoline tank because gasoline can separate or become gummy over the winter. If you forgot to drain it in the fall, do it in the spring, then refill it with fresh fuel. Wheels — Make sure the wheels are secured to the frame and are all locked in place at the desired height Clean — Give the mower a thorough cleaning. Scrub off any accumulated dirt or grass clippings Just like your car, the mower will look nicer and last longer if you keep it clean. While you’re at it, consider repainting the underside of the mower with a rust-resistant paint if your mower has a metal deck. Collection bags — If your mower has a collection bag, look it over. Repair or replace it as needed. While you’re in the cleaning mode, it might not hurt to hose it down with soapy water, as well. And, of course, after you have finished with your spring cleaning regimen, reconnect the spark plugs. You’ve probably heard stories about folks who’ve had mowers for 20 years and never once checked or changed a thing. Just think how long your mower might last if you take excellent care of it. ®Garden Gate, April 1998. p.6  

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        Question: What are Epsom salts and why should I use them? Answer: First of all, they’re good for soaking your tired feet after a long day. But they can also have a place in your garden. Epsom salts are made up of magnesium and sulfur. Plants need magnesium for seed germination as well as the manufacture of chlorophyll and the production of fruit and nuts. It strengthens plant cells and helps with the uptake of other nutrients. Sulfur helps the plant produce vitamins and certain acids and enzymes that influence the flavor and sweetness of many vegetables and fruits. Sulfur is also found in many chemical fertilizers and manure. Test your soil to see if it needs magnesium or sulfur. And watch your plants: A yellow leaf with dark-green veins may indicate a magnesium deficiency. If a deficiency turns up, 1 pound of Epsom salts worked into 100 square feet of soil is a good amount to start with.

To apply Epsom salts as a foliar fertilizer, dissolve a tablespoon of granules in a gallon of warm water and sprinkle it lightly over your plants. Garden Gate, April 2001. p.38

 

The pathway leading to a successful garden is paved with a curious blend of dreaming and doing.

John Barton

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Garden Council Note

March 12 10:00am The March meeting will be election of officers.

April 9 6:30 pm Covered Dish Dinner

Program: Container Gardening Everyone is welcome just bring a dish to share!!

A Note From Your Editor: I notice that many of you send your photos and articles for the MG Gazette to Lisa. She then forwards them to me. It would take some work off of Lisa by sending your offerings directly to me at jlmohundro@gmail.com (That is JL as in my name Jenny Lynn, not j1 the number). I also include my e-mail in the list of officers on the first page each month. A big thanks to those of you who send me your recipes, articles and photos. They add variety and interest to the MG Gazette and reflect the wide range of specialties and talents within our Nueces Master Gardeners membership.  

If you truly love Nature, you will find beauty everywhere.

Vincent Van Gogh

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Grow Your Own Herbs Submitted by Nueces Gardener, Marty Barnett  Many people think the only way they can obtain herbs is in packages or little bottles at the grocery store.  For those of us who really like to use herbs while cooking, growing them is better.    There are many different kinds of herbs, but here is a list of the 13 easiest to grow:  Basil          Oregano Chives          Parsley Cilantro        Rosemary   Dill          Sage           Mexican mint marigold    Sweet bay laurel Mexican oregano      Thyme,  Mints  Almost all herbs can be grown from seed, but small plants are much easier.  Basil is a really good choice for the first‐time grower.    The two most important things to remember when growing herbs are that they need well‐drained soil and lots of sunshine.  The well‐drained soil is very important because most herbs do not tolerate "wet feet".    Herb gardening is not only fairly easy, but can be fun.  Herbs can be added to the veggie garden, the flower bed, in separate pots ‐‐ just about anywhere. Many herbs are ornamental with brightly colored flowers.  Keep this in mind when planning your landscape.  They can be grown indoors as well, with the help of a "grow lamp" or fluorescent light during the winter months.  During the summer, set the plants near a bright sunlit window.  Drip irrigation is very useful because it doesn't put water directly on the leaves, stems, or flowers like a sprinkler would.  Keep the soil moist, but not saturated.  Use your finger as a moisture meter to know when to water the plants.  Fertilizer is seldom needed with herbs.  Insect and disease control is usually not needed.  On the rare occasion that you have a problem, be very careful with pesticides ‐‐ whether chemical or organic ‐‐ because these would be sprayed directly on the part of the plant being eaten.  Be sure to follow the directions on the package very carefully.  Fresh leaves, stems and flowers should be picked as soon as the plant has enough size and foliage to maintain growth.  Harvesting herb leaves just before the plant flowers is best for peak flavor.  And remember to pick leaves or seeds after dew has disappeared in the morning, but before the sun is too hot.  When cooking with herbs, follow this conversion:    1 tablespoon of fresh herbs = 1 teaspoon of dry herbs, 

 OR  1/4 ‐ 1/2 teaspoon of ground herbs. 

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Editors: Jenny Mohundro Disclaimer - the information herein is for informational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Master Gardeners is implied. Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all citizens without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age or national origin. ******************************************************** Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, service, or accommodation in order to participate in any Extension event are encouraged to contact their County Extension Office at 361-767-5217 at least one week in advance of the program in order for proper arrangements to be made.  **************  In the event of a name, address or phone number change please contact the office at: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service 710 E. Main, Suite 1, Attn: Horticulture Robstown, Texas 78380 (361) 767-5217