{"id":1251,"date":"2022-05-05T09:02:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T09:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/?p=1251"},"modified":"2022-05-05T22:18:18","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T22:18:18","slug":"benton-mgv-enews-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/2022\/05\/05\/benton-mgv-enews-25\/","title":{"rendered":"Benton MGV eNews"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2022\/05\/Master-Gardener-Plant-Sale-Clinic-FB-Cover-2-1024x557.png\" alt=\"Plant sale\" class=\"wp-image-1252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2022\/05\/Master-Gardener-Plant-Sale-Clinic-FB-Cover-2-1024x557.png 1024w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2022\/05\/Master-Gardener-Plant-Sale-Clinic-FB-Cover-2-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2022\/05\/Master-Gardener-Plant-Sale-Clinic-FB-Cover-2-768x417.png 768w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2022\/05\/Master-Gardener-Plant-Sale-Clinic-FB-Cover-2-1536x835.png 1536w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2022\/05\/Master-Gardener-Plant-Sale-Clinic-FB-Cover-2.png 1689w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Proceeds benefit gardening education. <br>Benton County Fairgrounds &#8211; 110 SW 53rd St Corvallis, OR 97389 Solar Barn &amp; Floral Courtyard May 7, 2022 9:00 am &#8211; 3:00 pm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>The 2022 Plant Sale is on!<\/strong>&nbsp;<ul><li>Click&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.signupgenius.com%2Fgo%2F60b0b4faaa72ca2ff2-bcmga&amp;data=04%7C01%7Celizabeth.records%40oregonstate.edu%7Cb50cf5bc0e594a19c96c08da11ff0835%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C637842084296694786%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=bEvuip%2FZ3CbhrozwhZysffCV7BBLLVpXD5X78%2FRGZVg%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a>&nbsp;to volunteer for the&nbsp;<strong>BCMGA Plant Sale<\/strong>&nbsp;on<strong>&nbsp;May 7<\/strong>&nbsp;at the Benton County Fairgrounds. Volunteers are needed for both May 6 (Set up) and May 7 (Sale day).&nbsp; If you have any questions or prefer to not use Sign-Up Genius, please email Leslie Hauser, this year\u2019s Volunteer Coordinator, at&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"\" href=\"mailto:lesliehauser107@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\">lesliehauser107@gmail.com<\/a>.&nbsp;Ready to sign up??&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/60B0B4FAAA72CA2FF2-bcmga\" target=\"_blank\">Click HERE to find exact shifts, times and job descriptions.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>We are planning a debrief meeting after the Plant Sale<\/strong> so we can continue to make it better. If you have comments to share after the sale, you can attend the meeting on Tuesday, May 10, at 1:00 in the Extension Conference Room. Or send your thoughts to Kathy Clark at&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:bobandkathyclark@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\">bobandkathyclark@gmail.com<\/a>. Thanks, Kathy<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Correction:<\/strong>&nbsp;Debbie Lauer\u2019s email address had an error in eNews. The correct email for Debbie is DSL2017@peak.org<\/li><li><strong>Shoutouts<\/strong><ul><li>Volunteer opportunity: <strong>Trainees and other Volunteers Welcome at the Fairgrounds Demonstration Garden<\/strong>. The BCMGA maintains a demonstration garden at the Benton County Fairgrounds to demonstrate planting possibilities, practices and techniques for home vegetable gardens. &nbsp;It is supported by a small but lively group of volunteers who have a lot of fun working in the garden and learning from each other. &nbsp;We would love to have new volunteers &#8211; no experience is necessary. &nbsp;We are currently meeting on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. &nbsp;You can access the garden through the RV park entrance to the Fairgrounds. &nbsp;Sign up is not required and drop-ins are welcome. &nbsp;If you would like more information, please contact Denise Saunders at&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"\" href=\"mailto:vdenisesaunders@comcast.net\" target=\"_blank\">vdenisesaunders@comcast.net<\/a>&nbsp;or Dan Dix at&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"\" href=\"mailto:ddix@verizon.net\" target=\"_blank\">ddix@verizon.net<\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Clinic Table Volunteers Needed!<\/strong>&nbsp;We will be holding three clinic tables at special events this spring. Both certified Master Gardeners and Trainees are needed.  This is a great opportunity for mentors and trainees to work together! <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20f0a45a9ac29a7f85-benton35\" target=\"_blank\">SIGN UP HERE<\/a>. <ul><li>&#8211;May 21 is the<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/fb.me\/e\/1K2sl31fj\" target=\"_blank\"> Poultry Swap and Homesteading Fair<\/a>, 10:00 to 4:00 at the Benton County Fairgrounds. Volunteers will work shifts of 2-4 hours depending on the number of volunteers.<\/li><li>&nbsp;&#8211;May 28 is the NAACP <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/linnbentonnaacp.com\/resources\/Pictures\/Screen%20Shot%202022-04-17%20at%202.36.54%20PM.png\" target=\"_blank\">Great Tomato Giveaway<\/a>, 10:00-12:00 at the Southtown Co-op. This event is in partnership with the Linn Benton chapter of the NAACP and Crescent Valley High School Students for Environmental Change. <\/li><li>&#8211;June 18 is <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marysriverquiltguild.org\/programs.html#:~:text=Quilts%20in%20the%20Garden%20%2D%2D,button%20below%20for%20more%20information.\" target=\"_blank\">Quilts in the Garden<\/a>. Details on hours and locations are still being worked out.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>BCMGA news<\/strong><ul><li>Next Board Meeting is Monday, May 10, 3:00 \u2013 5:00. Please see Board President&#8217;s newsletter for directions on how to participate.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Volunteers needed<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Online Plant Clinic<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 check for messages on evenings and weekends. Volunteer from anywhere with an internet connection.\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20f0a45a9ac29a7f85-benton34\" target=\"_blank\">Enroll HERE.<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Office Plant Clinic sign ups open:\u00a0<\/strong>The office is open to the public, and volunteers can sign up for plant clinic shifts as desired, to answer client questions or practice skills.\u00a0<strong>Pairs of volunteers can currently sign up in the front office again!<\/strong>\u00a0Sign up\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20f0a45a9ac29a7f85-2022\">HERE.<\/a>\u00a0If you\u2019re a trainee, please wait to connect with a mentor, before enrolling. If you\u2019re a trainee, please wait to connect with a mentor, before enrolling.<\/li><li><strong>Farmer\u2019s Market Clinic Table!<\/strong>\u00a0It\u2019s time for the outdoor farmer\u2019s market in downtown Corvallis. Beginning in May the Master Gardener clinic tables at the Farmer\u2019s Market will be the 2nd Saturday and 4th Wednesday of each month. Certified Master Gardeners are required to give advice but trainees may volunteer as well. If enough people volunteer, we can have two shifts. Please contact Debbie Lauer at 541-929-7544 or\u00a0DSL2017@peak.org\u00a0to sign up.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Seasonal content team<\/strong>: <ul><li>Work with staff, intern and a small-medium group of volunteers to create blogs and social media, based on: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/collection\/monthly-garden-calendars\" target=\"_blank\">OSU Garden Calendar<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/about-master-gardener-program\" target=\"_blank\">Master Gardener Program Priorities<\/a>. <strong>Interested? Email elizabeth.records@oregonstate.edu<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Find more opportunities\u00a0<\/strong>on the\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/benton-volunteer-opportunities\/\" target=\"_blank\">Benton Volunteer Opportunities Page<\/a>. <\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Continuing education opportunities:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Growing Oregon Gardeners \u2013 Level Up 2022:<\/strong><ul><li>May 10:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/growing-oregon-gardeners-level-series-2022#Roses\">Growing Great Roses!<\/a><\/li><li>June 14:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/growing-oregon-gardeners-level-series-2022#irrigation\">Irrigation Choices and Design for the Home Garden and Landscape<\/a>\u202f<\/li><li>June 14:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/growing-oregon-gardeners-level-series-2022#irrigation\">Irrigation Choices and Design for the Home Garden and Landscape<\/a>\u202f<\/li><li>July 12:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/growing-oregon-gardeners-level-series-2022#Pests\">Best Ecological Ways to Control Pests in Green Spaces<\/a><\/li><li>Find more\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/growing-oregon-gardeners-level-series-2022\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Community news<\/strong>\u00a0<em>(Please note that anything in this section is not eligible for MGV volunteer service nor endorsed by Extension, but is mentioned as a courtesy to our community.)<\/em><ul><li>Dry Farming Institute Spring Fundraiser. Do you want to experiment with dry farming or minimal irrigation? These top-performing drought tolerant crop varieties are a good place to start! Thank you for supporting the Dry Farming Institute. <strong>The deadline for pre-ordering plants has passed. We will be selling plants at the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.eugeneweekly.com\/cal\/2519829\">Willamette Valley Hardy Plant Group plant sale<\/a>\u00a0at the Lane County Fairgrounds in Eugene on May 7th, from 9am to 2pm.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Save the date for the 21st Annual Through the Garden Gate tour!\u00a0<\/strong>Saturday June 18th, 202210:00 to 4:00, Six unique &amp; artful Albany gardens. Tickets on sale June 1 at linnmastergardeners.com \u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2022 Plant Sale is on!&nbsp; Click&nbsp;HERE&nbsp;to volunteer for the&nbsp;BCMGA Plant Sale&nbsp;on&nbsp;May 7&nbsp;at the Benton County Fairgrounds. 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