{"id":1633,"date":"2023-03-10T06:17:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-10T06:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/?p=1633"},"modified":"2023-03-11T00:00:46","modified_gmt":"2023-03-11T00:00:46","slug":"benton-master-gardener-enews-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/2023\/03\/10\/benton-master-gardener-enews-14\/","title":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/2023\/01\/19\/benton-master-gardener-enews-11\/\">Benton Master Gardener eNews<\/a>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you&#8217;re viewing this newsletter as an email and it is hard to read or missing the picture below, please view it on our website by <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/category\/benton-e-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">CLICKING HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bookmark our page:\u00a0<strong><em>Find newsletter archives, volunteer handbook and more volunteer opportunities at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/\">https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Share an item for eNews by contacting your program staff by the second or last Wednesday of each month.\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2022\/08\/event-promo-checklist-MGVs.docx\" target=\"_blank\">Please use this event checklist<\/a>\u00a0to ensure all needed information is included in your request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2023\/03\/S2S-in-the-Garden-April-2023-Facebook-Post-Flyer-Portrait-Facebook-Post-Square-Facebook-Event-Cover-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2023\/03\/S2S-in-the-Garden-April-2023-Facebook-Post-Flyer-Portrait-Facebook-Post-Square-Facebook-Event-Cover-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2023\/03\/S2S-in-the-Garden-April-2023-Facebook-Post-Flyer-Portrait-Facebook-Post-Square-Facebook-Event-Cover-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2023\/03\/S2S-in-the-Garden-April-2023-Facebook-Post-Flyer-Portrait-Facebook-Post-Square-Facebook-Event-Cover-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2023\/03\/S2S-in-the-Garden-April-2023-Facebook-Post-Flyer-Portrait-Facebook-Post-Square-Facebook-Event-Cover-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2023\/03\/S2S-in-the-Garden-April-2023-Facebook-Post-Flyer-Portrait-Facebook-Post-Square-Facebook-Event-Cover.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shout outs<\/strong> \u00a0[T] = includes opportunities that trainees can join now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>[T] New!<\/strong> <strong>Volunteers needed, trainees welcome: Seed to Supper in the Garden<\/strong> is an intro gardening class for new gardeners who qualify for food assistance. We need instructors and helpers for a two-class series at Willamette Community Garden in Corvallis! 4\/8 @10-11:30am, all volunteers meet to plan. 4\/22 &amp; 4\/29 from 10am -12pm are the class dates. RSVP by <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/18cr5HgB4yUhdyhgk7jICz2uHPhjJqIeCUE1y58OmKys\/edit#gid=890187061\" target=\"_blank\">adding your name to this spreadsheet<\/a> or emailing cget.bentonmg@gmail.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20f0a45a9ac29a7f85-benton36#\/\" target=\"_blank\">Master Gardener Desk (Office Plant Clinic)<\/a><\/strong>: <strong>Plant clinic is open<\/strong> for you to refresh your skills! (The pH meter is still being repaired.) Trainees \u2013 there will be special shifts for you soon, with helpers to start you off right! Report service as Plant Clinic: Direct<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>[T] New! 3\/14-4\/11 (Tuesdays 1pm-3pm): 2023 Greenhouse Help &#8211; Veggies and Herbs.<\/strong> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/4090c45aaae2aa57-2023#\/\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more and sign up for one slot!<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Returning volunteers \u2013 meet new trainees and invite them to your favorite activities! It\u2019s a new day for mentoring \u2013 special skills are no longer required!\u00a0<\/strong>Thank you, Alan Taylor, 541-929-4141, alantaylor@alyrica.net<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Returning volunteers<\/strong> &#8211;<strong> plant clinic is open<\/strong> for you to refresh your skills! (The pH meter is still being repaired.) And questions are coming in that need your skills! Sign up <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20f0a45a9ac29a7f85-benton38#\/\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Volunteer opportunities<\/strong>&nbsp;[T] = includes opportunities that trainees can join now!<ul><li><strong>[T] 3\/10 Plant Sale Team \u2013 propagation<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 1:00-3:00, Philomath High School, 2054 Applegate St. RSVP to lesliehauser107@gmail.com. Report service as Fundraiser: Support.<\/li><li>[<strong>T] 3\/11&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20f0a45a9ac29a7f85-benton35#\/\">Seed Library Veggie Growing Clinic<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 10:00am -1:00pm, Belushi room, Corvallis Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. Report service as: Plant Clinic: direct<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>3\/18 Spring into Gardening \u201cOur Changing Landscape\u201d<\/strong>, a one-day educational event organized by Yamhill County Master Gardener Association. For more information and registration, go to the Yamhill County MGA website&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/ycmga.org\/\">ycmga.org<\/a>. All classes (except Topiary) count toward Continuing Education hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>[T] 3\/18 Plant Sale Team \u2013 propagation<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 10:00-12:00, Philomath High School, 2054 Applegate St. RSVP to lesliehauser107@gmail.com. Report service as Fundraiser: Support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>[T] 3\/18&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20f0a45a9ac29a7f85-benton35#\/\">Seed Library Veggie Growing Clinic<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 10:00am -1:00pm<\/strong>, Belushi room, Corvallis Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. Report service as: Plant Clinic: direct<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>[T] 3\/24 Plant Sale Team \u2013 propagation<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 1:00-3:00, Philomath High School, 2054 Applegate St. RSVP to lesliehauser107@gmail.com. Report service as Fundraiser: Support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[<strong>T] 3\/25&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20f0a45a9ac29a7f85-benton35#\/\">Seed Library Veggie Growing Clinic<\/a>\u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;10:00am -1:00pm, Belushi room, Corvallis Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. Report service as: Plant Clinic: direct<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>[T] various dates \u2013 Community science \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;Contribute data to research on gardens, plants, and wildlife.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/gardencitizenscience\/osus-citizen-science-projects\/\">Explore and sign up.<\/a>&nbsp;Many projects are remote and on your own schedule. Report the time as \u201ccitizen science: indirect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Various dates<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<strong>Peaceful Valley Seed in North Albany is seeking volunteer presenters for various topics<\/strong>\u00a0including composting, spring perennials, sustainable landscaping, summer garden maintenance, summer pruning and more. Certified volunteers who are interested may contact the organizer directly: Kimberly Montgomery 541.981.2248\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:kimberly@groworganic.com\" target=\"_blank\">kimberly@groworganic.com<\/a>\u00a0Report service as Instructor: Direct.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Continuing Education<\/strong>\u00a0[G] = opportunities that Trainees can use for Garden Lab credit. \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NEW! 3\/11-3\/19 Sunset Virtual Gardening Festival<\/strong> has free live-streamed webinars on dozens of gardening topics eligible for Master Gardener continuing education. (Recordings have a fee. ) All <strong>research-based<\/strong> topics count for continuing education, <strong>not including<\/strong> floral arranging, garden tours, Mindful Monday topics, and Field Guide to Outside Style. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ft.e2ma.net%2Fclick%2Fcwjawg%2Fkiubcy%2F8orohz&amp;data=05%7C01%7Celizabeth.records%40oregonstate.edu%7C2872793989b4472b76b908db2190c4f9%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C638140677885311932%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=o333K%2BiWqrrt1mT%2B82UK2H89nY82axR8qc%2Bo4yQAWHw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more and register for free.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New! Anytime. Recordings of Zoom Master Gardener training<\/strong> from Curry County with guest lecturers from OSU and beyond, are available for any volunteer to take as continuing education. Trainees are also welcome to watch and supplement their classes. More links are being added weekly, see the current list <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/oregonstate.box.com\/s\/byt9dzhkbzilax3h33zqkhg1aemsx5rq\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>[G] 3\/11 The Food Garden \u2013 Basic Organic Gardening (start of free 6-class series)\u00a0<\/strong>10:00am-12:00pm, Lebanon Senior Center, 80 Tangent Street Lebanon. RSVP to\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:casteen@aol.com\" target=\"_blank\">casteen@aol.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>3\/14 Growing Oregon Gardeners<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;<strong>Put It to the Test: Improving Garden Fertility with Soil Analysis, Soil Regions, and Microclimates<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 12:00pm \u2013 1:00pm, ZOOM. Learn more &amp; RSVP: beav.es\/Sov<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3\/16 Gardening in the PNW \u2013 Garden Planning<\/strong>&nbsp;presented by Karin Magnuson \u2013 12:00pm \u2013 1:00pm, OSU Linn County Extension office 33630 McFarland Rd, Tangent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3\/16 Public Seed Library Talks \u2013 Choosing a good garden spot<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>soil and fertilizer, use of compost, mulch and soil thermometer<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 6:00pm \u2013 7:00 pm, Corvallis Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3\/23 Gardening in the PNW \u2013 TBA Topic,<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 12:00pm \u2013 1:00pm, OSU Linn County Extension office 33630 McFarland Rd, Tangent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&nbsp;[G] 3\/31 Growing Together \u2013 Soils &amp; cover crops<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 1:00pm \u2013 2:00pm, Linn County Master Gardener Association Demonstration Garden in the Fairgounds, 3700 Knox Butte Rd E, Albany<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Growing Oregon Gardeners \u2013 Level Up 2022:<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>watch recordings&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/growing-oregon-gardeners-level-series-2022\">HERE<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\" target=\"_blank\">OSU Extension Master Gardener Program<\/a>&nbsp;News<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Introducing a new award: Growing &amp; Belonging<\/strong>. What does it mean to grow our work inclusively? To create an environment where everyone belongs? Let\u2019s find out, together, with our new Growing &amp; Belonging County, and Statewide Awards. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgcoordinators\/2023\/03\/03\/introducing-a-new-award-growing-amp-belonging\/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the update from OSU EXTENSION MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM NEWS.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Call for nominations: this year\u2019s Oregon Master Gardener Awards.<\/strong> We are excited to celebrate the good work of OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers. Please remember that May 15th is the due date for all Oregon Master Gardener Association (OMGA) awards.\u00a0<strong>All awards should be submitted electronically.\u00a0<\/strong>Remember that all award nominations must be COLLABORATIVELY prepared, working with your local Master Gardener Association and your local Master Gardener Program staff. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/omga.org\/programs-and-awards\/\">You can learn more about the awards on the OMGA website.<\/a>\u00a0(Check back as links are added). <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgcoordinators\/2023\/03\/03\/call-for-nominations-this-years-oregon-master-gardener-awards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the update from OSU EXTENSION MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM NEWS.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Popular OSU Extension Service publications this week:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu\/em9175\">Managing Moss in Lawns in Western Oregon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu\/em9027\">Growing Your Own<\/a> (BILINGUAL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu\/fs270\">Raised Bed Gardening<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu\/em9289\">Enhancing Urban and Suburban Landscapes to Protect Pollinators<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bentonmg.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">BCMGA<\/a>\u00a0News<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New!<\/strong> <strong>Board Meeting Update<\/strong>: The March meeting will be in-person on Monday, March 13 from 9 to 10 a.m. It will be held in the Sunset Room at the Extension Office.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><ul><li>From BCMGA board president: &#8220;I hope many of you have communicated with your legislative representatives asking that Extension and other statewide OSU outreach programs will be fully funded to keep these programs at the level they need to be. A bill has been introduced to the Ways and Means Committee.\u00a0<strong>It is bill SB 458.\u00a0<\/strong>Please refer to this bill when writing to you legislator. Timing is important. The Ways and Means Committee will meet in March. Judith Kenner has a new message about this in BCMGA News and has provided a great template from which you can construct a message to your legislator. There is also a link to sample letters at the bottom. Please check out the latest\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/omga.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/FinalWinter2023GardenersPen.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">OMGA newsletter<\/a><span style=\"color: initial\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/omga.org\/advocacy\/\" target=\"_blank\">website<\/a><span style=\"color: initial\">.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When you contact elected representatives please copy Judith (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:judithkenner@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\">judithkenner@gmail.com<\/a>) or let her know how you have communicated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Here is a list of our local representatives:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Corvallis<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>House Speaker Dan Rayfield, House District 16,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:rep.danrayfield@oregonstatelegislature.gov\" target=\"_blank\">rep.danrayfield@oregonstatelegislature.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senator Sara Gelser Blouin, Senate District 8\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:sen.saragelser@oregonstatelegislature.gov\" target=\"_blank\">sen.saragelser@oregonstatelegislature.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Philomath<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Representative David Gomberg, House District 10\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:rep.davidgomberg@oregonstatelegislature.gov\" target=\"_blank\">rep.davidgomberg@oregonstatelegislature.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senator Dick Anderson, Senate District 5\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:sen.dickanderson@oregonstatelegislature.gov\" target=\"_blank\">sen.dickanderson@oregonstatelegislature.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Albany<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Representative Shelly Boshart Davis, House District 15\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:rep.shellyboshartdavis@oregonstatelegislature.gov\" target=\"_blank\">rep.shellyboshartdavis@oregonstatelegislature.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senator Sara Gelser Blouin, Senate District 8\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:sen.saragelser@oregonstatelegislature.gov\" target=\"_blank\">sen.saragelser@oregonstatelegislature.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NEW!\u00a0Mason Bees Flash Sale<\/strong>: Master Gardener Pat Wray has a surplus of Mason Bees. He is donating 100 straws to BCMGA and we will have a flash sale. We are selling 5 straws for $25.\u00a0<strong>Supply is limited<\/strong>. Pick up for the bees will be at Philomath High School greenhouse on Saturday, March 25 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. If you are interested in purchasing Mason bees, you can on the link below and pay by credit card.\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcheckout.square.site%2Fmerchant%2FZK4VK7DP8QGXD%2Fcheckout%2FMLFW7HFWEZ7AFRLIRRC&amp;data=05%7C01%7Celizabeth.records%40oregonstate.edu%7Ce059d82095754558d8c108db19a7a740%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C638131980106329740%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=z7Lzk0QEIIi2Shd8IaSrUfJjr4pywIOywQbp8puIsVY%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/checkout.square.site\/merchant\/ZK4VK7DP8QGXD\/checkout\/MLFW7HFWEZ7AFRLIRRC<\/a>\u00a0QWWZ3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Community news<\/strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em><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>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Evening Garden Club accepts applications for 2023 Grants Program<\/strong>. Corvallis Evening Garden Club is accepting applications until March 20, 2023. The Evening Garden Club supports the expansion of gardening, education and beautification in the Corvallis community through its Grants Program. The EGC offers grants to Benton County nonprofit organizations to carry out worthy gardening related projects. To learn more about the program and to apply please visit our website: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcorvalliseveninggardenclub.org%2Fgrants%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Celizabeth.records%40oregonstate.edu%7C41ade54c0fd94e4396e208db1e870036%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C638137337392039267%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=t7pRQCRjPxdN7jFk8BP%2FZuSNLfEGb4xNvQYQkH0kUsM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/corvalliseveninggardenclub.org\/grants\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re viewing this newsletter as an email and it is hard to read or missing the picture below, please view it on our website by CLICKING HERE. 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