{"id":1640,"date":"2023-03-16T04:33:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T04:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/?p=1640"},"modified":"2023-03-16T17:40:02","modified_gmt":"2023-03-16T17:40:02","slug":"linn-master-gardener-enews-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/2023\/03\/16\/linn-master-gardener-enews-13\/","title":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/2023\/01\/13\/linn-master-gardener-enews-9\/\">Linn Master Gardener eNews<\/a>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Please bookmark the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/\" target=\"_blank\">Volunteer Resource Page<\/a>.<\/strong>&nbsp;It has newsletter archives, an updated volunteer sourcebook, continuing education opportunities, and volunteering opportunities. It is your one-stop source for program essentials!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have an item for eNews? Please contact staff by the second or last Wednesday of each month.&nbsp;<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>&nbsp;to ensure all needed information is included in your request.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2023\/03\/Today-Thursday-March-16.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2023\/03\/Today-Thursday-March-16.png 940w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2023\/03\/Today-Thursday-March-16-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2023\/03\/Today-Thursday-March-16-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Free, drop in! Returning volunteers &#8211; this class counts for one hour of continuing education! Trainees &#8211; visit and socialize! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\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>Shout outs<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Program funding update: <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgcoordinators\/2023\/03\/13\/exciting-opportunity-to-support-the-master-gardener-program\/\">Exciting opportunity to support the Master Gardener program<\/a>. On April 26, 2023, Master Gardeners and supporters will come together to show our belief in the Master Gardener program and Oregon State University\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.damproudday.org\/\">Dam Proud Day<\/a>. This 24-hour period is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of the Oregon State community, including supporting Master Gardeners, and stretching ourselves toward our aspirations. As a featured fund on Dam Proud Day, we have a special opportunity to raise money to support our work. <strong>Here\u2019s how Master Gardener volunteers, past and present, can help NOW.<\/strong> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgcoordinators\/2023\/03\/13\/exciting-opportunity-to-support-the-master-gardener-program\/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the post and get involved.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>TODAY &#8211; <strong>3\/16, LCMGA Members Meeting.<\/strong>\u00a0Via Board President Betty Goergen:\u00a0Linn County Extension Office, the room opens at 6 pm (social half hour) and the meeting starts at 6:30 pm. Rich Little will talk to us about insects. I do not know the specific topic at this time but I assure you it will be educational and interesting. Come and dive into the world of insects with us.\u00a0Membership meetings count as Continuing Education.\u00a0How great is this!!! Get together with fellow Master Gardeners and report it as Continuing Education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[G] <strong>NEW &#8211; 3\/23, 3\/30, 4\/6 &#8211; Linn Master Gardener Plant Clinic Tools Skill Sessions. <\/strong>1:30-3pm at the Linn Extension Office, after PNW Brown Bag talks. Learn how to use the pH meter and microscope to help gardeners solve problems! Learn more and RSVP <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20f0a45a9ac29a7f85-linn36#\/\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coming soon &#8211; various plant clinic opportunities &#8211; stay tuned!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Here\u2019s how Master Gardener volunteers, past and present, can help NOW.<\/strong><\/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!\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>[T] NEW! Wednesdays and Fridays starting 3\/15 \u2013 Linn County Master Gardener Association Demo Garden Workdays 1:00pm \u2013 3:00pm.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>See a map to the garden\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/2\/edit?mid=1NfonLdRE-k8_fOnbbzCIY7IgnMxO3JDY&amp;usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a>. Drop-in. Report service as Educational Garden Maintenence: Indirect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>[T]&nbsp;Community science.&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 citizen science: indirect.&nbsp;<\/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\n\n\n<li>Find ongoing and anytime opportunities\u00a0on the<strong>\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/linn-volunteer-info\/\" target=\"_blank\">Linn Volunteer Opportunities Page<\/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>Continuing Education<\/strong>\u00a0[G] = opportunities that Trainees can use for Garden Lab credit.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>[G] <strong>NEW &#8211; 3\/23, 3\/30, 4\/6 &#8211; Linn Master Gardener Plant Clinic Tools Skill Sessions. <\/strong>1:30-3pm at the Linn Extension Office, after PNW Brown Bag talks. Learn how to use the pH meter and microscope to help gardeners solve problems! Learn more and RSVP <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20f0a45a9ac29a7f85-linn36#\/\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NEW! 3\/11-3\/19 Sunset Virtual Gardening Festival<\/strong>\u00a0has free live-streamed webinars on dozens of gardening topics eligible for Master Gardener continuing education. (Recordings have a fee.) All\u00a0<strong>research-based<\/strong>\u00a0topics count for continuing education,\u00a0<strong>not including<\/strong>\u00a0floral arranging, garden tours, Mindful Monday topics, and Field Guide to Outside Style.\u00a0<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>\u00a0from 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\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/oregonstate.box.com\/s\/byt9dzhkbzilax3h33zqkhg1aemsx5rq\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3\/16 Gardening in the PNW <\/strong>\u2013 <strong>Garden Planning presented by Karin Magnuson<\/strong> \u2013 12:00pm \u2013 1:00pm, OSU Linn County Extension office 33630 McFarland Rd, Tangent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New &#8211; <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\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/ycmga.org\/\">ycmga.org<\/a>. All classes (except Topiary) count toward Continuing Education hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3\/23 Gardening in the PNW <\/strong>\u2013 Topic TBA \u2013 12:00pm \u2013 1:00pm, OSU Linn County Extension office 33630 McFarland Rd, Tangent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>[G] 3\/31 Growing Together \u2013 Soils &amp; cover crops <\/strong>\u2013 1:00pm \u2013 2:00pm, Linn County Master Gardener Association Demonstration Garden in the Fairgrounds, 3700 Knox Butte Rd E, Albany<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>[G] 4\/7 Growing Together<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>Garden planning<\/strong> \u2013 1:00pm \u2013 2:00pm, Linn County Master Gardener Association Demonstration Garden in the Fairgrounds, 3700 Knox Butte Rd E, Albany<\/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.&nbsp;<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>&nbsp;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.&nbsp;<strong>All awards should be submitted electronically.&nbsp;<\/strong>Remember that all award nominations must be COLLABORATIVELY prepared, working with your local Master Gardener Association and your local Master Gardener Program staff. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/omga.org\/programs-and-awards\/\">You can learn more about the awards on the OMGA website.<\/a>&nbsp;(Check back as links are added).&nbsp;<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\n\n\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>&nbsp;(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:\/\/linnmastergardeners.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">LCMGA<\/a>\u00a0News<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mason Bee Supplies and Cocoons are now available for pre-order!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1. Choose your pick-up location and time: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbeav.es%2FSxz%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR12Q-cjva11mioiCK5AhwrDBtzDqpV5E63yuCHl1jaZR3y760nZgFa8enE&amp;h=AT0EsTGAYaN78KaVgyVjTcsMtcDnCbaMgal-dTnBTO6tIEwjmzwbinIpTJ0_cbsur9AaB0m2KT5gsQ4W-YpG0-YbUsENvetBUziooqo4Z7Xc0CULEWFwyNM6kneBAhFAczaV&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT3wm31A3hpGOp38CGiUFeSyK1647czTgOT_VAPYHNoFiBS3ZEemAnfiW5VpS_0T4DPHsm_eAoRT5HQk6CeKsHBsBcau2aH5JFW-pE4jmHgsCx0-cWvu1NuckHwJfGVszu2Ebsp4SZKkfUY38zmLq-tkwGR3vPohgUug8RMWlM9LPyBf3_AXtX1__v-hAkL0NPTdHnsiumAT\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/beav.es\/Sxz<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2. Order your gear: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flinnmastergardeners.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2KwADVeuzoQBJrEl-O7Urd_piFEiRoWR_CfaXYursgsnUZg8zSm85SWJo&amp;h=AT0OuoYKFh9hDXxE0oRHmeI8Ij7q2vz9UqEUmP7avNnrFAGtFQC7Eg7Gl7a3BfVCS1FDgqfIOhA8LHzkc4Dzmi12mjNmkdhLsIfwqL8LfMrW1OMg1fZ009eU8DP6D6gX-NF3&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT3wm31A3hpGOp38CGiUFeSyK1647czTgOT_VAPYHNoFiBS3ZEemAnfiW5VpS_0T4DPHsm_eAoRT5HQk6CeKsHBsBcau2aH5JFW-pE4jmHgsCx0-cWvu1NuckHwJfGVszu2Ebsp4SZKkfUY38zmLq-tkwGR3vPohgUug8RMWlM9LPyBf3_AXtX1__v-hAkL0NPTdHnsiumAT\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/linnmastergardeners.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3. Pick up your items and experience the pollination benefits of blue orchard mason bees!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supplies are limited, so order now!<\/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>None this week &#8211; check back soon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9118,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[150848],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1640","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-linn-e-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1640","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9118"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1640"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1640\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1643,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1640\/revisions\/1643"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1640"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1640"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1640"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}