{"id":806,"date":"2021-07-28T00:50:07","date_gmt":"2021-07-28T00:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/?p=806"},"modified":"2021-07-28T00:51:26","modified_gmt":"2021-07-28T00:51:26","slug":"benton-mgv-enews-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/2021\/07\/28\/benton-mgv-enews-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Benton MGV eNews"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"972\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2021\/07\/TechTeam-Group-Benton-MasterGardeneroftheYear2021-1024x972.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2021\/07\/TechTeam-Group-Benton-MasterGardeneroftheYear2021-1024x972.png 1024w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2021\/07\/TechTeam-Group-Benton-MasterGardeneroftheYear2021-300x285.png 300w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2021\/07\/TechTeam-Group-Benton-MasterGardeneroftheYear2021-768x729.png 768w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2021\/07\/TechTeam-Group-Benton-MasterGardeneroftheYear2021.png 1121w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Congratulations! Master Gardener of the year in Benton county goes to Benton<br>County Online Plant Sale Tech Team (clockwise: Lisa Borgerson,<br>Leslie Hauser, Jill Farrow, Rich Taylor).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Program updates<\/strong>: Most activities can resume, with a bit of planning.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/program-updates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get the latest information.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Shout outs<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Statewide MGV awards:<\/strong>&nbsp;If you need some inspiration, take a moment and read what these 44 OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers accomplished this past year, despite the COVID pandemic. Congratulations to all of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregonlive.com\/hg\/2021\/07\/these-are-oregons-2021-master-gardeners-of-the-year.html?utm_campaign=theoregonian_sf&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=facebook&amp;fbclid=IwAR2WD0ZaSGzOTlvYzqjAJsg1Xvtzrub5vcr6MUV723ItDuKTn5mJh22pamM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master Gardeners of the Year, and the Behind the Scenes award winners!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Volunteers needed<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/benton-volunteer-opportunities\/\">Benton<\/a>&nbsp;County Volunteer opportunities page to sign up.<ul><li><strong>In-person plant clinic is back! <\/strong>Solo and paired shifts, inside and out.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Continuing education<\/strong>&nbsp;(free to MGVs unless noted with \u201c$\u201d)<ul><li>7\/13\/2021 @3pm:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/events\/fire-wise-landscaping-growing-oregon-gardeners-level-series\">Fire-wise Landscaping | Growing Oregon Gardeners: Level Up Series<\/a>.<\/li><li>8\/10\/2021 @3pm: <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/events\/season-extension-techniques-growing-oregon-gardeners-level-series\">Season Extension Techniques | Growing Oregon Gardeners: Level Up Series<\/a>.<\/li><li>9\/14\/2021 @3pm <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/events\/gardening-native-plants-pollinators-growing-oregon-gardeners-level-series\">Gardening with Native Plants for Pollinators | Growing Oregon Gardeners: Level Up Series<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>9\/9-9\/17\/2021, ($):&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/internationalmastergardener.mystagingwebsite.com\/register\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>International Master Gardener Conference 2021<\/strong>.<\/a><ul><li>Anytime:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgcoordinators\/2021\/01\/20\/elevated-skills-training-for-current-master-gardener-volunteers-is-ready-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elevated MGV courses.&nbsp;<\/a>Grow skills for successful volunteering in 2021 and beyond.<ul><li>Learn the ECCO database\/diagnostic tool for solving gardeners problems.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Anytime:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/media.oregonstate.edu\/channel\/channelid\/161357322\">Portland Metro Master Gardener webinar series<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>BCMGA updates <ul><li><strong>Board meeting information<\/strong> is now found in the President&#8217;s mailings.<\/li><li><strong>Tour: County Line Flowers.<\/strong> Visit Pami Monnette&#8217;s new flower Farm near Harrisburg. Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAElcD3q6OE\/sre5PJouElWiA0MipvtWYw\/view?utm_content=DAElcD3q6OE&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_source=sharebutton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Extension updates<\/strong>.<ul><li><strong>OSU Extension Master Gardener photography contest<\/strong> is now open! Join in a photo contest to best capture the people, places and about the Master Gardener program. Current Master Gardener volunteers are invited to submit their very best photos between now and September 30<sup>th<\/sup>. There will be prizes! Read about the contest, get excited, and learn how to join us <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgcoordinators\/2021\/07\/26\/the-master-gardener-volunteer-photo-contest-is-officially-open\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE.<\/a><\/li><li>Popular this week:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu\/pnw548\">Fall and Winter Vegetable Gardening in the Pacific Northwest.<\/a>&nbsp;Includes a list of suitable plants, along with planting dates and recommended varieties.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Community news<\/strong>&nbsp;<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><strong>Oregon Food Bank Ambassadors.<\/strong>&nbsp;This is an opportunity to help support local leadership and community development with an emphasis on strengthening our local food systems. Individuals from the following communities are encouraged to apply: Refugee and Immigrant communities, Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities, Trans and Gender Non-Conforming communities, Single mothers and caregivers. Learn more:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3140\/files\/2021\/07\/OFBAmbassadorRecruitmentFlyer2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">English<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3140\/files\/2021\/07\/RecruitmentFlyer2022_ESPANOL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Espa\u00f1ol.<\/a> Depending on the project this could be eligible for MGV volunteer service &#8211; check with Elizabeth Records for details.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Program updates: Most activities can resume, with a bit of planning.&nbsp;Get the latest information.&nbsp; Shout outs Statewide MGV awards:&nbsp;If you need some inspiration, take a moment and read what these 44 OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers accomplished this past year, despite the COVID pandemic. Congratulations to all of the&nbsp;Master Gardeners of the Year, and the&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/2021\/07\/28\/benton-mgv-enews-4\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9118,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[150847],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-806","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-benton-e-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/806","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=806"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/806\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":810,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/806\/revisions\/810"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=806"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=806"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=806"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}