{"id":849,"date":"2021-08-19T21:06:49","date_gmt":"2021-08-19T21:06:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/?p=849"},"modified":"2021-08-19T21:06:50","modified_gmt":"2021-08-19T21:06:50","slug":"linn-mgv-enews-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/2021\/08\/19\/linn-mgv-enews-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Linn MGV eNews"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2021\/08\/lyles-ivory-2018_0-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Ivory Lyles\" class=\"wp-image-844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2021\/08\/lyles-ivory-2018_0-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2021\/08\/lyles-ivory-2018_0-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/3422\/files\/2021\/08\/lyles-ivory-2018_0-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/today.oregonstate.edu\/news\/oregon-state-names-new-vice-provost-extension-and-engagement-director-osu-extension-service?fbclid=IwAR2il-bVtB_unmyLZglRLxCky4Br2z0kCzBfXTK6BgN6YBxf3pgsdB-eDIk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Welcome, Dr. Ivory Lyles, as the new Director of the Oregon State University Extension Service.<\/a>\u00a0We look forward to working with you, to promote and support sustainable gardening across Oregon!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><strong>Program updates<\/strong>:\u00a0Oregon is experiencing a significant increase in COVID-19 due to the more virulent Delta variant.<\/strong> Your safety and health, as well as that of those we serve, is of utmost importance. In addition to following the university\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcovid.oregonstate.edu%2Fface-covering-guidance-public-health-policy&amp;data=04%7C01%7Celizabeth.records%40oregonstate.edu%7C38dbb6d283b144a6b27d08d96111f26e%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C637647552051807469%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=WKD%2FFs3MeouUnfHqShd89E7p2mi%2F4rfhzmx4plQuH98%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">updated face covering policy<\/a>, we can take additional actions to help slow the transmission of COVID-19 in our communities while we continue to serve.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/program-updates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get the latest information.<\/a>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong><strong>Shout outs<\/strong><\/strong><ul><li><strong>We need your photos and stories! <\/strong>What are you doing in the garden? Share a selfie or image of a lovely plant for our headline photo!<\/li><li><strong><strong>Recertification question<\/strong><\/strong><ul><li>Q: Are the direct and indirect public outreach hours still being waved for recertification?<\/li><li>A: Master Gardeners who were certified for the 2020 calendar year will maintain their certification in 2021. Service expectations will continue to be responsive to the public health situation that emerges in 2022.\u00a0Please continue to report any volunteer hours completed. Every hour reported for this service year shows stakeholders that the Master Gardener program is worth supporting.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong><strong>The Culture of Gardening<\/strong>: <\/strong>Today we\u2019re publicly launching a storytelling initiative of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblogs.oregonstate.edu%2Fmgcoordinators%2F2021%2F05%2F10%2Fa-healthy-garden-is-biodiverse-and-so-is-the-osu-extension-master-gardener-program-introducing-the-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-task-force%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Celizabeth.records%40oregonstate.edu%7C6df06f7a06fc4d90aedf08d960f45d48%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C637647426297059161%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=9j6qSFixInE378eWJCooWl120MqZUMQ9gj8PRYhacx0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master Gardener Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Taskforce<\/a>. This initiative, called The Culture of Gardening, explores and shares the voices of gardeners growing plants to connect with their heritage, culture, and identity.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblogs.oregonstate.edu%2Fcultureofgardening%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Celizabeth.records%40oregonstate.edu%7C6df06f7a06fc4d90aedf08d960f45d48%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C637647426297069122%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=G2P0zzy9qqU7IAlMNK3qC0WCOngEWo4NMb4ljfdVQcM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the stories<\/a>\u00a0and share them.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Volunteers needed<\/strong>.<ul><li><strong>Brownsville Plant Clinic<\/strong>: 3-6pm every Thursday from May into October.\u00a0 Location is Park and Kirk in BV.\u00a0If interested please contact Elizabeth Records. Organized by Don Lyon.<\/li><li><strong>Thompson\u2019s Mill in Shedd<\/strong>: Thompson\u2019s Mills State Heritage Site is establishing a pioneer heritage vegetable garden and is seeking volunteers who might be interested in helping to coordinate this project. Current priorities are to help prepare the large plot which is fenced and has water.\u00a0 Soil needs amending with compost and manure, available on site. Contact Donald Lyon at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:phototraveler02@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">phototraveler02 (at) gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0to arrange a visit.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Demo garden<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/activebentonlinnmg\/linn-volunteer-info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Linn County<\/a>\u00a0Volunteer opportunities page<\/strong>\u00a0to sign up for these opportunities, and more.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Continuing education\u00a0(free to MGVs unless noted with \u201c$\u201d)<\/strong><ul><li>9\/14\/2021 @3pm\u00a0<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><ul><li>Anytime:\u00a0<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.<\/a><\/li><li>Anytime:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/media.oregonstate.edu\/channel\/channelid\/161357322\">Portland Metro Master Gardener webinar series<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>LCMGA updates<\/strong><ul><li>Board meeting info: see this week\u2019s eNews email.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Extension updates<\/strong><ul><li><strong><strong>Featured plant clinic question<\/strong>: <\/strong>&#8220;There is a possum living under my house. Can I use mothballs to make it leave?&#8221; Can Master Gardener Volunteers recommend off-label uses of a pesticide? To see the answer, please <a href=\"http:\/\/npic.orst.edu\/ingred\/ptype\/mothball\/regulation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE.<\/a><\/li><li><strong><strong>Featured publication:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu\/ec631\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Managing Diseases and Insects in Home Orchards.<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>As gardeners harvest insect-riddled or diseased fruit and wonder what went wrong, this guide can help them plan ahead for better crops in future.<\/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>None this week &#8211; please share local garden events or opportunities that don&#8217;t fit in other categories!<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Program updates:\u00a0Oregon is experiencing a significant increase in COVID-19 due to the more virulent Delta variant. 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