{"id":1051,"date":"2018-06-01T18:18:33","date_gmt":"2018-06-01T18:18:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgmetro\/?p=1051"},"modified":"2018-06-29T23:03:14","modified_gmt":"2018-06-29T23:03:14","slug":"june-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgmetro\/2018\/06\/01\/june-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"June 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In early June the world of leaf and blade and flowers explode and every sunset is different.<\/em>
\n– John Steinbeck<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

As the month of June ushers in summer, opportunities for Master Gardeners to guide and educate are flourishing.<\/p>\n

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Master Gardener Office Hotlines Hopping<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The gardening public is calling, emailing and rolling into the metro-area Master Gardener offices with an intriguing assortment of questions.\u00a0 “What are these white eggs on the underside leaves of my chard plant?”, “How deep do I plant a sweet pepper seedling?”, “I have rust spotting on my pear leaves, should I be worried?”, “Can you recommend a fast-growing plant to serve as a hedge?”<\/em><\/p>\n

All inquiries bring the opportunities to practice your diagnostic skills, expand your garden knowledge and that of the visiting public.\u00a0 Join the fun researching and collaborating with your fellow MGs while educating others.\u00a0 You will be surprised by the wealth of information you will learn!\u00a0\u00a0 Sign-up on CERVIS.<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>MGs at Farmer’s Markets<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Join-in amidst the seasonal bustle and bounty at a local-area Farmer’s Market<\/strong> by serving and educating the community at a Master Gardener market clinic table. These are fun events.\u00a0 In addition to answering gardening questions, you can pick-up some fresh-from-the-field produce, dine on sublime food from market vendors, or go home with a gorgeous bouquet of flowers.<\/p>\n

Schedule one or two shifts via CERVIS<\/a> for a great summer volunteer experience.\u00a0 Don\u2019t despair if market schedules appear full.\u00a0 Check back often as schedules change and openings arise throughout the summer.\u00a0 Let a clinic coordinator know you if you are willing to serve as a substitute for last minute cancellations at your favorite market.<\/p>\n

Summer Farmer\u2019s Markets
\nBeaverton – Gresham – Hillsdale – King – Lake Oswego – Lents – Milwaukie
\nOregon City – Sherwood \u2013 Tigard<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Doing Good and Hands-on Learning in Demo Gardens<\/strong><\/p>\n

Marvelous things are happening at our metro-area Chapter sponsored Demonstration Gardens. Best garden practices are on display, citizen science is taking place, and fresh nutritious fruits and vegetables are being grown and donated to area food banks. Dig-in! Contact a coordinator for volunteer hours and make a significant difference teaching.<\/p>\n

Clackamas County<\/strong> has the following hands-on volunteer opportunities:<\/p>\n

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Master Gardeners hosting visitors at End of the Oregon Trail Garden – Photo courtesy of Sharon Andrews<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n