{"id":1736,"date":"2019-06-04T02:15:34","date_gmt":"2019-06-04T02:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgmetro\/?p=1736"},"modified":"2019-06-04T19:55:26","modified_gmt":"2019-06-04T19:55:26","slug":"june-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgmetro\/2019\/06\/04\/june-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"June 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Two<\/a>“The hum of bees is the voice of the garden.”<\/em>
\n–\u00a0 Elizabeth Lawrence<\/p>\n

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Bees and Master Gardeners are abuzz as summer approaches.\u00a0 Master Gardeners are busy volunteering throughout the tri-county metro region.\u00a0 Many opportunities are available for MGs to learn, educate, and serve the gardening public.<\/p>\n

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Master Gardeners at Area Farmers Markets<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Late spring harvests are filling neighborhood Farmer\u2019s Markets as the first day of summer approaches and metro-area Master Gardeners stand by at MG clinic booths to answer market goer\u2019s gardening questions.<\/p>\n

These festive community events are a wonderful opportunity for MGs to educate beginning and advanced gardeners alike with proven gardening practices.\u00a0 In addition, those volunteering have the chance to pick-up fresh-from-the-field produce, dine on market cuisine, and listen to cheerful tunes.<\/p>\n

Schedule a shift via CERVIS for a great summer volunteer experience.\u00a0 Don\u2019t despair if your favorite market schedule appears full.\u00a0 Check back often, as schedules change and openings arise throughout the summer – sign-up on the waiting list for a particular shift.\u00a0 Let a clinic coordinator know you if you are willing to serve as a substitute for last minute cancellations at your favorite market.\u00a0 The following markets currently have openings: Beaverton, Lents, Gresham, Hillsdale, Sherwood, and Tigard.<\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Angela DeHaven<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n

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

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\"Two<\/a>MG Office Helplines are a Buzzin!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Master Gardener Office helplines are buzzin\u2019 with an interesting assortment of questions from home gardeners.\u00a0 \u201cWhy do my grape leaves look bubbled and blistered? Will it affect my harvest?\u201d, \u201cCan you recommend tomato varieties resistant to Verticillium wilt?\u201d, \u201cWhat\u2019s wrong with my small Douglas Fir tree? I notice the top branches are somewhat curled and, upon a closer look, the branches are covered with small, white tufts. What is this?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

The variety of inquiries brings great opportunities to practice your diagnostic skills, expand your garden knowledge and that of the home gardeners you assist.\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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\"Master<\/a>New Workshop!
\nHone Your Skills as a Garden Educator!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Are you interested in making gardening presentations to the public as part of the metro-area Master Gardener Speaker\u2019s Guild?\u00a0 Do you want to refine your presentation skills?<\/p>\n

Get ready to present interesting, engaging and impactful presentations in this all-day workshop. Hone your skills as a stand-up trainer.\u00a0 Plan to attend this all-day session, Saturday, June 15<\/strong>, at the Washington County Extension office in Beaverton, from 9am to 3:30pm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Workshop taught by Sandy Japely, OSU Master Gardener and professional trainer. Pre-registration required.<\/strong> Learn more about this workshop and register today on CERVIS<\/a><\/p>\n

Beginning Vegetable Gardening Workshop<\/strong> \u2013 a few spaces remain.\u00a0 Do you have your eye on one of the other remaining workshops that are full? Be sure to add your name to the waiting list as openings do arise.<\/p>\n

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Blue Lake Discovery Garden<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Girl<\/a>A lovely place to volunteer in the summer is the Blue Lake Discovery Garden<\/strong>.\u00a0 Registration is now open!<\/p>\n

For four Saturdays this summer<\/strong>, Blue Lake Natural Discovery Garden will be offering free, family-friendly, education programming at the Discovery Garden!<\/p>\n

During activity times, visitors of all ages\u2014but especially younger kids\u2014can participate in fun, hands-on learning. Master Gardeners assist visitors with various nature crafts, like critter coloring, seed planting, garden bingo scavenger hunts, and garden education for all ages..<\/p>\n

For five Tuesdays this summer<\/strong>, garden volunteer service parties at the Discovery Garden have been scheduled. During these volunteer service parties we will be doing a variety of gardening tasks. Plus, occasionally planting and rebuilding sections of the garden.<\/p>\n

Shift hours for all events are 10am until 2pm. Volunteer hours are for “Partner” credit.<\/p>\n

Sign-up to volunteer for one of these valuable volunteer service activities on CERVIS<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Expand Your Horticultural Knowledge in the Garden!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Our metro-area Chapter-sponsored Demonstration and Education Gardens are fantastic places to expand your gardening knowledge with hands-on learning, plus the opportunity to educate the visiting public.\u00a0 The Chapter gardens display best garden practices, provide teachable moments for gardening challenges, undertake citizen science projects, and grow thousands of pounds of nutritious fruits and vegetables donated to area food banks!\u00a0 Drop-in and take part in these valuable Chapter projects. Contact a garden coordinator for volunteer hours.<\/p>\n

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