{"id":2640,"date":"2020-05-05T07:20:23","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T07:20:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgmetro\/?p=2640"},"modified":"2021-04-28T18:50:42","modified_gmt":"2021-04-28T18:50:42","slug":"may-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgmetro\/2020\/05\/05\/may-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"May 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just on the body, but the soul. <\/span><\/em><\/p>Alfred Austin<\/span><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Caring and Commitment to our Community<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We hope this finds you taking good care, finding time to nurture a garden, or discovering respite in spring delights like cherry blossoms, busy mason bees, and bursting tulips.  In the midst of these uncertain times, one thing we know for sure is that metro area Master Gardeners are a committed and caring group who serve their community in so many ways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Although Master Gardener in-person activities are suspended, due to the pandemic, Master Gardeners are still contributing to their community.  We know of Master Gardeners growing vegetable starts for their neighbors, sewing masks, buying flowers to add cheer to those in senior centers, funding the purchase of vegetable starts for agencies serving those experiencing food insecurity, growing extra vegetables and fruits to donate to area food banks, and reaching out to fellow volunteers to check on their well-being.  Master Gardeners are also serving as dedicated front-line essential workers, working from home, managing home schooling, caring for family members, and lending a helping hand to neighbors.  Such care and efforts are not surprising, but are confirmation of a valuable and committed community! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Metro Master Gardener Program Goes Online!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With the goal to keep our Master Gardener community connected and engaged, the metro Master Gardener program has moved online.  Every Friday at 1pm we are presenting a horticulture-focused webinar for Master Gardeners and the gardening public. 

Upcoming webinars in May\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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