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Marion County Master Gardener
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It was cold! It was wet! It got dark early! But - the Marion County Master Gardener potluck & garden tour was still fun! The food was wonderful & the gardens were beautiful after all our late summer rains. We met in the shelter house at the park across from Marilyn Van Wyk's house. We had a short mtg, ate fast, then toured Marilyn's gardens, Nancy Spoelstra's gardens, & Jim & Marlyn Ebber's gardens. It was nearly dark by the time we got to our third garden but they have lights strewn in the landscape.
We talked and walked, and listened and learned about all sorts of plants and things. I saw a real live Luffa Gourd Sponge plant. It was so fun! Made me want to try growing them next year.
This was my first visit to Nancy's Gardens. I was impressed. She has a interesting home-made compost bin, intriguing garden art, fun edging ideas, & a fun little water feature. Her vegetable garden was really cool with a sort of terraced design.
Marilyn's garden I always love. There is something for everyone to like. Her water feature is just perfect and her koi fish are beautiful creatures.
Jim & Marlyn are such a good garden team. Their property boasts unusual trees, shrubs, & many rare plants. Some of Marlyn's house plants / annual plants are still from her grandmother making them so special. It was too dark to take pictures at their garden this time. One of their favorite trees is a Bald Cyprus commanding its space in the back yard. And Jim likes to talk about the huge gingko tree and how they control the smell & droppings.
All in all, it was a very good time! We have new master gardeners have joined our group now too - so I'm also making new friends!
For more pictures see Slideshow: Master Gardener Meeting, September 2007
September Newsletter - 'At the Garden Gate' (pdf file)
Mahaska County ISU Extension Service
Oskaloosa, IA
'At the Garden Gate'
September 2007 - Inside this Issue
Garden Calendar Available
Transplanting Jack in the Pulpit
Over-wintering Fuchsias
Revised Ground Ivy Control Recommendations
ISU Extension Publications of Interest
Gardening Guide
Goldenrod Falsely Accused
Fall Webworms
Upcoming Events
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Every few weeks this past growing season I've driven over to checkout (weed) the 2 flower beds my daughter & I planted in May as part of my Master Gardener volunteer - service hours. I was so pleased with the beds this year. They were both fun and so pretty for such a long time. I couldn't believe how nice the west bed still is going into November. The east facing bed was filled with tall Flamingo flowers which were past their prime so that bed got cleaned out good but the west bed I just couldn't clean out or cut back plants yet.
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Mother Nature gets by with color combinations none of the rest of us would dare to wear. Looks good on her.
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More campground flowerbed October 30-2007.
Lavender has always been intriguing to me. I don't know why. I think it might have something to do with fond memories of my grandma and Lavender water.
I tried many times to grow lavender without any success. I finally figured out that you stick it in the ground & say, "Live or Die". Of course, full sun and well drained sandy-type soil helps. It was exciting that this Lavender specimen did so well in the campground bed. It made my heart smile.
October Newsletter - 'At the Garden Gate' (pdf file)
Mahaska County ISU Extension Service
Oskaloosa, IA
'At the Garden Gate'
October 2007 - Inside this Issue
Garden Calendar Available
Kidtoberfest
Forcing Daffodil Bulbs Inside
ISU Extension Publications of Interest
Gardening Guide
Fall for Ornamental Grasses
Fall Fun & Safety Workshop
Junior Master Gardeners
Upcoming Events
November-December Newsletter - 'At the Garden Gate' (pdf file)
Mahaska County ISU Extension Service
Oskaloosa, IA
'At the Garden Gate'
November-December 2007 - Inside this Issue
Garden Calendar Available
Soil Testing Changes
Preparing Chrysanthemums for Winter
Mark your Calendars...Speaker Series 2008
ISU Extension Publications
Gardening Guide
Storing Garden Leftovers
Winter Protection for Roses
Junior Master Gardeners
Upcoming Events
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See updates from the December 3, 2007 Marion County Master Gardener meeting. (pdf)
January-February Newsletter - 'At the Garden Gate' (pdf file)
Mahaska County ISU Extension Service
Oskaloosa, IA
'At the Garden Gate'
January-February 2008 - Inside this Issue
Symptoms of Salt Damage to Trees and Shrubs
The Good News About Snow
Control Houseplant Insects with Insecticidal Soap
Speaker Series 2008
ISU Extension Publications
Overall Conference
Gardening Guide
Pruning Small Fruits in Late Winter and Early Spring
All American Selections for 2008
Junior Master Gardeners
Grafting Workshop Date
Upcoming Events
March Newsletter - 'At the Garden Gate' (pdf file)
Mahaska County ISU Extension Service
Oskaloosa, IA
'At the Garden Gate'
March 2008 - Inside this Issue
Local Food Meeting
Gear Up for Food Preservation / rescheduled
Chamber Home & Garden Show
Master Gardener Speaker Series
Wood Ashes on the Garden
ISU Extension Publications Gardening Guide
Family Gardening in April
Back Yard Orchards Require
Planning Ahead
Learn About Native Grasses
And Wildflowers
Junior Gardeners
Upcoming Events
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See updates from the March 3, 2008 Marion County Master Gardener meeting. (pdf)
See Bed 39 for pictures of my roof-top herb garden 2006.
April Newsletter - 'At the Garden Gate' (pdf file)
Mahaska County ISU Extension Service
Oskaloosa, IA
May Newsletter - 'At the Garden Gate' (pdf file)
Mahaska County ISU Extension Service
Oskaloosa, IA
June Newsletter - 'At the Garden Gate' (pdf file)
Mahaska County ISU Extension Service
Oskaloosa, IA
July Newsletter - 'At the Garden Gate' (pdf file)
Mahaska County ISU Extension Service
Oskaloosa, IA
August Newsletter - 'At the Garden Gate' (pdf file)
Mahaska County ISU Extension Service
Oskaloosa, IA
'At the Garden Gate'
August 2008 - Inside this Issue
Keeping Raccoons Out of Sweet Corn
Turfgrass for Shady Areas
Master Gardeners and Junior Gardeners to be at Farmer’s Market
Put Flowers on the Menu
Selling Extra Produce at the Farmers’ Market
ISU Extension Publications
Gardening Guide
Master Gardener Training
Cutting Flowers
Junior Gardeners Activities
Heirloom Vegetable Fest
Upcoming Events
September Newsletter - 'At the Garden Gate' (pdf file)
Mahaska County ISU Extension Service
Oskaloosa, IA
October Newsletter - 'At the Garden Gate' (pdf file)
Mahaska County ISU Extension Service
Oskaloosa, IA
'At the Garden Gate'
October 2008 - Inside this Issue
Kidtoberfest
Sustainable Landscapes
Rain Barrel Workshop
San Joes Scales
ISU Extension Publications
Gardening Guide
Master Gardener Training
Hibiscus for Iowa Gardens
Low Cost Hoop Houses
Garden Markers For Sale
Upcoming Events
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