The Compost
Winter 2016
Inside this issue:
MG Coordinator
Comments
2
MG Steering
Committee Chair
Comments
3
Record Keeper
Comments
4
Bay-Wise Update
5
Bugs: Training &
“Do You Know..”
6
Photos & Articles
from Recent
Events
7-9
Horticulture
Corner
10-11
“Year of the…”
12
Winter Garden
Article
13
Calendar
14-15
Do You App?
16
2016 CCMG Steering Committee
Terry Shelton Thir, Chair
Roseanne Markham, Vice-Chair
Cornelious Johnson, Treasurer
Theresa Nelson, Secretary
Carol Teets and Janet McGrane, Members-at-Large
Pauline Spurlock, Record Keeper
Special point of interest:

Appreciation for
Elizabeth (page 2)
Luke Gustafson, CCMG
Coordinator, presenting Intern of
the Year (Class of 2015) to
Harry Frauenfelder
During our Holiday Party on
December 1st, two awards were
presented: MG of the Year went
to Tracy Musto (Class of 2014)
and Intern of the Year went to
Harry Frauenfelder. When you
see them, please
CONGRATULATE them.
The National Wildlife Federation has named J.C. Parks Elementary School one of America's Top 10
Eco-Schools. Our Bay-Wise Committee had a significant piece of the project which was the outdoor
classroom—Congratulations J.C. Parks! Ronda Goldman also noted that the Master Gardeners should be
proud of the work that they did with the school, as it was such a reward to see young people speak
intelligently about the environment and get excited about it.
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El Niño has brought us a warmer than average December and first half of January with
temperatures well above average. This weather phenomenon makes the winter more
unpredictable than usual, so we will have to wait and see what is in store for us the rest
of the season. As we go through the winter months I wanted to recognize Charles County
Master Gardener accomplishments of last year while looking forward to what is
coming up.
In 2015, Charles County Master Gardeners put in over 3,800 volunteer hours and logged
more than 840 hours of continuing education. From the homes of county residents to
schools, to the Charles County Fair and beyond, Master Gardeners make a big impact in
the community. Thanks for your service!
Coordinator
Comments
The 2016 Master Gardener Basic Training begins on February 2 and finishes with graduation on April 5. It
looks like we will have another great class of Master Gardener Trainees. Thanks to those who are helping
out with the class in various ways. I encourage you all to reach out to the new class this season as we
welcome them aboard. Spring is not only growing season for plants but also for growing the program.
I encourage you to take advantage of the upcoming volunteer and education opportunities.
I look forward to a successful 2016!
Article by Luke Gustafson, CCMG Coordinator
MG LIBRARY
Our new improved library looks so pretty, thanks to our great office admin, Elizabeth.
Just before Christmas I left two more large tote-bags of books at the office with the intention of going
back after the holidays to finish what I had started—the job had already been done!
Elizabeth had put all the books on the shelves, grouped in order by category, inventoried the collection,
put each page in plastic covers, and attached it to the bookshelf for easy access. On top of all that,
Elizabeth put her creative juices to work, and added some pretties in vacant places in the bookcase. Our
little library looks very inviting, and kind of homey.
Elizabeth, on behalf of all our MGs, thank you for all you did to get the library ready to use, and for
everything you do for us.
Article by MG Barbie Walter
Elizabeth
Solis-McGarry
We do appreciate all you do!
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Master Gardener Plant Sale
May 14
8am-1pm
La Plata Farmer's Market and Waldorf Farmer's Market
Contact Gale Kladitis and Terry Thir for more information
Several brainstorming sessions were held in the fall to discuss activities, projects
and events that we should dedicate efforts to in 2016. Among the suggested items:
develop an educational speaker series to hold talks at the public libraries; ask for
support from Charles County Detention Center to replant a demonstration garden;
establish a general meeting schedule to include Saturdays and some evening
meetings to provide greater opportunity for our Interns to participate; review our
project chart to streamline projects or create new ones; hold a social gathering to get
to know each other; and much more. I am happy to report that we have established
Steering Committee
a speaker series to include three talks to be held throughout the county libraries
Chair
during the months of March and April. The three talks are: “Plant This Not That” (to
Comments
promote using native trees and shrubs); “Gardens to Attract Butterflies and other
Pollinators”; and “Sustainable Landscaping” (to promote the principles of the Bay-Wise program). We
welcome other suggested topics and need your help! We have looked at our calendar and will either
hold a Saturday or evening meeting each quarter and are planning a social hotdog picnic in the late
Spring. Several MG’s have identified two new projects which you will hear about soon. We look forward
to everyone’s participation this year!!
Article by MG Terry Shelton Thir, CCMG Steering Committee Chair
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You can now sign into the "Online Tracking System for 2016" and start logging in your earned hours.
The dates for logging in your MG quarterly hours are as follows:
April 6th – 1st quarter
July 6th – 2nd quarter
October 5th – 3rd quarter
*December 13th – 4th and final quarter
*Please note the early date in December. The University of Maryland Extension Office needs all hours
logged in and approved before the end of December so they can run their reports before 2017. There will
be no exceptions. All hours earned in 2016 must be logged in or turned into the Extension Office no
later than 4 pm on December 13th.
I will remind you throughout the year about this deadline. Therefore, it is in your best interest to log your
hours quarterly, or, log them as you earn them.
For those of you who had an incomplete year in 2015 – that is, did not earn the required 20 volunteer and
10 advanced education hours, please note the following:
Within the first six months, the individual must show evidence of willingness to meet the volunteer
commitment by completing three-quarters of his/her requirements (15 volunteer hours + 7.5
advanced training for active MGs ) in order to continue in the program.
The extension runs from January 1 – June 30.
The prior year’s hours cannot be made up, but a full year’s commitment must be completed in the new
year. No hours from the previous year will count toward completion of the commitment.
(Please refer to Charles County Master Gardeners Policy for Completion of Volunteer Commitments,
revised January 21, 2015.)
Interns have until APRIL 5th to have their 40 hours logged in and approved. This year the 2016 Intern class
runs through April 5th. 13 Interns have already completed their 40 hours—Congratulations!
As soon as your 40 hours have been logged in and approved, you can begin earning your 20 volunteer
hours and 10 advanced training hours as an active MG.
Pauline Spurlock, Record Keeper
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Bay-Wise Residential Landscape Management
The Bay-Wise program was developed as part of the Master Gardener program. Its purpose is to
provide information and guidance to landscape owners to create healthier gardens and landscapes
using sustainable practices. Charles County has the Potomac, Wicomico and Patuxent rivers and
their tributaries surrounding the county. It's important that we educate ourselves and the public to
improve and maintain the health of the Chesapeake Bay and our local waterways. The Bay-Wise
yardstick is one tool we use to educate the public by certifying residential and public properties. The
Bay-Wise program consists of eight best practices. They are control stormwater runoff, encourage
wildlife, protect the waterfront, mow properly and water efficiently, manage yard pests (IPM), mulch
appropriately, fertilize wisely and plant wisely.
Become a Bay-Wise Master Gardener and join the 27 Charles County Master Gardeners who are in
the program.
Bay-Wise training is scheduled for April 9 and April 23 from 9:30 to 3:30 at the La Plata Police
Station. A certification practicum for attendees will be scheduled after the 2 day class to gain
experience in certifying a property. The cost for the class is $50.
Bay-Wise Master Gardeners meet approximately 6 times per year. In 2015 we decided that we would
start a speaker series as part of our meetings. Our first presentation was “Green Roof Forum and
Conservation Landscaping” at MRW Lawns with Rick LaNore and Lyle Almond. We also said goodbye to Ronda Goldman who stepped down as Bay-Wise Coordinator. Ronda began the Bay-Wise
program in Charles County as an intern in 2006. She, along with Jessica Milstead, Diane Kramer,
Linda Bronsdon and Yvonne Irvin were instrumental to the program's early success. We thank
Ronda for her leadership and efforts in creating and leading the Bay-Wise program for all these
years.
We are starting off 2016 with me, Janet McGrane, as Bay-Wise Coordinator, Rose Markham as
Assistant Coordinator and Pauline Spurlock as Secretary. We have presentations on Sustainable
Landscaping scheduled at the county libraries in April and August. We are an active group and are
looking for new ideas and ways to encourage best landscape practices and certifying both private
and public properties in Charles County. I encourage all of
Article by MG Janet McGrane,
you to attend the April training classes and also to have your
Bay-Wise Coordinator
properties Bay-Wise certified.
Do You Know These Bugs?
Answers on Page 6
Photos and Information provided
by MG Dave Lewis
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The 2016 All Bugs Good and Bad Webinar Series will kick off on February 5
this year with Dr. Ayanava Majumbar’s presentation ‘Don’t Let the Insects
Eat Your Vegetables.’ All webinars are scheduled for the first Friday of the
month at 1PM. It’s best to log in and watch it live, you can use the chat box
to ask questions and add comments. All webinars in the series will be
recorded, so you can watch them any time. To watch a webinar, just log in
as a guest 15 minutes before the webinar begins using the link:
https://connect.extension.iastate.edu/fireant
Archived presentations are also available for viewing at the bottom of the
2016 schedule. These count as continuing education hours.
Answers to “Do You Know These Bugs”
The Praying Mantis is a welcome visitor to any garden. The insect devours
an enormous amount of plant destroying pests.
Category: Mantis
Scientific name: Mantis religiosa
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insects
Family: Mantidae
Order: Mantodea
Genus: Mantis
Species: Religiosa
The Emerald Ash Borer is a small emerald colored beetle that has a reputation for destroying ash trees.
There are many programs currently in use that are designed to curtail the spread of this insect.
Category: Beetle
Scientific Name: Agrilus planipennis
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insects
Family: Buprestidae
Order: Coleoptera
Species: Planipennis
Genus: Agrilus
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Soup N’ Walk at Atkins Arboretum, “Nutritious Berries, Nuts and Seeds”
Approximately 15 Charles County Master Gardeners attended the fall event on Saturday, November 14,
2015. It was a beautiful brisk day. We were joined by other Master Gardeners from the Eastern Shore,
Annapolis and Virginia. We broke out into two groups with a docent naturalist who lead us on the
discovery of fall highlights. Along our walk we discovered hidden treasurers such as signs of wildlife
looking for seeds, nuts and berries that nourish these creatures during the winter. Plants of interest
included dogwood, partridge berry oak, loblolly pine, juniper, verbena, ironwood, and much more. Following our guided walk, we enjoyed a delicious and nutritious lunch with a brief overview of Atkins Arboretum,
a short lesson on nutrition and copies of the recipes!! Lunch included; sweet potato leek soup, Waldorf
wheat berry salad, wheat bread with almond butter and molasses, rice pudding with pears and apples.
Yum!! This was also a great opportunity for those
Article and Photos by MG Terry Shelton Thir
who also love photographing nature!!
Docent Naturalist, also MGs Tina Bailem & husband, Mary Gaskins, Janet McGrane, Kathy Jenkins,
Neal Johnson and Jan Lakey-Waters shown in pictures along with other attendees
Photos of January 9th
Asparagus Training
Provided by Jennifer Godlewski,
Chef/Externship Coordinator
Stratford University—Woodbridge
Campus
Photos of November 17th
Boxwood Pruning
Sessions held at St Ignastius
Church in Port Tobacco, MD
Provided by MG Terry Shelton Thir
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Holiday Party
Delaware Master Gardeners
Presentation
Delaware Master Gardeners
Puppet Show
Luke Gustafson, CCMG Coordinator
thanking Delaware Master Gardeners
DELAWARE MASTER GARDENERS attended the Charles County MG Holiday Dinner on Dec 1 providing a
special guest presentation of "Peter Rabbit's Misadventures in Farmer McGregor's Garden" -- a live puppet
show. CCMG Jane Groat was introduced to this group as she witnessed the Iowa 2015 International Master
Gardener Conference (IMGC) winner announcement and presentations. Delaware MGs were honored as
the grand winner of the 2015 IMGC Search for Excellence Award for Youth Projects!
CCMG Steering Committee is interested in using this model program in 2016 to help educate children on
healthy eating, nutrition and gardening. We need puppets and a team willing to do these presentations.
JC Parks is already wanting us!!
If interested in helping put this program in place, please let Terry Shelton Thir know.
MGs Ronda Goldman and Janet McGrane with
Luke Gustafson, CCMG Coordinator. Ronda
presented a gift to thank Janet for her
coordination of the Bay-Wise Yardstick property
reviews and for stepping up to now be the CC
Bay-Wise Coordinator.
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CCMG Tour of Longwood Gardens December 10, 2015
Photo Collage provided by MG Terry Shelton Thir, Steering Committee Chair
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11 Plants that Repel Mosquitoes
HORTICULTURE CORNER
By MG Intern Marlene Smith
Although I love the holidays, I am always glad when January arrives, as
the days are slowly getting longer and temperatures will soon be warming.
As I write this article, spring is only 66 days away. With the mild winter
we’ve had so far, my thoughts turn to its effect on plants and insects in the
coming spring and summer seasons, especially those pesky mosquitoes. If
you’re like me and would like a natural alternative to chemicals for repelling
mosquitoes, read on to learn about plants that repel mosquitoes naturally.
Citronella
Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus) is a great choice for repelling mosquitoes
naturally; it is one of the most common ingredients in most mosquito repellents. It is a
beautiful perennial clumping grass that emits a strong aroma that masks other scents,
keeping mosquitoes from being attracted to things located around it. The citronella plant has
a much stronger aroma than chemical mosquito repellents containing citronella. It is very easy to grow in
pots on a porch or patio, or you can plant it directly in a yard or garden bed, but keep in mind it can grow
5 to 6 feet high.
Lemon Balm
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis), a member of the mint family and also
known as horsemint; beebalm is another great choice. It is a very easy plant to grow
and is a very hardy, drought-resistant, shade-tolerant plant. It is a very fast growing and can
be aggressive, so you might want to contain it to a pot so that it doesn’t take over your
garden.
Catnip
Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is another great mosquito deterrent. In a 2010 study,
researchers found that catnip is 10 times more effective than DEET, the ingredient
commonly found in bug repellents. It is a very easy plant to grow; however, be careful not to
plant catnip in with other flowers, veggies, or herbs if you have cats around your garden.
The cats may be attracted, rolling around in the catnip and smashing everything nearby.
Basil
Basil (Ocimum americanum) will not only provide a quick and easy mosquito
repellent, but can provide a delicious fresh herb to add to all of your favorite recipes. There
are many different varieties of basil, so experiment and find the ones that you like best.
Many expert gardeners recommend trying lemon basil or cinnamon basil to deter insects.
Lavender
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), a gorgeous purple flowering plant with a
soothing, calming scent is a natural mosquito repellent. Grow it indoors near a sunny
window, or outside in your garden or flower bed to keep the bugs away. Lavender can also
be used to make a delicious herbal tea, or use lavender to fill your home or office with a
wonderful calming aroma.
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11 Plants that Repel Mosquitoes
Peppermint
Peppermint (Mentha piperita) deters most bugs due to its smell and taste.
Plant it around your home to keep bugs from dropping by uninvited. Peppermint leaves
rubbed directly onto the skin make a great itch relief treatment for bug bites, or you can use
it to add a wonderful minty smell to food and beverages.
Garlic
Garlic (Allium sativum) in your flower bed or vegetable garden provides added
protection against mosquitoes. Unfortunately, studies have shown that eating garlic does
not repel mosquitoes.
Pennyroyal
The Pennyroyal Flower (Mentha pulegium) is a natural deterrent for
mosquitoes. Pennyroyal plants are a nice addition to flower beds and also make great
groundcover. They also attract a plethora of beautiful butterflies and can be used to flavor
certain fish dishes.
Rosemary
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), another natural mosquito repellent, is
a beautiful flowering plant that not only keeps bugs away, it also attracts butterflies. It is
often used to flavor lamb or fish dishes.
Geranium
The Geranium (Geranium spp.) is another great choice for mosquito
repellent. When planted in a hanging container, the colorful blooms will cascade over the
side of the pot, providing a beautiful visual piece, as well as a very useful bug repellent.
References:
http://www.naturallivingideas.com/11-plants-that-repel-mosquitoes/
http://bestplants.com/plants-that-repel-mosquitoes/
http://learn.eartheasy.com/2011/04/5-easy-to-grow-mosquito-repelling-plants/
http://plantcaretoday.com/13-plants-repel-mosquitoes.html
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FAO Year of the Pulses
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has
designated 2016 as the Year of the Pulses. Pulses are annual legume crops
that are harvested dry for use as a grain. This includes dry beans and peas,
chickpeas, lentils and fava beans. Pulses are a heart healthy source of high
quality protein as well as fiber, vitamins and minerals.
Like other legumes, pulses improve soil fertility through their symbiotic
relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria. Beans and peas can be grown well
with little or no added nitrogen fertilizer and can add nitrogen to the soil for
the following crop.
Pulses in the Home Garden: Fava Beans
In the home garden, fava beans add interest and early season novelty with
striking black-on-white flowers. This cool season crop grows well in the
spring time, but does not tolerate warm weather and can abort flowers when
temperatures reach about 80°F. Direct sow the large seeds in early to
mid-March. The plants reach about four feet and are free-standing but can
be trellised to protect from wind damage.
Articles and
Photos by
Luke
Gustafson,
CCMG Coordinator
Fava Bean Plant
Grow It Eat It Year of the Tomato
For Grow It Eat It, 2016 is the Year of the Tomato (Solanum lycopersicon). This is the most common crop
in vegetable gardens across the country. You probably get more questions from friends
and family on growing tomatoes than on growing other vegetables. What is not to love
about tomatoes?
* Tomatoes are richest source of lycopene of commonly eaten produce. Watermelon
and red pepper are also sources of the pigment.
* A good, vine-ripened tomato can have the same sugar content as a strawberry.
* Other members of the genus Solanum include eggplant and potato.
Are you planning on growing tomatoes this season? Please share your favorite varieties, photos and growing tips and tricks with the group this season in person and in the next editions of The Compost. If you enjoy writing about food gardening, you might consider contributing at least monthly to the Grow It Eat It blog.
As John Denver put it in Home Grown Tomatoes, “what would life be without homegrown tomatoes?”
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Winter Garden
About 15 years ago, I got tired of replacing shrubbery and plants that were severely damaged by the deer
who frequent our property. Our yard backs up to a wooded area that is undeveloped for about 3/4 of a
mile toward 301 south of Mitchell Road in La Plata.
I consulted with some MG friends who face similar problems and decided to give hellebores, mahonia
and nandina a try. I know that the last two can be of concern in some applications, but in my yard the
combination of shade and a defined bed have kept them under control.
The first hellebores that I found were Helleborus Orientalis (Lenten Rose) which were spring blooming. I
was browsing at the old Waldorf Pottery and found the winter blooming niger. It was love at first sight!
Over the years I have picked up plants at Roozen Nursery in Oxon Hill and actually, Lowes in La Plata.
The hellebores need little maintenance. In the spring, I snip any dead leaves and clean out the winter
debris. I use a balanced fertilizer in early fall for abundant blooms.
The mahonia was a MG Plant Sale purchase. It grows in a bed with ferns that gets a lot of shade. Aside
from watering occasionally during a drought time, it requires no maintenance except for judicious pruning
to keep it manageable.
The nandina has been very happy in an AM sun location. Although the number of red berries varies from
year to year, the plant itself carries dark green leaves with no maintenance from me except a yearly fall
check to see if it needs a pruning to keep it from growing too tall. Since the berries set early, it is easy to
avoid them when pruning.
It is very rewarding to look out at an otherwise dead garden and see blooms and berries adding color to
my landscape in January.
Top and Bottom Left:
Helleborus Niger
(blooms in Dec.-Jan)
Top Right:
Mahonia aquifolium
"Golden Abundance"
Bottom Right:
Nandina domestica
Article and Photos by MG Sue Brewer
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Calendar
Training Highlighted in Bold
February
2-25
6-9pm Tuesdays and Thursdays; Master Gardener Basic Training Class, Thomas Stone High School
23
10am; Membership Meeting, Extension Office, open to all MGs
1-31
6-9pm Tuesdays and Thursdays; Master Gardener Basic Training Class, Thomas Stone High School
2
6-7:30pm; Plant This Not That, MG Library Presentation, P.D. Brown, Waldorf
7
6-7:30pm; Plant This Not That, MG Library Presentation, Potomac, Indian Head
15
6-7:30pm; Plant This Not That, MG Library Presentation, Waldorf West
22
10am; Membership Meeting, Extension Office, open to all MGs
30
6-7:30pm; Plant This Not That, MG Library Presentation, La Plata
5
6-9pm Tuesday; Master Gardener Basic Training Graduation, Location TBA
9, 23
9:30am-3:30pm; Bay-Wise training, La Plata Police Department, cost $50, Mail in registration form or
register online at: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/bay-wise-advanced--tickets-20786341507, contact ext.
office at 301-934-5403 for more information
11
6-7:30pm; Sustainable Landscaping, MG Library Presentation, Waldorf West
20
6-7:30pm; Sustainable Landscaping, MG Library Presentation, P.D. Brown, Waldorf
25
6-7:30pm; Gardens to Attract Butterflies, MG Library Presentation, Waldorf West
26
6-7:30 pm; Membership Meeting, La Plata Library, open to all MGs
27
6-7:30pm; Sustainable Landscaping, MG Library Presentation, La Plata
30
Christmas In April, contact Carol Teets for more information
14
8am-1pm; Master Gardener Plant Sale, La Plata Farmer's Market and Waldorf Farmer's Market,
contact Gale Kladitis and Terry Thir for more information
14
Tentative 11am-2pm; Compost Bin & Rainbarrel Workshop & Document Shred Event (partnership
with county government), County Govt. Building Parking Lot, La Plata
16
6-7:30pm; Gardens to Attract Butterflies, MG Library Presentation, Potomac, Indian Head
24
10am; Membership Meeting, Extension Office, open to all MGs
26
9:30am-6pm; Master Gardener Annual Training Day, College Park, registration opens March 14
March
April
May
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Calendar
Training Highlighted in Bold
June
1
6-7:30pm; Gardens to Attract Butterflies, MG Library Presentation, La Plata
28
No General Membership Meeting this month
28
10-11:30am; The Need of Seeds, kids activity, Waldorf West and 2-3:30pm, P.D. Brown
29
10-11:30am; The Need of Seeds, kids activity, Potomac and 2-3:30pm, La Plata
26
10am; Membership Meeting, Extension Office, open to all MGs
July
August
13
12-1:30pm; Sustainable Landscaping Activity, Potomac Library, in conjunction with the
Department of Tourism and Town of Indian Head
Spring/Summer 2016 MG Library Presentations
All evening talks are scheduled for 6-7:30, and the library closes promptly at 8 pm. The rooms have been
reserved starting at 5:30pm to allow time for set up.
*kids activity (up to 40 kids)
Plant This Not That: Native Trees & and Shrubs
Learn which native trees and shrubs grow well in the home landscape. Many of the commonly planted
landscape trees and shrubs can be invasive and take over natural areas. Master Gardeners will discuss the
importance of using native plants and show ways to incorporate them beautifully into your garden.
Sustainable Landscaping
Come learn practical steps you can take in your home garden to protect the environment and the quality of
our local waterways. Master Gardeners will discuss growing native plants, maintaining your lawn, watering
efficiently, mulching and recycling yard waste and more. Learn how your garden can become Bay-Wise!
Gardens to Attract Butterflies
Do you enjoying watching butterflies in the garden? Learn which plants you can grow at home to attract
butterflies and other pollinators. Master Gardeners will discuss the importance of providing habitat for
pollinators and give you practical advice you can use in your garden.
The Needs of Seeds (Seed Cups & Seed Bombs)
In this program, kids learn what seeds are and why they are important to us. They learn about the process of
germination and the early stages of plant growth while getting their hands dirty. Students get to plant seeds in
a cup and make “seed bombs” to take and grow at home. (This activity requires a space that can get dirty
and a place for kids to wash their hands afterwards. The program is adaptable to different age levels and
lengths of time. Target age is elementary through middle school.)
Published Quarterly by the Charles County Master
Gardeners, University of Maryland Extension, Charles
County Office, 9375 Chesapeake Street, Suite 119,
La Plata, MD 20646
Phone 301-934-5403 or 301-753-8195
Luke Gustafson, Charles County
Master Gardener Coordinator
Terry Shelton Thir, Steering Committee
Deborah Determan, Compost Editor
Janet McGrane, Compost Calendar
Cindi Barnhart, Compost Advisor
We’re on the Web!!
http://extension.umd.edu/charles-county/home-gardening
Submit articles, photos, reports, events, and other items for publication to Deborah
Determan at CompostSubmissions@yahoo.com by April 15, 2016 for the
Spring 2016 newsletter. If you send a photo, please include a brief description of the
activity and names of persons included in the photo, as well as the photographer’s
name. If you send a photo of a plant, please include the scientific name, if known.
The University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural
Resources programs are open to all and will not discriminate
against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual
orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or
national origin, marital status, genetic information, political
affiliation, or gender identity and expression.
Do You App?
If you know of an app that the rest of us might like, please send to compostsubmissions@yahoo.com.
I will try to highlight one app each newsletter.
Burpee Garden Time App
iOS and Android