The Garden Fence
Monthly Newsletter – April 2016
Harford County Master Gardeners
Inside this Issue
President’s Message
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Fern Dell
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Tulips
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Daffodil
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Plant Sales
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Annual Training Day
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Training
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Calendar of Events
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Ellen Haas
President
Anne Spelman
Vice President
Nancy Cohen
Secretary
Jane Howe
Secretary
Kathy Ullrich
Treasurer
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President’s Message
March has been busy, and has opened new opportunities for Master
Gardeners this spring and summer. The Kaufman Cancer Center
invited us back to present classes in April and June. During the past
few months, I’ve learned some interesting things working with the
Kaufman cancer patients and staff. For instance, cancer patients are
especially interested in information on container gardening, because
containers allow them to plant flowers or veggies without the intense
level of physical labor that traditional outdoor gardening involves. In
addition, cancer patients are also very much interested in pesticide-free
pest management; many must avoid pesticides because of impaired
immune systems, and/or because they feel that pesticides can lead to
additional cancer. Please volunteer to help teach or assist at one of our
future Kaufman sessions. Contact Linda Masland or me if you are
interested.
Our MG April calendar is blooming! The Bel Air Farmers Market (where
we have a table every Saturday during the season) opens on April 9th.
GIEI begins new programs at the Boys and Girls Center in Aberdeen to
show people how to plant their gardens, including the new Aberdeen
Community Garden beds. And there are other activities (warning: bad
poetry will follow):
A Master Gardener Ode to April :
We’ll be teaching herb classes at Eden Mill and Abingdon,
And Garden Planning will be a Bel Air Library class to see.
Ask a Master Gardener at local libraries will be fun,
And from GIEI, new veggie plants will soon greet pollinators and bees.
And most importantly, our Volunteer Recognition Ceremony/Dessert
will be held on April 14th, 7:00 pm, with spouses welcome. Please bring
a dessert!
~Ellen Haas - 2013
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What's Happn'n at Fern Dell?
So, it's the first of March here at Fern Dell, and things are
beginning to pop to let us know that spring will soon be in full
swing. My quick walk around the gardens this day revealed
thousands of flowers on several garden species all at ground
level so far.
In the bog area at the lower part of the gardens hundreds of
Symplocarpus foetidus (Skunk Cabbage) have been showing
off their purple-brown and green mottled hoods above the
shallow water and mud. The upper level of the garden is filled ttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helleborus_foetidu
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Helleborus niger (the Christmas Rose) with its pure white
flowers. Many H. multifidus, with very divided leaves, and H.
foetidus (the Stinking Hellebore), also with very divided leaves but a quite different floral form, both
have green flowers. Finally there are the hybrid Hellebores (H. X hybridus). There are literally
hundreds of these around the gardens in colors ranging from white to almost black, and a range of
other colors (purple, pink, near-yellow, etc.) some spotted, some solid colors. These make a wonderful
multi-color display when cut from the stem and floated in a large bowl of water.
A couple dozen Snow Crocus (Crocus chrysanthus) have spread nicely about, but the flowers are
short lived though they do brighten many spots in the gardens.
Most numerous, however, are the Snowdrops (many species;
they mostly look the same, but vary in size of flower). These
have multiplied over many years so that there are now
thousands in bloom over most of the four acres of Fern Dell.
Another great spring flower with bright yellow blooms is that of
Winter Aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) which is also multiplying for
Eranthis hyemalis shoot emerging from
us every year. The large bed of Vinca minor now has blue
soil in early spring
flowers scattered though the bed.
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Of course, while they provide no floral display, many of the nearly 300 different ferns in the collection
are evergreen and provide more interest to the gardens, even now in late winter. I often tell visitors
that they will have to visit every week or so to see everything. Most years, there is no month without
at least some flowers at Fern Dell.
~Jerry Hudgens - 1996
Tip-Toe Through The Tulips
Article and Photographs taken from Maryland Agricultural Resource Council – March 2016
You can thank the Turks for tulips. The ancestral region for the ubiquitous flower of spring is Central
Asia around the Alai and Tien-Shan Mountain Ranges near the modern Chinese/Russian border where
they grow wild on rocky, arid mountainsides. While there are about 150 species of “wild” tulips, there
are now over 3,000 varieties of cultivated tulips.
“Wild tulips are generally much smaller and shorter than Dutch hybrid tulips,” says Christian Curless,
horticulturist for the U.S. flower bulb company Colorblends (Colorblends.com). “They actually respond
well to neglect, thriving in sites where other flowers might fail. They’re particularly appealing in scrappy
natural-looking areas where their open-faced spring flowers are a fun surprise.” These wild species
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are available for purchase, and are perfect additions to rough garden margins with less than desirable
soil condition.
Something of the tulip’s beauty could not stay tucked
up on a remote mountainside for long. The Turks,
whose Ottoman Empire stretched far into the tulip’s
native territory, began cultivation of the tulip in 1,000
AD. In fact, the name tulip is derived from the Persian
word “"delband” meaning turban – as the closed bloom
of the flower resembles the head wrap. In Turkey,
legend has it that a handsome prince named, Farhad
was in love with the beautiful maiden, Shirin. Upon
hearing of her death, Farhad mounted his favorite
horse, and galloped over a cliff to his death. It is said that from each droplet of his blood, sprouted a
scarlet tulip, thereby securing its place as a symbol of perfect love, and the national flower of Turkey.
The tulip is in a class of plants called the true bulbs. A bulb is an underground root structure that holds
the complete life cycle of a plant. It is made of five parts: the bottom plate,
fleshy scales, tunic, shoot and lateral buds. Reproduction through bulbs
results in a genetic twin. What bulbs lack in genetic variability, they make up
for in reliable self-propagation without a reliance on pollinators.
Bulbs planted in the fall will develop roots prior to the onset of freezing
temperatures. Contrary to popular belief, bulbs do not go dormant. They are
biocomputers constantly monitoring the environment.
Bulbs are designed to not only withstand cold temperatures, but they need
the cold to trigger biochemical processes necessary for spring flowering.
Even with feet of snow on the ground, and frigid temperatures whipping
through the air, beneath the surface of the soil, temperatures tend to stay
warmer. However, there are times when the soil, at the depth of the bulb, can
and will freeze. In these cases, starches are triggered to break down into
glucose and smaller molecules. These simple sugars act the same way that
salt does on sidewalks and roads. They lower the freezing temperature of
water thereby protecting the cellular structure of the plant.
Each year sister bulbs are produced from the parent bulb. Bulb formation relies on photosynthesis.
They store any excess, not needed for daily living, for next year’s growth. Therefore it is important not
to cut down the leaves as soon as the bloom dies. The
leaves are still working hard to fill the bulb with
everything the plant needs for next season. Tulips
also propagate through seeds. Seed formation relies
on pollination, and thus contains the genetic material
from two different plants. This genetic variability
strengthens the population. The seeds scatter
naturally falling to the ground around the base of the
plant. Home gardeners can also grow tulips from
seed. Once the seed heads ripen in late summer and
fall, break them open and scatter the seeds in the areas where you want new tulips. This is a less
labor intensive method, but also less reliable. Therefore, it is better to scatter more than less. Who
knows what new colors and patterns may emerge next spring?
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Daffodil Clean-Up
All the daffodils I planted last fall came up and bloomed, including the ones that I planted in December.
So, all the reassurances that I read in the catalogs and elsewhere were right: as late as the first week
in December there was still enough time for the roots to develop before the cold came. And the nice
solid spell of winter weather that followed was just perfect for daffodils.
For the first time I did not put fertilizer in the planting hole and still they grew and bloomed. They were
a joy to behold in March, but now, not so much. I am just aching to go out and cut back all of the
drooping, sagging leaves and stems which are clogging up my garden. But the prevailing wisdom says
no! The leaves, and even the stems according to some sources, are still gathering up sunshine and
spinning it into sugars to be stored in the bulbs for next year’s blooms. Although the plants are sickly
pale and lying flat on the ground, the chlorophyll is still working its chemical magic. They need to
remain limp and prone at least till June or before, only if they have started to yellow. My favorite source
says a minimum of six weeks from blooming time. Unfortunately, only one clump, the first clump to
bloom in March, turned yellow a few weeks ago. That area is cleaned up but dozens of other plants
remain in a declining state.
While I wait for them to photosynthesize every last gram of sugar
they can, I will feed them for the third and last time for this growing
cycle. I top-dressed them with a balanced fertilizer after I planted
them in the fall, then again when the sprouts first emerged and now
when the flower is dying back to help nourish the bulb. The
recommended fertilizer is a top-dressing of granular (4-10-6) or a
balanced fertilizer like 10-10-10. Never fertilize with chicken
droppings; horse manure; mushroom soil; household compost or any
other acidic soil amendment; and no bone meal which contains little
or no nutrients. In addition to fertilizing, all flower bulbs need neutral
pH soil to develop mature root systems according to the John
Scheepers, Inc. catalog. I called this very helpful company to see if
I could cut back the plants at the first sign of yellow and the customer
service rep gave a very resounding, ”NO!” But her next suggestion
that I braid them is not advised by most sources. The leaf surfaces
need to be exposed to sunlight, and some catalogs advise also
leaving the stem which has more surface area to gather even more
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of the sun’s rays. This means that my careful planning over the years
to have the ugly daffodil remains hidden by hostas, ferns, grasses, poppies and daylilies has been
counter-productive. The daffodils might be getting air but they are not getting enough sunshine.
One plan that has worked out better is planning for additional plants. Earlier this spring, when the
plants were in full golden bloom, I walked through the garden to see if I needed to add or replace some
bulbs. There are fewer spots each year that need filling out, but I put rocks wherever I wanted to plant
in the fall. It actually makes the flowers display more attractive all summer and then I know precisely
where the new bulbs need to be without worrying about accidentally digging up old bulbs. And with
fall planting now on my mind I went to my catalogs to order just a few more daffodil bulbs to supplement
my spring garden. They will be delivered in the fall at the right time for planting and this year I will
definitely get them in before the December deadline.
Given the work that goes with planting daffodil bulbs and the messy aftermath I have asked myself:
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WHY DAFFODILS?
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Attractive
Fragrant
No pests: deer, moose, elk, voles, and rabbits will not bother them
Reliable perennials that withstand early snows
Pretty much maintenance free (if you can tolerate messy aftermath by planting in just a few special
spots)
- Inexpensive
- Long-lived
But most importantly, it is exciting to see those green tips poke through barren soil followed by a yard
full of sunshine bobbing in the cold March breeze.
GENERAL ADVICE:
Look at bloom times and heights for one big show or a
sustained show
Plant over with winter pansies in fall for a nice display
Plant in clusters or drifts
Plant 10+ in each cluster
Plant close together - closer than directed
Pick spot with good drainage and 6 hours of sun
Add lots of organic matter
2-3 inches of mulch
This years leaves = next years flowers!
Good species: Carlton (regenerate & return) Ice Follies, King
Alfred
Read carefully to get flowers that stand up to rain, etc.
Good catalogs: Old House Gardens, Colorblends, John
Scheeper’s Beauty From Bulbs
Doubles need more moisture
Water in fall and throughout winter if needed
Water, water, water in spring also so bulbs don’t blast
No bone meal
Top-dress with 10-10-10 fertilizer 3 times
Deadhead and keep the stems
Do not braid or hide decaying foliage
Leave up at least till June, minimum of six weeks
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~Mary Trotta - 2008
Plant Sales
April 1st & 2nd, 2016 – 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Orchid Extravaganza Display Plant Sale, Longwood Gardens
http://longwoodgardens.org/events-and-performances/events/orchid-extravaganza-sale
April 9, 2016 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Camellia Society Show & Sale, Visitors Center Auditorium Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, MD
http://www.montgomeryparks.org/brookside/events_calendar.shtm
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April 29th & 30th, 2016
19th Annual Garden Market, St. Mary Anne’s Episcopal Church, North East, MD
Approximately 50 vendors and community organizations all garden related for this community event.
http://stmaryannesgardenmarket.org
April 29th & 30th, 2016
University of Delaware Spring Plant Sale, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources,
Newark, DE
Aesculus is the Featured Woody Plant and Hemerocallis is the Herbaceous Featured Plant in 2016.
https://ag.udel.edu/udbg/events/annualsale.html
May 7, 2016, 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Lancaster County Master Gardeners Plant Sale, Lancaster, PA
Prices start at $2.00. Gently used garden supplies and tools offered at the "Garden Shed." Come early for
best selection! http://extension.psu.edu/plants/gardening/events/plant-sale-1
Annual Training Day
The Annual Training Conference is open to all Master Gardeners (e.g., Active, Interns, Trainees) and
Master Naturalists. Registration for this event is now open! The $74.00 Early Registration
(March 14 - April 30) includes:
• Keynote presentation with Sara Via
• Concurrent sessions with 29 presentations to choose from
• Plenary presentation with Claudia West
• Master Gardener Expo
• Master Naturalist Class Reunion and Recognition Ceremony
• Continental breakfast and choice of four lunch options
• Free parking
• Trade Show
• Opportunities to share experiences with over 900 enthusiastic volunteers across the state
For a complete overview of the conference details and registration options, please download
the conference brochure.
Advanced Master Gardener Training
April 16, 2016 – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Features and Functions of Non-Tidal Wetlands, Ellicott City, Howard County
Extracted from https://extension.umd.edu/mg/training/features-and-functions-non-tidal-wetlands
This class has bothan online component (2-4 hours in duration) and a non-tidal wetland tour in Ellicott City,
Howard County (2 hours in duration)
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Non-tidal wetlands: Soggy, remote land in need of development? Or a rich ecosystem teaming with life that is a
vital component of a healthy watershed?
If you take a 15-minute walk from any point in the Chesapeake Bay watershed you are likely to stumble into a
water source that eventually reaches the Bay. The quality of that water when it reaches the Bay largely
depends on the features and functionality of the non-tidal wetlands the water runs through while on its journey.
In this class students will learn
• what features define non-tidal wetlands
• the value that non-tidal wetlands bring to our environment (e.g., filtering out pollutants in our water)
• the human actions that negatively impact non-tidal wetlands
• how you can assist in preventing that harm by educating others about non-tidal wetlands
Fee: $30 – Registration Ends April 8th http://nontidalwetlandsapril2016.eventbrite.com
April 21, 2016 – 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Hands On! Graft your own Tomatoes, UME Howard County office, Ellicott City, Maryland
Extracted from https://extension.umd.edu/mg/training/hands-graft-your-own-tomatoes
Join us to learn how to graft tomatoes! By joining the desired cultivar (scion) to the disease resistant
rootstock, you can grow higher yielding tomatoes--often 25% or higher yields. Your grafted tomatoes are
resistant to many of the common root diseases that normally damage tomatoes.
You’ll learn which diseases can be minimized with grafted tomatoes. Then we’ll head to the grafting stations
for hands on learning and merging scions to rootstocks for exceptional plants. Each person will graft 10 plants
to take home, plus be given a few extra rootstocks and scions for more “at home” grafting after the class.
Instructions and after-grafting care will be part of the class.
The tomato cultivars will include Pineapple, Brandywine, Cherokee Purple, and Green Zebra. Students will
graft onto Maxifort.
Fee: $35 – Registration Ends April 14th http://tomatograftinghowardco.eventbrite.com
Education Opportunities
April 2016 – 10:30 a.m.
Spring Lecture Series Ladew Topiary Gardens, Harvey Ladew Studio, Monkton, MD
April 6: Rescuing Eden: Preserving America’s Historic Gardens with Caroline Seebohm
April 13: “Seeds, Steeds & Beautiful Weeds” – interpreting sculpture Matthew Harris & Jann Rosen-Queralt
Members $25, Non-Members $30, Optional Lunch $12 http://www.ladewgardens.com/EDUCATION/AdultEducation/Lecture-Series
April 1, 2016 – 11:30 a.m.
Conservatory & Heat Plant Insider Tour, Longwood Gardens,
Discover how Longwood's 4-acre Conservatory operates and how we maintain the beautiful plants on display.
Fee $4-Non Members, $3 Members – Ticket does not include admission for the Gardens
http://longwoodgardens.org/events-and-performances/events/conservatory-heat-plant-insider-tour
April 2016 – Multiple Dates
Production Greenhouse Insider Tour, Longwood Gardens,
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Longwood's production greenhouses—where our expert horticulturists
research, study, propagate and grow many of the plants that end up on public display in the Gardens.
Fee $4-Non Members, $3 Members – Ticket does not include admission for the Gardens
http://longwoodgardens.org/events-and-performances/events/production-greenhouse-insider-tour
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April 4, 2016 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm.
America’s Story of the Tomato, Baltimore County Master Gardeners, Cockeysville, MD
Barbara Melera – Landreth Seed Company
Fee: $25; http://mgis16.eventbrite.com
April 8, 2016 – 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Green Matters Symposium: A Garden Gateway, Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, MD
Using Brookside Gardens’ recent Garden Gateway Project the symposium will focus on environmentally
friendly landscape projects offering practical suggestions ranging from hardscape to plantings.
Fee: $99; Early Bird (before March 1): $85 http://ActiveMONTGOMERY.org
April 9, 2016 - 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
24th Annual Shirley R. Wagner Garden Symposium, Penn State Master Gardeners
& Cooperative Extension of Lancaster County
The 24th Annual Shirley R. Wagner Garden Symposium for home gardeners will feature speaker Mike
McGrath, host of WHYY Philadelphia “You Bet Your Garden”, with talks on composting and gardening in the
shade. The program will also feature Penn State horticulturalists—Steve Bogash on “Growing the Best
Tomatoes and Green Peppers Ever” and Annette MaCoy with tactics for dealing with invasive plants.
Registration is $65 and includes Lunch. Deadline: Tuesday, April 5, 2016.
http://www.cvent.com/events/shirley-r-wagner-garden-symposium-24th-annual/event-summary2625dfc92ebe4144945116fa25fb989a.aspx
April 12, 2016 – 9:30 a.m.
In the Garden Series: Hydrangea Macrophylla Pruning, Ladew Topiary Gardens,
Monkton, MD
Learn advanced gardening skills directly from the Ladew professional gardeners in “behind the scenes”
gardening demonstrations.
http://www.ladewgardens.com/EDUCATION/Adult-Education/In-The-Garden-Series
Members: Free, Non-Members $13, includes admission to the Gardens and Nature Walk
April 12, 2016 – 7:30 p.m.
Horticultural Society of Maryland Lecture Series, Vollmer Center Auditorium
Cylburn Arboretum, Baltimore, MD
Sandra Clinton, FASLA - Gardens Transformed
“What gardener isn’t looking for the unexpected “wow” factor in the garden? Many fall short in transforming
vision into lush, imaginative reality. How can we achieve a four-season garden experience? Where do outside
and inside meet in our homes and gardens? Clinton’s painterly approach and extensive plant knowledge
combine in exuberant designs that highlight the seasonal rhythms of the landscape.”
Admission non-members $10 at the door. http://mdhoriculture.org/programs-events/lecture-series
April 14, 2016 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Adventures in Moss Gardening, Mt. Cuba Center Hockessin, DE
Add a luscious green look to your garden this year using moss, one of nature's most prolific groundcovers.
Learn how moss softens the hard edges of a garden and provides a natural seedbed for other native plants.
Identify 15 different species and how to successfully grow these miniature marvels. A demonstration on
transplanting moss and maintaining Mt. Cuba Center's moss garden rounds out the class. Take home a
sample to start your own plush carpet of emerald beauty.
Fee: $38 https://education.mtcubacenter.org/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=162GAR110
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April 16, 2016 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Daffodil Day, Winterthur Museum, Wilmington, DE
Henry Francis du Pont used his collector’s eye in assembling hundreds of heirloom daffodil bulbs arranged in
cloud-like drifts on Winterthur’s Sycamore Hill. The day’s events will include special tours, kids’ crafts, and a
children’s daffodil show. Members free. Included with admission. http://www.winterthur.org/?p=1191
April 17, 2016 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Getting Started, Mt. Cuba Center Hockessin, DE
Explore ways to create diverse, attractive, and functional landscapes using basic principles of naturalistic
garden design. Learn how to work with your site to solve problems and maximize its use. Sun, shade, and wind
patterns, microclimates, existing conditions, and other factors will be discussed.
Fee: $30 https://education.mtcubacenter.org/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=162GAR102A
April 21, 2016 – 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Top 10 Spring Wildflowers, Mt. Cuba Center Hockessin, DE
Looking to spruce up your yard this season? Try growing spring wildflowers. They are beautiful, already
adapted to your climate and soil conditions, don't require additional fertilizers or pesticides, and attract a
wealth of birds, butterflies, and other wildlife. Learn about ten spring-flowering plants that will get you thinking
about the possibilities-and take one home to start your own native plant garden.
Fee: $25 https://education.mtcubacenter.org/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=162GAR115
April 23, 2016 – 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Wildflowers of the Susquehanna, Mt. Cuba Center Hockessin, DE
The diverse, sheltered habitats of the Susquehanna River watershed support a wealth of unique wildflowers
and wildlife in the piedmont of upper Maryland. Explore this expansive display of spring ephemerals as you
walk along a section of the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal through drifts of Dutchman's breeches,
Virginia bluebells, toothwort, creeping phlox, and an unusual trillium species. Learn about the plant ecology of
this region, its historic mills, and the importance of preserving this landscape of exceptional flora for migrating
birds and indigenous fauna.
Fee: $75 https://education.mtcubacenter.org/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=162CON186
April 24, 2016 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wildflower Celebration – Mt. Cuba Center Hockessin, DE
Spend the day in native plant paradise and enjoy gardening demonstrations and free admission.
http://www.mtcubacenter.org/visit/2016-wildflower-celebration/
April 28, 2016 – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Terrific Trilliums, Mt. Cuba Center Hockessin, DE
Explore the enchanting world of trilliums through an informative presentation and inspiring woodland walk.
Learn the trillium's life cycle and find out how to care for them in your garden. See Mt. Cuba Center's
extraordinary collection of native species and observe a planting demonstration.
Fee: $30 https://education.mtcubacenter.org/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=162GAR112
April 30, 2016 – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Spring Tune-Up!, Mt. Cuba Center Hockessin, DE
With spring just around the corner, it's time to prepare your outdoor power equipment for the busy season
ahead. Scott Freedman, a Grounds Maintenance Technician at Mt. Cuba Center, shows you how to tune up a
lawn mower, string trimmer, and leaf blower, ensuring all parts are functioning properly and safely. Leave
knowing how to troubleshoot equipment and get a head start on any potential problems.
Fee: $30 https://education.mtcubacenter.org/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=162GAR109
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Calendar of Events
April 2
10:00 a.m.
Ask a MG Plant Clinic
Bel Air Library
April 5
1:30 p.m.
Brightview
Brightview
April 9
7:00 a.m.
Bel Air Farmers Market, Opening Day
Bel Air, MD
April 9
10-11:30 a.m.
Aberdeen Boy&Girls Club Comm.
Garden “Plan your Veg. Garden”
Aberdeen, MD
7:00 p.m.
Volunteer Appreciation Evening
Bring a Dessert
Liriodendron
April 15
2-4 p.m.
“Growing Tomatoes”
Upper Chesapeake
Kaufman Center
April 16
10:15 a.m.
Garden Series / GIEI – Totally
Tomatoes
Bel Air Library
April 16
10:00 a.m.
Ask A MG Plant Clinic
Whiteford Library
April 16
10:15 a.m.
“Totally Tomatoes” Garden Series Bel Air Library
April 20
10:00 a.m.
Daytime Study Group
HCEO
April 20
7:00 p.m.
Evening Study Group
HCEO
April 23
10:00 a.m.
GIEI – “Herbs in the Garden”
Abingdon Library
April 23
11 – 4 p.m.
Aberdeen Earth Day
Aberdeen, MD
April 28
10:00 a.m.
MG Steering Committee
HCEO
May 5
10:00 a.m.
MG Monthly Meeting
HCEO
April 14
Note changed date!
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The Maryland Master Gardener Mission Statement
The Maryland Master Gardener mission is to support the University of Maryland
Extension by educating Maryland residents about safe effective and sustainable
horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes and communities.
Joyce Browning
Urban Horticulturist
Master Gardener Coordinator
Harford County Office
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.
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