http://ucanr.org/blogs/slomg_blog/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed Internal communication among Master Gardeners. en-us UC ANR http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/ Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:09:02 PST Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:09:02 PST Christmas Tree Disposal By Andrea Peck Q What is best way to dispose of my Christmas tree? Vibiana Bruno - Atascadero A It's hard to believe that your tree will lose its holiday luster, but eventually it will. A simple solution for disposal is to utilize your green waste bin.  Cut your tree into four feet or smaller lengths, with no tree part greater than six inches in diameter.  The tree must be free of tinsel and decoration.  Flocked trees are not accepted. If you do not have a......
]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:09:01 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2121&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed abreschini@co.slo.ca.us(Amy Breschini) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=2121 First of all, I wanted to let everyone know that we have updated our public website, which now includes the "garden blog" in it... no need for all of these different email addresses! Our public site is:  http://groups.ucanr.org/slomg/ Save it to your favorites, add it to your email signature and pass it on to your friends and family! OPEN HOUSE:  Yes, it's already that time of the year!  We will be holding our Master Gardener Open House on Thursday November 12.  2:00-4:00pm, here in the......
]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:16:09 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1840&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed abreschini@co.slo.ca.us(Amy Breschini) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1840 We have started a new blog to share with the public the progress of our demonstration garden! Here's the link: http://ucanr.org/blogs/slomggarden/ Check out LeRoy's beautiful dahlias! If you have photos and/or would like to write about a project in the garden, please forward it to me!  We would love to include different points of views and personal stories about the garden. Tomorrow is the Tomato Extravaganza!  Please feel free to email any stories or photos!  Personally, I've been...... Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:52:56 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1683&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed abreschini@co.slo.ca.us(Amy Breschini) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1683 (photo of Joe and Jill Sabol from 2008)What a great day at the Fair!A very special thank you to Kevin and Karen Larkin and Joe and Jill Sabol for spending a warm afternoon with the Master Gardeners!  Kevin and Karen are commercial growers (Corralitos Gardens) and donated dahlias to the Master Gardeners and the San Luis Obispo High School, coordinated through Joe Sabol.  As many of you know, our local fair is an opportunity to promote horticulture and agriculture, reaching the largest number......
]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:51:02 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1558&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed abreschini@co.slo.ca.us(Amy Breschini) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1558 Our 3rd Annual Tomato Extravaganza is right around the corner! Date: August 29, 2009 Time: 10 am - 2 pm Location: San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden This is a wonderful opportunity for community education and outreach. This event is free to the public. There are special activities for children, Tomato and basil tastings, Edible Plant Sale, Mini- Gardening seminars and so much more. This is one of our largest events and one which is is enjoyable for attendees as well as......
]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:12:28 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1502&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed abreschini@co.slo.ca.us(Amy Breschini) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1502 Yes, iceplant is bad for a number of reasons! First of all, it is invasive into grassland and meadows. It releases salt into the soil, raising the salt level high enough to inhibit other plant seeds, especially grasses. It also doesn't serve as a food source for animals. It can out compete the native plants for water, light and space. Secondly, it is really bad for erosion control! The plants are very heavy with very limited and weak root systems. As they become heavier, the sheer......
]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:49:54 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1456&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed abreschini@co.slo.ca.us(Amy Breschini) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1456 June 11th we celebrated the beginning of our Demonstration Garden by a "Ground-Breaking Party"! Many of you know that this garden has been in the works for many years! A very special thank you to Mary B. and Thorv for keeping the momentum going on this project and finding a way to make it happen! Thank you to everyone who came to show their support and dedication on Thursday night! Nell coordinated a great event, with her never ending supply of tomatoes to give away and a......
]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:36:55 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1441&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed abreschini@co.slo.ca.us(Amy Breschini) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1441 The By-Laws voting is completed and has been approved. Thank you for voting! An attached copy of the changes can be found here:... Wed, 13 May 2009 09:31:52 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1279&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed abreschini@co.slo.ca.us(Amy Breschini) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1279 Sick Plants and a Hungry World Ohio State University created an online education course describing historical famines caused by plant diseases. It combines plants, history and contemporary global issues. There are 10 different modules and the course is available online for 10 weeks, so you can take your time going through it. The cost is $35. Please follow the link to their website for more information and registration link....... Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:44:55 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1206&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed abreschini@co.slo.ca.us(Amy Breschini) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1206 If you have seen the Midstate Fair Cut Flower exhibits during the past few years, then you will remember the wonderful exhibit of cut dahlias that are grown by Dr. Joe Sabol and his wife Jill. We are so fortunate to have Joe's energy overflow from all of his work on the California Rare Fruit Growers (http://www.crfg-central.org/) and his extraordinary dahlia gardens to working with the Master Gardener Trainees and many local schools. Each dahlia will have it's growth schedule recorded on......
]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:44:31 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1175&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed abreschini@co.slo.ca.us(Amy Breschini) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1175 We wanted to send a special thanks out to Jan who so graciously brought all of her orchid supplies from Orange County to teach a course on cymbidium dividing, repotting and general care! There was a huge turn out of over 50 people! Hopefully everyones orchid will thrive and we can have a division party again someday! She really kept things interesting with mallet pounding, fire throwing and even a little something with a toothbrush! I've heard a lot of people say how much they enjoyed......
]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:10:09 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1108&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed abreschini@co.slo.ca.us(Amy Breschini) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1108 UPDATE: THE NEXT WORM COMPOSTING CLASS IS SCHEDULED FOR September 19th! Registration Website: ucanr.org/sloworm The Worm Composting Workshop is coming quickly! We need people to register before September 9th, so that we will have ample time for the kits to come in before the class. We would love to have more volunteers spread the news, hang up signs, and volunteer the day of. Please contact Alice if you are interested! Please see the attachment for a copy of the......
]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:25:01 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1057&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed abreschini@co.slo.ca.us(Amy Breschini) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1057 YELLOW STARTHISTLE WORKSHOP http://www.sanluisobispo.com/183/story/622980.html Upper Salinas Las Tablas Resource Conservation District will host a free workshop 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 25 that will teach landowners how to contain and eliminate the noxious weed. It will be held at the Templeton Community Center, 601 S. Main St., located at Main and Sixth streets. This is approved as 2 hours of continuing education. For more information, call 434-2312....
]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:49:21 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1022&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed abreschini@co.slo.ca.us(Amy Breschini) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1022 It's the start of a new group of Master Gardener's training, the start of a new Executive Board and we would love a new start with keeping everyone informed by using all the forms of communication that's available. We realize we capture most of our MG's attention on the weekly "Email Blast", but have noticed that very few people may actually be looking ahead on our internal calendar, checking this blog for educational opportunities (and yes this is the blog!), taken the Food......
]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:35:16 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1001&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed abreschini@co.slo.ca.us(Amy Breschini) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1001 Continuing Education Special Event for Master Gardeners of SLO, SB and VTA Counties! RSVP EARLY, SPACE IS LIMITED Advanced Integrated Pest Management Training by Dr. Mary Louise Flint Monday February 23, 2009 1:30 - 3:30pm Ventura UCCE Office Conference Room 669 County Square Drive, Ventura Ca 93003 Optional Tour: UC Hansen Trust's Faulkner Farm 10:30-11:30 Has an unfamiliar insect, plant disease or weed ever interfered with your success as a gardener or a Master Gardener?......
]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:25:04 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=975&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed abreschini@co.slo.ca.us(Amy Breschini) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=975 We often wonder what venue reaches and helps as many people as possible in the general public. One way we consistently keep our program in the public eye is by keeping a Master Gardener's booth at the Farmer's Markets. Mary found a great article on what one Extension office did to draw more people in and to disperse more information at their Farmer's Market booth. A booth at the farmers' market was set up in Bozeman, Montana during 2007 to promote Extension activities at Montana State......
]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:57:46 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=900&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed abreschini@co.slo.ca.us(Amy Breschini) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=900 Happy New Year! We hope that this will be a happy and healthy new year with a lot of fun, interesting, inspiring and educational Master Gardener activities for everyone! Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey. Your feedback is important in determining the direction we take this year. ucce.ucdavis.edu/survey/surveyadmin/surveyedit.cfm Photo by Arnoldius...
]]> Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:18:57 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=897&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed abreschini@co.slo.ca.us(Amy Breschini) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=897 The UC IPM Program recently created an online training course for retail and garden center employees and others, such as Master Gardeners, who advise residents about home and garden pesticides. The free training provides basic information about types of pesticides, selecting pesticides, and pesticide safety. The narrated course takes about 40 minutes to complete, includes quizzes, and gives a certificate of completion once finished. This is a great continuing education program for those......
]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:47:44 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=861&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed abreschini@co.slo.ca.us(Amy Breschini) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=861 Oaks: The Next Regeneration Friday, December 5, 2008 8:30am-2:00pm This is a great educational opportunity for Master Gardeners! The University of California Cooperative Extension and the Native Tree Committee of San Luis Obispo County are holding a workshop on oak tree regeneration. Among the topics are oak tree regeneration issues, field research, wildlife habitat, and oppotunites for assistance. Highlighted by the Sinton Family's award-winning stewardship of natural resources on......
]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:10:53 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=832&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed abreschini@co.slo.ca.us(Amy Breschini) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=832 Here's a few photos to show what a school garden committee can accomplish in one workday! Thirty parents and teachers showed up to break ground on the school garden this Saturday at San Gabriel School. Lyn Lochridge from the MG class of 2008 came to learn and help instruct parents, kids, and teachers in water systems and water control. She worked with the kids, showing them how water came down from the hillside to run off into the garden. Demonstrating why we needed our trench to......
]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:00:52 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=825&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed abreschini@co.slo.ca.us(Amy Breschini) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=825 Food safety is a very important issue when it comes to serving food to the public or just within our group of volunteers. Recently we asked everyone to read the article "Cooking for Groups." There is now an online quiz based on this reading. We are asking that each and every Master Gardener take some time to read this article and take the online quiz. Please follow this link to find the reading only: http://camastergardeners.ucdavis.edu/files/42278.pdf Please follow this......
]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:41:15 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=770&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed abreschini@co.slo.ca.us(Amy Breschini) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=770 This is a wonderful opportunity and at a great value for all Master Gardeners to attend. There are 24 presentations and 42 incredible tours! The conference includes: Keynote Presentations, Seminars, "Fit for Gardening" Activities, Trade Show, Sunday "Sunset and Stars" Reception, Monday and Tuesday Continental Breakfast and Lunch, Wednesday Continental Breakfast and refreshment breaks. Check out the video and details through this link: http://www.unce.unr.edu/imgc/......
]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:43:10 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=755&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed abreschini@co.slo.ca.us(Amy Breschini) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=755 All prospective new University of California Master Gardeners of San Luis Obispo County are invited to attend an informal information session at the UC Cooperative Extension Auditorium. There will be experienced Master Gardeners present to answer any questions and describe the various activities that Master Gardeners are actively participating in. There will also be textbooks and curriculum present to give a good idea to new-comers what the education material entails. If you know anyone......
]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:22:39 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=732&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed abreschini@co.slo.ca.us(Amy Breschini) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=732 Hello to you all! Rumors are true - she's baaaaaccckkk!! I am very happy to bring two bits of good news! First, I have returned to work full-time as of October 6th. Thanks to all of you for the cards, emails, good wishes, and support through the past 4 months. There have been countless times where your kindness came at just the right time to make my day better. While these months have been a brand new rich experience, we are glad to be moving on! And, not to be over-shadowed, the...... Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:59:24 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=694&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed mlbianchi@ucdavis.edu(Mary L Bianchi) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=694 This is our first official posting on our blog! We are creating this particular blog for internal announcements, education, instruction, updates and communication about any and all events. We are planning on creating a second blog for the public, which will be for the specific goal of educating and publicizing our educational events. The most recent posting will always pop up on the front page of the Master Gardener (VMS) website, if you click on the posting, it will lead you to the full......
]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:14:33 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=659&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed abreschini@co.slo.ca.us(Amy Breschini) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=659