You cannot even imagine how wonderful our Jr. Master Gardener class (aka Botany Lab) has been. Our horticulture extension agent rocks! We’ve only had four classes so far and have covered tons of topics – plant parts, flower parts, soil types, the water cycle, ecology, organic pesticides and fertilizers, insects and pollination! Everything has been...
If you ever walk outside, look at your garden, and think "I need tips from a master gardener!" you've come to the right place! Today I have exactly that. You're about to learn some of the best master gardening tips out there.
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These little beauties are quick and easy to make, if you do not mind a little mess! By making a series of these individual plants, they form the ‘String Gardens,’ inspired by the Japanese. Additionally, they are perfect to get your anxious hands working with plants to jump start spring, as well as for areas that...
Another fun-filled learning time for youth ages 8-11 was conducted for seven students in July and the first part of August. This program focused on wildlife gardening.
You cannot even imagine how wonderful our Jr. Master Gardener class (aka Botany Lab) has been. Our horticulture extension agent rocks! We’ve only had four classes so far and have covered tons of topics – plant parts, flower parts, soil types, the water cycle, ecology, organic pesticides and fertilizers, insects and pollination! Everything has been...
Watch this! I love projects that are cheap, easy and have a high impact. Junior Master Gardener has a great activity that allows youth (of ALL ages) to observe seeds germinate in a really fun way. First: Use a nylon stocking and fill it with a tablespoon or two of rye grass seed. They quick lawn fix mixes at your nursery retail center usually contain a high percentage (upwards of 90%) of rye grass seed. Rye grass seed germinates easily and quickly. Secondly: Add some peat-based potting soil to make the plant person's head. Push the soil to the toe of the stocking and form a ball. Tie a knot at the base of the soil. Thirdly: Glue googly eyes onto the face (hot glue works really well, but Elmer's will do in a pinch). Take a permanent market to draw a smile. You can also channel your inner crafty diva or dude. JMG recommends taking a pop can (soda can for the rest of you) and glamming it up with construction paper, pipe cleaners, glitter (of course!) to make your plant person. Finally: Dunk your plant person into a bowl of water to saturate the soil (just in the beginning) and initiate the germination process. Tuck the nylon stocking tail into some kind of water reservoir (cup, mug, jar, pop can) to continuously wick moisture into the soil. I often spray a mist of water on the top of the head every day as well. You should see sprouts in about 3-4 days and a full 'crop' of 'hair' in just a week! The Plant Person activity hails from the Level One Teacher/Leader Guide from the Junior Master Gardener 4-H program. The book brims with similarly engaging lessons that teach a multitude of concepts from plant growth and development to insects and ecology. It is easy to start a JMG club, simply call your county Cooperative Extension office and talk to your 4-H or Horticulture/Agriculture Agent. To find out more about the program you can visit our North Carolina website or visit the national JMG website.
One of the classes our homeschool co-op is offering this spring is gardening for kids. The class is for 1st-3rd grades, and it is being taught by various master gardeners in our area. Many states have Master Gardener programs; you can check this website to find a program in your area. I have found that it is …
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Talk about a great way to garden and give back to the community! A look at the Licking County Master Gardener Volunteers' Raised Row Pantry Garden Project.
Oh My Goodness! Am I really writing a blog post for ideas in your classroom for MAY?! That is crazy talk..but definitely exciting! This month's book is such a sweet one! If you have never read The Gardener you need to head to Amazon quick (you can see it here) and grab it! I love […]
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My dad is a Master Gardener and sometimes gets invited to special events around the Portland Metro area. Last week Naiya and I joined him a...
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Go to Online Question Form Print a copy of our Master Gardener Green Sheet (PDF, updated February 2024) Master Gardener Diagnostic Clinics Garden Locations Online Resources: General Information Master Gardener Foundation of Kitsap County Gardening…
