gardening on the edge newsletter, august-september 2006 ~ monterey bay master gardeners

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MONTEREY BAY MASTER GARDENERS August-September 2006

G A R D E N I N G O N T H E E D G Enewsletter of the monterey bay master gardeners

Number 119 August-September 2006

Special Issue

Annual Master

Gardeners Tour

Monterey and Carmel

Saturday, September 9th10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Ticket Information:$15 advance - $20 day of tour

For details see page 7

The Gardens:Robin Hazard, Monterey, page 2Phyllis Hilton, Monterey, page 4

Maryanne McCormick,Pacific Grove, page 5

Betsy Shea, Carmel Valley, page 8Stuart Waltzer, Carmel, page 10

Garden Tour Food Stops, page 6Purchase Tickets, pages 6 and 7

Map, Locations Info, page 7

MG Candace McLaren shared

products of the Youth Garden.

First Annual Smart Gardening Faire!photos by Tom Karwin MG, 99 and Leora Worthington, MG

MGs Simon Stapleton (r) and Debra Van

Bruggen, assisted by Nick van Bruggen and son,Karen Moran The Bat Lady goes

bat for her furry friends.

The Life Lab Science Program

got the kids growing.

MG Peter Quintanilla answered

tree-trimming questions.


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2 August-September 2006MONTEREY BAY MASTER GARDENERS

The class of 99 was fortunate to meetRobin Hazard, MG 98 when she steppedup to replace an ailing speaker andintroduced us to the versatile, mini-floralarrangements known as "Tussie Mussies.Little did we know at that early time in ourMG life that she was the original flowerfloozy ... translating that love into work asa floral designer. (Yes, you really canwork for money while caressing fragrantflowers all day.)

Robin's work has not only been seen at

the usual parties and social functions, butshe recently participated in Bouquets toArt at the Maritime Museum in Montereyas part of Monterey History and Art's 75thbirthday celebration, where she designedan arrangement to compliment themuseum's display of Canton, China.

Next time, youre attending an MGevent, look for Hazards work. Oftenyoull see a single, perfect flower, such asa gorgeous rose or a velvety purpleclematis, surrounded by well chosen

supporting flowers and greens then artfullytucked into a tiny vase.

In 1994, Robin and Tom Hazardbought their home in Monterey and beganrenovating the garden using principles ofdesign from the art of Feng Shui. Thegarden they created is like a house withoutdoors divided into distinct rooms. Twoelements reinforce the feeling of anout-of-doors home: real windows mountedon the fence top to frame and accentuatethe bay view, and a back garden that isdivided by both elevation and woodenscreens/walls.

Touring Robin and Toms garden, stepinto each room or nook and wish for agood book and the leisure to enjoy thesetting. Pass through a gate flanked byRosa Sally Holmes so luscious thatyoull want to eat them. Be prepared for afeast for the eyes tree fern, apple trees,English primroses, salvias, grasses,hydrangeas ... and so much more.

Did you know that Robin has madefriends with a blue jay and the little guyfollows her companionably around the

garden talking to her? Nuts, you say, to amodern day Dr. Doolittle? I wouldnt havebelieved it either if I hadnt seen it withmy own eyes. Then, there is the black capchickadee that is nesting in the piqueassiette birdhouse for the first time. Iattribute this Doolittle-ism to Robinssense of humor which extends into thegarden. For instance, there is an old alarmclock surrounded by at least four varietiesof thyme (get it? time/thyme). Then, thereis Willy, the moose, with an asparagusfern collar.

Curious minds want to know whatRobins current favorite floral combinafor large arrangements? "Wonderfultextures in bright greens and whites arecurrent favorite," she claims. "I have noone favorite flower, but my favorite colin the garden is purple in combination wlime green accents.

Robins tips for gardening success:*Clean up/clean out

Thoroughly clean and de-clutter evpart of your garden. Prune back plantmaterials that overgrow the walkways. rid of problem plants that dont make yheart sing.*Fix it

Repair anything that is broken or in

need of maintenance.*Create

Make the front gate and front doorindescribably inviting. Create a gardenentry that is a welcome transition from hectic pace of the outside world.*Shop Smart

Purchase or add plant materials onlwith a plan.*Continually Renew

As the garden grows and matures, inecessitates further modifications of th

garden environment. There is no finaldestination. Its all a journey.

Robin shares her gardening succeswith husband, Tom, Director ofContinuous Learning at The NavalPostgraduate School. Tom claims that hhighly skilled at the "mule work" of thefirst two points above, Clean up/outand Fix it.

2006 is the Hazards second time avenue for the MBMG tour, but by nomeans her only experience. In 1998, sh

worked in Michele Swansons garden(Michelle was the mover, shaker and fichair of the tours). With that up-closeexperience, she went on to chair the 2ndtour in 1999, and followed that up in 20by graciously offering her garden whenMGs tour first featured gardens inMonterey County. 2000 was an extra byear for Robin as she also headed up thMBMG program. Thanks, Robin, for eiyears of service to the MBMG program

Robin Hazard's Windows on the Bay Claudia Sammis, MG 9

Mark your calendar --

California StatewideMaster Gardeners Conference

Oct. 5-6San Jose

Info: camastergardeners.ucdavis.edu


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Right:

in Robinsgarden:

floriferous

basket, including

a yellow-orange

leaved Heuchera

Below:

Succulent

growing through

a lawnmower

Below right:Iris and

helper


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Phyllis Hiltons Natural Setting in MontereyAs you meander up the hill to

Phyllis Hiltons garden, youll betreated to a rare slice of old Monterey.Journey to a different time zone ofpeaceful, quiet streets, old adobe

houses and a serene, natural setting ofglorious old oaks.

You will be welcomed in the frontyard by a lovely fountain, which lendsa peaceful aura as you enter thisnatural garden. A hedge rose from theColton Hall Gardens, planted byPhyllis father, also graces thegardens entrance.

This has been Phyllis familyhome since the 1940s. Be sure to take

special notice of the roof tiles. Theyput new meaning into hand made asthey are so old they were formed overa mans leg!

As you wander the garden, its liketaking a walk in the woods withplantings mingling with antiques andgarden art. The excitement builds asyou walk on meandering paths,wondering what lies around the corner.

In the lawn area youll see adisplay of cactus, including the largesaguaro that bloom almost constantly.Its surprising to find them blooming

so profusely in Monterey with itscool, foggy climate. Some plants haveas many as five blossoms at a time!Be sure not to miss the queen protea,an outstanding specimen Phyllis found

in San Luis Obispo, and the recentlyplanted golden raspberries andespaliered apple trees.

Phyllis has lots of penstemon, afavorite plant of hers since the deerdont eat them. Youll also findeuphorbia, salvia, lavender, iris,rhododendron and a mass planting ofbromeliads. The hummingbird salviahave naturalized in her yard.

Phyllis expanded on her degrees in

Botany and Microbiology by joiningthe Master Gardener program in 2000.She served on the Master GardenerBoard for two years and worked forthe US Park Service as a naturalist. Besure to take your time to reallyexperience the peacefulness of thisnatural setting. ----Many thanks tonumerous contributors to this article.


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The McCormick Garden John Goolsby,MG 04 and Leora Worthington, MG 0Maryanne and Bob McCormicks first new plant when they

moved into their home four years ago was a Granny Smith appletree. Maryanne wanted not only to stake their claim to the gardens,but wanted a tree that would grow up with the family.

There was plenty of room for a new tree because they had

acquired a place which had been vastly neglected for many years,leaving only the hardiest plants living. The previous owner didhave a love for gardening when she was able, so there are sizablerhododendrons, and some of the biggest jade trees Ive ever seen,interspersed under some of the prettiest Oaks Ive ever set eyes onin a housing development.

The lot features distinct areas of shade on one side of the housewhere the patios are, and full sun on the other side of the house,where the vegetable and kitchen herb gardens are. Maryann, fromthe MBMG class of 04, grew up on a farm, so gardening is in hergenes!

Like their son Max, much of their gardens are in their infancy,since it took nearly two years to refurbish the house. Now thefamily, including two year old Molly, is focusing on re-establishingthe gardens.

Maryann says the gardens are definitely designed with familyactivities in mind. They have installed a raised lawn of native,shade, and drought tolerant mixed fescues in one area, where Molly

and little brother Max can run & play, or just snooze beneath one ofthe beautiful oaks, as Max was doing upon my first visit.

The oaks around the patio provide a feeling of being in a forest.Maryann is looking forward to experimenting with shade tolerantplants that can still thrive under oaks without endangering them.Fuchsias are among her favorite plants, and the site offers plenty ofpossibilities to add more to the existing fuchsias and camellias.

Intriguingly, there are forests of Jade trees under the forest ofOaks. Especially impressive is the Jade tree with a massive trunk(a transplant from a friend) under the oaks in the front yard.

The sizable lot offered a challenge due to the steep slope

running from front to back. While both parents work together

designing the landscaping, Bob installs the hardscaping, addingcompacted sand and flagstone pathways around the house to

increase accessibility, leveling out the hillside through creative usof wood retaining walls, building a beautiful railing to safeguardthe children (and their large dog) from accidentally taking a plungconstructing raised beds for the vegetable garden, and setting uplarge trellises along the back fence to train the beautiful oldclimbing roses.

The family is looking forward to enjoying vegetables from thnewly planted garden. Maryann is already adding Nasturtiumflowers from the garden to salads.

Color is popping up all around the place, as annuals arebrightly placed and perennials mature. Maryann is experimentingwith mound gardening, after taking a class offered by Sierra Azul

whos staff are veterans at mound gardening. She has establishedmound with a Mediterranean theme, although currently theperennials are hiding beneath Mollys copious planting of vibrantCalifornia poppies!

Maryanns gardens are well worth a visit. These gardens arean excellent example of creativity in revitalizing an area. BySeptember many new plants will be more established, and theannuals will be rampant! The hardscaping designs are well thougout and very attractive, and there will be a compostingdemonstration set up on site for the tour. Dont miss this garden!


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Time Out - Food Stops Kathleen Sonntag, MG 06It is easy to work up an appetite

traveling from garden to garden on thegarden tour. Here are some eateriesrecommended by the featured gardenersto stop for a bite or a drink before, duringor after you visit their gardens.

Pacific Grove/Monterey---Maryannes garden, Robins garden andPhyllis garden

There are two exits off Hwy 1 toconsider when heading for these gardens Munras which also accesses PacificAve and Hwy 68 which is Forest Ave.

Munras exit: Whole Foods has agreat deli, soup/salad bar, bakery andcoffeeor expresso service. Good forbreakfast or lunch. Turn right on

Munras, turn right into Del MonteShopping Center, first right for WholeFoods Parking. If you want to go intoold town Monterey: Rossine's onAlvarado is a good place for a sit downlunch Turtle Bay Taqueria on Tylerbehind the Golden State Theater hasquick and delicious food.

Near Robins house: Compagno'sMarket and Deli is on Prescott....theirsandwiches are HUGE, fairly reasonable(they are right outside the gate to the

Defense Language School) and they havegood cakes! Gianni'sPizza is onLighthouse as is Toasties.

Hwy 68 winds down through the DelMonte Forest into Pacific Grove. You

will find several restaurants before youreach the old town commercial area:Patisserie Bechler is on your rightacross from the tire store going downinto PG they have a wonderful bakerywith expresso bar and pastries, but also

serve lunch soup, sandwiches and greatquiche. On your left are Trader Joes forpre-packed sandwiches and salads, FifisFrench Bistro for sit-down lunch andPablos orMichael's Grill for Mexicanfood.Breakers Cafe is near the AceHardware store on the left. Ocean SushiDeli is on the corner of David andForest.

Breakfast places in Pacific Groveinclude First Awakenings, in the TinCannery near the Aquarium and

Breaker's Cafon Forest.

Carmel-by-the-Sea--- Waltersgarden: Come down early for breakfast:Em Les on Dolores between 5th and 6th isfamous for their French toast. KatysPlace on Mission and 6th has greatomelets. Unless you want to hang withthe tourists in Carmel, I recommendeating lunch elsewhere. There are aprofusion of restaurants with parkingdifficult to come by, especially atlunchtime. One exception: if you can

find a place to park, Friar Tucks on thecorner of 5th and Dolores is an old stylecaf with great BLTs and service.Otherwise, eat at the places mentionedabove or out on Carmel Valley Road onthe way to Betsys garden.

Carmel Valley--- Betsys Garden:There are restaurants and coffee and abagel shop in the Barnyard and next toAlbertsons turn right at the first lighton Carmel Valley Road. EarthboundFarms is the first spot you will see on t

right hand side as you continue east froHwy 1. It has a good deli and a place tsit outside the gardens are there toadmire. Continue eastward and you wifind midvalley whereJeffery's can befound in the Safeway shopping center.They serve breakfast until 11. CarmelValley Village is 2.5 miles east ofBetsys home several restaurants andwine tasting opportunities can be foundthere: Corkscrew Bistro Garden BistroCafe Rustica, Wills Fargo are all goodrestaurants and you will see the winerytasting rooms for Heller Estates andothers.

If you want to splurge, Wickets, theoutdoor restaurant at Bernardus Lodgon the corner of Laureles Grade andCarmel Valley road is excellent. It'sworth going there for the landscaping the vegetable garden is open to thepublic.

Hope these suggestions whet yourappetite and assist you in planning you

day of garden visits.

Tickets, Tickets, TicketsThanks to the following nurseries for supporting our tourby selling advance tickets:

Aptos

Hidden GardensNative RevivalThe Potting Shed

CarmelBrintonsSucculent GardensThe Pilgrims Way Bookstore &

GardenshopHomescapes Carmel

GilroyWest Side Nursery

Moss Landing

Elkhorn Native Nursery

Pacific GroveGriggs NurseryMiss Trawicks Garden ShopPacific Grove Florist

Santa CruzThe Garden CompanyFlorabundaPottery PlanetSan Lorenzo Garden CenterFar West Nursery

Carmel ValleyAvant Garden Art & HomeFezQ GardensValley Hills Nursery

SalinasBokay NurserySwenson & Silacci Flowers

MontereyDrought Resistant NurseryCypress Garden Nursery (checks onlySwenson & Silacci Flowers


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McCormick

Hazard

Hilton

Walzer

Mc Cormick

Shea

Garden LocationsHazard-- 1101 Irving Avenue, Monterey

Hilton -- 23 El Camino Del Sur, Monterey

McCormick -- 1202 Otter Lane, Pacific Grove

Shea -- 473 West Carmel Valley Road, CV

Waltzer -- 3155 Camino Del Monte, Carmel

Tour InformationWill call for tickets

Hilton garden

Art GalleryMain one at Hilton garden,Smaller one at Walzer garden

Raffle, Composting and Worm compostingMcCormick garden

Plant SaleShea garden

Informational table, Homeless Garden items,

Youth Garden itemsHazard Garden

Ticket Prices

Call Pat Verde (831) 384-8328 forwill call

$15 advance purchase$20 day of Tour at each garden$12 each for groups of 10 or more

Leora Worthington, MG 0Location, Location, Location...


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Nestled in the hillside at the baseof Laureles Grade, Betsy Sheasgarden is the product of 34 years oftrial and error, experiments and goodluck, as well as knowledge andperseverance. The 2 acre lot iscovered with several large, oldMonterey pines, a smattering of olivetrees, and native oak woodland,among other trees.

Coming from Monterey, look forthe spectacular display ofAloes onyour left, just before Laureles GradeRoad. They wont be in bloom inSeptember, but theyll still be strikingand fabulous. The gardens are dividedinto several distinct areas. Once youenter the property and drive past those

Aloes, you will notice a large stand ofmatilija poppies on your left. Theymay be blooming in September, buttheyre amazing in June. Continue upthe hill to the clearing and enter thefirst part of the garden (ignore thatplant sale for now you can alwayscome back to it at the end of the tour).

Betsy and I started our tour just inside the gate of her yard. Wewere greeted by the yips of Chloe, a large, friendly border collie.She stayed in the house, however, and we spent the rest of the touraccompanied by the many birds that make this garden home. Thetwittering of black-capped phoebes, towhees, robins, wrens, juncosand others, was all we could hear, despite the fact that traffic issailing by constantly on nearby Carmel Valley Road.

This part of the garden is the area near the house where Betsybuilt a raised adobe bed surrounding a gravel and cement patio. Thebed is filled withAgapanthus, which some may consider apedestrian landscape plant, but here provides a spectacular displayof color as a group planting in mid-summer. This was inspired by atrip to Mexico many years ago, when Betsy visited the home of thepadrone of a village who had a similar display.

This part of the garden is all about ease. TheAgapanthuses arecarefree and require little maintenance. Thats important when one

works full time and is the sole gardener. Who has time for fussyplants? Betsy realized about 15 years ago that she was just buyingplants and plopping them anywhere, just because she liked them.The garden had no bones. She stopped the impulse buying (so shesays, but who of us really has that kind of willpower?) and startedconcentrating on hardscape. The adobe walls had already gone up,and so in went the patio area. This is where Betsy spends much ofher time and has most of her meals. Its a charming little walled areaoff the kitchen, shaded by those large Monterey pines, which is agood thing in Carmel Valley, where it can get very warm in thesummer.

The small lawn to the south of this area is Betsys trialperennial garden. This section is about 6 years old and is a work in

progress. Betsy is still experimenting wityear-round bloom here. As far asI can see, she is succeeding. She hascreated a small oval mound gardensurrounded by river rock and filled withflowering plants. The lush green lawn seoff the jewel tone colors of the bed and thsurrounding borders. Roses thrive along tfence in the borders. Camellias, whichrequire very little care or water, are thrivihere. This part of the yard has a cottagefeel.Helleboruses are scattered among throses and trees, many of them volunteersBetsy pointed out a Fuchsia that she got a clipping from Cynthia Jordans garden;has grown into big plant of which she isvery proud. It is gorgeous. Most of this ais rarely if ever watered. Most everythingin baskets, as gophers and deer are a big

problem in this area.

The next garden room is the formalgarden, on the other side of the house.Once a lawn, this is the patio where Betsylaid much of the brick herself and is

justifiably proud of her work. Much of thinspiration for this garden came fromBernardus, the spa/resort located just eas

of Betsys house on CV Road. Their gardens are formal andMediterranean. Here, surrounded by a hedge of David AustinIceberg roses, are Viburnum, olive trees, lavender, daylilies,Ribesviburnifolium and Japanese anemone. One can imagine a garden

party with overhead lights, soft music wafting from the house, andthe chatter and laughter of guests. This is a very relaxing spot withlot of hard work and thought put into it. Its also low maintenanceand low water, two very important ingredients for a busy gardenerBetsy likes masses of plants, evidenced here by the roses. This maseem contradictory to all the water saving plants elsewhere, but itone small indulgence that pays off in a big way when these roses ain full bloom. If only the deer would cooperate and let them doso.

The beds in this part of the garden boastHeuchera andOphiopogon in unexpected shades of chartreuse and black. Pots oClivia line the floor to ceiling walls of windows of the house. Largnarled oaks soar overhead, pruned to show off their beautiful

shape. I was surprised to see a large area ofStachys (lambs ear) ibloom. I have never seen it bloom before with large purple flowerBetsy said this is the first time she has seen it bloom also,presumably because of all the late rain.

A largeJuncus in a pot on one wall of the stucco house is astriking focal point. This area of the garden flows into the front yaof Betsys tenants home, where she has planted more roses and alarge lemon tree in a pot that seems to love its confinement.

We walked between the tenants house and the huge ancienthollow oak to the back part of the property and the Australiangarden. Betsy had a tenant who liked to propagate Australianplants and this is the result. The area borders the native woodland

Peaceful Retreat in Carmel Valley Kat Dedontney, MG


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that flows up the hill, as well as the driveway to the tenants house.Because there is no foot traffic here, these plants from Down Underare thriving. Most plants from Australia and New Zealand havevery shallow root systems and will not do well with a lot of trafficnearby. Here the Proteas,Banksias, andLeucospermum are inbright bloom when I visit on this June day, while the Grevilleashave yet to show their flowers. These plants are large and happyand provide an interesting contrast to the native oak and grasslandon the hillside. Betsy has also planted some specimen Phormiums,

Aloe and grasses in this area where they blend well with theAussies.

This seems like a very compact 2 1/2 acres, although if youlook at the size of many of the plants, you get a better perspectiveof the size of the place. Despite its size and her busy schedule,Betsy has done all the irrigation herself except for what was here tobegin with. This garden is a labor of love and Betsys pride in her

home is obvious. Its a work in progress, as all our gardens are; ablessing in size, as Betsy can experiment and fulfill all her whimsand ideas, but also a curse, as shes just one woman with only somuch time.

At this point we have returned to the area where the plant salewill be. Go ahead and indulge in the plant sale now, fill your car,then watch out for traffic on Carmel Valley Road as you head backinto Monterey. While youre at it, let someone else drive so you can

enjoy the scenery along the road. See you at the next garden!


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The Waltzer Garden John Goolsby, MG 04 and Leora Worthington, MG 0When Stuart Walzer and his wife Paula retired to Carmel from

Southern California nine years ago, the property surrounding theirhouse was best described as wild and wooly! They took out atremendous amount of coyote brush and scotch broom in the

beginning. Today that same space could best be described as a

geography lesson, with plants from all over the world inabundance.

The gardens are in bloom throughout the year, but the flowersare just one aspect of the splendor. There is an amazing variety ofcolors, sizes, shapes, patterns, textures, fragrances, and tastessurrounding visitors as they look around. I couldnt keep myself

from pointing to a plant here, a plant there, and saying, Wow,whats that!

Stuart practiced law for 43 years, and while he had beengardening for about 30 years, it wasnt until retirement that his

quiet romance with gardening exploded into a passion. He enjoysthe physical aspects of the work, finding it very calming, thrivingon every minute of it. While hardscaping is about the only thing he

hires out, theres always something to do, and he spends most of his

time nowadays working in the gardens.The gardens are a collaborative effort, though, with Stuart

providing the labor, and Paula advising if the location of a plant

pulls the pleasure of the garden out of balance. Paula, aprofessional artist, not only applies her expert eye to maintaining

harmony in the gardens, but also incorporates garden materials intomuch of her imagery artwork, whether the piece is a magnificentcollage incorporating pressed flowers, digital art, a painting, or a

sculpture. Paula also arranges the bountiful cut flowers that Stuartprovides to bring the outdoors indoors.

The large glass window in their living room also brings theoutdoors indoors, as it overlooks a brick patio in the front with a

background of plants, shrubs, and oak trees. Another pleasant p

behind the house provides additional room for Stuart, Paula, andtheir guests to relax in.

The Waltzers, who will celebrate their 55th wedding

anniversary this year, tour the world visiting gardens, with a

majority of their time touring gardens in England (where Paula from) and France. They often come back with ideas and plantsto add!

In addition to gardening tours, Stuart gets ideas and plants fthe UCSC Arboretum, Cabrillo plant sales, and nurseries.

Acquisition of plants often happens in surges. For instance, ashipment of Iris from Holland is expected this fall. Other sourceinclude discoveries through garden circles, and Stuarts many

gardening friends, including notable rose expert Bill Grant.

Roses, of which there are about 50 on the property right now

are just one of his favorite varieties of plants. The gardens are

made up mostly of perennials from the Southern Hemisphere,counting thirty members of the Proteacea family alone, includinProteas, Grevilleas,Banksias, and even a Telopea.

I tend to focus on a variety of plant for about two years,Stuart says, his recent focus in succulents now being overshadowby an interest in Geraniums and Pelargoniums. Other delights

be experienced are the 20 Japanese maples, three Magnolias, redblue, and pinkSalvias, grasses, Cotinus, Knifophias, Clematis, a

Stuarts favorite, the Grape-Koolaid plant, just to name a few!


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He also is starting to incorporate more annuals, and is

experimenting with containers, which are ideal whenrunning out of space, and are easier to control. Theastounding number of plants has led to creative use of

space with containers, trellises, and training climbing

roses up tree trunks. Not only are additions constantlyincorporated into the gardens, but also much time is spentpropagating lots of cuttings. Although pests are few, the

Monterey cypress in the raised bed in back like their rootsto be near the surface, so soil must be periodically added

to assure the plants underneath the trees are not fightingfor space.

While the gardens are compact and bountiful, there is

ample room on trails and patios so visitors will not haveto fight for space like some of the plants would have to if

Stuart didnt enjoy working in the gardens so much!

A visit to Paula and Stuarts is a feast in arts, with her

imagery art and his gardening providing a balance that isan art in itself. Allow yourself plenty of time at this

location!


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Sharon Ettinger, MG 00 and Sharon Tyler, MG 04

C i h 2006 MBMG All i h d

G A R D E N I N G O N T H E E D G E Newsletter of the Monterey Bay Master Gardeners

For 6 issues, send $25 to:Master Gardeners Newsletter1432 Freedom Blvd.Watsonville, CA 95076http://montereybaymg/ucdavis.edu

Hotline: 831-763-8007Ad rates: $25 bi-monthly from gardening

oriented businesses.Address change: contact Robin Sanders at726-1942 or [email protected].

Editor: Joan McLeod MertzAssistant Editor:Design/Layout: Christina KriedtCirculation: Crystal BertheauStaff:Bonnie Pond Paul McCollumAl Derrick Natalie ChamblissTom Karwin Mary KochJan Olafsson Ellen WrightKari Olsen Nancy RuizKathleen Sonntag Sharon TylerStuart Walzer

Sat., Aug 12, 10-3,MG Quarterly Meeting, Elkhorn Slough NationalEstuarine Research Reserve (ESNERR) Conference Room,1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville. Come to all or part of our daysactivities. Be sure to not miss a great opportunity to learn more aboutwhats happening in our own backyard! Contact Alicia Molina forquestions.

Sat. Aug. 26, Pre-tour. Tour workday (9-12) followed by potluck(12-1) then caravan to all the gardens on tour. Details to follows.

Sat., Aug. 26, 10 - noon,Perennials in the Landscape . Ken Foster,owner of Terra Nova Ecological Landscaping, shares his ideas onincorporating perennials into your yard and garden. Get ready for thefall perennial-planting season as you learn about best-performingvarieties, drought-tolerant plants, and much more. $15 for Friendsmembers; $20 for non-members, payable at the workshop. Louise CainGatehouse, UCSC Farm. Call 831-459-3240 for more information.

Sat., Aug. 26, 1-3,Free Hands-On Wormshop, Grey Bears RecyclingFacility, 2710 Chanticleer, Santa Cruz. Learn how worms can eat yourfood scraps and make beautiful vermicompost for your garden. TheCounty of Santa Cruz makes it easy for you to learn how and getstarted. Attend a Wormshop, where Master Composters will teach youeverything you need to know and help you set up your own worm bin.If you wish, you may set up a worm bin to take home ($20 materials feefor worms and bin or $10 for worms only). Call Santa Cruz CountysWorm Doctor, Karin Grobe to reserve materials, (831) 427-3452. Orgo to www.compostsantacruzcounty.org to sign up.

Sat., Sept. 16, 1-3,Free Hands on Wormshop, Junction Park, BoulderCreek (Intersection Railroad and Middleton).

Other Garden EventsFri., Sept. 8, noon - 6 & Sat., Sept. 9, 10 - 2, UCSC Fall Plant Sale.Fall is a wonderful time to plant vegetable crops that will extend your

gardening season and to give perennials a good head start for nextspring's blossoms. The region's best-suited varieties of organicallygrown winter vegetables and landscape plants will be available.Proceeds support the Apprenticeship program. Friends' membersreceive 10% off all purchases. Barn Theater Parking Lot, corner of Baand High Streets. Call 831-459-3240 for more information.

Sat., Sept. 9, 10-4,Monterey Bay Master Gardeners Annual Tour.Tell all your friends not to miss this opportunity to view 5 outstanding

gardens in Carmel Valley, Carmel, Monterey and Pacific Grove.Tickets available at the gardens.

Fri., Sept. 22 & 29, 11 5,Bonfante Garden Days . Bonfante Gardeinvites you to an afternoon of fun without the hustle and bustle of thetheme park rides. Docents will be on hand to talk with you about thewonderful gardens and educational exhibits. Guests are also encouragto visit the gift shops and restaurants. No rides will be in operation.Tickets are available at the gate for a discounted price of just $15.00per person. (Tickets must be used on date of purchase).

Sat., Sept. 23, 11 am,Apple Day at The Farm. Take a page fromJohnny Appleseed's book, with this practical day devoted to Americafavorite fruit, offering expert advice on pruning, grafting and harvestiyour apple trees. Salinas Valley, Tel: 831-455-2575,www.thefarmsalinasvalley.com

Sept. 12-17, Santa Cruz County Fair, Watsonville Fairgrounds.www.santacruzcountyfair.com.

Volunteer OpportunitiesThe UCSC Arboretum is looking for Master Gardener volunteers.Please contact Joan Norvelle at 831-429-5244 or [email protected] further information.The Historic Garden League in Monterey is looking for Mater Garden

docents. Please call Marie at 831-625-9854.

Advanced Training, Volunteer Opportunities and Other Events

gardening on the edge newsletter, august-september 2006 ~ monterey bay master gardeners

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