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2014 Club Officers
Tamara Jorstad, President
Phone: 573-374-7374
E-mail: [email protected]
Debbie Laemmli, Vice President
Phone: 573-372-8108
E-mail: [email protected]
JoAnne Gitchell , Secretary
Phone: 573468-8034
E-mail: [email protected]
Jeannie Robbins, Treasurer
Phone: 573-392-4223
E-mail: [email protected]
Standing Committee Chairs
Garden Walk Gail Conavay -573-286-5064 [email protected]
Hospitality Rita Burks-573-434-4144
Membership Mickey McDuffey-573-873-5548
Newsletter Charli Allee-573-480-1915
Project Coordinator Jeannie Robbins 573-873-3398
Publicity Ginnie Boyles 573-392-423
Ways & Means Mildred Webster 573-363-5650
Wk# 573-346-7211
Club Photographer Glenda Hinrichs 573-964-5601
Historian Shirley Hirner 573-365-5977
L A K E A R E A Monthly Newsletter
August 2014
Volume 8, Issue 8
Stachys spathulata
betony
Pycnanthemum muticum
mountain mint
Maianthemum stellatum
False Solomon’s seal
Aralia racemosa
American spikenard
Impatiens hawkeri
New Guinea impatiens
Exochorda x macrantha
pearlbush
Aralia Racemosa
American spikenard
Plants of Merit are plants selected for their outstanding quality
and dependable performance for the lower Midwest. They grow
consistently well in Missouri, central and southern Illinois, and
the Kansas City Metro area.
Plants of Merit Selection Criteria:
•Easy to grow and maintain
•Not known to be invasive in our area
•Resistant or tolerant to diseases and insects
•Has outstanding ornamental value
•Reasonably available to purchase
2014 Plants of Merit
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Gardening Calendar
Ornamentals Weeks 1-4: Continue spraying roses that are susceptible to black spot and other fungus diseases.
Weeks 1-4: Annuals may appear leggy and worn now. These can be cut back hard and fertilized to produce a new flush of
bloom. Deadhead annuals & perennials as needed.
Weeks 1-2: Feed mums, asters and other fall-blooming perennials for the last time.
Weeks 1-2: Roses should receive no further nitrogen fertilizer after August 15th.
Weeks 1-2: Powdery mildew on lilacs is unsightly, but causes no harm and rarely warrants control, though common rose fun-
gicides will prove effective.
Weeks 1-2: Madonna lilies, bleedingheart (Dicentra) and bloodroot (Sanguinaria) can be divided and replanted.
Weeks 1-2: Divide bearded Iris now. Discard old center sections, and borer damaged parts. Replant so tops of rhizomes are
just above ground level.
Weeks 1-2: Prune to shape hedges for the last time this season.
Weeks 2-4: Evergreens can be planted or transplanted now to ensure good rooting before winter arrives. Water both the plant
and the planting site several days before moving.
Lawns Weeks 1-2: Zoysia lawns can receive their final fertilizer application now.
Weeks 1-2: Apply insecticides now for grub control on lawns being damaged by their activity.
Weeks 3-4: Lawns scheduled for renovation this fall should be killed with Roundup now. Have soil tested to determine fertili-
ty needs.
Week 4: Dormant lawns should be soaked now to encourage strong fall growth.
Weeks 1-4: Compost or till under residues from harvested crops.
Weeks 1-3: Cure onions in a warm, dry place for 2 weeks before storing.
Fruits Weeks 1-3: Protect ripening fruits from birds by covering plants with a netting.
Weeks 2-4: Watch for fall webworm activity now.
Weeks 2-4: Cultivate strawberries. Weed preventers can be applied immediately after fertilizing.
Weeks 2-3: Spray peach and other stone fruits now to protect against peach tree borers.
Weeks 2-3: Fall-bearing red raspberries are ripening now.
Weeks 2-3: Sprays will be necessary to protect late peaches from oriental fruit moth damage.
Miscellaneous Weeks 1-4: Soak shrubs periodically during dry spells with enough water to moisten the soil to a depth of 8-10 inches.
Weeks 1-4: Once bagworms reach full size, insecticides are ineffective. Pruning off and burning large bags provides better
control.
Weeks 1-2: Spray black locust trees now to protect against damage by the locust borer.
Weeks 2-4: Hummingbirds are migrating through gardens now.
Weeks 2-3: Watch Scotch & Austrian pines now for Zimmerman pine moth damage. Yellowing or browning of branch tips
and presence of pitch tubes near leaf whorls are indicative. Prune and destroy infected parts.
Weeks 3-4: Clean out cold frames to prepare for fall use.
Weeks 3-4: Monitor plants for spider mite activity. Hose these pests off with a forceful spray of water.
Weeks 3-4: 2nd generation pine needle scale crawlers may be present on Mugo pine now.
Gardening Calendar supplied by the staff of the William T. Kemper Center for Home Gardening located at the Missouri Botanical
Garden in St. Louis, Missouri. (www.GardeningHelp.org)
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Journal your garden The most challenging aspect of successful gardening just might be the difficulty recalling what worked and what didn't from year to year. Many gardeners believe the keys to successful gardening are getting your plans on paper first and keeping records. MU Extension's new publication, MP928, From Seed to Harvest and Beyond: Garden Journal and Calendar, gives you an easy way to record your garden plans, observations and ideas. This publication also includes year-round resources to guide gardeners at all experience levels. Written by MU Extension horticulture specialists who teach Master Gardeners, this publication brings you reliable and relevant information. Order today at http://extension.missouri.edu/mp928 or stop in at the Camden County UM Extension Office and place your order. Garden Journal and Calendar flyer (PDF)
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Lake Area Master Gardeners Minutes - July 8, 2014
The Lake Area Master Gardener executive board (the Board) meets each month prior to the regularly
scheduled club meeting to review the upcoming agenda and coordinate club activities. The executive
board is comprised of the President, the Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and the immediate Past
President. Any club member may attend the board meetings. The board did not meet July 8th, 2014
prior to the meeting.
The Lake Area Master Gardeners met at the home of Linda Sanders in Eldon. Nineteen members
were present.
Linda Sanders presented an informative lecture and tour of her garden containing medicinal flowers.
She thanked those LAMG (Winnie McKinley, Charmaine Guyot, Rita Burks, and Patty Bailey) who
assisted her with getting the garden ready for the program.
A door prize of a gardening apron handmade by Rita Burks was won by Ginnie Boyle.
Tamara Jorstad, president, called the meeting to order. The newsletter for June was mailed out, but
the email edition was delayed. Margie sent an email with the minutes and a copy of the newsletter.
Mickey McDuffey made a motion to approve the minutes. Roni Vollmer seconded the motion and it
passed. The treasurer’s report was given by Jo Anne Gitchell. There was a beginning balance of $
9,473.85, income of $1,125 (glove sales, Garden Walk tickets, and Garden Walk plant sales), expenses
$601.29 (Garden Walk and Wilmore) with and ending balance was $ 9,997.56. Mickey McDuffey made
a motion to approve the treasurer’s report. Roni Vollmer seconded the motion and it passed.
Committee reports:
Wilmore Lodge: Pat Griffen reported the gardens are looking good, but will still need work
through the summer. Sylvia Riley reported the local flower clubs will be hosting the state Federated
Garden Club conference April 15-18, 2015. Wilmore Lodge will be on the tours, so any spring cleanup
that can be arranged for the beds so they look good before the conference would be appreciated. They
will also be distributing “goodie bags” at the conference It was suggested information such as the
walking tour brochure for Wilmore Lodge and the bookmarks for the next Garden Walk could be
included. Rita Burks mentioned she had posted a message on her page that Wilmore Lodge has said
they are getting lots of compliments on the gardens this year.
Ways and Means: Mildred Webster reported the minutes last month said she was ordering large
gloves. The Eldon Garden Club ordered the large. LAMG wanted small and medium. She has
ordered the new gloves.
Historian/Scrapbook: Shirley Himer brought the scrapbooks. She has obtained the original one
from the previous historian and has updated the books for 2012 and 2013. She is requesting someone
else take this over. Charmaine Guyot volunteered to become historian.
LAMG Class: Winnie McKinnley reported she is still preparing for next spring class. Pulaski
County MG class will be coming to this area October 4th, 2014 for Sue Fletcher to teach the
landscaping class for them. A field trip to Wilmore Lodge is planned for them. This is before the
planned fall clean up, so any bed maintenance that can be done so it looks nice for them would be
appreciated.
The graduation ceremony for the class from May, 2014 will be in November of this year.
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MOMGA: Winnie reported the website for the state conference in St Louis in September has the
registration form that can be filled out and mailed in. Electronic registration should be available
soon.
Hospitality: Rita Burks thanked Winnie McKinley for bringing snacks for the meeting and
coordinating with Mickey McDuffey, Charmaine Guyot, Rita Burks, Mary DeLacy, Jenee Hunter,
and Sylvia Riley who also brought snacks.
Old Business:
Report hours on line at www.mg.missouri.edu This is the only way hours can be counted. In the
left margin, click on Online Reporting to enter hours. The system has been updated. If possible,
any hours that can be entered, should be to see if anyone is having problems entering hours. If
anyone has trouble entering hours, please let Winnie or Tamara know. A training or help session
could be scheduled if needed.
A new project committee chairman is still needed.
Library books are available. Please email Tamara if you want to sign one out and she will bring it
to the meeting.
New Business:
The calendar of programs is being developed for next year. If anyone has an interest or knows of a
speaker willing to share with the club, please let Tamara know.
New officers for next year will need to be selected and voted on soon. There will be three openings,
president, vice president, and treasurer. Any members interested in these offices should let Tamara
know.
Announcements:
Debbie Laemmli has planned a field trip to Shaw Nature Reserve near St Louis for Wednesday,
September 17th. Friends and spouses are welcome. Please let Debbie know by email if you are
interested in going. Details will be sent out closer to the trip.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Winnie McKinley reported LAMG will be having a booth at the Osage Beach Fall Festival,
September 6th, 2014. This will be at the park as it has been reopened. Anyone who has plants
they want to donate for the prize drawings should let Winnie know. Volunteer hours may be
counted for manning the booth. More information will be sent out as the time gets nearer.
Winnie McKinley reported volunteer hours are available helping Lake Ozark Watershed
Alliance. A cleanup of the Living Wall Demonstration site is planned for Thursday, July 10th
starting around 9AM. Bring lunch and water.
Hours to report: Education: 1.5 hours Advanced Education: None
Meeting: 45minutes (0.75 hours)
Jo Anne Gitchell, Secretary
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Rain Barrels Part of Sustainable Gardening
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI EXTENSION, Kelly McGowan, horticulture educator
E-mail: [email protected]
A rain barrel won’t make the rain go away but you will
be able to save some of it for another day with one
according to Kelly McGowan, horticulture educator
with University of Missouri Extension. "Rain barrels
are gaining in popularity with home gardeners because
this time of year we get a lot of rain," said McGowan.
Using a rain barrel has its advantages. For starters, it is
a great way to save money on a water bill for anyone
who gardens. Rainwater is also better than tap water for
plants.
"Rainwater is nearly neutral in pH. It is also free of treatment byproducts such as
chlorinated organics, and it is low in salts and minerals. Water collected in a rain barrel
typically contains more nutrients and less of other chemicals that plants don’t want," said
Clarissa Hatley, a University of Missouri Extension employee and volunteer with the
Watershed Committee of The Ozarks.
James River Basin Partnership sells rain barrel kits at http://www.jamesriverbasin.com.
Greene County residents can receive a rebate on rain barrel purchases through the JRBP
program.
A person can also try making their own rain barrel. Large plastic barrels and fixtures can
be found at different locations in Springfield and many area hardware stores. JRBP also
has instructions on assembling your own barrel system online.
"You can buy kits with everything you need to make your rain barrel. So that would be an
option. Or you can buy the parts individually," said McGowan. "An entire setup would
probably be less than one hundred dollars but in the long run you would save a lot of
money.”
According to McGowan the average one thousand square foot roof can generate up to 600
gallons of water per inch of rainfall.
LAKE AREA MASTER GARDENERS NEWS LETTER PAGE 7
Preserving Saves Garden Bounty for a Cold Winter Night
Tammy Roberts - Nutrition and Health Education Specialist,
E-mail: [email protected]
There’s nothing like a summer meal with vegetables fresh from the garden. “But when the
vegetables are getting ripe faster than you can eat them, save them for a cold winter night when you
can’t go harvest them from the garden,” said Tammy Roberts, nutrition and health education
specialist, University of Missouri Extension. To assure the foods are at optimal quality, they should
be canned, frozen or dried according to Roberts.
CANNING - The process of canning heats foods to temperatures that inactivate enzymes and
destroy microorganisms that could cause illness or food spoilage.
During the canning process, the heat forces the air out of the jar and then as the jar cools, a vacuum
seal is formed. This seal prevents air, which can contain microorganisms, from getting back into the
food.
Boiling water canning is recommended only for jams, jellies, fruit, tomatoes and pickles. All other
vegetables, meat and poultry should be processed in a pressure canner.
In pressure canning, there is some loss of vitamins and minerals because of the high levels of heat.
Some of the vitamins and minerals are lost in the fluid in the jar. Using the fluid helps assure
maximum nutrient value of the food.
FREEZING - Freezing foods stops the growth of microorganisms but does not destroy them.
Enzymes are proteins produced by the cell of the plant. One thing enzymes are responsible for is the
maturing of the fruit of the plant. Enzymes must be inactivated before foods are frozen to prevent
undesirable changes in flavor, color and texture.
This is achieved by blanching for a specified amount of time. If done correctly, this preservation
process assures maximum nutrient retention in the food.
DRYING - is one of the oldest methods of food preservation. The process of drying removes the
moisture from the food so that microorganisms cannot grow and spoil the food. Some commonly
eaten dried foods include jerky, fruit leathers and fruit pieces.
The only equipment needed is a dehydrator or an oven. Vitamins A and C can be lost in this process
but there is a process called sulfuring to help prevent the vitamin loss.
One good thing about dried foods is they are lightweight and use a small area for storage space.
“In making a decision about how to preserve your food, consider the
equipment required, the preparation and processing times, the nutrient
value of the foods and the convenience of preparation for you after the
food has been preserved,” said Roberts.
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Missouri weather makes lawn management difficult
Any grass can be grown in Missouri, but none grow well because of the state’s cold winters and hot
summers.
University of Missouri Extension turfgrass specialist Lee Miller says both warm season and cool
season grasses can be grown. However, they are under numerous pest pressures during times when
optimal growth is not possible due to either high or low temperatures.
Miller says managing the different grass species the right way is the key to successful lawn growth.
“It’s best to seed cool season species such as tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass in the fall,” Miller
says. “Conversely, warm season species, such as zoysiagrass and bermudagrass, should be
established, fertilized and aggressively managed while we are sweating since they are growing at
their maximum then.”
Cool season seedlings can’t compete with weeds during the summer, due to environmental stresses
such as heat, humidity, and disease. Miller says the best time to seed is in the fall around mid-
September, when environmental stress for young seedlings is in the rear-view mirror instead of the
windshield. Likewise, fertilizing cool season grasses should also be done in September and October.
Fertilizing during warm weather adds more stress to the grass.
For warm season grasses, Miller says do exactly the opposite of cool season grasses.
“Sprigging, sodding or plugging to establish warm season grass needs to be done when the weather
is hot,” Miller says. “Establish warm season grasses during June or early July, and fertilize in June,
July and August.”
Miller says knowing the difference between cool season and warm season grasses is important for
managing lawns.
“Warm season species in your yard will go dormant during the winter and will entirely turn a straw
brown color,” Miller says. “Conversely cool season species will stay green pretty much year round,
or only slightly brown during the winter months. Come early spring the cool season species will be
the first to green up.”
MU Extension publishes a wide range of research-based information that can help you make
informed decisions to improve your life at home and work. Check out their web site at:
http://extension.missouri.edu/publications/index.aspx
For example: Click on "Lawn and garden" in the arched bar and you will find general information.
Then click "Trees and shrubs" in the left column and you will find more specific information.
Resources listed as publications are managed by MU Extension's official publishing program. Most
have been through a content and editorial review and are available in print for a fee or as Web-
based documents for free.
LAKE AREA MASTER GARDENERS NEWS LETTER PAGE 7
Welcome to the 19th annual Master Gardener Conference hosted by the St. Louis
Master Gardeners. We have an exciting line-up of interesting classes, inspiring
tours and rousing speakers. We have tried to keep the website, as well as the
conference itself, lean and mean. We think that elegant and straightforward design
will make life simpler for all of us. A good place to start would be to click on the
"Schedule" button to get an overall feel for the conference.
In addition we have made a valiant attempt to maintain a level of sustainable action
that we hope will reduce the conference's impact on the environment. So, for
example, expect fewer handouts and do-dads when you register, but always know
that we will have yellow-shirted volunteers to assist you. We're grateful for your
interest in our conference. Don't forget to say thanks to those yellow-shirted folks
even if they don't give you a lot of do-dads!
Our Keynote Speaker at the Saturday evening dinner will be Dr.
Peter Wyse Jackson, President of the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Peter Wyse Jackson is the President of the Missouri Botanical
Garden and George Engelmann Professor of Botany at
Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. Born in Kilkenny,
Ireland, Wyse Jackson obtained a B.A. (Mod.) in botany and an
M.A. from Trinity College Dublin, where he subsequently
obtained a Ph.D. for work on the taxonomy of Irish Cruciferae.
His publications include ten books and over 250 scientific papers
and other articles. His recent research includes work on plant
conservation, Irish ethnobotany and the impacts of climate
change on biodiversity.
September 12-14, 2014
presented by:
St. Louis Master Gardeners
Missouri Master Gardener Association, Inc.
Missouri Botanical Garden
University of Missouri Extension
Birds, Bees, Butterflies & Bats: Our Partners in Gardening
Our Mission: “Helping Others Learn to Grow” and To Have Fun Along the Way!
Lake Area Master Gardener Club
P O Box 20/ Courthouse Annex
Tuscumbia, MO 65082
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI EXTENSION
L A K E A R E A 2014 Lake Area Master Calendar
General membership/club meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month (except December), beginning at 6:30 PM unless otherwise noted.
Questions, comments, topics, and meeting location ideas? Your input is always welcome! Please contact:
Debbie Laemmli ([email protected]) 573-372-8108
Tamara Jorstad ([email protected]) 573-374-7374
08/12/14 Lawn Maintenance or Landscaping or Greenhouses? Sunrise Beach Fire Jeff Kitchen
09/09/14 Tree Diseases Sunrise Beach Fire Paul Johnson
10/14/14 Leaf Sand Casting Jan Mitzel's Home Jan Mitzel
11/11/14 Graduation Banquet; Slides of Past Garden Walks & Projects; In-troduction of Next Year's Programs
Willmore Lodge All Officers
11/13 & 15 Willmore Fall Cleanup - Thurs & Sat after November Meeting Willmore Gardens
12/09/14 NO MEETING
Date Program Location Presenter