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2011-03 Meeting Minutes

03/03/2011 05:45
MINUTES March 1, 2010 Our meeting was held at 6:30 pm at the Extension Center. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by President Linda Arment. There were 25 members and 17 guests present. 2010 ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: The award recipient is Jutta McCormick from McDonald County. Thanks for your...

Winter Chores Abundant in the Home Fruit Planting

02/21/2011 09:36
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Delicious cold weather foods like spiced cider and strawberry jam on warm muffins should remind anyone with home fruit plantings of the winter chores that need to be done for spring and summer success.  Perhaps the most important winter chore in the home fruit planting is...

Snow Brings Three Major Benefits to Lawns and Gardens

02/11/2011 16:08
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – While we may be tired of shoveling snow, driving on slippery roads and getting wet feet, the abundant snow fall in the Ozarks is a blessing in disguise for lawns and gardens according to Patrick Byers, a University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist.  There are...

2011-02 Meeting Minutes

02/09/2011 08:55
MINUTES February 8, 2010 Our meeting was held at 6:30 pm at the Extension Center. The meeting was called to order at 6:35 pm by President Linda Arment. There were 7 members and  2 guests present.  A motion was M/S/C to accept the members present as a quorum to make business official....

Hill and Hollow Master Gardener's Association By-Laws

02/07/2011 14:29
Newton & McDonald County Master Gardener Hill ‘n Hollow Club Association By-Laws Adopted on December 1, 2009 Article I. Objective The purpose of this Association is to provide service to the community by promoting horticultural practices in accordance with policies set by the University of...

Dried Fruit Easy to Prepare, Healthy to Eat

01/31/2011 10:12
BUFFALO, Mo. – There has been resurgence in dried foods according to Christeena Haynes, a nutrition and health education specialist with University of Missouri Extension.  “Interest in drying has grown but it is one of the oldest methods of food preservation,” said Haynes. “Part of the...

Take Steps to Prevent Salt Damage to Home Landscape

01/24/2011 10:17
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- During the winter, people rush to the car wash to rid their vehicle of accumulating salts.  Just as salts cause vehicles to corrode, it can also create problems for landscape plants according to Patrick Byers, a horticulture specialist with University of Missouri...

2011-12 Meeting Minutes

01/21/2011 11:11
  MINUTES December 7, 2010 Annual Christmas Dinner   Our dinner was held at 6:30 pm at the Williams Ag Building at Crowder College.  A big thanks to Bill Andrews for cooking the delicious turkey, gravy, and green beans.  The meeting was called to order at 7:25 pm by President...

Christmas Cactus Success Possible with a Few Tricks

12/20/2010 15:03
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The Christmas cactus is a popular holiday gift plant. But this plant is also the subject of frequent debate among gardeners with regards to care, maintenance and how to get them to rebloom.  “While they are indeed a cacti, they are actually tropical plants that thrive in...

Time To Think About The Use of Dormant Oils

12/12/2010 16:33
The use of dormant oils is a pest management tactic designed to deal with insect and mite pests that survive the winter in an overwintering life-stage, which may include eggs or mature females. Instead of waiting until spring to initiate “control” measures, applying dormant oils may be helpful in...
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