Meeting minutes

Coshocton County OSU Extension
Master Gardener Meeting Minutes
April 27, 2005 4:30 p.m.

Meeting held at 4:30 in Room 145 at the County Services Building

Meeting called to order: Marilyn Gress, Facilitator

Roll call: 17 of 24 active members present.

Approval of the minutes: Minutes for March 2005 meeting approved. Motion approved by Jennie and seconded by Dorothy.

Treasurer's Report:
$1,185.95- Balance as of April 20

Balance includes $550 made from Spring Symposium. Twenty-five people paid to attend. Food and speakers were great. Both newspaper coverage and location were good. It was agreed to donate $50.00 to Grace United Methodist Church with $25.00 going to the custodian for her excellent assistance. Tammi will put it on the agenda for consideration next year. Also includes $20.00 from Janice speaking at Janusian Club and $100 donated by an anonymous person.

Committee Report:

Lake Park – Barb reported there were fewer people this year for clean up. Mulch was put on some beds and left by others. If you have a bed there, check it regularly. She will advise everyone when slates are located so they can be redone.
Clary Gardens – Barb reported volunteer sessions will be on Thursday and Saturday. Those interested were asked to stay after the meeting for orientation.
Eliza’s Garden - Judy stated the garden was cleaned up last weekend and looks good. Connie will till the vegetable garden and plans to put a walkway through it. Rose bushes will be planted as soon as beds are ready. Tammi has tomato plants growing for the garden. Herb bed was also cleaned out.
Weaver’s Garden – Janice reported that weeds had been pulled and leaves picked up. Routine maintenance will be done every Thursday morning, weather permitting.
Parking Lot – Marilyn reported it was cleaned up last week and looks good. Barb has Lamb’s Ear that can be planted there. Anyone having excess plants for hot, dry site please contact Marilyn.
Phenology Garden - Tammi confirmed the garden is doing well and the natural science of it is very interesting.
Plant Sale - Tracey discussed plant sale to be held at the Fairgrounds on May 7 from 9:00 a.m. until 12 noon and the various committee members. Plants need to be there by 8:00 a.m. No seedlings. Betty volunteered to help. Donna Johnson will arrange for the $50 in cash, the cash box, and colored labels which will be distributed to each organization on May 7. Gourds will also be sold. Tammi will provide Fact Sheets to pass out. Janice will check with Donna Johnson to confirm checks are to be made payable to Green Valley Garden Club.
Photography Art Show at Pomerene Center – Margaret, Tracey and Betty are on the committee. Margaret reported it is still in progress. She discussed her meeting with Ed and his suggestions for taking superior photographs. Show is scheduled for June 17 – July 31.
Ohio Flag Garden – Reta plans to purchase plants from Ralph Emerson of Trinway for $8.25 per flat; Wells quoted her $10.95 per flat. She is in the process of contacting Friends of the Park and Girls Scout for their help at the garden. Flag Garden planting date is May 28.

Unfinished Business:

Gardening Symposium Wrap-Up – Thought needs to be given on what to cover next year. It was agreed to give Helen McClain a $25.00 gift certificate for all her work.
Pomerene Center Tree Planting – Susan, Margaret, Reta and Teresa will help the students of Lincoln Elementary plant two trees at the Center on April 28 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Discussion was held on what needs to be done.
Buehler’s Garden Day – Date changed to May 7 at 10:00 a.m. Teresa, Marilyn and Jennie volunteered to be there. Tammi will provide Fact Sheets.
Day-Trip Update – Discussion was held on bus trip. Tracey reported contacting Wade & Gatton (only date available in June is 25th at 9:30 a.m.) and Possum Run on available dates in June. She will check with them on July dates. The Malabar Inn Restaurant Inn was mentioned as lunch site. Marilyn contacted Muskingum Coach: 30-passenger bus $550 plus $8.50 tax=$588.50 or $20.00 per person; 55-passenger bus is $700 plus $74 taxes=$774 or $14 per person. Marilyn will ask if there is any difference in price since location is in Richland County.

New Business:

Rainbow Day Care/Susanne Bowen Memorial Garden – Susan, Margaret and Tammi taught children how to plant seedlings in egg cartons. Rainbow would like mulched memorial garden there to honor former teacher Susanne Bowen. Contact Susan, Margaret or Tammi with ideas. Maintenance might be taken over by Riverview.
Hypertufa Program – Another program was discussed. Emphasis was put on having a follow-up program after the hypertufa have a chance to dry and people measuring and mixing their own ingredients instead of MG’s doing it. Barb has some supplies and there are gloves available. Supplies and forms will be provided. Date is June 16 at 6:00 p.m. at Lake Park at Picnic Shelter across from restrooms. Barb will reserve shelter; Tammi will get flyers.
Newsletter Articles – Tammi thanked everyone who contributed to the last newsletter. The next newsletter articles are due June 20.
Clover Bud Camp – Sarah Jane Lindsey needs volunteers to help show 5 to 7-year-old boys and girls how to plant flowers on June 18 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Contact Tammi if you can help out.

Communications:

Clary Volunteer Wksp (April 28 and 30)
Container Gardening in Cambridge (April 30)
Plant Sale at Fairgrounds (May 7)
Plant Discovery Day at OARDC (May 7)
Perennials & Annuals Wksp. In Cambridge (May 21)
Contact Tammi for Emerald Ash Borer Training Video
Grand Opening of Frances’ Garden in Roscoe Village is April 30 (15th of every month 15% discount to MG’s; Tracey passed out flyer)

Meeting adjourned: Marilyn Gress

Educational Presentation:
Betty spoke on “Gardening in Containers” and demonstrated how to arrange plants in a container. Nivarde discussed seeds and passed out seeds to take home.

Next Meeting: March 23, 2005 Room 145 in County Services Building.

Respectfully submitted by Janice Williams

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