Re: was Cyclamen / now Master Gardeners

Gene, 
I have been enjoying this course thoroughly.  We've been introduced to
numerous specialists, toured several related businesses and private
gardens, and received a ton of material.  I mentioned that we are already
exchanging plants.  In addition, we are trying to get a local list serve
going.  I suggested it based on the enjoyment and information I have
obtained from this one.  I have found several classmates who not only enjoy
gardening but also enjoy many of my other hobbies so  we've been exchanging
book titles as well as gardening tidbits.  

I agree that the volunteer hours aren't a hardship...we are required to
have just 32.  I've already signed up to do some work in the UT Trial
Gardens and may also volunteer soon to work with Ijams Nature Center.  The
center sponsors numerous education program for children and their families
as well as maintaining gardens and trails of native plants.  I would love
to learn to do the soil tests but all such tests are done in Nashville.

Until yesterday, we had warm weather with clear blue skies (I know, those
in the West seem them all the time but we usually have some clouds so clear
blue skies are a novelty).  Heavy rain took down most of the fall leaves
and a cold front is moving in.  We still have not had our first frost.  I
am about ready for winter; I want plants to slow down so I can start
working on structure and more beds.   

Bonnie Zone 6+ ETN




> [Original Message]
> From: Gene Bush <genebush@otherside.com>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Date: 11/07/2003 5:53:10 AM
> Subject: Re: was [CHAT] Cyclamen / now Master Gardeners
>
> Hello Bonnie,
>     Master Gardeners was the best thing I ever did in gardening. Have made
> so many friend over the years since my first class. I now get asked on
> occasion to "teach" at the local classes. Feel honored to give back on
> occasion. We were just up in Indianapolis to a advanced training session
for
> credits. All day symposium very well organized and presented. I was one of
> the speakers for the day and then we got to hear 3 other speakers. While
> there I was asked to speak at a symposium in IL and two local county
> chapters. Sure has been a lot of fun for both of us... JoAn got here
> training two years back and now volunteers at the extension office doing
> soil tests.
>     Not hard to make those needed volunteer and training hours required.
>     Gene E. Bush
> Munchkin Nursery & Gardens, llc
> www.munchkinnursery.com
> genebush@munchkinnursery.com
> Zone 6/5  Southern Indiana
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> > Thanks, Marge,  this was very helpful.  I think I'll add this to my
"try"
> > list.  I am constructing some walks and new beds this winter and these
> will
> > be a good candidate for the edges.  I am redoing two large areas of my
> > property, including the raised beds that we use for vegetable gardening
> and
> > the front porch.  The front porch will require moving two beds and
adding
> > walks.  I have gotten lots of inspiration from the pictures people put
on
> > the web of their gardens.  And, it is wonderful to have the time to work
> on
> > some of these projects and put to work new information from the Master
> > Gardeners course.
> >
> > Bonnie Zone 6+ ETN
>
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