ANNOUNCEMENTS & NEWS
BCMG Board Meets TOMORROW Thursday, August 11
The monthly meeting of the BCMG Board of Directors will take place 4-6pm on Thu, Aug 11, at 3355 Cherry Ridge Street, San Antonio. All members are welcome to observe the meetings; however, in order to accommodate seating, please email the President, Jack Downey, that you will be attending.
Come to the August BCMG Seminar & Meeting!
Hear Retired AgriLife Extension Horticulturist Dr. Jerry Parsons talk about the Colorization of “BlueBonnets” next Thursday, Aug 18, from 1-3:30 pm at 3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208, 78230. The Texas State Flower has been given notable attention in paintings, songs and roadway beautification efforts. The “blue” in bluebonnet is only one of many colors available in this remarkable and beautiful wildflower.
Free and open to the public. Bexar County Master Gardener (BCMG) Educational Seminars/General Meetings are held on the afternoon of the third Thursday every other month at the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Office, Suite 208. For BCMGs: 2 CEUs and BCMG CEU Code 003. For more information contact BCMG President: President@bexarmg.org, or call 210-699-0663.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Speakers Bureau
The Speakers’ Bureau needs your help! Please email Karen Gardner or call 210-523-7750 to have your name and contact information added to the Speaker Volunteer List and the Speakers Bureau Assistant s List, or to volunteer for a specific request. Speakers use Volunteer Hour Activity #s: 902=preparation; 903=presentation; 904=tear down; Assistants use #901=Administration. Thanks!!
Here are several current Speakers Bureau Requests:
Topic: Tree Selection/Planting
When/Where: Wed, Aug 31, 12:15-1:15pm at 211 S. Flores St, 78204
Topic: Fall Landscaping
When/Where: Wed, Sep 14, 6:30-7:30pm at Great Northwest Library, 9050 Wellwood, 78250
Topic: Fall Landscaping
When/Where: Sat, Sep 17, 9-10am at West Ave. Compassion, 1705 West Ave., 78207
Topic: Cool Season Veggies
When/Where: Wed, Sep. 21, 6:30-7:30pm at Great Northwest Library, 9050 Wellwood, 78250
Topic: Good Bugs, Bad Bugs
When/Where: Sat, Sep 24, 11am-noon at 1101 Elbel Rd. Schertz, TX 78154
Topic: Perennial That Thrive in SA
When/Where: Wed, Sep 28, 6:30-7:30pm at Great Northwest Library, 9050 Wellwood, 78250
Topic: Speaker’s choice
When/Where: Wed, Oct 5, 6:30-7:30pm at Great Northwest Library, 9050 Wellwood, 78250
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Upcoming Classes — See All the Details on MG Calendar!
Thu, Aug 11: Garden First Aid; 1 CEU; Code: 002
Thu, Aug 11: Bring Your Own Tree (BYOT) Workshop; 1 CEU; Code: 002
Sat, Aug 13: Pruning, Pests, and Proper Care; 1.5 CEUs; Code: 002
Sat, Aug 13: Orientation for Children’s Vegetable Garden Program; 1.5 CEUs; Code: 001
Mon, Aug 15: Commercial Seed Production & Texas Native & Adapted Vines (GVST Essentials); 2.5 CEUs; Code: 002
Tue, Aug 16: Hill Country Geology; 1 CEU; Code: 002
Wed, Aug 17: San Antonio River Authority (SARA); 1 CEU; Code: 002
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Opportunities to Meet New Requirement for 3 CEUs at BCMG Monthly Meetings & Seminars (Total Annual CEUs = 6); BCMG CEU Code: 003
Thu, Aug 18, 1-3:30pm: Colorization of “Blue” Bonnets with Dr Jerry Parsons––Seminar & Mtg
Thu, Sep 22, 6-8:30pm: Beekeeping––General Mtg (note: date change to 4th Thursday)
Thu, Oct 20, 1-3:30pm: Holiday Arrangements with Stephanie Jones––Seminar & Mtg
Thu, Nov 17, 6-8:30pm: Flora of Big Bend with Claude Townsend––General Mtg
Note from David Rodriguez: Have you done a year or more with the Children’s Vegetable Garden Program (CVGP)? The Fall Session of the CVGP is just around the corner, and we will be needing more volunteers to be involved there on Saturdays! Plan to attend this informative 90 minute orientation.
Orientation for Children’s Vegetable Garden Program –– Details on MG Calendar
When: Sat, Aug 13, 10:30am-Noon
Where: San Antonio Botanical Gardens (Auld House), 555 Funston Pl, 78209
Info: If you are interested in joining a group of seasoned Master Gardeners/ Volunteers and can share some of your time on Saturday mornings, please attend this Orientation (on Aug 13th) for the Fall Session (Sat, Aug 20 thru Sat, Dec 3). The Orientation will be held in the AULD HOUSE (not the Education Center); please park in the main lot at the garden and let Admissions know you are attending the CVGP Volunteer Fall 2016 Orientation. A map of the garden is available on the BCMG Calendar. BCMGs –– 1.5 CEUs; Code 002; free. For more information, email David Rodriguez, Extension Agent-Horticulture, or Mary Fernandez, CVG Program Lead.
Colorization of Bluebonnets –– BCMG Seminar & Meeting –– Details on MG Calendar
When: Thu, Aug 18, 1-3:30 pm
Where: 3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208, San Antonio, TX 78230
Info: The Texas State Flower has been given notable attention in paintings, songs and roadway beautification efforts. The “blue” in bluebonnet is only one of many colors available in this remarkable and beautiful wildflower. Retired AgriLife Extension Horticulturist Dr. Jerry Parsons worked many years to expand the choice of colors for the gardener and for overall beautification, and to garner further recognition for the Texas bluebonnet. During this afternoon seminar, Dr Parsons will share the history and efforts that have led to colorful new selections.
Free and open to the public. Bexar County Master Gardener (BCMG) Educational Seminars/General Meetings are held on the afternoon of the third Thursday every other month at the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Office, Suite 208. For BCMGs: 2 CEUs and BCMG CEU Code 003. For more information contact BCMG President: President@bexarmg.org, or call 210-699-0663.
Start Growing Your Fall Tomatoes Now! –– Details on MG Calendar
When: Sat, Aug 27, 10:30am–Noon
Where: Milberger’s Landscape Nursery, 3920 N Loop 1604 E., 78247
http://www.milbergernursery.com/event/start-growing-your-fall-tomatoes-now/
Info: This free Earth-Kind® Seminar will be presented by David Rodriguez, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Horticulturist. South Texas offers vegetable gardeners two great growing seasons every year. Fall has milder temperatures which bring out the best flavors in home vegetable gardens. Insects and disease are less bothersome. And you can grow warm- and cool-season crops. Bring your questions and a notebook. Details at Milberger’s website. For BCMGs –– 1.5 CEUs; Code 001.
Note: Earth-Kind® combines organic and traditional principles that help homeowners create lush yet environmentally safe gardens and landscapes. These research-proven techniques are successful, and preserve and protect the environment.
It’s More Than the Spring! –– Details on MG Calendar
When: Sat, Sep 10, 10:30am–Noon
Where: Milberger’s Landscape Nursery, 3920 N Loop 1604 E., 78247
http://www.milbergernursery.com/event/start-growing-your-fall-tomatoes-now/
Info: This free Earth-Kind® Seminar will be presented by David Rodriguez, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Horticulturist. He will help you prepare for a Fall and Winter Vegetable Garden. David will answer your specific questions about your gardening issues. Bring a notebook. Details at Milberger’s website. For BCMGs –– 1.5 CEUs; Code 001.
MASTER GARDENER SPECIALIST COURSES IN 2016—See All the Details on MG Calendar!
If you are interesting in attending, please email David Rodriguez, Extension Agent-Horticulture, Bexar County. BCMG CEU Code: 001.
Texas Superstar, Sep 20-22, Bexar County MGs, San Antonio
Master Volunteer Entomology Specialist, Sep 26-29, San Antonio
Vegetable Specialist, Nov 9-11, Bexar County MGs, San Antonio
AND, CHECK THIS OUT!
Ruby and Jesse on YouTube
Ruby Zavala, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service youth gardens coordinator for Bexar County, describes the Junior Master Gardener adult leader training held in San Antonio in this video on YouTube. Also, learn about BCMG Jesse Valdez’s rewarding experience with Youth Gardening. Great Job, Ruby and Jesse!
Family Fun Festival at the Herff Farm –– Details on MG Calendar
In Boerne from 10am-2pm! Bring a kite and wear your swimsuit! Visit their website or call 830-249-4616.
GMOs Continue as an Effective Weapon in War on Global Hunger
Read the June article at AgriLife TODAY for a discussion of current conclusions on keeping GMOs as part of the global food supply.
Dinner Tonight!
Whether it’s beef, chicken, pork, vegetarian, snack, holiday or other recipes you’ll find them on Dinner Tonight.
In Case You Missed It!
Good News! Easier to Report Your CEUs!
A change in numbering to the project list pull-down should help when you report your CEUs in the Texas Master Gardener Volunteer Management System. The old code numbering for CEUs was 501 thru 504 and was located at the very bottom of the list. Now, you will find at the very top of the list: CEUs – 001 AgriLife Presentations; CEUs – 002 Approved Gardening Presentations; CEUs – 003 BCMG Monthly Meeting; CEUs – 004 TMGA State Conference. So if you heard, Marty Ruona speak at last month’s BCMG meeting, login and use CEU – 003 to report 1.5 hours.
Now Taking Applications!
For the Fall 2016 Children’s Vegetable Garden Program which will be held on Saturdays, Aug 20 thru Dec 3. Detailed information may be found online. Apply early as space is limited. Donations are always accepted and appreciated in order to grow this program. For more information, email David Rodriguez, County Extension Agent-Horticulturist, or call (210) 467-6575.
Just FYI
Angel Torres-Luna will be out of the AgriLife office from Aug 1-16 and will return on Aug 17.
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