University of Illinois Extension horticulture experts have teamed up with the Rock Island Public Library to offer free presentations via ZOOM on a wide variety of vegetable gardening topics. Illinois Extension Master Gardeners will be on hand during the call to answer your related gardening questions.
It s a great way to learn more about gardening basics. Did you know the Rock Island Library has a Seed Library? You can check out FREE seeds to use at home. These presentations will help you learn the basics of growing and utilizing your seeds!
Here s the final session of the series:
March 31 / 10 a.m / Pest control considerations, and tips to garden safely followed by a final Q&A session
A listing of area meetings and events in the Brainerd lakes area.
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Monday’s winners: Jan Herd, 5110; Lois Volkmuth, 4430; Sally Adams, 4210.
Wednesday’s winners: Lois Volkmuth, 4250; Neola Raasch, 2970; Sally Adams, 2800.
CJ Chapter of PEO to meet Feb. 16
CJ Chapter of PEO will meet via Zoom at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 16.
For a Zoom invitation, text or call 952-484-7980.
American Association of University Women to meet Feb. 13
American Association of University Women will meet via Zoom at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, to discuss the book “Educated: A Memoir” by Tara Westover.
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Captain Robert Orr Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution to meet
Feb 4, 2021
ESCANABA Elizabeth Slajus of Iron Mountain was among the Michigan State University Extension Master Gardeners from the Upper Peninsula recognized for their many volunteer hours and continued assistance with the MSU Extension’s public gardening outreach and educational efforts.
Although they were not required to complete any volunteer hours during this past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many opted to continue volunteering while following the MSU COVID-19 guidelines. No face-to-face volunteer efforts were allowed during 2020.
Despite these restrictions, they volunteered more than 1,000 hours with an economic impact of nearly $29,000 to communities. Volunteer projects focused on food gardening, gardening with children, improving communities through beautification and assisting MSU Extension with public education of the gardening public.
Birds are an important part of our ecosystem and often struggle in Kansas winters where so much of their food is unavailable. Providing shelter, water and food for birds can help to preserve their populations and bring joy to winter landscapes.
In stores, many types of bird food mixes are available due to the differences in species. One type is widely popular among most of our local birds black oil sunflower. A high percentage of this seed in your feeder will attract an array of birds. The second most popular feed is white proso millet, which is a particular favorite of dark-eyed juncos, sparrows and the red-winged blackbird.
REBECCA KRANS
MARQUETTE Extension Master Gardeners contributed more than 1,000 volunteer hours in 2020 amounting to nearly $29,000 to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula communities.
Extension Master Gardeners from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula were recognized on Nov. 20 for their many volunteer hours and continued assistance with Michigan State University Extension’s public gardening outreach and educational efforts.
Although Extension Master Gardeners were not required to complete any volunteer hours during this past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many opted to continue volunteering while following the MSU COVID-19 guidelines. No face-to-face volunteer efforts were allowed during 2020.
Despite these restrictions, Upper Peninsula Extension Master Gardeners volunteered over 1,000 hours with an economic impact of nearly $29,000 to communities. Volunteer projects focused on food gardening, gardening with children, improving communities through beautification and assisting MSU Ex