Monroe County Master Gardener Association

Gail K. Sent in the information for pre-order of trees.

• WWW.MonroeCD.orgMonroe Conservation District bE-Informed
  January 20212021 Conservation Plants catalog 2021treesale.pdf (monroecd.org) Spring Tree Sale 
  pre-order forms now available. Each spring the Conservation District sells a variety of trees, shrubs, wildflowers and prairie grasses which are intended for conservation uses, such as:
  • Reforestation
  • Soil erosion control
  • Windbreaks and screens
  • Wildlife habitat improvements
  • Landscaping naturalizing
  • Pollination                                      Tips for Enjoying Winter Wildlife in your Backyard Wildlife Wildlife :Wildlife need four things for survival, food, water, shelter and space, all of which we can help supply them. These are needed year-round, especially in the stressful winter months. Plantings around the yard can provide you with windbreaks, aesthetics, food and privacy, as well as wildlife. Choose the right plants for the desired purpose and keep natives in mind for best results. Densely leaved and branched trees or shrubs provide the best cover. A variety of nut and berry plants that produce throughout the season are beneficial to wildlife, providing year-round food sources. Besides the plants themselves, brush, leaf and rock piles also provide good shelter for a diversity of wildlife. Christmas trees can provide great wildlife habitat after the holiday season, just remove all ornaments and tinsel first.If providing food, think diversity. Don’t just place one feeder, with one type of food. More options will attract more varieties and species by both the type of food and its placement. Water is essential to wildlife survival and can be tricky in the winter months. Shallow depressions are safest but can freeze quickly. The use of heated bowls/dishes or multiple watering throughout the day can help with freezing problems.
    
     WELCOME THE DISTRICT’S NEW MAEAP TECHNICIAN In December, Monroe Conservation District said goodbye to MAEAP Technician Taylor Myatt. Taylor served at the District for over 2.5 years. Thank you Taylor for your service and we wish you the best in your future endeavors.
    Please help us welcome a new member to our team, Emma Nehan. Emma began her role at Monroe Conservation District as our new MAEAP Technician at the beginning of January. 
    Raised in Troy, Michigan, Emma grew up camping, hiking, and biking in Michigan and Canada with her family. Emma graduated from Lake Superior State University with a BS in Conservation Biology and an Associate’s in Natural Resources Technology in 2015. After graduating Emma gained experience in the field of conservation and natural resources at A Conservation Corps, and Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Emma is excited to begin working with the Monroe agricultural community and to help the county of Monroe achieve its conservation goals.
    In her spare time, Emma takes solace in nature by backpacking, hiking, camping, and listening to podcasts and audiobooks with her fiance Danny. 
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Naida sent writing:  Deb Kessell sent this to me and I’m wondering if it would be a good article for the Blog?

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Naida

Ann Arbor Farm & Garden presents

Janet Macunovich: Getting More Mileage from Your Garden

Thursday, February 11, 2021

1 pm via Zoom

Public admission $10

Registration: Janet Macunovich: Getting More Mileage from Your Garden

Gardeners love their gardens, but could they enjoy them more? Garden designer and author Janet Macunovich thinks the answer is “yes” in every case. There are always more layers of wonder and delight awaiting the gardener who digs a bit deeper with trowel, notebook, index and internet. Join Ann Arbor Farm & Garden and Janet on February 11^th via Zoom for a fun hour of history, folklore, science and magic unearthed from a garden.

This is a brand new topic for Janet, presented for the first time with AAFG and open to the public via Zoom virtual presentation. Registration is required by clicking here: Janet Macunovich: Getting More Mileage from Your Garden  Admission fee for non-members is $10 per person. Once you make your purchase, you will receive a confirmation email. This email will be your receipt for the February 11th Zoom program.  You will receive a reminder email in early February with the Zoom link to the program.

Janet Macunovich is a professional gardener, author and educator who has been designing, planting and maintaining gardens and landscapes for nearly 40 years. Janet’s horticultural training includes extensive coursework at botanical gardens and colleges. Since 1989 she has authored nine books, developed and presented seminars and workshops, hosted radio shows and written weekly gardening columns that have helped gardeners in the U.S., Canada, England, Europe and Brazil. She is recognized for her no-nonsense practicality, humor and ability to take the mystery out of gardening topics. She is co-founder of the Michigan School of Gardening (1996-2008) and the Association of Professional Gardeners.

Janet is co-owner with husband Steven Nikkila of Garden A to Z, a garden and landscape design and maintenance firm with clients in Michigan and several other States. They’re also the parents of two children, for whom Steven put his career on hold in 1981 to be full-time parent. At that time, Janet began moonlighting in gardening to help make ends meet and to pursue her passion. By 1984 the two were gardening together professionally, each with a child riding on their back. Since that time, gardening and garden education has been their full-time occupation.

Proceeds from this program will directly benefit AAF&G’s grant and scholarship fund. To learn more, visit our website at: http://www.annarborfarmandgarden.org/
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Ann Arbor Farm & Garden (AAF&G) is a nonprofit social and philanthropic organization. Since our founding in 1946, we have distributed more than $600,000 in grants and student scholarships. We have been the horticultural therapy “Flower Ladies” at Mott Children’s Hospital for more than 35 years. The Garden Walk is our major annual fundraising event, with all proceeds benefiting local garden-related projects, programs, and people. Join us, and help continue our mission of giving, education, and community service. 

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