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1998 Master Gardener Projects
Spring 1998
Garden Renovation, St. Ignatius
Master Gardener Volunteers Kay Volman and Jacquelyn Hawkins-McGrail undertook a project to renovate and maintain the gardens at St. Ignatius Church.
Xeriscape, Shrubs, and Herbs
In Severna Park, volunteer Jaquelyn Hawkins-McGrail put her Master Gardener knowledge to work in several projects. She designed, planted, and maintained a xeriscape perennial bed as well as a shrub border and a culinary herb garden. She also wrote and researched a monthly garden column for a homeowners association newsletter with a readership of 700.
Habitat and Native Plants
Instructing several organizations on habitat development and maintenance, Robyn Chapman worked to educate others at a variety of organizations. These organizations included garden clubs, schools, and community events.
Plant Clinic
Jackie Hawkins-McGrail, Anne Ford, Diana Camann and Sandra Hensel participated in a plant clinic. The clinic was held to support the Charles County "Cash for Clippers" program.
Worm Project
Betty Kostkowski took her box of red composting worms to show to elementary school classes. She taught the children about the worms and the composting process.
Summer 1998
Aquatic Garden
Henry and Betty Kostkowski initiated an aquatic garden project at their residence. After considerable research, extensive planning, and construction throughout the summer, the Kostkowskis finished their pond. From their experience, they gained knowledge of proper siting, construction techniques, and appropriate materials. They prepared slides of the sequential process of building the pond and installing aquatic plants. The slides were used in informational presentations.
Plant Exchange Table
A Maryland Master Gardener Plant Exchange Table was designed and organized by Joan Crownover. The Exchange Table was held at the Charles County LaPlata Farmers Market. The volunteers who participated included Cathy Sweeney, Janet Hayden, Randy Clark, Kay Volman, Ellen Davis, Betty Kostkowski, and Diane Caman. Volunteers provided horticultural, agricultural, and environmental educational information to about 480 Farmers Market attendees. The Plant Exchange Table resulted in approximately 100 plant exchanges. Market attendees brought a plant from home gardens and landscapes to exchange for a different plant offered at the Exchange Table. Herbs were the most popular plants for which people brought home plants to exchange.
Fall 1998
Butterfly Garden
A butterfly garden at an elementary school was a success due to the Maryland Master Gardener volunteer effort of Donna Robertson. Donna enjoyed working with the garden and the children.
Youth Gardeners
Volunteers Ellen Davis and Diane Kramer held a educational program for children in grades 1-12. Activities included: learning about bulbs, planting and how they grow; and making bird treats from pine cones, peanut butter, and seeds.
Winter 1998
CES Open House
Master Gardeners planned and implemented a Cooperative Extension Service holiday program at the local CES office. The program included Christmas decorating with natural materials and Christmas tree safety as well as demonstrations and refreshments. Volunteers who participated included Debra Beland, Ellen Davis, Ann Ford, Diane Kramer, Norma Rodriguez, Kay Volman, Donna Wilson, and Betty Kostkowski.
For more information, contact Carole Butler
Last updated: 06/26/2007
