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Wordsworth Said It All – Master Gardener Scoop, March 22, 2017
I wandered lonely as a Cloud That floats on high o’er Vales and Hills, When all at once I saw a crowd A host of dancing Daffodils; Along the Lake, beneath the trees, Ten thousand dancing in the breeze. The waves beside them danced, but they Outdid the sparkling waves in glee: – A poet…
Read More4-H Pistol Club Welcomes New Members –– U of I Extension News, March 22, 2017
4-H Pistol Club Welcomes New Members Washington County 4-H has added a Pistol Club to their Shooting Sports program for the 2017 season. To participate in the Pistol Shooting Sports Club, youth must be age 12 or older. Cost will be approximately $13 per child, per session. This will cover range feeds, targets and ammo.…
Read MoreMarch Calendar Ideas For Spring Gardeners – Master Gardener Scoop, March 8, 2017
By Will Summers, Master Gardener The month of March begins many Southern Illinois gardener’s year. We already see forsythia, daffodils and flowering quince in bloom and spring will be in full-swing in the coming weeks. It is well-known the month is named for the Roman god of war. For those interested, March was the…
Read MoreCommunity Garden Talk March 24 –– U of I Extension News, March 8, 2017
Community Garden Talk March 24 Participating in a community garden can reward you with many benefits. The benefits include eating more healthy locally grown produce, engaging in physical activity, skill building, beautification, socialization and more. Community Gardens come in all shapes and forms. Some gardens are GIFT Gardens (Growing Illinois Food Together), and the produce…
Read MoreWashington County 4-H Awards Workshop-Two Date Options –– U of I Extension News, March 15, 2017
Washington County 4-H Awards Workshop-Two Date Options March 22 and March 28 there will be Awards and Recognition Workshops for Washington County 4-H members at the Extension Office in Nashville. Members and parents can select the date that works best for their schedule. Both sessions will begin at 7 p.m. and give participants a…
Read MoreMiniature Garden Making: Fairies, Flowers And Fun – Master Gardener Scoop, March 15, 2017
Princesses, fairies and dragons, oh my! Whimsical decorations can be one of the most fun parts of a miniature garden. (Editor’s Note: It doesn’t necessarily need to be princesses and flowers either. In the miniature garden at my desk at The Nashville News, a tiny gnome keeps watch over a cactus and an African Violet.)…
Read MoreFFA Week On Track
As part of FFA Week 2017, Monday, February 20-Friday, February 24, Thursday was tractor day! NCHS FFA students came to school in 16 tractors, including this Case Quadtrac driven in by Alec Barnett. Awards were given out amongst the tractor driving students, including, Newest Tractor: Brayden Schnitker; Oldest Tractor: Ryan Restoff; and Cleanest Tractor:…
Read MoreWatch Out For That Tree! – Master Gardener Scoop, March 1, 2017
By Linda Summers, Master Gardener I never thought too much about what trees might be considered hazardous until last spring. A silver maple bordering our driveway had lost a few limbs already. However, a strong wind tore a large branch off of the tree and carried it into the side of our car. The…
Read MoreWinter Tree Identification Workshop Recently Held For Area Residents –– U of I Extension News, March 1, 2017
Winter Tree Identification Workshop Chris Evans, Research Forester for University of Illinois Extension recently presented a workshop on Winter Tree Identification. The workshop had over 30 participants from Bond, Clinton, Marion, Jefferson and Washington Counties. The cool temperatures and intermittent rain did not deter them from learning in an outdoor classroom. The class was held…
Read MoreFun With Children In The Garden – Master Gardener Scoop, February 22, 2017
By Jeanette M. Endres, Master Gardener What do gardens and children have in common? They both are a lot of fun! Soon we will experience warmer weather. It is time to start thinking about children’s experiences in the garden. I am planning a children’s garden this year for a young child, using the following…
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