Clay County Center
June 2019 Newsletter
Master Gardener Volunteers
Just a handful of the amazing group of 19 people that attended the 2019 Clay County Master Gardener program this year. With the recent plant sale and Intern projects under way they've been working diligently over the past few weeks to beautify the area at the Brasstown Community Civic Center and create raised beds at their Clay County Downtown Discovery Garden. Our Master Gardeners donate fresh grown vegetables ,that are grown in several of the raised beds to the community, as well as maintain several other gardens each year. For more info on getting involved in the Master Gardener program call us at 828-389-6305 or stop by the Clay County Extension Office for more info.

Pesticide Recertification Trainings
These trainings are for those that already have current private and/or commercial pesticide licenses. Every three years Private Applicators will need 2 hrs of "V" training and 2 hrs of X training. If you do not have hours in either X or V and your license is going to expire in 2019, you will need to attend one or more of these trainings. Commercial licenses need only recertification hours for the category listed for the type license you have. The number of credit hours also depends on the type license you have. If you want to check the credit hours you need for private licenses, go to  https://apps.ncagr.gov/licensesearch .
Following are the dates and locations of trainings. Most of the demonstration X trainings will include categories B G H I K L N O T D and X. Call before coming to make sure your category is approved. All training categories are 2 credit hours:
July 29th , V & X, 1:00-5:00, Clay Co. Extension Office
For locations and times of other trainings in the area, visit
4-H Club News
Trails and Rails 4-H Horse Club
   Congratulations to Madeline Harrison and Chloe Segers for qualifying for the State Horse Show during the District Horse Show on May 4-5. Trails/Rails meet on the the third Monday, 6:00 to 8:00.

Fly Fishing 4-H Club
   This group has been doing quite a bit. They have learned how to tie various flies and were able to practice casting a fly rod. This Middle School age club meets every Thursday, 3:30 to 5:30.

In-School Clubs
    Lightning Storm 4-H Electric Club meet once a month, on the second Wednesday from 10:30 to 12:00. They have been learning various aspects of electricity on
    Robotic 4-H Club meet once a month, on the fourth Wednesday from 10:30 to 12:00. Last month they built a marshmallow catapult. 

If you are interested in being a volunteer for one of these clubs or know of someone who would like to join 4-H, please give Julie a call, 828-389-6305.





     
Summer Gardening
Clay County 4-H has partnered with the Girl Scouts, Troop 30010. The girls are working on a project to learn about growing vegetables and then teach others. Then the girls would like to take the items that are grown and prepare a meal for the public. The Girl Scouts will informthe public of the date the meal will be available.
Summer Sewing Camp

There will be a two week sewing camp, 9:30 to 12:00, June 10-14 and 17-21, covering how to use a sewing machine, reading patterns, and making something.   
Anyone ages 10 to 18 interested in learning how to sew, please call Julie, 828-389-6305.
Watermelon
Watermelons are mostly water-about 92 percent - but this refreshing fruit is soaked with nutrients. Each juicy bite has significant levels of vitamins A, B6, and C, lots of lycopene, antioxidants and amino acids. Lycopene has been linked with heart health, bone health and prostate cancer prevention. 
Recipe
3 cups fresh watermelon, chopped
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno, finely chopped (seeded if you prefer less heat)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
juice of 2 limes
Zest of 1 lime
pinch of salt
Tortilla Chips, for serving

In large bowl, stir together watermelons, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice and zest. Season with salt. Let sit 10 - 20 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve with chips. 


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N.C. Cooperative Extension
Clay County Center
25 Riverside Circle, Suite 2
Hayesville, NC 28904
828-389-6305
clay.ces.ncsu.edu
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