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October 5:
Ask-a-MG Plant Clinic
MG Composting Demonstration
October 12:
Ask-a-MG Plant Clinic
October 13:
Pollinator Corner
Hancock's Resolution
October 19:
Growing Figs for Fun & Food Garden Hack
Crofton Library
October 23:
MG Composting Demonstation
November 2:
MG Composting Demonstration
November 9:
4-H Turkey Shoot
November 11:
Veteran's Day
Office closed
November 28-29:
Thanksgiving Holiday
Office closed.
December 25:
Christmas Day
Office closed.
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September 2019
Fall is a wonderful time of year as we all appreciate the changing temperatures and foliage. We hope you had the opportunity to visit the Anne Arundel County Fair and will support the Farmer's Markets in our county as we move into the winter months.
We are pleased to announce the hiring of Gretchen Sumbrum to the tenure track 4-H faculty educator position, effective September 3. Gretchen had been serving in the Professional Track Faculty position in Prince George's County and brings many skills and talents to the AA youth program. Stop in to meet her!
Congratulations to all the 4-Hers who displayed their fine work through display at the County Fair, whether in the arts and crafts exhibits, participating in 4-H contests or selling a market animal through the 4-H Livestock Sale.We are proud of all of you and want to thank our many volunteers, 4-H and Master gardeners both, for their great support throughout the year.
Best Regards,
Karol Westelinck Dyson
Capital Area Extension Director
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Mark Your Calendar!
Garden Hacks and Growing Figs
Saturday, October 19, 2019
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Crofton Community Library
Learn some simple and fun tricks to make garden chores easier, including in-depth
updated information on climate change findings and how our gardens may be affected. We'll also
learn about possible changes to the insect population and how sustainable growing methods can help ease the stress on plants, animals and trees that produce lots of fruit, especially fig trees. Our expert grows many varieties. He will give us details on how to care for this popular plant. Recipes will be available.
Click here to learn more.
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Education after High School
Priscilla Graves, Extension Educator
Going to college, university or career preparation school can help you find the career you want. It might lead you tp a higher salary with more freedom. Whatever your educational choice, it is important to choose the right school for
you. Furthermore, it is important to know that you can afford to pay for that school.
When is the best time to apply for admission to college and to apply for federal student aid?
As you probably know, 12
th grade is the time to apply for admission to college and to apply for federal student aid. Throughout the year, students and parents should be learning how to access and manage federal
student aid. Additionally, students should work hard all the way to graduation - second semester grades can affect scholarship eligibility. Seniors should also stay involved in after-school activities and seek leadership roles if possible. As soon as possible after the October 1 release, complete and submit your FAFSA form at
fafsa.gov
, along with other financial aid applications your chosen school(s) may offer and/or require. Submit your FAFSA forms by the earliest financial aid deadline of the schools to which you are applying, usually by early February.
How do I know I am getting a good career school, college or university?
Do your research before you choose a college/ university.
Learn more about the schools you
are
thinking about attending. Be sure course credits from the school you choose will transfer to
another school in case you decide to transfer. Call your local community college or university, and ask if they would take credits from the school you are thinking of. Be sure your chosen school offers a degree or certificate in your preferred field. Figure out how you can pay for the school you choose. Find out more about financial aid before you choose a school.
Check
CollegeScorecard.ed.gov
.
How do I pay for college, university or career school?
Visit the
StudentAid.gov website. A wealth of information regarding how to choose a school, types of financial aid and how to apply for financial aid will be on the site. Once you have selected a school, you can then complete the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid. Another name for this is the FAFSA form. The application is located on
fafsa.gov and it is managed by the
Department of Education. The FAFSA form is the only way to apply for federal
student
aid. States, colleges, and many private and nonprofit groups also use your FAFSA information to decide how much financial aid you can get. Complete your FREE FAFSA form every year you are in school.
Are there tips for repaying your student loans?
Before you start repaying your loan, visit the
StudentAid.gov/repay site. Some companies might offer to help you repay your student loans. Here are some important things to know:
- Only scammers promise quick loan forgiveness
- Never pay a fee up front for help
- Scammers can fake a government seal
- Do not share your FSA ID with anyone
Please contact Priscilla Graves, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Educator at
[email protected] if you have any questions.
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Do you have a plant question? Pests in your house? Not happy
with your lawn? The University of Maryland Home and
Garden Information Center can help. Visit their website:
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Master Gardener Coordinator's Corner
Nancy Allred, Interim Master Gardener Coordinator
In the spring of 2019 Anne Arundel County Master Gardeners Debbie Werre and Erin LeMere stepped up to co-chair the Londontown Plant Propagation Proiect.
Londontown was a colonial seaport town founded in 1683 near Annapolis. Today, Historic
Londontown and Gardens is a twenty-three acre park featuring history, archaeology, and horticulture on the South River  in Edgewater, Maryland. The park is owned by Anne Arundel County and managed by the London Town Foundation
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Londontown's 8-acre woodland gardens began in the late 1960s as naturalized shade gardens featuring
azaleas, magnolias, camellias, dogwoods, rhododendrons, hollies, mountain laurels and viburnums, along with uncommon individual specimens of spring bulbs, woodland wildflowers, and shade-loving perennials. Londontown is particularly known for its cold-hardy camellias, which bloom even through December. These camellias were developed in the 1980s by Dr. William Ackerman of the U.S. National Arboretum. By crossing the very hardy camellia oleifera with showier camellia species, Dr. Ackerman produced fall, winter and spring blooming camellias that can withstand temperatures as low as 15 degrees below zero. Londontown is home to several unique camellia varieties.
Debbie and Erin's team of Master Gardener volunteers work on Fridays under the direction of Londontown's Director of Horticulture, Meenal Harankhedkar.
Currently they are busy propagating: rhododendrons, azaleas, tree peonies, primulas and some other perennial plants. For those unfamiliar, propagation means "causing plants to reproduce." Volunteers start new plants with seeds, cuttings and leaf samples.
Their goal is to generate plant stock to enhance and expand the gardens at Londontown and to protect the historic value and genetics of the plant stock for future generations.
The project provides Master Gardeners with opportunities to enhance their skills and allows them to assist with public horticultural education programs. Londontown will host the Master Gardener October monthly meeting which will include garden tours and a presentation about recent propagation efforts.
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Climate Change and Gardening
There is no scientific controversy: 99% of scientists agree that our climate is changing and that global temperatures are increasing as levels of heat-trapping greenhouse gases rise in the atmosphere (CO2, methane, nitrogen dioxide, water vapor).
Since weather records began in 1884, g
lobal measurements of temperature show a clear long-term trend toward warming. The animation here shows a clear trend in temperature, even though there can be substantial year-to-year and place-to-place variation in weather.
Click
here to learn more.
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Become an Anne Arundel County Master Gardener
Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Master Gardeners are a group of gardening enthusiasts who are passionate about gardening, education, and volunteering in their community. The curriculum is presented by University of Maryland Extension faculty and trained Master Gardeners.
Click here for more information.
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Did you visit the Anne Arundel County Fair this year? Did you wonder what in the world 4-H is all about? Do you have children between 8 and 18 or know someone who does? If so, it's easy to learn more! Visit our website or email the the Anne Arundel County 4-H office at [email protected]. "4-H makes the best better!" |
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Agriculture & Natural Resources
Interested in agriculture? There are many agriculture resources available on our website.
Agriculture Newsletters
Agriculture Calendar of Events
For more information, please contact
Dave Myers, Extension Educator, AGNR.
If you are interested in agriculture for YOUTH, please contact our office and speak with a member of the 4-H staff or email
Christa Stibolt. 4-H offers plant and animal science programs for youth ages 8-18. See the
4-H website for more details.
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Healthy Eating - Healthy Pumpkin Pie
½ cup reduced-fat baking mix
2 eggs
¾ cup sugar
1 ½ cups canned pumpkin
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
¼ teaspoon salt
1 (12 ounces) can fat-free evaporated milk
Cooking oil spray
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix all ingredients in a blender or food processor for 2 minutes. Spray a 10-inch pie plate with cooking oil spray. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the pan. Bake for 40 or 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool completely before cutting.
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Did you know...
Soybeans, specifically soybean oil, is a key component in making crayons. Soy crayons are easier to use as they glide more smoothly and don't flake. It is estimated that one acre of soybeans can produce about 82,368 crayons!
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Anne Arundel County Extension
97 Dairy Lane
Gambrills, MD 21054
410-222-3900
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Area Extension Director
Karol Dyson, AED
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Dave Myers, Principal Agent
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Nutrient Management
Kayla Griffith, Nutrient Management Advisor
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Master Gardener Program
Nancy Allred, Interim Master Gardener Coordinator
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4-H Youth Development
Gretchen Sumbrum, Agent
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Food Supplement Nutrition Education Program
LaTasha Coleman, Principal Agent Associate
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