May 2021 UME Master Gardener
State Office Announcements
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Welcome back to in-person volunteering!
This month's newsletter includes new COVID-19 guidelines and resources, continuing education opportunites, IMGC registration, the Master Gardener pop-up shop and more!
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Updated COVID-19 Guidelines |
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Greetings Master Gardener Volunteers,
We are pleased to welcome volunteers back to in-person volunteering! Please know that though we are excited to see the return of MG Volunteers to the community, we are by no means requiring that volunteers to return to any type of in-person programming. Rest assured that hours requirements will be lenient again this year, and virtual options for volunteering, continuing education, and meetings will continue.
For those that are able to and looking forward to the return to in-person programming, we have developed the included guidelines in order to keep our volunteers and constituents safe. We have also included a document entitled “Program Reopening Resources and Guidelines for In-Person Adult Programming”. These are all of the procedures to follow in order to host your programs safely and successfully.
Regulations will look different in each county, as some counties are more open and have less restrictions than others. Note from the included guidelines that UME has recently changed their mask wearing guidelines to correspond with local jurisdiction regulations. Close communication with your Master Gardener Coordinator will be necessary to ensure that you follow all local guidelines and procedures. Your Master Gardener Coordinators have access to multiple resources that can help you with your programming, including personal protective equipment, cleaning supplies, and signage.
The guidance regarding COVID-19 protocols are changing frequently. Any changes will be communicated clearly via direct email, and will be posted on the Master Gardener website.
The updates to COVID precautions are constantly changing. We will continue to monitor the announcements and guidelines from the State, the University, and UME Administration and will keep you informed accordingly. We are grateful for your patience, understanding, and support.
Regards,
Jim Hanson, Bill Hubbard, and Stephanie Pully
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Master Gardener Pop-Up Shop |
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Our Master Gardener pop-up shop is open now until Friday, May 28th! Orders will ship the week of June 21st. Purchase your favorite MG branded shirt, blanket, apron, fleece jacket and more! |
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Register for the International Master Gardener Conference 2021 |
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Registration is open for the 2021 International Master Gardener Conference (IMGC)! IMGC will be held virtually from September 12-17, 2021. This event will be hosted through our easy-to use virtual conference platform, EventMobi, and is open to members of the public, Master Gardeners, and Extension specialists. Visit the recently published schedule and speakers page to learn more about IMGC 2021. Conference registration is $150, with small additional fees for add-on workshops and t-shirts.
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Ask a Master Gardener Plant Clinic
May 18, 2021 | 9am-12pm
May 19, 2021 | 1-4pm
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Tuesday, May 18
9-9:45 am | Insect Update w/ Emily Zobel, Dorchester County MG Coordinator
9:45-10 am | Q&A w/ Emily
10-10:10 am | Break
10:10-10:40 am | Cicadas w/ Dr. Paula Shrewsbury
10:40-10:50 am | Q&A for Dr. Shrewsbury
10:50-11:00 am | Break
11:00-11:45 am | Plant Pathology Updates w/ Dave Clement, HGIC
11:45- 12 pm | Q&A w/ Dave
Wednesday, May 19
1pm-1:45 pm | Weeds Update w/ Mikaela Boley, Talbot County MG Coordinator
1:45-2 pm | Q&A w/ Mikaela
2- 2:10 pm | Break
2:10-2:55 pm | Fruit & Veggie Updates w/ Jon Traunfeld, HGIC
2:55-3:10 pm | Q&A w/ Jon
3:10-3:20 pm | Break
3:20-3:50 pm | Practice w/ plant samples
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Summer Grow It Eat It Meeting
July 28, 2021 | 9am-12pm
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More details coming soon! |
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A Common Sense Approach to Pest Control:
Integrated Pest Management
July 20, 2021 | 7-8:30pm | Live Virtual Event | Free
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Is there something bugging you in your garden, but you don't want to use chemicals to address it? Join UME Horticulture Educator Ginny Rosenkranz to learn about how you can use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to control insects and diseases in your garden without pesticides and herbicides!
Photo by Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org
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Check out the latest Maryland Grows Blog article, "Apple and strawberries, or how pollinators feed us" by Anahí Espíndola, Assistant Professor, Department of Entomology, University of Maryland, College Park. |
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Stephanie Pully
UME Master Gardener State Coordinator
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Jean Burchfield
Program Management Specialist
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