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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 2001
Page
12
The Carney Farm Museum seeks heirloom garden items for display. Officials plan an enclosed area with decorative fencing and desire old seed catalogs. Interested locals should contact Pat for more information.
Park offers a range of wildlife themed activities at Piney Run Nature Center 40 Martz Road Sykesville. The center hosts Tunderdoodie Puppet Theater at 11 am or 1 pm on Wednesday January 24 and a Wild Animal Wintertime event by Piney Run Puppeteers for ages preschool to elementary. Pre registration is required with fees per child. A suet feeder workshop for adults or families runs January 25 from 7 to 6 30 pm with fees 10 for members 12 for non members. Maple syrup class January 25 and February 15 from 4 15 to 3 pm teaches sap to syrup with fees 3 for ages 10 and older. For more information call 410 795 6043.
The Annual Maryland Christmas Tree Association Winter Meeting will be held Saturday February 3 at Western Maryland College Westminster. Registration is 40 per member 20 per family or employee incl continental breakfast and lunch. Registration due by January 27. Bring slides to share. The program includes a business meeting officer elections nutrient management update and Maryland Farm Bank presentation and pesticide recertification. For more information call 800-935-MCTA.
Behnke Nurseries invites the public to free houseplant classes this winter across three locations. Each date offers two sessions from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 2:30 p.m, covering indoor orchid growing and a reporting class. Dates: Jan 28 Largo, Feb 3 and 10 Potomac, Feb 4 Beltsville. Call 301-249-2942 Largo, 301-983-9200 Potomac, or 301-937-1100 Beltsville for details.
Non credit organic gardening classes run Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon or 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. February 6 through March 27 at Carroll Community College Washington Road campus Westminster. Topics cover seedlings, composting, soil prep, mulching, plant care and pest control for vegetable fruit lawn and ornamental gardening. Cost 145 dollars. Call 410 386 9100 for more information.
Jan 20 pruning instruction at Howard County Conservancy Mount Pleasant 10 am to noon. Jan 20 Historic Restoration Gardens Forum Claymont Mansion Charles Town WV 10 am to 3 pm. Jan 24 Timberdoodle Puppet Theatre Piney Run Nature Center Sykesville 11 am or 1 pm. Jan 25 Sap's a Runnin Workshop Piney Run Nature Center 4 15 to 5 30 pm. Jan 25 Suez Log Feeder Workshop Piney Run Nature Center 7 to 8 30 pm. Jan 28 Orchid Culture Class Behnke Nurseries Largo 10 11 30 am and 1 to 2 30 pm. Jan 30 Master Gardener Training Montgomery County Extension Office 10 am to 3 pm. Jan 31 Pest Management Conference Urbana Fire Hall 8 am to 4 pm. Feb 3 Orchid Culture Class Behnke Nurseries Potomac 10 11 30 am. Feb 3 Annual Maryland Christmas Tree Association Winter Meeting Westminster Western Maryland College.
The Arbor Day Foundation invites voters through April 26 to choose a national tree from 21 nominees including cottonwood and oak. The effort aims to raise awareness of trees and natural resources, with Congress previously considering an oak as the emblem. Public ballots and online votes are accepted.
A compact guide outlines two main African violet types the trailing and standard miniatures, their origin, and how to care for them. It covers lighting warm temperatures steady watering using lukewarm water, bottom or top watering methods, regular biweekly feeding, humidity tips, and when to repot. It notes the plants bloom year round in certain conditions and advises careful avoidance of water on the crown.
A survey of horticultural publications outlines styles for chemist engineers and general enthusiasts, noting Hortideas Garden Design and others aim to match reader interests with monthly readings. It lists publishers, bi monthly and annual subscription rates, and sample content such as diagrams photos and practical issues for seasonally guided gardening.
A vegetable gardeners guide to early season planning covers pest resistance, soil health, and site cleanup. It names top tomato varieties Sun Gold Brandywine San Marzano, preferred peas Green Arrow Lincoln and Sugar Snap, sweet corn groups, beans like Blue Lake and Scarlet Runner, and storage onions and leeks started indoors.
The Landscape Contractors Association urges year round garden care with winter tasks such as applying desiccant to protect evergreens and dormant oil for pests. Avoid rock salt on walks, brighten spaces with interior plants, and plan with a landscape professional. Call 301-948-0810 or visit the LCA DC VA MD site for referrals.
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