Here are other Jackson County Master Gardener services offered in August 2015. All are at the Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center, 569 Hanley Road, Central Point.
Why Is My Tree Dying?–Tuesday, August 4, from 7:00-9:00pm: Max Bennett, OSU Extension Service Forester, will offer information about tree care, causes of tree health problems, and how to look for symptoms of tree distress. Cost is $10.
Rainwater Catchment Systems–Monday, August 24, 7:00-9:00pm: Lori Tella from the Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District will teach simple methods for harvesting rainwater simply, artistically and creatively, and how to re-use it in your landscape.
What’s Bugging You?–The Plant Clinic is open from 10:00am to 2:00pm, Monday-Friday. Bring in a sample or picture of your plant; Master Gardeners will help diagnose the problem and offer suggestions for what to do about it. Plant Clinics are also at the Rogue Valley Growers and Crafters Markets on Tuesdays in Ashland and Medford on Thursdays.
Rhonda Nowak is a teacher, writer and gardener who lives and works in the Rogue Valley. She has taught literature and language arts for 25 years, the last six at Rogue Community College. In addition to her column for the Jacksonville Review, she writes a weekly column and blog called the Literary Gardener for the Mail Tribune. She also writes articles for Southern Oregon Wine Scene magazine and is writer and editor of Ashland Living magazine. Email Rhonda at Rnowak39@gmail.com.
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