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In This IssueMark Your Calendar!Education after High
SchoolMG Coordinator's
CornerHealthy Eating
October 5:Ask-a-MG Plant Clinic
MG CompostingDemonstration
October 12:Ask-a-MG Plant Clinic
October 13:Pollinator CornerHancock's Resolution
October 19:Growing Figs for Fun &Food Garden HackCrofton Library
October 23:MG CompostingDemonstation
November 2:MG CompostingDemonstration
November 9:4-H Turkey Shoot
November 11:Veteran's DayOffice closed
November 28-29:Thanksgiving HolidayOffice closed.
December 25:Christmas DayOffice closed.
September 2019
Fall is a wonderful time of year as we all appreciate the changing temperatures and foliage. Wehope you had the opportunity to visit the Anne Arundel County Fair and will support the Farmer'sMarkets 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 facultyeducator position, effective September 3. Gretchen had been serving in the Professional TrackFaculty position in Prince George's County and brings many skills and talents to the AA youthprogram. Stop in to meet her!
Congratulations to all the 4-Hers who displayed their fine work through display at the CountyFair, whether in the arts and crafts exhibits, participating in 4-H contests or selling a marketanimal through the 4-H Livestock Sale.We are proud of all of you and want to thank our manyvolunteers, 4-H and Master gardeners both, for their great support throughout the year.
Best Regards,
Karol Westelinck DysonCapital Area Extension Director
Mark Your Calendar!
Garden Hacks and Growing FigsSaturday, October 19, 2019
10:00 AM-12:00 PMCrofton Community Library
Learn some simple and fun tricks to make garden chores easier. Then we'll get in-depth information on growing Fig trees that produce lots of fruit. 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.
Education after High SchoolPriscilla Graves, Extension Educator
Going to college, university or career preparation school can help you find the career you want. Itmight lead you tp a higher salary with more freedom. Whatever your educational choice, it isimportant to choose the right school for you. Furthermore, it is important to know that you canafford to pay for that school.
When is the best time to apply for admission to college and to apply for federal studentaid?
As you probably know, 12th grade is the time to apply for admission to college and to apply forfederal student aid. Throughout the year, students and parents should be learning how toaccess and manage federal student aid. Additionally, students should work hard all the way tograduation - second semester grades can affect scholarship eligibility. Seniors should also stayinvolved in after-school activities and seek leadership roles if possible. As soon as possible afterthe October 1 release, complete and submit your FAFSA form at fafsa.gov, along with otherfinancial aid applications your chosen school(s) may offer and/or require. Submit your FAFSAforms by the earliest financial aid deadline of the schools to which you are applying, usually byearly 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 youare thinking about attending. Be sure course creditsfrom the school you choose will transfer to anotherschool in case you decide to transfer. Call your localcommunity college or university, and ask if theywould take credits from the school you are thinkingof. Be sure your chosen school offers a degree orcertificate in your preferred field. Figure out how youcan pay for the school you choose. Find out moreabout financial aid before you choose aschool. 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 haveselected 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 ismanaged by the Department of Education. The FAFSA form is the only way to apply for federalstudent aid. States, colleges, and many private and nonprofit groups also use your FAFSAinformation 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 mightoffer to help you repay your student loans. Here are some important things to know:
Only scammers promise quick loan forgivenessNever pay a fee up front for helpScammers can fake a government sealDo not share your FSA ID with anyone
Please contact Priscilla Graves, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Educator [email protected] if you have any questions.
Do you have a plant question? Pests in your house? Nothappy with your lawn? The University of Maryland Home andGarden Information Center can help. Visit their website:extension.umd.edu/hgic.
Master Gardener Coordinator's CornerNancy Allred, Interim Master Gardener Coordinator
In the spring of 2019 Anne Arundel County Master Gardeners Debbie Werre and Erin LeMerestepped up to co-chair the Londontown Plant Propagation Proiect. Londontown was a colonialseaport town founded in 1683 near Annapolis. Today, Historic Londontown and Gardens is atwenty-three acre park featuring history, archaeology, and horticulture on the South River inEdgewater, Maryland. The park is owned by Anne ArundelCounty and managed by the London Town Foundation.
Londontown's 8-acre woodland gardens began in the late 1960sas naturalized shade gardens featuring azaleas, magnolias,camellias, dogwoods, rhododendrons, hollies, mountain laurelsand viburnums, along with uncommon individual specimens ofspring bulbs, woodland wildflowers, and shade-loving perennials.Londontown is particularly known for its cold-hardy camellias,which bloom even through December. These camellias weredeveloped in the 1980s by Dr. William Ackerman of the U.S.National Arboretum. By crossing the very hardy camellia oleiferawith showier camellia species, Dr. Ackerman produced fall,winter and spring blooming camellias that can withstandtemperatures as low as 15 degrees below zero. Londontown ishome to several unique camellia varieties.
Debbie and Erin's team of Master Gardener volunteers work on Fridays under the direction ofLondontown's Director of Horticulture, Meenal Harankhedkar. Currently they are busypropagating: rhododendrons, azaleas, tree peonies, primulas and some other perennial plants.For those unfamiliar, propagation means "causing plants to reproduce." Volunteers start newplants with seeds, cuttings and leaf samples. Their goal is to generate plant stock to enhanceand expand the gardens at Londontown and to protect the historic value and genetics of theplant stock for future generations.
The project provides Master Gardeners with opportunities to enhance their skills and allowsthem to assist with public horticultural education programs. Londontown will host the MasterGardener October monthly meeting which will include garden tours and a presentation aboutrecent propagation efforts.
For more information about the gardens at Londontown visit https://www.historiclondontown.org
For information about the Propagation project and other Master Gardener projects visit
https://extension.umd.edu/anne-arundel-county/master-gardeners/master-gardener-projects
Climate Change and Gardening
There is no scientific controversy: 99% of scientists agree that our climate is changing and thatglobal temperatures are increasing as levels of heat-trapping greenhouse gases rise in theatmosphere (CO2, methane, nitrogen dioxide, water vapor).
Since weather records began in 1884, globalmeasurements of temperature show a clear long-term trendtoward warming. The animation here shows a clear trend intemperature, even though there can be substantial year-to-year and place-to-place variation in weather.
Click here to learn more.
Source: extension.umd.edu/hgic
Become an Anne Arundel County Master Gardener
Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Master Gardenersare a group of gardening enthusiasts who are passionate aboutgardening, education, and volunteering in their community. Thecurriculum is presented by University of Maryland Extensionfaculty and trained Master Gardeners. Click here for more information.
Did you visit the Anne Arundel County Fair this year? Did you wonder what in theworld 4-H is all about? Do you have children between 8 and 18 or know someonewho does? If so, it's easy to learn more! Visit our website or email the the AnneArundel County 4-H office at [email protected]. "4-H makes the best better!"
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Interested in agriculture? There are many agriculture resources available on our website.
Agriculture Newslettershttp://extension.umd.edu/anne-arundel-county/agriculture/agnr-newsletters
Agriculture Bulletins http://extension.umd.edu/anne-arundel-county/agriculture/agriculture-bulletins
Agriculture Slide Series https://extension.umd.edu/anne-arundel-county/agriculture/agnr-slide-presentations
Agriculture Calendar of Eventshttps://extension.umd.edu/anne-arundel-county/agriculture/agriculture-calendar-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 amember of the 4-H staff or email Christa Stibolt. 4-H offers plant and animal science programsfor youth ages 8-18. See the 4-H website for more details.
Healthy Eating - Healthy Pumpkin Pie
½ cup reduced-fat baking mix2 eggs¾ cup sugar1 ½ cups canned pumpkin 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice ¼ teaspoon salt1 (12 ounces) can fat-free evaporated milkCooking oil spray Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix all ingredients in a blender or food processor for 2minutes. Spray a 10-inch pie plate with cooking oil spray. Pour the pumpkin mixture into thepan. Bake for 40 or 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.Cool completely before cutting.
Source: eatsmart.umd.edu
Did you know...
Soybeans, specifically soybean oil, is a key component in makingcrayons. Soy crayons are easier to use as they glide more smoothlyand don't flake. It is estimated that one acre of soybeans can produceabout 82,368 crayons!
Source: www.farms.com
Anne Arundel County Extension97 Dairy Lane
Gambrills, MD 21054410-222-3900
http://extension.umd.edu/anne-arundel-county
Area Extension Director Karol Dyson, AED [email protected] or 410-222-3900 http://extension.umd.edu/anne-arundel-county Agriculture & Natural ResourcesDave Myers, Principal [email protected] or 410-222-3906
http://extension.umd.edu/anne-arundel-county/agriculture-natural-resources Nutrient ManagementKayla Griffith, Nutrient Management [email protected] or 410-222-3906 http://extension.umd.edu/anne-arundel-county/agriculture/nutrient-management
Master Gardener ProgramNancy Allred, Interim Master Gardener [email protected] or 410-222-3906 http://extension.umd.edu/anne-arundel-county/master-gardener-program
4-H Youth Development
Gretchen Sumbrum, [email protected] or 410-222-3900
http://extension.umd.edu/anne-arundel-county/4-h-youth-development
Food Supplement Nutrition Education ProgramLaTasha Coleman, Principal Agent [email protected] or 410-222-3903
http://extension.umd.edu/anne-arundel-county/food-supplement-nutrition-program
Family and Consumer Sciences
Priscilla Graves, [email protected] or 301-868-9410 http://extension.umd.edu/anne-arundel-county/personal-finance
Jeanette Jeffrey, [email protected] or 410-222-3906 http://extension.umd.edu/anne-arundel-county/healthy-living
