Welcome to the collected materials for our class. Please check back frequently, to be sure you have all the information you need. Links are generally to PDF files, which you can save to your own device, or print if you prefer hardcopy. If you have questions about the materials, please check with Elaine Smith.
2020 Class Schedule – Updated 12-27
Class Make-up Schedule for all counties
Lunchtime activities – Revised
VRS Categories – Apply to both trainees and certified MGs
Continuing Education Information Sheet – Primarily for certified MGs
Timeline of suggested trainee activities
MCMGA Resources – For both trainees and certified MGs – Revised version
Jan 6 Orientation
Botany PPT – Botany Handout Text in the lower left quadrant of PPT, pg 4 (Plant Identification) is blurred in the PPT PDF file. I’ve asked that Heather send me a clear PDF of that section so that I can post it as an addendum. Thanks for your patience.
Jan 13 Composting PPT – Recommended Readings
Soils and Fertilizers PPT – Activity handout – You will get a hardcopy of this handout at class
Jan 20 Plant ID – Will be provided in hardcopy for class One URL will take you to both the broadleaf and conifer databases (under the heading Woody Plant Search) and this morning’s informational material (bottom entry under Additional Information)
Sustainable Landscape Design – PPT Pt 1, PPT Pt 2, Resource list, Gardening flyer – Handouts will be provided in hardcopy, but are also posted here for your convenience: Design Activity, Base Map, Plant Palette
We are experiencing some problems with our file compression software. I’m in contact with the source, but until they can get it resolved, thanks for your patience! We’re aware that the quality of some PDFs is sub-standard.
Jan 27 Gardening and Water Quality – And more from Jacquie: Water Resources; Drinking Water Sampling; Water Testing Labs
Pruning Ornamentals – Part 1 and Part 2
Feb 3 Tree Fruits
Pesticide Safety – Least Toxic & Organic Pesticides; Pesticide Label Reading Activity
National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC)
Feb 10 Lawns
Feb 17 Plant Pathology
Volunteer opportunities
Plant Propagation – Growing from Seed
Feb 24 Berries and Grapes
Insects – Handout for in-class use –
Mar 2 Weeds
Mar 9 Resources worksheet – Neil – Office Plant Clinic Bookmarks
Noon – Internet tips
IPM
Mar 16 Per Neil’s March 11 email, arrangements are being made for Problem Diagnosis 1 & 2 classes to be presented online. Final exams will be emailed and exam review will be rescheduled. If you have any questions, please contact Neil, neil.bell@oregonstate.edu.
