WHEN: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2014

TIME: 9:15 TO 11:30 A.M.

MEET LOCATION: INDIANA STATE FAIRGROUNDS

DISCOVERY HALL, Third 1202 E. 38th ST., IND’PLS, IN 46205

Our meeting will be held on the 3rd floor of Discovery Hall.

An elevator will take you directly there.

PROGRAM: “HELLEBORES” Chris Whilhoite, Soules Gardens

Soules display gardens located at 5809 Rahke Road, Indianapolis,

46217 have more than 1,200 varieties of daylilies and 800 varieties of

hostas. Soules Gardens grow many unique and rare Arisaema (Jack-in-

the-Pulpit), ferns, Hellebores and

many other perennials. The Garden

has over 4 acres to browse, with a

knowledgeable staff to answer your

questions. Daylilies are freshly dug,

Hostas and perennials are container

grown.

NOTE: If you would like to participate in

this program and have special needs, please

contact Steve Mayer prior to the beginning

of the program, (317) 275-9290 or

E-MAIL: MAYERSL@purdue.edu

NOVEMBER PROGRAM

Special points of interest:

NOMINATED CANDIDATES TO 2015

OFFICER POSITIONS

PROJECTS UPDATE

EXTENSION HORTICULTURE HINTS

EGGPLANT RECIPE

NEW MEMBER LISTING

OCTOBER MEETING MINUTES

PRESIDENT’S MUSINGS

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EXTENSION HORTICULTURE

HINTS by Steve Mayer

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PROJECTS UPDATE & UPCOM-

ING EVENT, AUBERGINE

SCHNITZEL RECIPE by Fry

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THE QUESTION BOX by S. Mayer

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Volume 25, Issue 11

November 2014

NOMINATED CANDIDATES FOR 2015

President - Karen Kennedy

Vice President - Vickie Davis

Secretary - Jackie Sundboom

Treasurer - Susan Zordan

Membership - Marie Koenig

Communications Coordinator - Carol Hooker

Reminder:

Voting will take place during

the November 10th meeting.

Google Clip Art from etc.usf.edu

President, Linda Furuness called the meeting to order at 9:07 A.M.; 85 members in attendance.

Treasurer, Nancy Snively presented the financial report with the Association having a checking

account balance of $16,445.68, which includes profits from 2014 State Conference.

Announcement of 2015 officer nominations (vote at Nov. meeting):

President: Karen Kennedy

Vice President/Program Chairman: Vickie Davis

Treasurer: Sue Zordan

Recording Secretary: Jackie Sundboom

Membership Chairperson: Marie Koenig

Communication Coordinator: Carol Hooker

Volunteer Assignments:

Newsletter: Judy Armstrong

Sunshine: Carolyn McMahon

Memorialist: Kathy Hull (tribute to deceased members)

Photographer: still need someone to coordinate this

Hospitality: Sharon Patterson, Dan Millar, Helen Malandrakis. Several more volunteers needed.

(Volunteers would not work every meeting).

Tomato Juice Stand: Pat Brummer, Judy Turner, Anne McCullough, Sue Zordan.

We still need two or three more people to work this.

VP Elect: Vickie Davis spoke about the meetings planned so far and requested suggestions.

Vice-President, Karen Kennedy reported that today’s program will be on “Why Mow? Lawn

Alternatives”, presented by Amy Mullen, the Fraudulent Farmgirl. November’s program will be by Chris

Whilhoite, “Hellebores”; and December’s program will be by Heartland Growers, “Poinsettias to Market”

and the Christmas party. The handout for today’s presentation is available at our website.

Membership Chair, Marie Koenig said that there are 230 paid members. Dues for 2015 will be

accepted starting in November. A survey to aid in retaining members will be distributed soon. Please take

a few minutes to respond to it! She also made a plea for large plastic containers to use to dispense dog food

and cat food for an organization where she volunteers.

Assistant Secretary, Carol Hooker distributed MG certificates, growth awards and badges

Media Chair: Carol Hooker spoke about adding “generic” email addresses to the website for offi-

cers and others. These email addresses will feed to the person’s personal email. This is an effort to main-

tain privacy and enhance communication.

Tomato Juice Stand: Linda Furuness presented the history of our and community gardens (CG)

involvement in the TJS. Since the MGs have run the TJS (starting in 2013), the CG involvement has de-

creased and has become ever more difficult to manage. Consequently, the TJS Committee has recom-

mended that CGs no longer work the stand, but that we find a different way to support CGs, by offering

them grants. Although the Board has discussed this and come up with possible criteria by which to choose

CGs to receive grants, they thought this was something the entire membership should weigh in on. There

are almost 200 CGs on the Mayor’s Council list, so we can’t offer grants to all of them. There are several

kinds of CGs: plot rental, food to food banks, and school gardens. The Board suggested $50-100 for each

grant. Linda opened the floor for discussion. Some of the ideas with the most membership support:

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MEETING MINUTES, continued...

PRESIDENT’S MUSINGS — Linda Furuness

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$100 minimum suggested, with flexibility in the amount depending on the # of CGs

awarded grants.

Fund a variety of CGs, but make sure they have good leadership.

Each CG funded should have at least 1 MG involved, perhaps as an adviser.

The MG involved could present about use of the grant by the CG at a MCMGA meeting.

Start small, with 2 or 3 funded, instead of 15.

Recommend a small committee should be formed to visit the CGs and evaluate, prior to

giving grant.

Sunshine Chair: Shirley Fry reported that Frieda Bardonner (and her sister) has moved to an as-

sisted-living facility. She will send a card and a planter. Phil Johnson was in the hospital and is home

now. Marlene Snell is in California, caring for her son’s family while he awaits a kidney transplant.

Hospitality Committee: Thanks for the food. Please sign up to bring food to the next meeting.

Extension Educator Steve Mayer reported that American Gardener Magazine’s Sept/Oct. issue

has an article on the Extension Service’s 100th anniversary and the Master Gardener program. Steve is

quoted in the article!

New Business: Linda Furuness announced the following upcoming events:

October 23 at 7pm at Ambassador House in Fishers, Linda and Ron Williams will speak on

“Scotland Gardens” ($5 donation).

A Hypertufa class will be held in November 17th and 18th at the northside home of the instructor. If

interested, contact Pat Brummer. There are instructions on our website under Monthly meeting..

Shirley Fry was honored by Holliday Park for her devoted volunteering there.

With the introduction of new members and guests, the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 A.M.

Post-Meeting Note: Several people have volunteered to be on the committee to oversee the CG

grant and develop criteria for CGs to get grants. Julie Iverson has volunteered to develop training for MGs

working with CGs.

Respectfully submitted, Jackie Sundboom

Bed Time: As a child, I hated going to bed, afraid that I would miss something exciting. As an

“older” adult, I look forward to the warm, cozy retreat that my bed offers each night.

It is the time of year when we put our gardens beds to bed. I’ve cut back the asparagus and rasp-

berries; cleared out the limp, dead foliage of my perennials. My wren houses have been taken down and

cleaned out; the pond emptied and the fish fountain brought inside. The annual pots have been dumped

into the compost bin. When you read this, the last of my leaves will have been raked into the beds or used

as mulch to protect my winter hardy potted plants.

I wonder if after a spring, summer and fall of “exciting activity,” my plants are ready to snuggle

down into a cozy retreat for a “long winter’s nap.” Fortunately, I don’t have any deer to disturb them!

Ho! Ho! Ho!

Your president, Linda

HORTICULTURE EXTENSION HINTS by Steve Mayer

November Garden Calendar Tips

Note: Letters and numbers following the tip refer to Purdue publications on the topic. Other reference links

may also be supplied.

First Week: Keep mowing the lawn as long as the grass keeps growing or tree leaves keep falling. (AY-8)

Second Week: Fertilize the lawn after growth has slowed or stopped but while it is still green. Use a quick

release, high nitrogen fertilizer. This replaces the early spring fertilization. (AY-22)

Third Week: If you plan on purchasing a living Christmas tree, dig the planting hole before the soil freezes.

Place the fill in a heated garage or basement until it's needed. (HO-211)

Fourth Week: Fall freezes do not harm roses so wait until the plants start to show some evidence of dor-

mancy before mulching. Remove old leaves and other debris to reduce overwintering disease organisms. (HO-

128)

For more timely tips, follow me on Twitter @purduehortindy (or go to the following to view:

http://twitter.com/purduehortindy). You don’t have to be on Twitter to simply view my comments.

Demo Garden Facebook Page Continues

Periodically posts are still made to our Purdue Extension-Marion County Demonstration Garden Face-

book page: <https://www.facebook.com/PurdueIndyDemoGarden>. You don’t have to belong to Facebook to

simply view the page.

Demonstration Garden Update

Glamour Red (2011 AAS Winner) Ornamental Kale at the demonstration garden intensified in color

with the cooler fall weather.

‘Glamour Red’ Ornamental Kale shows more color than last month. (Photo Credit: Steve Mayer, 9/24/2014)

New Master Gardener Class Resource Page

This web page is now updated through Session 10. The page is titled Master Gardener Lessons. It is found

directly at: <https://extension.purdue.edu/marion/pages/l.aspx?intLabelID=13> or from the top drop-down

Garden menu at: http://IndyMG.org.

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HORTICULTURE EXTENSION HINTS, continued..

Emerald Ash Borer Found on Fringetree

One of the most significant news items for gardeners this past month was the discovery of emerald ash

borer (EAB) on another tree besides ash: white fringetree (Chionanthus virginicus).

Previous research on host preference indicated that EAB was limited to ash. The new discovery sug-

gests further investigation is needed, particularly with other plants in the ash family (Oleaceae) that are found

in the landscape such as Abeliophyllum (white forsythia), Forsythia (forsythia), Jasminum (jasmine), Syringa

(lilac), Ligustrum (privet) and Chionanthus (fringe tree).

White fringe tree is a desirable native large shrub or small tree found in Southeastern U.S. from New

Jersey to Louisiana. The northern part of the range reaches Southern OH and KY. Currently there are fringe

trees growing at the Indianapolis Museum of Art and White River Gardens.

What Happened: White fringetree (Chionanthus virginicus) was attacked by emerald ash borer

(Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire) based on collections by Don Cipollini, a professor at Wright State University

in Ohio.

Details: A larval specimen and a partial adult specimen extracted from white fringe tree have been

positively identified as EAB. As of October 14, Dr. Cipollini has found 4 trees at 4 sites with suspected EAB.

These specimens have all been collected in areas where the abundance of dead ash trees suggest that local

populations of EAB were high. Widespread attack of white fringe trees have not been reported. These findings

indicate the need for additional studies to determine the full extent to which EAB is able to complete its lifecy-

cle and utilize white fringe tree as a host. EAB has not been found in the Chinese fringe tree C. retusus. Thus

far, despite the loss of over 50 million ash trees in areas where lilac, privet and fringe trees are grown, no other

observations of potential host shifting have been reported except for the following incidence.

Another Find? In the Ohio State BYGL newsletter, it was also reported that “Buckeye Students in

Steve Foltz's University of Cincinnati Woody Plant ID class found D-shaped emergence holes on white fringe

trees at Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum in Cincinnati. Although EAB has not yet been confirmed, ad-

ditional visits were made, images taken, and the suspected EAB find was reported to Don Cipollini and Dan

Herms (OSU Department of Entomology and OARDC) in support of furthering our knowledge of EAB and

fringe trees.”

Regulatory Implications: The APHIS EAB Cross Functional Working Group will be discussing this

issue to determine implications of this new information to the regulatory and detection aspects of the EAB pro-

gram. As of mid-October, EAB regulatory operations and policy remain unchanged.

Management Implications: What needs to be done? Plantings of fringe trees should be inspected for

dying branches and epicormic shoots. Trunks of these trees should be inspected for D-shaped exit holes. Inci-

dences should be reported to the area nursery inspector <http://www.in.gov/dnr/entomolo/files/ep-

Inspector_Territories.pdf>, or email: DEPP@dnr.in.gov, or call 1-866 NO EXOTIC (1-866-663-9684). Nurs-

eries and plantings in areas near or where EAB populations are high may be treated with a trunk insecticide

like permethrin to kill beetles attempting to lay eggs on the trunk. Otherwise a soil application of dinotefuran

can be made AFTER trees have finished flowering. Fringe trees finish flowering by June 1 in most of Indiana.

Sources: …….(See more sources listed on the back page of this newsletter.)

Cliff Sadof, Professor and Extension Specialist. Department of Entomology

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PROJECT UPDATES — Kathy Hull

MG Project Photos Needed Each year, we put together a collection of photos from the MCMGA activities that have happened from

January onward. It is always nice to include a photo record of MGs working in the various gardens around

town. If you would like photos of the projects you are involved in to appear in the 2014 MCMGA Photo

Book, please send your photos ASAP to Kathy Hull as .jpg file email attachments. Or, if you need to send

a hard copy through the mail, Kathy can scan it and return it to you.

Les’ Serviceberry Last June, the MCMGA and several individual members made a combined contribution to the Indianapolis

Museum of Art in memory of our good friend Les Niebrugge. Les had been a long time and much es-

teemed garden guide at the museum, and since he was especially fond of serviceberry shrubs, we asked

that one of the IMA’s be marked in memory of Les. If you would like to visit Les’ Serviceberry you will

find it near the north door of the main museum building (across the sidewalk from the weeping redbud).

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UPCOMING EVENT — Pat Brummer

The Indianapolis Hosta Society (IHS)

Program: “GARDENS OF SCOTLAND”

Ron & Linda Williams of Garden Travelers Free and open to the public

Date: Monday, November 10, 2014

Time: 6:30 P.M.

Place: Holliday Park Nature Center, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis

Ron and Linda Williams will take us on a tour of the gardens of Scotland, where like the people, they

are hale and hardy. Most have walled gardens to combat the 90 mph winds and they often suffer with too

much precipitation. Take a tour of some of the best gardens in Scotland which offer the same borders and

hardscape of many English gardens

http://www.indianapolishostasociety.org/

Aubergine Schnitzel — Shirley Fry

Grilled eggplant (aubergine in British English) makes for a spectacular and satisfying

entrée. This dish is a perennial menu favorite at The Gate (Restaurant, Hammersmith, London)

and is great for entertaining because the schnitzels can be assembled ahead, then baked just be-

fore serving. Serve with couscous, bulgur, or potatoes and sautéed greens. Recipe serves 8.

Pesto : 3 cups fresh basil leaves, 2 Tbs. toasted pine nuts, 2 cloves garlic, ¼ cup olive oil, 1½ Tbs. lemon

juice (substitute good store-bought pesto)

Schnitzel: 2 large red bell peppers, 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs, 2 medium eggplants, each sliced length-

wise into 8 ¼-inch-thick pieces (discard 4 outside pieces with skin)

¼ cup olive oil, 2 large eggs (7 eggs total), 1 cup all-purpose flour (omit for frittata), 3 Roma tomatoes,

blanched, peeled, and thinly sliced,

4 oz. grated smoked Cheddar (or smoked gouda both available as Applewood products)

Lemon Aïoli (omit for frittata) 2/3 cup soymilk, 1/3 cup lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.), 1¼

cups vegetable oil, ½ tsp. salt

1.To make Pesto: Pulse basil, pine nuts, and garlic in blender or food processor until finely chopped. Add

olive oil and lemon juice, and pulse until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and set aside.

2. To make Schnitzel: Preheat oven to broil. Broil bell peppers on baking sheet 30 minutes, or until blackened

all over, turning every 10 minutes. Cool, then peel. Seed each bell pepper, and cut into 4 strips.

3. Reduce oven heat to 325°F. Spread panko on baking sheet, and toast 7 to 8 minutes in oven, or until light

brown. Cool, and transfer to plate.

4. Brush both sides of eggplant slices with olive oil. Heat grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill eggplant 2

minutes per side, working in batches. Transfer to plate to cool. (Cut slices into approx. ½” cubes)

5. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk eggs in wide, shallow bowl. Spread flour on large plate.

(Omit step 5 for frittata)

6. To assemble Schnitzel: (or frittata) Place 4 grilled eggplant slices on parchment-lined baking sheet.

(Distribute eggplant cubes evenly over the bottom of a lightly greased 13 x 9” oven-proof dish.) Spread each

with 2 Tbs. Pesto. (Spead 2 Tbs. Pesto over eggplant cubes) Top each (all) with 1 strip broiled bell pepper,

(single layer of broiled red peppers) 2 to 3 tomato slices, (layer of tomato slices) 2 Tbs. grated cheese (all

grated smoked cheese), and *a second eggplant slice, seasoning with salt and pepper, if desired, between

layers. Repeat layering, ending with a third eggplant slice**. (omit from * to ** for frittata).

7. (Omit step 7 for frittata) Coat each Schnitzel in flour, then beaten egg, then panko breadcrumbs, and return

to prepared baking sheet. Bake 20 to 30 minutes, or until Schnitzels are golden brown and crispy.

8. (Omit step 8 for frittata): To make Lemon Aïoli Blend soymilk, lemon juice, and garlic in blender until

combined. With motor running, blend in vegetable oil until mixture has the texture of mayonnaise. Season

with salt, and add pepper, if desired.

9. Serve Schnitzel with Lemon Aïoli. (Omit aioli for frittata).

9. (For Frittata only) Pre-heat oven to 350F. Whisk the 7 eggs together with ¾ cup whole milk, season with

salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste; pour evenly over eggplant/pesto/peppers/cheese layers in dish. Top

with toasted panko breadcrumbs . Bake at 350F for about 30 mins, until center is not quite frim. Remove from

oven; let stand at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving.

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THE QUESTION BOX by Steve Mayer

THE GREENERY

PURDUE EXTENSION

M ARION COUNTY, PUBLISHER

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STEVE MAYER — Extension Educator-Horticulture

Purdue Extension-Marion County,

1202 E. 38th Street, Discovery Hall, Suite 201

Indianapolis, IN 46205-2857

Direct: 317- 275-9290; MCMGA Answerline 317-275– 9292

Fax: 317- 275-9309; E-mail: MayerSL@purdue.edu

Debbie Schelske, Administrative Assist. 317-275-9286

Marion County Consumer Horticulture:

http://IndyHorticulture.org

Marion County Master Gardener Program:

http://IndyMG.org

Sources: FROM PAGE 5

Purdue University Philip T. Marshall, State Entomologist/Forest Health Specialist, Indiana Department of

Natural Resources, Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology

Don Cipollini <https://webapp2.wright.edu/web1/newsroom/2014/10/17/emerald-ash-borer-research/>

Ohio State Buckeye Yard and Garden onLine, October 23, 2014

USDA Plants Database

Wikipedia

E-mail from Joe Beckwith, October 15, 2014

Q. What is a good perennial flower for blooming late in the season?

A. Two perennials that looked great in October were toad lily and the fall-blooming anemone. Asters and

goldenrod are also fall-blooming favorites. Recommended cultivars of all four of these plants are available

through evaluations by the Chicago Botanic Garden.

B. The reports are available online at:

<http://www.chicagobotanic.org/research/ornamental_plant_research/plant_evaluation>.

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