RE: Iris in the Master Gardeners Program

[Robt R Pries <rpries@sbcglobal.net>]

Bill: I think you have made an important point about
the interaction of Master Gardeners with the gardening
public. If we have them interested in Iris, we would
have that many more ambassadeurs for the genus
spreading the gospel to other gardeners. I think it
would be valuable to have a certification of trainers
who could present material to master gardeners,
Men's/women's garden clubs etc. Perhaps we would be
more effective and our speakers would be paid more
attention if we had resources they could draw upon. I
am essentially brainstorming on this topic andwould
like to hear suggestions and ideas from many quarters.

--- Wmcdougherty@cs.com wrote:

> Robert;
> 
> I am a former Anoka County Master Gardener, I can
> speak from experience.
> They press the flesh, hold plant fairs, seminars,
> speak to the gardening public and volunteer for
> gardening projects. Funded by counties they provide
> an educational service to the public. In Minnesota
> it is an extension service of the U of Mn. a part of
> their charter as a public land grant university.
> 
> I have always believed we need to talk to the public
> about iris as much as possible. An Irisarian
> program, creating certifed experts(like an MG)and
> educational material behind them (culture sheets,
> presentations, etc.)who speaks about iris, provides
> answers to the publics questions about iris, much
> like the ARS Rosarian program could help bolster
> AIS. 
> 
> Bill - Region 8 
>  
> Robt R Pries <rpries@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> 
> >The Master Gardeners Program across the USA is the
> >most successful gardening program/society. I am
> >interested in hearing from anyone who can provide
> >information about their local Master Gardener
> Program.
> >I am certain that we can learn from their rapid
> growth
> >and that there is really no excuse for the decline
> in
> >AIS. 
> >
> >If possible, I would like to develop interactions
> >between the Master Gardener program and AIS. I am
> >searching for information and impressions that any
> of
> >you who are master gardeners or have contact with
> them
> >can provide. Repeating what we have always done is
> a
> >recipe for failure. I would like to learn new ideas
> >that can benefit AIS. If you wish I will take phone
> >calls if you dont wish to respond within this
> forum.
> >My number is 636-677-8805.  Thanks Bob Pries, PR
> >chairman AIS.
> >
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