{"id":11900,"date":"2019-12-19T10:17:26","date_gmt":"2019-12-19T15:17:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/?p=11900"},"modified":"2019-12-20T14:00:22","modified_gmt":"2019-12-20T19:00:22","slug":"maine-home-garden-news-december-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/2019\/12\/19\/maine-home-garden-news-december-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Maine Home Garden News \u2014 December 2019 Special Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>In this time of reflection and gratitude&#8230;<\/h3>\n<p>Dear Maine Home Garden News Readers,<\/p>\n<p>In this time of reflection and gratitude, I wanted to reach out one more time in 2019 to celebrate some of the individuals and groups that have made UMaine Cooperative Extension horticulture programming and outreach efforts a big success this year.<\/p>\n<h4><a id=\"staff\"><\/a>The behind-the-scenes staff supporting the Maine Home Garden News (MHGN)<\/h4>\n<p>These lovely folks are the important \u201celves\u201d that work hard to make the newsletter visually appealing, maintain reader lists, update our websites, print and mail copies to readers without internet access and much, much more.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 25%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-11900 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/cindy-eves-thomas-1000-200x300-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Cindy Eves-Thomas, Webmaster\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-11995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/cindy-eves-thomas-1000-200x300-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/cindy-eves-thomas-1000-200x300-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/cindy-eves-thomas-1000-200x300-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-11995'>\n\t\t\t\tCindy Eves-Thomas, <br><em>Webmaster<\/em> <br>(with MHGN since 2010!)\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/Mary-Michaud-122019-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Mary Michaud\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/Mary-Michaud-122019-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/Mary-Michaud-122019-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/Mary-Michaud-122019-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12000'>\n\t\t\t\tMary Michaud, <br><em>Administrative Specialist<\/em>\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"122\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/Wendy-Robertson-122019-edit-122x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Wendy Robertson photo\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-11999\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-11999'>\n\t\t\t\tWendy Robertson, <br><em>Administrative Specialist<\/em>\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/Michelle-Snowden-2017-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Michelle Snowden, Web Professional\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/Michelle-Snowden-2017-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/Michelle-Snowden-2017-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/Michelle-Snowden-2017-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12002'>\n\t\t\t\tMichelle Snowden, <br><em>Web Professional<\/em>\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Their professionalism, attention to detail, creativity and timeliness are all very much appreciated.<\/p>\n<h4>Master Gardener and Maine Harvest for Hunger (MHH) Volunteers<\/h4>\n<p>These dedicated volunteers make a tremendous difference in their communities through a variety of incredibly meaningful projects. The need is huge for horticultural volunteers. Consider joining our team in 2020.<\/p>\n<p>The 2019 numbers have been tallied and, wow, it has been an impressive year!<\/p>\n<p><strong><a id=\"mgv\"><\/a>919 Master Gardener Volunteers<\/strong> (MGVs) gave more than <strong>33,800 hours<\/strong> for educational and food security projects!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/11\/mgv-2019-stats-infographic-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-11970\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/11\/mgv-2019-stats-infographic-1-1024x323.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration showing: MGVs supported 53 community gardens; 50 school gardens; 57 demonstration gardens; 66 programs involving 4,129 youth in horticulture activities; and in 2018 MGVs distributed 231,752 pounds of food to 187 food distribution agencies and countless neighbors in need as part of the Maine Harvest for Hunger program.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/11\/mgv-2019-stats-infographic-1-1024x323.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/11\/mgv-2019-stats-infographic-1-300x95.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/11\/mgv-2019-stats-infographic-1-768x242.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/11\/mgv-2019-stats-infographic-1-105x33.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/11\/mgv-2019-stats-infographic-1-317x100.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/11\/mgv-2019-stats-infographic-1-423x133.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/11\/mgv-2019-stats-infographic-1-634x200.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/11\/mgv-2019-stats-infographic-1-846x267.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/11\/mgv-2019-stats-infographic-1-951x300.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/11\/mgv-2019-stats-infographic-1-1268x399.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Maine <strong>Harvest for Hunger<\/strong> Volunteers distributed <strong>193,649 lbs. of produce<\/strong> to <strong>207<\/strong> food security sites and countless neighbors in need this year. <strong>Since the inception of MHH in 2000, over 3,000,000 lbs.<\/strong> <strong>of fresh produce<\/strong> have been delivered to food pantries, soup kitchens, community meals, and individuals across the state.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/11\/harvest-for-hunger-ytd-121319-web.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11971 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/11\/harvest-for-hunger-ytd-121319-web-1024x499.jpg\" alt=\"Graph showing statewide donations in pounds from the year 2000 through 2019. Total donations since 2000: 3,083,638 pounds.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/11\/harvest-for-hunger-ytd-121319-web-1024x499.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/11\/harvest-for-hunger-ytd-121319-web-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/11\/harvest-for-hunger-ytd-121319-web-768x374.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/11\/harvest-for-hunger-ytd-121319-web-105x51.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/11\/harvest-for-hunger-ytd-121319-web-317x155.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/11\/harvest-for-hunger-ytd-121319-web-423x206.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/11\/harvest-for-hunger-ytd-121319-web-634x309.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/11\/harvest-for-hunger-ytd-121319-web-846x412.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/11\/harvest-for-hunger-ytd-121319-web-951x464.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/11\/harvest-for-hunger-ytd-121319-web-1268x618.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/11\/harvest-for-hunger-ytd-121319-web.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>YOU<\/h4>\n<p>Lastly, I\u2019d like to thank you, our readers, for your passion for learning, for sharing your knowledge with others, and for giving us your feedback along the way. As a result of your engagement in the Maine Home Garden Newsletter and other UMaine Extension outreach efforts, you\u2019re reporting increased consumption of home-grown food, improved soil quality, reduced pesticide use, increased use of native plants, positive engagement with the community and so many more great success stories.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a id=\"feedback-form\"><\/a>We always welcome your feedback and ideas for future MHGN topics and look forward to sharing new information and inspiration in 2020.<\/strong><\/p>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\nvar gform;gform||(document.addEventListener(\"gform_main_scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.scriptsLoaded=!0}),document.addEventListener(\"gform\/theme\/scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.themeScriptsLoaded=!0}),window.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){gform.domLoaded=!0}),gform={domLoaded:!1,scriptsLoaded:!1,themeScriptsLoaded:!1,isFormEditor:()=>\"function\"==typeof InitializeEditor,callIfLoaded:function(o){return!(!gform.domLoaded||!gform.scriptsLoaded||!gform.themeScriptsLoaded&&!gform.isFormEditor()||(gform.isFormEditor()&&console.warn(\"The use of gform.initializeOnLoaded() is deprecated in the form editor context and will be removed in Gravity Forms 3.1.\"),o(),0))},initializeOnLoaded:function(o){gform.callIfLoaded(o)||(document.addEventListener(\"gform_main_scripts_loaded\",()=>{gform.scriptsLoaded=!0,gform.callIfLoaded(o)}),document.addEventListener(\"gform\/theme\/scripts_loaded\",()=>{gform.themeScriptsLoaded=!0,gform.callIfLoaded(o)}),window.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",()=>{gform.domLoaded=!0,gform.callIfLoaded(o)}))},hooks:{action:{},filter:{}},addAction:function(o,r,e,t){gform.addHook(\"action\",o,r,e,t)},addFilter:function(o,r,e,t){gform.addHook(\"filter\",o,r,e,t)},doAction:function(o){gform.doHook(\"action\",o,arguments)},applyFilters:function(o){return gform.doHook(\"filter\",o,arguments)},removeAction:function(o,r){gform.removeHook(\"action\",o,r)},removeFilter:function(o,r,e){gform.removeHook(\"filter\",o,r,e)},addHook:function(o,r,e,t,n){null==gform.hooks[o][r]&&(gform.hooks[o][r]=[]);var d=gform.hooks[o][r];null==n&&(n=r+\"_\"+d.length),gform.hooks[o][r].push({tag:n,callable:e,priority:t=null==t?10:t})},doHook:function(r,o,e){var t;if(e=Array.prototype.slice.call(e,1),null!=gform.hooks[r][o]&&((o=gform.hooks[r][o]).sort(function(o,r){return o.priority-r.priority}),o.forEach(function(o){\"function\"!=typeof(t=o.callable)&&(t=window[t]),\"action\"==r?t.apply(null,e):e[0]=t.apply(null,e)})),\"filter\"==r)return e[0]},removeHook:function(o,r,t,n){var e;null!=gform.hooks[o][r]&&(e=(e=gform.hooks[o][r]).filter(function(o,r,e){return!!(null!=n&&n!=o.tag||null!=t&&t!=o.priority)}),gform.hooks[o][r]=e)}});\n\/* ]]> *\/\n<\/script>\n\n                <div class='gf_browser_gecko gform_wrapper gform_legacy_markup_wrapper gform-theme--no-framework' data-form-theme='legacy' data-form-index='0' id='gform_wrapper_12' >\n                        <div class='gform_heading'>\n                            <h3 class=\"gform_title\">Maine Home Garden News Feedback<\/h3>\n                            <p class='gform_description'><\/p>\n                        <\/div><form method='post' enctype='multipart\/form-data'  id='gform_12'  action='\/gardening\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11900' data-formid='12' novalidate>\n                        <div class='gform-body gform_body'><ul id='gform_fields_12' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below validation_below'><li id=\"field_12_4\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-honeypot gform_validation_container field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_12_4'>Company<\/label><div class='ginput_container'><input name='input_4' id='input_12_4' type='text' value='' autocomplete='new-password'\/><\/div><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_12_4'>This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_12_1\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_12_1'>We welcome your feedback and questions. 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Your dollars will support and expand Master Gardener Volunteer community outreach on a statewide basis.<\/p>\n<p>Wishing you good health and happiness this holiday season.<\/p>\n<p><em>Kate Garland, Horticulturist,\u00a0<\/em><br \/>\n<em>On behalf of the UMaine Cooperative Extension Home Horticulture Team<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>University of Maine Cooperative Extension\u2019s <em><strong>Maine Home Garden News <\/strong><\/em>is designed to equip home gardeners with practical, timely information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Let us know if you would like to be notified when new issues are posted. 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