MG Class Resources - Marion County
Welcome participants to the Fall 2009 Marion County Master Gardener classes!
Special Announcements: None
The Purdue Extension-Marion County office is located in
Intech Park in Indianapolis. Specific directions and a map to our office are available online. If you are looking for a place to eat in the Intech Park area, check out the area amenities map.
In case of inclement weather, please call (317) 275-9290, to determine if class will be held as scheduled. Class cancellations will also be posted on this web page.
Marion County Master Gardener Class 2009-3
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00-4:00pm
September 22 - December 8, 2009
Purdue Extension-Marion County Office
6640 Intech Blvd., Suite 120, Indianapolis, IN 46278
Master Gardener Class #2009-3 Schedule
Marion County Master Gardener Class 2009-4
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00-9:00pm
September 22 - December 8, 2009
Purdue Extension-Marion County Office
6640 Intech Blvd., Suite 120, Indianapolis, IN 46278
Master Gardener Class #2009-4 schedule
Master Gardener Class Assignments and Resources
Glossary of Gardening Related Terms, Ohio State Master Gardener Manual
PlantFacts Glossary, Ohio State University
Many of the Marion County resources provided below require the class password to open the documents. Your instructor, Steve Mayer, Extension Educator-Horticulture, Purdue Extension-Marion County, will provide that password during class.
For information on specific class assignments and resources, click on the class session number below.
Additional Topic: Plant Propagation
Supplemental Reading and Resources
Plant Propagation Chapter, Ohio State Master Gardener Manual
Home Propagation of Garden and Landscape Plants, University of Missouri
Home Propagation of Houseplants, University of Missouri
Woody Plant Seed Manual, USDA Forest Service
Plant Propagation CD-ROM (at home training opportunity), Purdue University
Additional Topic: Weather and Climate
Supplemental Reading and Resources
Weather and Climate Links, Compiled by Steve Mayer
Session 01: Orientation & Plant Science
Class Assignments
Plant Science Quiz #1 (ANSWER KEY)
Supplemental Reading and Resources
Botany Chapter, Ohio State Master Gardener Manual
Garden Terms: Vegetative Plant Morphology-Stems, Leaves, and Roots, University of Nebraska
Garden Terms: Reproductive Plant Morphology-Seeds, Flowers, and Fruits, University of Nebraska
Garden Terms: Plant Classification, University of Nebraska
Online Botany Module, Oregon State Master Gardener Series
Plant Identification for Youth Horticulture Contests, Purdue University
Botany Hot Links, University of Illinois Master Gardener Course Class Assignments Soils and Fertilizers Quiz #2 (ANSWER KEY) Supplemental Reading and Resources Soil Sampling and Testing, Purdue Extension-Marion County Soils Chapter, Ohio State Master Gardener Manual Soil and Fertilizers Hot Links, University of Illinois Master Gardener Course Purdue Publications Related to the Topic Collecting Soil Samples for Testing (HO-71) Managing Yard Wastes: Clippings and Compost (ID-182) Household Composting: Methods and Uses for Compost (HENV-103) Household Composting with Worms (HENV-104) Class Assignments Entomology Quiz #3 (ANSWER KEY) Supplemental Reading and Resources Entomology and Pest Management Chapter, Ohio State Master Gardener Manual Basic Entomology, Purdue University Entomology for Master Gardeners, University of Kentucky Recognizing Insect Orders, bugguide.net (Use the clickable guide to help you see the characteristics of different insect orders.) Pests and Disease Hot Links, University of Illinois Master Gardener Course Insect and Arthropod Photo Links, Compiled by Steve Mayer Plant & Pest Problems Links, Compiled by Steve Mayer Purdue Publications Related to the Topic Class Assignments Plant Diseases Quiz #4A (ANSWER KEY) Plant Problem Diagnosis Quiz #4B (ANSWER KEY) Supplemental Reading and Resources Plant Disease Information
Plant Pathology Chapter, Ohio State Master Gardener Manual Introduction to Plant Disease Fact Sheets, Ohio State University A Story of Plant Pathology: Past to Present, Purdue University and APS Plant Diseases, University of Wisconsin Master Gardener Training Pests and Disease Hot Links, University of Illinois Master Gardener Course Plant & Pest Problems Links, Compiled by Steve Mayer Plant Problem Diagnosis
Plant and Pest Diagnostic Lab, Purdue University Diagnosing and Managing Plant Problems, Texas A&M Master Gardener Training A Systematic Approach to Diagnosing Plant Damage, Oregon State University A Guide to Identifying Plant Disease Symptoms, Michigan State University Purdue Publications Related to the Topic Class Assignments Weeds and Weed Control Quiz #5A (ANSWER KEY) Nuisance Wildlife Management Quiz #5B (ANSWER KEY) Supplemental Reading and Resources Weed Identification Links, Compiled by Steve Mayer Identifying and Managing Damage by Voles Video, University of Nebraska Purdue Publications Related to the Topic Class Assignments Pesticide Use & Safety Quiz #6 (ANSWER KEY) Go through the class exercise on Reading Pesticide Labels. The answer key is here: Reading Pesticide Labels ANSWER KEY Supplemental Reading and Resources Office of the Indiana State Chemist (OISC) Indiana Pesticide Product Database, maintained by NPIRS at Purdue
Pesticide Labels & MSDS, Compiled by Steve Mayer
Tox Drop Program, City of Indianapolis
Turf Pesticides and Cancer Risk Database, Cornell University
Resource Guide for Organic Insect and Disease Management, Cornell University
Purdue Publications Related to the Topic
Purdue Entomology and Plant Pathology Publications
Class Assignments Home Lawns Quiz #7 (ANSWER KEY) Supplemental Reading and Resources Turfgrass and Weed Identification Hot Links, University of Illinois Master Gardener Course Purdue Publications Related to the Topic Key Pest Publications on the Topic Class Assignments Vegetable Gardening Quiz #8 (ANSWER KEY) Supplemental Reading and Resources Vegetables Chapter, Ohio State Master Gardener Manual Watch Your Garden Grow, University of Illinois Vegetable Gardening Links, Compiled by Steve Mayer Herbs Chapter, Ohio State Master Gardener Manual Herb Gardening Links, Compiled by Steve Mayer Food Preservation and Storage, Purdue University Purdue Publications Related to the Topic Key Pest Publications on the Topic Class Assignments Fruit Gardening Quiz #9 (ANSWER KEY) Supplemental Reading and Resources Fruit Chapter, Ohio State Master Gardener Manual Growth Stages in Fruit Trees - From Dormant to Fruit Set, Cornell University Fruit and Nut Cultivar Nursery Sources - 2007, University of Kentucky Nursery Guide for Berry and Small Fruit Crops, Cornell University Fruit Catalog Listing, http://www.gardenlist.com Fruit Gardening Links, Compiled by Steve Mayer Fruits Hot Links, University of Illinois Master Gardener Course Food Preservation and Storage, Purdue University Purdue Publications Related to the Topic Key Pest Publications on the Topic Class Assignments Home Landscape Design Quiz #10 (ANSWER KEY) Supplemental Reading and Resources Sustainable Urban Landscape Information Series: Design, University of Minnesota Landscaping Links, Purdue University PLANT website Computer Software Links, Purdue University PLANT website Landscaping Publications, University of Missouri Specialty Landscape Design Topics, Virginia Extension Service Xeriscaping Links, Compiled by Steve Mayer Firewise Landscaping - Minimizing the Loss of Structures Caused by Forest and Grass Fires, Ohio State University Sustainable Landscaping, Colorado State University Landscaping Septic Systems, University of Minnesota Evaluating the Landscape of a Prospective Home, University of Nebraska American Nursery & Landscape Association Fact Sheets, ANLA Indiana Chapter American Society of Landscape Architects, ICASLA Purdue Publications Related to the Topic Landscaping Over Septic Systems with Native Plants (HENV-15) Class Assignments Trees, Shrubs & Groundcovers Quiz #11 (ANSWER KEY) Supplemental Reading and Resources Plant Information Links, Compiled by Steve Mayer Purdue Publications Related to the Topic Purdue publications on the subject are also found in your state Master Gardener reference notebook in the Landscape Plant Selections section. Class Assignments Landscape Maintenance Quiz #12 (ANSWER KEY) Supplemental Reading and Resources Planting Links, Compiled by Steve Mayer Mulching Links, Compiled by Steve Mayer Water Use and Conservation Links, Compiled by Steve Mayer Emerald Ash Borer Information for Master Gardeners, Purdue University Indiana Gypsy Moth Information, Purdue University Purdue Publications Related to the Topic Purdue Entomology and Plant Pathology Publications
Key Pest Publications on the Topic Class Assignments Pruning Trees and Shrubs Quiz #13 (ANSWER KEY) Supplemental Reading and Resources Trees Are Good (www.treesaregood.org), International Society of Arboriculture Consumer Website Consumer Resource Center, Tree Care Industry Association (formerly National Arborist Association) Hazard Trees Website, USDA Forest Service PlantAmnesty, www.plantamnesty.org Pruning Landscape Plants, University of Florida Pruning: An Illustrated Guide to Pruning Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Cornell University Maintenance Information for Specific Tools, Felco Maintenance Tips of Pruners, The Felco Store Purdue Publications Related to the Topic Class Assignments House Plants Quiz #14 (ANSWER KEY) Supplemental Reading and Resources Houseplants Chapter, Ohio State Master Gardener Manual Purdue Publications Related to the Topic Key Pest Publications on the Topic Class Assignments Supplemental Reading and Resources Local Master Gardener Program Website Purdue Extension-Marion County Master Gardener Program (http://IndyMG.org) State Master Gardener Program Website Purdue Master Gardener Program Junior Master Gardener Program Gardening With Children Marion County Master Gardener Forms Class Assignments Annual and Perennnial Flowers Quiz #16 (ANSWER KEY) Supplemental Reading and Resources Purdue Publications Related to the Topic Key Pest Publications on the Topic Class Assignments Bulbs and Ornamental Grasses Quiz #17 (ANSWER KEY) Supplemental Reading and Resources Purdue Publications Related to the Topic A final "closed book" exam will be taken during the last class session. A score of 70 percent or more is needed for Master Gardener certification.
Your final test will be graded and the results will be sent to you by regular postal mail.
Additional content added to this page since May 14, 2008:
Session 02: Soils and Fertilizers
Determining Soil Texture with a Homemade Test, Fine Gardening
Reducing Soil pH: Lawns, Landscape & Gardens, A&L Great Lakes Laboratories
Learn More about N, P and K, The Fertilizer Institute
Fertilizer Product Safety Links (heavy metals), Compiled by Steve Mayer
Composting for the Homeowner, University of Illinois
Composting Resources, Texas A&M Extension
Using Organic Matter in the Garden, Cornell University Extension
Building Soil Organic Matter with Organic Amendments, University of Wisconsin Extension
Session 03: Pest Management and Insect Identification & Control
Ken Gray Insect Image Collection (Oregon State University)
Purdue Entomology Publications (List by Publication Number)
Session 04: Disease Identification & Control and Plant Problem Diagnosis
Abiotic Plant Disorders (Michigan State University)
Plant & Pest Problems Links, Compiled by Steve Mayer
PPDL Sample Submission Form , Purdue PPDL
PE-MC Sample Submission Form, Purdue Extension-Marion County
Purdue Plant Pathology Publications
Diagnosing Herbicide Injury on Garden and Landscape Plants (ID-184)
Roadside De-Icing Salts and Ornamental Plants (HO-142)
A Guide to Flowering and Why Plants Fail to Bloom (HO-173)
Black Walnut Toxicity (HO-193)
Effects of Cold Weather on Horticultural Plants in Indiana (HO-203)
You can also consult the "diagnosis" section in your state Master Gardener handbook.
Session 05: Weed Identification & Control and Animal Damage Management
Wildlife Conflicts Information Hotline, USDA, IDNR, Purdue
Wildlife Damage Management, eXtension.org
Prevention and Control Of Wildlife Damage Handbook, icwdm.org
Wildlife Crop Damage Web Site, Purdue University
Living With Wildlife, Tips for Keeping Wildlife at Bay, USDA APHIS
Purdue Weed Science Publications
Preventing Wildlife Damage-Do You Need a Permit? (FNR-404)
Purdue Animal Damage Management Publications
Session 06: Pesticide Use & Safety
Session 07: Lawn Care
Lawn Care Glossary, Purdue University
Purdue Turf Tips, Purdue University
Purdue Turfgrass Identification Tool, Purdue University
Recommended Turfgrass Cultivars, University of Illinois
National Turfgrass Evaluation Program, NTEP
Purdue Turf Fertilizer Calculator, Purdue University
Turfcast - Turf Disease Risk Forecaster, Purdue University
The Lawn Problem Solver, University of Illinois
Turfgrass Weed Identification Links, Compiled by Steve Mayer
Purdue Turfgrass Publications
"Key" is defined as where to look first for control information.
Insect Control: Turf Insect Management (E-61), Purdue University
Disease Control: Avoid Lawn Diseases with Proper Selection & Care, Purdue Extension-Marion County
Session 08: Vegetable Gardening
Purdue Vegetable Publications
"Key" is defined as where to look first for control information.
Insect Control: Managing Insects in the Home Vegetable Garden (E-21), Purdue University
Disease Control: Common Diseases in the Home Garden, University of Missouri
Session 09: Fruit Gardening
Midwest Home Fruit Production Guide, Ohio State University
Purdue Fruit and Nut Publications
"Key" is defined as where to look first for control information.
Insect & Disease Control: Managing Pests in the Home Fruit Plantings (ID-146), Purdue University
For more detailed information on fruit insects and diseases:
Pest Management and Disease Control in Home Fruit Plantings , Midwest Home Fruit Production Guide, Ohio State University
Midwest Tree Fruit Pest Management Handbook, University of Kentucky
Midwest Small Fruit Pest Management Handbook, Ohio State University
Session 10: Home Landscape Design
Click on FirmFinder at the bottom of the above website for a listing of landscape architects.
Purdue publication series HO-204, HO-205 and HO-206 are found on your MG class CD-ROM.
Session 11: Plant Selection and Trees & Shrubs
Take special note of the links in these categories: 1) Ornamental Plants and 2) Trees, Shrubs & Groundcovers.
Purdue Landscape Plant Publications
Session 12: Landscape Maintenance
Purdue Landscape Planting and Maintenance Publications (Horticulture)
Purdue Tree Planting and Maintenance Publications (Forestry)
"Key" is defined as where to look first for control information.
If the specific pest or problem is known, first look at the Purdue publications on the subject; otherwise, consult the references below.
Insect Control: Insect and Mite Control on Woody Ornamentals and Herbaceous Perennials (Bulletin 504), Ohio State University
Insect Control: Pests of Trees and Shrubs, IPM of Midwest Landscapes, University of Minnesota
Disease Control: Disease Control in the Landscape (Bulletin 614), Ohio State University
Session 13: Pruning Trees & Shrubs
HOW to Prune Trees, USDA Forest Service (PDF)
Pruning Ornamental Trees and Shrubs (HO-4)
Trees Need a Proper Start - Prune Them Right (FNR-FAQ-19)
Why Hire an Arborist? (FNR-FAQ-13)
What's Wrong with Topping Trees? (FNR-FAQ-14)
Session 14: House Plants
House Plants, Texas MG Handbook excerpt, Texas A&M University
Houseplants, University of Illinois
Interiorscape Plants Picture Pages, Texas A&M University
Lighting Indoor Houseplants (PDF), University of Missouri
Doctor Optimara - The Symptom-Based Guide for Diagnosing African Violet Problems, Holtkamp Greenhouses, Inc.
Houseplant Publications
Houseplant Problems (BP-55)
"Key" is defined as where to look first for control information.
Remember that most house plant problems are NOT caused by insects or diseases.
Houseplant Problems: Houseplant Problems (BP-55)
Insect and Disease Control:
Houseplant Pest Management: Part 1, Cultural Pest Management, Cornell University
Houseplant Pest Management: Part 2, Pesticide Pest Management, Cornell University
Insect Control: Insects and Related Pests of House Plants, University of Tennessee
Session 15: Volunteer Opportunities
Marion County JMG Program
State JMG Web Page
National JMG Website
Gardening With Children, Ohio Master Gardener Resource Guide
Youth Gardening Links, Purdue University
Activity Report Form and Badge Request Form
Session 16: Annual and Perennial Flowers
Flower Gardening Links, Compiled by Steve Mayer
Wildflower Links, Compiled by Steve Mayer
Growing Annual Flowers (HO-99)
Annual Flowers (HO-80)
Growing Perennial Flowers (HO-61)
Recommended Perennial Flowers (HO-79)
Roses (HO-128)
More Purdue Publications on Flowers
"Key" is defined as where to look first for control information.
Insect Control: Flower Garden Pests (E-70), Purdue University
Disease Control: Disease Control in the Landscape (Bulletin 614), Ohio State
Session 17: Flowering Bulbs & Ornamental Grasses
Spring, Summer & Fall Bulbs, University of Kentucky
Sequence of Bloom of Perennials, Biennials and Bulbs (1.7MB file), Bulbs, Tubers & Corms on pages 11-13, Cornell University
Spring Flowering Bulbs, North Carolina State University
Summer Flowering Bulbs, North Carolina State University
Narcissus (Daffodils), North Carolina State University
Flower Bulbs (bulb.com), Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Center/North America
Ornamental Grasses, University of Illinois
Ornamental Grasses for the Home and Garden (4.1 MB file), Cornell University
Flowering Bulbs (HO-86)
The Narcissus (HO-11)
Winter Storage of Geranium, Canna, Gladiolus, Caladium and Begonia (HO-85)
Ornamental Grasses for Indiana Landscapes (HO-219)
Ground Covers for the Landscape (HO-105)
Spreading Ornamental Plants: Virtues & Vices (HLA-1)
Session 18: Exam/Evaluation/Makeup Session
