MGOI Annual Report 2012 - Master Gardeners of Ontario

PeterboroughTotal # of enquiries 217Total # of clinics 122# Attending Clinics 2725# of Speaking engagements 40Attendance at speaking engagements 2145# Newspaper/TD/Media 87# of Master Gardeners 25# of Master Gardeners in Training 7Total # of Administrative Hours 1489Total # of Advice Hours 1114# of TUs/Continuing Education UnitsHighlight of the YearThe 2012 Peterborough Garden Show was very successful event with Peterborough members takinglead roles on the organizing committee. We also provided speakers and an advice table throughout theweekend.Our overnight summer excursion took us to Pathways to Perennial; Folmer’s Landscaping and GardenCentre in Walkerton; Wild Things, Clifford Rockway Gardens, Kitchener; followed by a presentation atRichter’s Herbs. We had wonderful food and great company which made this a fabulous break from ourusual responsibilities.In August, we toured the City of Peterborough compost facility to learn about the process wherebygreen waste is changed into black gold which is then made available to city residents at a reasonablecost. This high quality fully matured compost is screened to ½ inch and tested prior to selling.Major Volunteer ActivitiesOnce again we conducted advice clinics at the Peterborough Ecology Park throughout May andJuneAnnual May Plant saleAdditional clinics were held at local garden centres and horticultural societies’ plant salesWe set up a display at the Peterborough Seedy Sunday. A marked increase in attendance wasmost gratifying.Fundraising Activities56