Category Archives: Announcements

Oregon Coronavirus Update

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July 13, 2020

Gov. Brown announced two new statewide rules:

The first is a statewide ban on indoor social get-togethers of more than 10 people. This includes gatherings such as dinner parties, birthday parties, potlucks and book clubs taking place indoors. It does not affect restaurants, churches, event venues and other organizations at this time. Businesses and other organizations that have been following the guidance about face coverings, distancing and sanitation have not currently been identified as sources of significant transmission.

The second new rule is that face coverings are mandated in outdoor spaces where distance of 6 feet or more from people outside your household cannot be maintained. This might come up at a crowded trailhead, on sidewalks while awaiting entry to a business or at an outdoor event.

This virus is extremely contagious, and many people don’t show symptoms for days. In that time, you can interact with dozens or, if you’re not careful, hundreds of other people in your social circle and community.

That’s why the three W’s continue to be so important:

  • Wear a face covering.
  • Watch your distance.
  • Wash your hands.

Club Announcement

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The following Ashland Garden Club events have been cancelled due to Coronavirus concerns.

  • April’s General meeting and Speaker Program
  • May’s Annual Plant Sale

And… mostly likely, May’s General Meeting and Speaker Program.

An addition, April’s Siskiyou District’s spring meeting has been cancelled.

Jackson County MG Class: Demystify Vegetable Gardening

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Demystify Vegetable Gardening with a Spring Seed to Supper Class

Whether you live in an apartment or on acreage, learn low-cost gardening techniques for building, planning, planting, maintaining, and harvesting a successful summer vegetable garden from Jackson County Master Gardener™ Association members.

Choose a convenient location and join community members for six weekly Seed to Supper classes, learning the ins and outs of good flavor, nutrition, and accomplishment from your bountiful and thrifty new vegetable garden.

Who: Adults        Cost: Free       To Register: Call (541) 841-6487 or email  freshaccess@accesshelps.org

Locations, Dates, Times: Six weeks, during March to June.

OSU Extension Office,
569 Hanley Rd., Central Point,
Thurs, March 26–April 30, 2–4pm

New Beginnings Christian Center,
270 W Evans Creek Rd., Rogue River,
Thurs, April 16–May 21, 2-4pm

Phoenix Elementary,
215 N Rose St., Phoenix,
Tues, April 7–May 12, 5–7pm

Medford Library,
205 Central Ave., Medford,
Wed, March 18–April 22, 2–4pm

Medford YMCA,
522 W 6th St., Medford,
Wed, May 6–June 10, 6–8pm

 

Drought Outlook: 2020

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Feb 20th: 26-week low this week with 8.0% of the USA in drought.

NOAA’s seasonal outlook thru May sees an expansion of drought developing in WA, OR, CA, AZ, NM, and west TX.

“Drought will likely persist in the Pacific Northwest, with additional drought expected to develop in Oregon and eastern Washington in association with below-normal precipitation favored during the March-April-May (MAM) period ”

https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/expert_assessment/sdo_summary.php

Event: Poinsettia Festival

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Ashland Greenhouses    Saturday, Nov 30th, 2019
Time:  10:00am-4:00pm
Ashland Greenhouses annual Poinsettia Festival is where you can walk through thousands of colorful poinsettias, enjoy a hot beverage, snack, and some festive music. Local holiday vendors are selling handcrafted items.  There is even a staged area to take your Christmas photo with a sea of red behind you.  Everyone gets a free raffle ticket upon arrival for a chance to win great prizes.

Photo by: Carlotta Lucas, Ashland Garden Club