Purdue Extension -Ohio County- 412 Main St Rising Sun, IN

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1 Purdue Extension -Ohio County- 412 Main St Rising Sun, IN Jill Andrew-Richards, Agriculture & Natural Resource/4-H Youth Development Shannon Chipman Health & Human Sciences/4-H Youth Development December Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Beth Terrill, Office Manager - Hoosier Beef Congress - Trenna Jossart, Family Nutrition Program Assistant tjossart@purdue.edu 4. Junior Leader Christmas Shopping 3:30 at Walmart 5. YAB 6: H Lumberjacks 6: O3C 6: Office Hours M-F 9:00-4:00 Inside This Issue: Page 2: Enroll in 4-H Page 3: Junior Leaders & Scholarship Workshop Page 4: Science & Livestock Workshops Page 5: Teens as Teachers Page 6: Yard & Garden News Page 7: Biosecurity Training Page 8:High Tunnels Page 9: Fencing & Water Systems Page 10: New Year New You Page 11: Homemakers Biosecurity Training Fairgrounds Fencing & Water System Needs Bear Branch Fire house 6:00pm High Tunnels Program 6:30 Switz Tech Center Merry Christmas - Office Closed Merry Christmas - Office Closed Happy New Year - Office Closed It is the policy of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service that all persons have equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, services, activities, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran. Purdue University is an Affirmative Action institution. This material may be available in alternative formats.

2 2017 Ohio County Fair Dates!!! June 23rd July 1st

3 State Fair & Left Over Exhibit Hall Projects are located at the Extension Office! If you have not picked up your project from the fair or from the State Fair please contact the Extension Office or stop in and pick it up. Teens as Teachers See the Flyer! Are you interested in animal biosecurity? Biotechnology? Healthy Living? Then check out the Teens as Teachers Conference scheduled for Feb , 2017! Contact Jill or Shannon for more details! Junior Leader Activity Junior Leaders will meet at 3:30 at Walmart for Christmas Shopping with Pizza Hut after! 4-H Scholarship Workshop December 8th, 2016 Extension Office Items covered include the Ohio County 4-H Scholarship Indiana 4-H Foundation Scholarship Indiana 4-H Accomplishment Resume Scholarships. All Senior 4-H members and parents are encouraged to attend. ****Any 4-H member in grades are eligible for Resume Scholarships. **** If questions call

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6 Purdue Yard & Garden Calendar : DECEMBER By Rosie Lerner HOME (Indoor plants and activities) Check houseplant leaves for brown, dry edges, which indicates too little relative humidity in the house. Increase humidity by running a humidifier, grouping plants or using pebble trays. Extend the lives of holiday plants such as poinsettias and Christmas cactus by placing them in a cool, brightly lit area that is free from warm or cold drafts. Houseplants may not receive adequate light because days are short and gloomy. Move plants closer to windows, but avoid placing foliage against cold glass panes. Artificial lighting may be helpful. Because growth slows or stops in winter months, most plants will require less water and little, if any, fertilizer. If you are forcing bulbs for the holidays, bring them into warmer temperatures after they have been sufficiently precooled. Bulbs require a chilling period of about 10 to 12 weeks at 40 degrees F to initiate flower buds and establish root growth. Precooled bulbs are available from many garden suppliers, if you did not get yours cooled in time. Then provide two to four weeks of warm temperature (60 F), bright light and moderately moist soil to bring on flowers. When shopping for a Christmas tree, check for green, flexible, firmly held needles and a sticky trunk base both indicators of freshness. Make a fresh cut, and keep the cut end under water at all times. Evergreens, except pines and spruce, can be trimmed now for a fresh supply of holiday greenery. YARD (Lawns, woody ornamentals and fruits) Prevent bark splitting of young and thin-barked trees, such as fruit and maple trees. Wrap trunks with tree wrap, or paint them with white latex (not oil-based) paint, particularly on the south- and southwest-facing sides. Protect shrubs such as junipers and arborvitae from extensive snow loads by tying their stems together with twine. Carefully remove heavy snow loads with a broom to prevent limb breakage. Protect broadleaves, evergreens or other tender landscape plants from excessive drying (desiccation) by winter sun and wind. Canvas, burlap or polyethylene plastic screens to the south and west protect the plants. Similarly, shield plants from salt spray on the street side. Provide winter protection for roses by mounding soil approximately 12 inches high to insulate the graft union after plants are dormant and temperatures are cold. Additional organic mulch such as straw compost or chopped leaves can be placed on top. GARDEN (Flowers, vegetables and small fruits) To protect newly planted or tender perennials and bulbs, mulch with straw, chopped leaves or other organic material after plants become dormant. Store leftover garden chemicals where they will stay dry, unfrozen and out of the reach of children, pets and unsuspecting adults. Once the plants are completely dormant and temperatures are consistently below freezing, apply winter mulch to protect strawberries and other tender perennials. In most cases, 2 to 4 inches of organic material such as straw, pine needles, hay or bark chips will provide adequate protection. Check produce and tender bulbs in storage, and discard any that show signs of decay, such as mold or softening. Shriveling indicates insufficient relative humidity. Clean up dead plant materials, synthetic mulch and other debris in the vegetable garden, as well as in the flowerbeds, rose beds and orchards. Make notes for next year s garden.

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11 HEALTH & HUMAN SCIENCES Ready or Not the Holidays are here! Information provided by Iowa State University Family Ties Newsletter, November 2007 Ahhh, the Holidays. Special recipes, the music, crazy aunts and uncles, hanging the Christmas lights, finding the perfect tree, crowded lines at the mall, Elf on a Shelf, the excitement of children, Santa, waiting in line to see Santa this time of year brings so much joy and focus to the little ones but we need to be aware of the needs of our older relatives also. For older adults, the holidays can be joyful but they can also produce a wide mix of emotions from happiness to sadness as they grieve for those who are no longer there to celebrate or as they deal with health concerns. Here are some tips from Iowa State University that can help you figure out how to make this a merry holiday for your elder family members. 1. Give practical and useful gifts give gifts of safety, comfort and convenience. Idea: Share one-serving portions of homemade goodies. 2. Consider your older relatives physical abilities and needs engage them in family traditions like decorating the tree and baking cookies. Idea: make sure to provide a comfy chair close to the tree or at the table as they assist in these projects. 3. Tune into the holiday blues Encourage your family members that it s ok to grieve, share stories and reminisce about loved ones who are no longer with us. Idea: light a candle on the table to honor those who the family is missing. 4. Holidays may be times to assess your older adult s physical and mental health Remember, the holidays may be the only time of year that ALL the family is together at the same time. Let this be a chance to tune into changes that might be red flags of concern. Idea: talk with siblings about changes they might be seeing in parents or family members. 5. Recognize the warning signs of depression The holiday blues are usually temporary but clinical depression tends to linger. Depression affects 15 out of 100 adults over the age of 65. Idea: If you are concerned, talk to your family member s primary care provider. 6. Volunteer During the holidays Families can work with older family members to help provide or purchase items for community events. Idea: Older folks who stay active usually have less health problems! Extension Homemaker Council meeting on January 4th, 2017 at 11:30am! Recipes in a Jar Recipe Courtesy: Double Chocolate Peppermint Candy Hot Cocoa Mix 1 c. instant skim milk powder 1 c. unsweetened cocoa powder 1 c. white sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 c. crushed peppermint candy 1/2 c. mini semisweet chocolate chips Directions: Add the skim milk powder, cocoa powder, sugar and salt to a food processor. Pulse until thoroughly mixed. Transfer the mix to a large bowl. Add the crushed peppermint candy and mini semisweet chocolate chips. Stir until distributed throughout the mixture. Store mixture in airtight, quart-size container. Decorate container if desired. Spiced Tea Mix 1 1/2 c. orange breakfast drink (Tang) 3/4 c. iced tea mix (unsweetened) 1 1/2 c. white sugar 3 tsp. cinnamon 2 tsp. ground cloves Directions: mix contents in a large bowl. Store mixture in airtight, quart-size container. Decorate container as desired. Mint Candy Coffee Mix 1/3 c. instant coffee 1 c. instant skim milk powder 1/c. powdered non-dairy coffee creamer 1/2 c. white sugar 1/4 c. instant chocolate pudding mix 6-8 red and white striped candy mints, crushed Directions: Add the ingredients to a food processor. Pulse until thoroughly mixed and you have smooth powder. Store mixture in airtight, quart-size container. Decorate container as desired.

12 NON-PROFIT STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID LAWRENCEBURG, IN Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service PERMIT NO Main St. Rising Sun, IN Purdue University, Indiana Counties and U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED