In this issue: Atypical graduations for the West County and Desert; Master Gardener Milestones; new officers elected to the Advisory Boards; Interview with Platinum Badge Member, Ottillia Bier; Ottillia Bier shares a memorable letter received for her newspaper; Master Gardener volunteering with the Women, Infants, and Children Program; study of tree longevity and update on the smoketree; eastward move of Desert MG, Brenda Costantino; Janet Hartin shares preliminary results of an ongoing research project; Rosa Olaiz briefs on Master Gardener news.