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Water Garden Society of Oklahoma Newsletter: Pond Life April 2014 Volume 28 Issue 4

TTHEHE PPRESIDENTRESIDENT ’’SS MMESSAGEESSAGE

President’s Message .............. 1 Meeting Information ................ 1 Club News ................................. 2 New Members / Renewals ....... 2 Board Meeting Info ................... 2 Ad Rates .................................... 2 Event Calendar ......................... 3 WGSO Board Contact List ......... 3 WGSO Library News .................. 3 Small Space Gardening Tips ..... 4 Topsoil 101 ............................... 5 Soil Amendments & Nutrients .. 6 Mole Control ............................. 7 To Mulch or Not Mulch ............. 8 Upcoming Events Details .......... 9 Fun Facts Trivia ....................... 10 Birthdays ................................. 10 Club Contact Info .................... 10

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Winter is finally over, but it was sad to see all of the daffodils’ come up just to watch them freeze and turn down to the ground again with their blooms going to mush. I have seen some yards with a few blooming so I hope you were one of the lucky ones. Our club has been so busy it’s hard to believe it is already spring. Just in the first three months our members have participated in two Home and Garden Shows and one Meet and Greet at Pond Pro. What a great way to start the year by working hard in trying to promote our club. But, the best way to promote our club is by putting your pond on the public tour. That is the way I first got interested in water gardening is by going to different homes to see all the many things they have done with their yards. I am so thankful that so many of the members at that time opened their yards to the public and be-cause of that I now have my own pond. You have a chance of being that per-son who encourages someone to build a pond of their own. Now it is time to start planning what changes we are going to make in our yards and deciding what we are going to do to get our ponds ready for our Public Pond Tour. As all of us know we try to improve our ponds more each year. Although it seems it is a never ending addiction. Don’t forget about our 3rd annual Spring Fling April 27th. It will be at Doug and Connie Kaye’s in Edmond. There will be new demonstrations this year, some of which will be included in our workshops. There are different activi-ties planned and lets us not forget about the food. We will have a potluck lunch, so bring your favorite dish and plan to have fun! See you there!!! Diane Clark, WGSO President

N e x t M e e t i n g 2nd Wednesday of the Month

April 9 , 2014 Doors Open at 6:30 pm

Will Rogers Exhibition Center 3400 N.W. 36th Street

Oklahoma City, OK

PROGRAM: Pond Tips & Tricks

PRESENTED BY: The Pond Butler

SPEAKERS: Joe Adams

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WGSO AD RATES If you would like to place an ad in the Pond Life, the rates are as follows:

Business Card $10.00 1/4 Page $25.00 1/2 Page $75.00 Full Page $100.00

Ads are to be CAMERA READY PREPAID in advance. Send payment to the WGSO Treasurer, Jim Maida, 10612 Turnberry Ln, OKC, OK 73170.

Send ad to the newsletter editor, Paullei Mumme at [email protected].

Ad must be in editor’s possession no later than the 20th of the month preceding publication.

EX: August issue must be received by July 20th.

Tuesday, April 1 @ 6:30 pm

RSVP Required to Diane Clark [email protected] 947-6999

Diane Clark’s House 4900 NW 35th

Oklahoma City, OK

NEW MEMBERS:NEW MEMBERS: Herb & Jeannie Abts

Maxine & Ronald Adams Mike & Ruth Ann Elliott

Sam & Merilee Estes Dallas Lunski & Keith Tille

Robert & Sandralee Moynih Sonya & Vergil Roger

DaltonDalton & Becky Spradling & Becky Spradling Kurt & Gail Straughn

Donna & Jeff Strother Mary & Leo Trujillo

Kenneth Wainner Kenneth Wainner

RENEWALS:RENEWALS: David Bilodeau

Pat & Murphy Bourgeois Andrea & Steven Forriester

Jim & Mary Garrett Freddy & Shela Hill

Bryan McDaniel, Doloris McVay

Rick & Mary Morris Konrad & Paullei Mumme

Sheri Newsom Deborah & Mike Reeves

George Sanchez Kim West

As of the 20th of the month:

WW ELCOMEELCOME WGSO MWGSO M EMBERSEMBERS

Open to all WGSO members - RSVP Required - Bring a Dish.

If you paid your 2014 Membership Dues last month and DON’T see your name, contact Patty Smith -

[email protected]

Tickets are $1 @ Meetings & Club Events.

$ 7 6 . 0 0

As of 3/12/14

K-Cup Recycling: Toss the Grounds in Your Garden and Turn the Cups into Seed Pots

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Deadline for Pond Tour April 1 Board Meeting April 1 General Meeting April 9 Meet & Greet April 12 Pond Pro: Pond Build Meet & Greet April 26 Pond Pro: Pondless Build Spring Fling April 27 Board Meeting May 6

Members Only Plant Sale May 14 Meet & Greet May 31 Festival in the Park @ Will Rogers Gardens

Board Meeting June 3 General Meeting June 11 WGSO Public Pond Tour June 21-22 Board Meeting July 1 General Meeting July 9 Members Bus Tour July 12

2 0 1 4 W G S O B O A R D 2 0 1 4 W G S O B O A R D EXECUTIVE OFFICER*/ COMMITTEE CHAIRS NAME CELL OTHER E-MAIL

*President Diane Clark 802-6200 947-6999 [email protected]

*Vice-President Tonah Tharp 973-4209 340-6495 [email protected]

*Secretary Teresa Asbury 659-2595 755-8090 [email protected]

*Treasurer Jim Maida 691-7630 [email protected]

*Historian Dennis Wagner 550-8923 265-3996 [email protected]

*Past President Jim Conner 317-6016 801-2891 [email protected]

Newsletter / Activities Paullei Mumme 642-4767 418-8708 [email protected]

Membership Patty Smith 717-9995 694-0886 [email protected]

Plant Sales/Tour Guide Sales Gary Guild 397-5758 390-8112 [email protected]

Programs Connie Fisher 350-3378 [email protected]

Refreshments Claribel Collier 396-8074 N/A

Refreshments Phil & Sarah Grissam 454-3571 [email protected]

Tour Guide Publication Tom Thompson 693-5098 [email protected]

Website Alex Philbrick 812-5876 [email protected]

Tour Guide Ad Sales/Members Tours Open

Entertainment (Summer Social & Christmas Party) Open

Librarian Alex Philbrick 812-5876 [email protected]

March 15

10:00 am Spring Start Up

March 29 10:00 am Pond Filtration

As we mentioned in the February Newsletter, due to no volunteers in taking over the WGSO Library we have re-evaluated how to still offer this great resource to our members.

Instead of hauling six heavy suitcases to all the meetings we are constructing an online catalog of all our books. This will be availa-ble on our website under the Resources tab. Currently, Alex Phil-brick is testing capabilities and hopes to have it up and ready by our April General Meeting.

Alex will review the process with a step by step hand out to guide everyone through this new feature. Along with the new process she will be displaying the books one last time at the April Meeting. For any questions or concerns please contact acting Librarian, Alex Philbrick.

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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Sometimes older ponds can have root systems develop that can wick water OUT of your pond. Ever have a leak you just can't find? This could be the reason!! You could also end up with an invasive root system in your pond like the pond below.

5 GARDENING TIPS FOR SMALL SPACES

Here are a few típs that can help you get a charmíng garden even when you have space constraínts to consíder:

BALCONY AND CONTAÍNER GARDENS - Small contaíners are the best way to grow herbs ín a confíned space. You have all had potted plants ín balconíes or corrídors but often these plants díe due to the lack of space. You can make the use of contaíners ín the same way to grow flowers, herbs and even fruíts and vegetables wíthout actually puttíng the roots ín the ground. You have to ensure that thís area gets enough sunlíght so that you do not have seepage of water from your balcony and can water your plants from tíme to tíme.

SUCCESSÍON PLANTÍNG - You can plant the seeds of the same plant once every two or three weeks. Wíth thís method, you can get an endless supply of your favoríte plant all year around. You can also grow vegetables usíng thís method as vegetables are known to adapt to thís growíng condítíon. Lettuce leave are the best example of successíon plantíng.

TRAÍN PLANTS TO GROW ON POLES - Many plants can grow very well on a sturdy support líke poles and walls. You can use planter boxes of dífferent sízes to make a vertícal garden . When ít comes to choosíng the ríght plant, you have to make sure that you grow plants that can be traíned to grow up on vertícal platforms líke all kínds of clímbers, pole beans, trellíses or trípods. You can also hang and stack herbs líke wall hangíngs. Thís ídea works well wíth tíny house dwellers.

COMPANÍON PLANTÍNG - Companíon plantíng refers to placing certain plants next to each other so that they benefít oneother when ít comes to gívíng proper shade, or provídíng nutríents to the soíl, or actíng as a natural controllíng agent for pests. You can also use dwarf varíetíes of plants to make the getup compact.

RAÍSED BEDS - People lívíng ín tíny spaces can also opt for raísed bed gardeníng . These beds allow the perfect solu-tíon to people wíth límíted mobílíty who wísh to have theír own gardens. Sínce soíls ín raísed beds are typícally better draíned than the surroundíng regíons, usíng them ís good, especíally íf your proposed síte for gardeníng ís poorly draí-ned. Raísed beds are also good to ínstall ín areas wíth steep slopes, poor soíl qualíty, or those that have shallow soíl over rock. Apart from beíng ídeal for constraíned spaces,

raísed beds also need less stoopíng duríng wateríng, weedíng, and other actívítíes, whích ín turn makes them the preferred optíon for many.

THREE ÍMPORTANT THÍNGS TO REMEMBER - The three most ímportant thíngs to be taken ínto consíderatíon to create a beautíful garden are proper sunshíne, water and draínage facílítíes. So, even when you have a small space, use ít judícíously usíng the típs above and ensure that your garden has a good draínage system, and gets adequate water and sunlíght to enjoy your own patch of green. Source: http://gardening.healthguide2day.com/?p=170

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TOPSOIL 101 By Kelly Roberson

Think one soil is the same as another? That's not the case. Knowing the answer to the question "what is topsoil" is one of the key steps to ensuring you have healthy lawns, flowers, plants, trees, and shrubs.

WHAT IS TOPSOIL? Topsoil is the top layer of the earth's surface. Topsoil is dark in color and high in organic matter, which makes it very easy to till and fertilize ground for growing plants. It is scraped from the ground and sold in bags or bulk, often called "black dirt".

WHERE CAN I BUY TOPSOIL? Topsoil is widely available through a variety of sources, including garden centers, nurseries, and home improve-ment stores. Your topsoil should be screened; this means any extra materials -- small rocks, roots, debris -- have been removed. Topsoil is sold by the bag or in bulk. Bulk orders of topsoil are usually priced by the cubic yard, and the price varies based on location and availability.

CAN I USE TOPSOIL IN CONTAINERS? You shouldn't. Stick with potting soil for containers, and use topsoil in garden beds.

HOW DO I FIGURE OUT HOW MUCH TOPSOIL I NEED? If you need to fill a raised bed or install a berm, you'll probably want to use topsoil. You will need to measure the area's square footage to calculate cubic feet. To fill a garden bed, you need at least 8 inches of depth of topsoil. New lawns will do best if you spread a layer of 3-6 inches of topsoil before planting.

TOPSOIL MYTHS & MISUNDERSTANDINGS Veteran green thumbs probably know what works -- regular amendments for soil, checking and remedying trouble spots -- but for the rest of us, soil can present befuddlement and mystique. Here are four common misunderstandings about topsoil.

TOPSOIL MYTH 1: All Topsoil Is Pretty Much The Same. Topsoil can differ dramatically, even in the same yard and from one garden bed to another. All topsoil is made up of sand, silt, and clay in various proportions. When combined together in just-right proportions -- 60 percent sand, 15 percent clay, and 25 percent silt -- all those elements equal the best garden soil mix and an ideal growing environment for plants.

Topsoil also includes decomposed plant matter, called organic matter; that's where plants get their nutrients. Good (and bad) insects and organ-isms such as earthworms live in the topsoil too, and you'll also find air, water, and oxygen.

TOPSOIL MYTH 2: If My Soil Is Rich, I Don't Have To Fertilize. Every year, garden plants draw nutrients from the soil. Those nutrients need to be replenished for healthy garden plant growth. This is especially true for annual flowers and vegetables. Luckily, it's easy and inexpensive to fertilize gardens with either granular or liquid products.

TOPSOIL MYTH 3: I Can Use Dirt From My Yard For A New Garden Bed. You can, but in most cases, you probably shouldn't. Soil includes varying amounts of decomposed plants, called organic matter. It's the compo-nent that gives topsoil, or "black dirt," good drainage and its loose, easy-to-till quality. Most soil around homes does not have nearly this much organic matter, which is why gardeners often buy topsoil to add to their garden or amend their soil with organic matter.

Purchasing topsoil is the easiest way to great garden soil. You can buy it in bulk or bags and put it directly on top of existing soil. For best results, put down a layer of 2-3 inches of topsoil, till it into the existing soil, then put the rest of the topsoil into your beds.

The other alternative is to amend soil by tilling in generous amounts of compost. This can be a lot of labor, and for best results should be repeat-ed periodically, but ultimately it can create very productive soil.

TOPSOIL MYTH 4: If I Have Good Topsoil, I Won't Have To Till It. Soil can be become compacted, and it's a good idea to till it whenever you get ready to plant annuals or vegetables. Even better, add 1-2 inches of compost while you're tilling to keep the soil as rich and loose as possible.

MARCH WGSO GENERAL MEETING RECAP

March was month for flowers and TLC did not disappoint. If you didn’t make it to the meeting you really missed out. Cindy and Christie were the guest speakers and they did a wonderful job. They brought loads of flowers for us to see and informed us about which flowers did best where and even brought new ones for a sneak peak.

Cindy spoke about the specific flowers they brought and what type of care and when was the best time to plant them. She and Christie also answered so many questions about gardening which help us all a lot. Not only did they surprise us with gift cards they gave away in a drawing for our members, they also let us purchase what flowers they brought. What a treat.

It’s proven, if you snooze you lose because by the time I made it to the table the ones I wanted were gone. So when you are at TLC be sure to thank them for being so helpful to WGSO and let them know they are appreciated! Don’t forget to check TCL’s website for upcoming seminars, workshops, and sales events!

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SOIL AMENDMENTS & NUTRIENTS WHAT TO ADD TO YOUR SOIL TO MAKE IT BETTER AND MORE PRODUCTIVE. All gardens benefit from regular additions of soil amendments. Apply amendments individually or in combination each season and whenever you plant. Spread compost, manure, and peat three inches deep on top of soil and work in to the top three to six inches, apply 1/2 inch or less of sand, greensand, and vermiculite, perlite, or gypsum, and work into the top eight inches of soil. The following materials help improve soil's fertility and its capacity to hold and drain moisture: COMPOST: Decomposed leaves, grass clippings, plant-based kitchen scraps, and other organic materials. A well-balanced, slow-release, nutrient- and humus-rich amendment. Lightens heavy soils; enriches poor soil. SAND: Use coarse sand in small amounts to improve drainage and loosen clay soil. Too much sand turns some soils into concrete. It contains no nutrients but lasts indefinitely. MANURE: Aged or rotted manure (from cows, sheep, horses, chickens, and others) boosts soil nitrogen. It loosens heavy soil and improves water retention in light soils. Fresh manure burns plants; compost it for a year before using. PEAT: Absorbs moisture; especially helpful in sandy soil. Loosens heavy or clay soils. If allowed to dry out, it can become hard, crusty, and difficult to remoisten. Peat or peat moss may be harvested from environmentally fragile peat bogs, a limited resource. Use sphagnum peat moss instead. VERMICULITE: Made by heating mica until it bursts, this lightweight particulate holds moisture and loosens soil. Good in all soil types. Lasts indefinitely. PERLITE: White volcanic residue that aerates soil and lasts indefinitely. Good for all soil types; a little helps. GREENSAND: Powdered rock that contains potassium and other nutrients. Slows soil compaction and helps retain moisture. GYPSUM: Powdered mineral that loosens heavy and clay soil; improves drainage. BASIC NUTRIENTS: Plants need a balance of nutrients for healthy growth. Fertilizers, or complete plant foods, contain all of the basic nutrients: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. These nutrients are listed on packaged plant foods in percentages of N-P-K. The following organic materials, when added to soil, supply specific nutrients needed by plants. Nitrogen (N) Sources for Leaf and Stem Growth

Alfalfa meal

Blood meal

Composted manure

Cottonseed meal

Feather meal

Fish meal or emulsion

Mushroom compost

Rice hulls Phosphorus (P) Sources for Root Growth, Flower Color, and Disease Resistance

Bat guano

Bonemeal

Rock phosphate Potassium (K) Sources for Fruit and Seed Production

Dolomite lime

Greensand

Kelp meal

Oyster-shell lime

Rock dust

Seaweed

Wood ashes Source: http://www.bhg.com/gardening/yard/mulch/soil-amendments-nutrients/

Best Soil Knife

Tomita Japanese Soil Digging Tool

A life changer—serrated on one side, smooth on the other, with a rubber-ized wooden grip. It pries out stones, saws through roots, and digs deep enough for planting bulbs.

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TO MULCH OR NOT TO MULCH Source: http://berkeleygardencoach.com/2011/10/03/to-mulch-or-not-to-mulch/

Mulching is one of a variety of methods for maintaining a healthy garden. A mulch is any material ap-plied to the soil surface for protection or improvement of the area. Mulching is as old as nature itself: fallen leaves, pine needles, twigs, pieces of bark, spent flower blossoms, fallen fruit and other organic material fall to the ground, and that is mulch.

MULCHING HAS MANY BENEFITS FOR THE GARDEN:

Mulch prevents loss of water from the soil due to evaporation.

Mulch reduces the growth of weeds, when the mulch material itself is weed-free and applied deep-ly enough to prevent weed germination and growth.

Mulch keeps the soil cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, maintaining a more even soil temperature.

Mulch prevents soil splashing during rains, which not only stops erosion but keeps soil-borne diseases from splashing up onto the plants.

Organic mulch can improve the soil structure. As the mulch decays, the material becomes topsoil. Decaying mulch also adds nutrients to the soil.

Mulch prevents crusting of the soil surface, thus improving the absorption and movement of water into the soil.

Mulch helps prevent soil compaction.

Mulch can add to the beauty of the landscape by providing a cover of uniform color and interesting texture to the surface.

There are basically two types of mulches: organic and inorganic. Both types may have their place in the garden. An organic mulch is a mulch made of natural organic substances such as bark, wood chips, leaves, pine needles, or grass clippings. They decompose over time and need to be replaced regularly. As they decompose, organic mulches improve the condition of the soil. They also attract beneficial wildlife such as insects and the birds that eat them. Inorganic mulches include gravel, pebbles, black plastic and landscape fabrics. They are longer lasting than organic mulches, but do not improve the soil condition and do not attract beneficial wildlife.

ORGANIC MULCH MATERIALS: Grass Clippings The best use for grass clippings is to leave them on the lawn. Grass clippings will decompose rapidly, adding nutrients back into the soil. A two-inch layer of grass clippings provides weed control if they are not full of weed seeds. It is best to build up the layer gradually using dry grass, not fresh clippings, to prevent the formation of a solid mat. Be careful not to use clippings from lawns that have been treated with herbicides.

Leaves A 2- to 3- inch layer of leaves provides good weed control. It is best to shred the leaves coarsely, using a shredder or your lawn mower. Whole leaves have a tendency to blow away, while finely shredded leaves do not allow water to penetrate. Oak and beech leaves help to acidify the soil for acid-loving plants. Leaves are usually easy to get, attractive as a mulch, and they will improve the soil once they decompose. After the

leaves decompose, dig them into the soil and add a new layer of mulch on top.

Pine Bark or Wood Chips A 2- to 3- inch layer of pine bark is good for weed control. Pine bark makes an attractive, usually dark-colored mulch. It can be purchased in various particle sizes. If you need a large quantity of mulch, you can often have one of the local tree care companies dump a load of chips in front of your home for free – just give them a call and inquire.

Pine Needles A 2- inch layer of pine needles makes an excellent mulch for acid-loving trees and shrubs. This mulch is very attractive and allows water to penetrate easily.

Ground Cover Many perennial ground cover plants, such as ivy, peri-winkle, pachysandra, mondo grass and liriope, will cover the soil and act as a mulch. I highly recommend using ground cover as a mulch material: it is organic, attractive, effective and doesn’t blow around or decom-pose. In combination with other organic mulching materials, perennial ground cover improves the condition of the soil over time. Continued on page 8

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INORGANIC MULCH MATERIALS: Gravel, Pebbles and Crushed Stone A 1- inch layer of small rocks will provide good weed control. Do not use them around acid-loving plants since the rocks may add alkaline elements and minerals to the soil. These materials reflect solar radiation and can create a very hot landscape environment during the summer months.

BLACK OR CLEAR PLASTIC Black polyethylene film is very effective in preventing weed growth, however it is not good for the overall health of your garden. Use it to kill weeds prior to planting; if you cover the weed infested area for 3-4 months with black plastic, many of the weeds will be killed due to lack of light and excessive heat. Clear plastic can also be used – this process is called solarization and heats the area to a temper-ature that kills off the seeds in the topsoil. When used as mulch, plastic impedes drainage, as well as the proper exchange of gasses between soil and atmosphere.

LANDSCAPE CLOTH OR WOVEN GROUND CLOTH Materials woven of fabric, plastic or paper are available in various lengths and widths. The materials are treated to resist decomposition. Unlike plastic films, woven materials allow water and air to move through them. They are very effective in controlling most weeds, although some grasses may grow up through the holes in the fabric, and over time a layer of topsoil forms above and the weeds grow there. This is the stuff I often find poking out between the wood chips – not a very attractive solution. While not as damaging as plastic film, I do not recommend landscape cloth as a mulch.

How often mulch needs to be replenished depends on the mulching material. Grass clippings and leaves decompose very fast and need to be replenished frequently. Inorganic mulches such as gravel and pebbles rarely need replenishing. As the plants grow and fill in the bed areas, less and less mulch is needed.

The amount of mulch to apply depends on the texture and density of the mulch material. Many wood and bark mulches are composed of fine particles and should not be more than 2 to 3 inches deep. Excessive amounts of these fine-textured mulches can suffocate plant roots, resulting in yellowing of the leaves and poor growth.

Coarse-textured mulches such as pine bark nuggets allow good air movement through them and can be as deep as 4 inches.

Mulches composed of grass clippings or shredded leaves should never be deeper than 2 inches, be-cause these materials tend to mat together, restricting the water and air supply to plant roots.

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FLING

SUNDAY APRIL 27

3rd Annual WGSO Spring Fling 3rd Annual WGSO Spring Fling will be held at the home of will be held at the home of

Doug & Connie KayeDoug & Connie KayeDoug & Connie Kaye 4204 Leawood Place4204 Leawood Place4204 Leawood Place Edmond, OK 73034Edmond, OK 73034Edmond, OK 73034

Potluck Lunch starts at 1:00 pm First demonstration starts at 2:00 pm

Demos are lined up at 30 minute intervals

The WGSO Garden Themed Bazaar was a huge success last year, so we’re going to do it again this year. Any WGSO member can sign-up to

bring new, gently used, or hand crafted garden related items to sell. You will need to register

with Bazaar Coordinator, Tonah Tharp.

We need volunteers to help with set-up & clean-up.

SignUp Genius invitation will be sent out and sign-up sheets will be at the April meeting for

potluck dishes, volunteers, and the bazaar.

Do you have a folding table & chairs you can bring? Email [email protected] and let us know.

WWGSOGSO March Meet & Greets March Meet & Greets at Pond Pro in Shawnee

April 12 @ 10 am - Pond Build April 26 @ 10 am- PONDLESS BUILD

Pond Pro offers WGSO Members a 10% Discount

WWGSOGSO May May MeetMeet -- NN -- Greets Greets May 31 @ 9 am to 3pm - Festival in the Park

Will Rogers Garden Exhibition Center WGSO Presentation @ 11 am

May 14, 2014May 14, 2014

April 12 @ 10 am: POND BUILD April 26 @ 10 am: PONDLESS BUILD May 17 @ 10 am: PLANTS/FISH/ALGAE

MUST HAVE” VARIETIES AND PLANTING TIPS

FREE CLASSES

OKC PARKS & RECREATION

Will Rogers Senior Center 3501 Pat Murphy Drive (Will Rogers Park)

FRIDAY APRIL 4 @ 7 PM FREE LECTURE & EXHIBITION

Hear Ulrich’s tales of adventure during his travels in search of the7 perfect wildlife shot. Lecture will focus on birds

of Florida, National Parks of the West, and Eastern

Mediterranean. Register online at www.okc.gov/active

SATURDAY APRIL 5 8:30 AM TO 1:00 PM PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

Class Size Limited to 45 Participants Cost $50 paid to Tom Ulrich during event

Workshop Fee Includes a copy of Ulrich’s Books

Spend time with Ulrich learning the best methods for capturing nature at its finest. The workshop will cover

technique, animal behavior and equipment selection.

Register in advance at www.okc.gov/active.

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WGSO POND LIFE Paullei Mumme 645 E Frolich Dr Midwest City, OK 73110

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Did you know in the past 27 years that the Water Garden Society has been in existence, there have only been twenty different presidents?

We have had four that has served multiple terms. Two of those are still current members. How many presidents can you name?

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THE PPRESIDENTRESIDENT S MMESSAGEESSAGE · 2019. 8. 18. · proper sunshíne, water and draínage facílítíes. So, even when you have a small space, use ít judícíously usíng