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October 24, 2017 www.grapevinegardenclub.org
2011, 2014, 2015 THROUGH THE
GRAPEVINE
October 24, 2017
Regular meeting site: Grapevine Convention Center
1209 S. Main Street, Grapevine, TX 76051
Social 9:30 A.M. Meeting and Program 10:00 A.M.
THANK YOU TO OUR OCTOBER HOSTESSES:
Coordinator: Debbie Smith Hostesses: Dinah Chancellor, Sarah Erickson,
Peggy Harris, Linda Krimm, Brenda Lackey, Mary Ledeboer,
Debbie Monahan, Carol Nadeau, Barbara Nunn, Robin Pond, Sylvan Sigler,
Susan Sporl, Martha Turner, and Barbara Williams
Grapevine Garden Club
October Program
Dragons and Damsels — Beautiful and
Intriguing Flying Insects
“Dragons” and “damsels” often evoke images
of medieval sorcerers and fantasy adventures in-
stead of the very real, brilliantly colored, benefi-
cial insects that dart across our gardens and
ponds, snagging prey out of the sky. Our speaker,
Omar R. Bocanegra, Supervisory Fish and Wild-
life Biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Ser-
vice, will describe the life cycle and habits of
dragonflies and damselflies.
Dinah Chancellor
Programs
In this issue — Page
October Program 1
President’s Message 2
Calendar of Events 3
October Birthdays 3
Save the Dates 4
Membership Update 4
Fall Plant Sale 2017 5
West Texas Street Work Day 6
Do You Have Rose Rosette Disease? 6
The Rose Rosette Resistance Trial 7
Veterans Day Parade 7
Holiday Luncheon 8
Gifts from the Garden 9
Upcoming Workshops and Community Events 10
Introducing...Sheri Jones 10
Happy 85th Birthday, GGC, Part 2 11
Holiday Luncheon Flyer 14
Fall Plant Sale Flyer 15
Picture at left::
Leucorrhinia dubia (maschio)
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President’s Message
When you think of October, what memories come to mind? Perhaps it’s college
football, sitting in a stadium surrounded by friends and cheering for your favorite team.
Maybe it’s taking your kids or grandkids to visit a pumpkin patch — and taking a ton
of pictures, of course! Perhaps it’s driving up to your own home on a crisp fall morning
and admiring the changing colors of your red oak and your chrysanthemums bursting
into bloom. Or maybe it’s a hayride with friends or family, with a steaming hot choco-
late or spiced apple cider to top off a perfect evening.
Whatever memories you have of October, GGC invites you to make some new
memories this month. The 20th Annual Butterfly Flutterby will be held at the Grapevine
Botanical Gardens on Saturday, October 14th. This year’s theme is “The Miracle of
Metamorphosis” and GGC members will be serving as volunteers in a variety of areas
as this event is held simultaneously with the children’s Art Contest and our Fall Plant
Sale. Many hands are needed to make all three events successful.
Even if you’re not scheduled to volunteer this time, please stop by and check it out
— with or without kids or grandkids! The event is free and includes three Monarch
butterfly releases, an Arts and Crafts area, a Science area, the Art Contest display, the
dedication of the “Transition to Beauty Butterfly Sculpture,” a scavenger hunt, lawn
games, and a clown.
October also brings an array of workshops and classes, along with the first Garden-
ers on the Go event. Check your calendar and see which of these many offerings piques
your interest.
As we continue to commemorate the 85th anniversary of our club, be sure to read
Part 2 of our history series in this issue. And since members 85 years ago dressed up
for meetings, please wear your best vintage hat to the next general meeting, just for
fun!
In closing, why don’t you celebrate the change of seasons (and the return of cool
weather!) by signing up for a few GGC activities? Look at it as a chance to hang out
with friends and make some NEW memories.
Candace Kyler
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Date Event Location
October 10th District II Fall Convention TGC Headquarters
Ft. Worth, 9:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
October 12th “The Marvelous Monarch”
Program
Grapevine Public Library
7:00 P.M.
October 14th Butterfly Flutterby / Art Contest Grapevine Botanical Gardens
10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
October 14th Fall Plant Sale Grapevine Botanical Gardens
8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
October 14th Introduction to Native Landscapes Bob Jones Nature Center
Southlake, 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
October 18th Garden Club Council of FW Mtg. Ft. Worth Botanic Garden
10:00 - 11:30 A.M.
October 19th Fall Composting 101 GBG Greenhouse
7:00 - 8:30 P.M.
October 23rd GOG Tyler Rose Festival Bus Trip Various locations in Tyler
October 24th Gardens on View (after general meeting) Members’ gardens TBA
October 28th Installation and Maintenance of Native
Landscapes
Bob Jones Nature Center
Southlake, 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
November 7th West Texas Street Workday West Texas Street, Grapevine
9:00 A.M.
November 7th Rose Trial Data Collection Dove Loop Road W. of Cross
Timbers Winery, 9:00 A.M.
Kacee Alvord
Steve Breunig
Doug Evans
Denice Francis
Gayle Hall
Cindy Harris
Debbie Hooker
Liz Isam
Ginger Jones
Mary Ledeboer
October Birthdays
Darlene O’Flaherty
Dick Pafford
Robert Pond
Dave Privée
Eva Rhodes
Nancy Searl
Sharon Swagerty
Chuck Voelker
Barbara Williams
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Date Event Location
November 9th Rose Rosette Disease Discussion GBG, Mitchell House
7:00 - 8:30 P.M.
November 11th Arbor Day Tree Planting call Karen Rice for locations
8:00 - 11:00 A.M.
November 11th Veterans Day Parade Main Street, Grapevine
9:00 A.M.
November 15th Garden Club Council of FW
Meeting
Ft. Worth Botanic Garden
10:00 - 11:30 A.M.
November 16th GOG Backyard Florist
Demonstration
GBG, Mitchell House
10:30 A.M.
November 28th Holiday Craft Bazaar Convention Center (before
and after the general meeting)
November 30th GOG Carpool Trip to Jackson’s Home &
Garden, Breadwinners, etc. Various locations in Dallas
December 5th Rose Trial Data Collection Dove Loop Road W. of Cross
Timbers Winery, 9:00 A.M.
December 5th -
9th
GOG Trip to Ft. Myers /
Sanibel Island Details TBA
December 12th Holiday Luncheon and support for GRACE
Lancaster Theater, Grapevine
10:30 A.M. Social
11:00 A.M. Lunch
Membership Update
We had a great turnout at the September meeting! Welcome to these new members:
Jim O'Flaherty
Kathe Randall
Jane Seris
Tony Seris
Theresa Thomas
Sandra Totty
Doug Veazey
Joan Veazey
Louise Young
Kathryn Armstrong
Marcia Barfield
Irene Binyon
Fred Brown
Denise Francis
Kristi Hayward
Nina Michel
Tammy Michel
Darlene O'Flaherty
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Don’t forget that GGC members can get a free one-year subscription to either Better
Homes and Gardens or Martha Stewart Living magazines. Simply log on to http://
www.publicgardensmagoffer.com. Be sure to put an ‘s’ after garden or you will not get
the right website, and put “Grapevine Garden Club” in the “Member Garden” field.
Candy Cawley
Membership
Fall Plant Sale 2017
Volunteers are still needed for the Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, October 14th. Please
contact Ella Barber if you’re available to help.
Our best publicity for the sale has always been GGC members so
in addition to your attendance, please tell your friends, neighbors and
other gardeners about the sale. It is October 14th at the Grapevine
Botanical Gardens, starting at 8:00 A.M. Remember that all GGC
members receive a 10% discount. A flyer is attached.
The following is a preliminary list of plants that will be available
for the plant sale. The full list and varieties will be distributed via e-
mail a few days before the sale.
American Beauty Berry, Anemone, Butterfly Weed, Butterfly Vine, Chrysanthemum,
Coreopsis, Crepe Myrtle – Pokomoke, Ferns – varieties, Grasses – varieties, Gregg’s
mistflower, Inland sea oats, Heliopsis, Oak Trees – varieties, Oak Leaf Hydrangea, Obe-
dient Plant, Passion Vine, Penstemon - varieties, Redbud tree, Rough Leaf Dogwood,
Salvias - varieties, Sedums – varieties, Turk’s cap, Viburnum – varieties, Winter Honey-
suckle, and many more!
Ella Barber and Ginger Jones
Plant Sale Coordinators
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West Texas Street Work Day
9:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 7th
I think I felt a little coolness in the air a few mornings ago —
and then it was gone! Fall weather is very iffy in our part of the
world, but it is what it is, right? We’re ready to plant pansies on
West Texas Street and that is a happy thing to do at this time of
the year!
We’ll start at 9:00 A.M. with some much-needed weeding in all the flowerbeds and
maybe a little trimming of the greenery to spruce things up after a long summer. Then
we’ll plant pansies in the beds to get ready for the cooler days ahead. We’ll have plenty of
water to keep you hydrated.
We’d love to have you join us! It’s a great way to meet
people and a great opportunity to learn. Just bring the appro-
priate tools, check the weather, and dress appropriately. After
all our hard work, how about we all pick up something to eat
or drink and head over to the picnic tables at the gazebo on
Main Street and enjoy visiting.
The WTS Committee will have a signup sheet at the Octo-
ber 24th meeting, so come find us and sign up! We look for-
ward to seeing you.
Suzi Guckel, Chairman
Candy Cawley, Sandy Guthrie, Bruce Herndon,
Joe Krimm, Jamie Moser, Paula Wilbanks, Co-Chairmen
Do You Have Rose Rosette Disease (RRD)? What are the symptoms?
1. New growth that is thicker than the growth below it;
2. Distorted clusters of stems called “witches broom”;
and
3. Excessive thorniness
Symptoms can vary with different types of roses. Most
plants will show several symptoms. Some infected roses
may not show symptoms. All roses are thought to be sus-
ceptible. Plants will eventually die.
Witches Broom
WTS volunteers get a rose pruning
lesson from Joe Krimm
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What causes the disease?
RRD is caused by a virus that is spread by a microscopic
mite. This is not a soil borne disease — no need to remove soil.
How does it spread?
The mites can crawl from plant to plant and can be wind-
blown or move on people, birds, or other insects.
What should you do?
Bag and remove the entire infected plant including roots and
dispose of it in the trash. The longer an infected rose remains in
the landscape, the greater the chance the disease will spread to
other roses.
More information? See http://www.ccmgatx.org/gardening-resources/popular-garden-
topics/plant-diseases/rose-rosette-disease.aspx.
provided by Laura Miller
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
The Rose Rosette Resistance Trial
The data collection group meets the first Tuesday of every month and has done so for
2+ years. Over the course of the trial, eleven varieties out of eighteen have come down
with Rose Rosette disease. We continue to hope that we will find a resistant variety.
The next data collection date is Tuesday, November 7th at 9:00 A.M. at the Dove
Loop Trail Head next to Crosstimbers Winery. Please contact Pam Braak if you’d like
additional information.
Pam Braak
Rose Rosette Trial
Veterans Day Parade
Please join your fellow GGC members and others at the
Grapevine Veterans Day Parade on November 11th. The pa-
rade is scheduled to start at 10:00 A.M. but prior to that we
need to decorate the “Grapevine Garden Club Float” — my
pickup! The pickup will be parked for decorating along the
north side of Dallas Street, east of South Main in Grapevine,
and we’ll start decorating it at 9:00 A.M.
Excessive thorniness
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The parade travels to Main Street and moves up Main to Ball Street. You do not need
to bring anything; all the decorating supplies will be provided. Wear something patriotic,
veteran clothing, or your GGC apparel and comfortable walking shoes. There will be a
signup sheet at the October general meeting, and I’ll be there to answer any questions.
Please plan to attend. You’ll have fun and show respect to our veterans.
submitted by Chuck Voelker
Holiday Luncheon
It’s almost time for the GGC Holiday Luncheon! This much-
anticipated event will take place on Tuesday, December 12th.
Please see the attached flyer for additional information. Sign-ups
will begin at the October general meeting and, as we are limited
to 130 guests by the Lancaster, please sign up EARLY!
We will again be accepting cash or check donations for
GRACE.
Robin Pond
Holiday Luncheon Chair
L to R: Ella Barber, Joetta King, and Dick Guckel
(Thierrie Mazur in background)
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Gifts from the Garden
In Lou Milner’s words, “Wayne created a
monster garden to maintain.” Her husband
Wayne was a gifted craftsman who created
fascinating garden art as well as a lovely
picket fence surrounding their raised vegeta-
ble and herb beds and a wooden bridge
crossing a large flower bed. Visiting their
garden inspired GGC members for years!
But seven years ago Wayne died and what
had been a joy in their lives became a chal-
lenge to maintain. Last month Lou gracious-
ly offered to allow GGC members to visit
her garden for a “passalong” dig party. Member Toni Moorehead supervised as members
dug salvias, daylilies, phlox, Turk’s cap, asparagus, and other perennials in addition to
hauling large border rocks to their vehicles to enhance their own gardens.
Lou’s goal is to reduce the number of flow-
er beds on the approximately five acres. She is
keeping the flower beds near the house and in
her courtyard planted, but Lou says there are
still lots of plants in other areas available for
digging by GGC members. Contact Lou by
phone or e-mail (GGC Yearbook, A 50) to set
up an appointment and she will direct you to
the areas with “passalong” plants to enhance
your garden. The plants now available are day-
lilies, asparagus, and cannas and iris to be
thinned. Bring your own digging tools includ-
ing a shovel, buckets or pots, and, if possible, a
wheelbarrow.
Prior to the “passalong” dig party, Lou was notified of receiving an Honorary Life
Membership to the Grapevine Garden Club by a unanimous vote of the membership and
she appeared to be humbled by that honor.
submitted by Joetta King
L to R: Candace Kyler, Lou Milner, Joetta King
L to R: Doug Munn, Ray Morrell, Barbara Morrell,
Barb Munn, Toni Moorehead
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Upcoming Workshops and Community Events
The Marvelous Monarch
Thursday, October 12th, 7:00 P.M., at the Grapevine Public Library
Jenny Singleton, GGC member and Monarch Butterfly enthusiast, will present this
program. Learn about the Monarch life cycle, migration, and plants for a butterfly-
friendly landscape. Free and open to the public.
Arbor Day – Keep Grapevine Beautiful (KGVB) Tree Planting
Saturday, November 11th, 8:00 - 11:00 A.M.
Please volunteer to help provide guidance to volunteer organizations as
they plant trees in local parks. For additional information or to sign up,
please contact Karen Rice.
Veterans Day Parade
Saturday, November 11th, 9:00 A.M., Main Street in Grapevine
Join Chuck Voelker, veteran and GGC member, along with other GGC members as we
show our support for veterans. Walk the parade route or catch a ride on the Grapevine
Garden Club Float (a/k/a Chuck’s pickup!). See article on page 7 for additional infor-
mation.
submitted by Karen Rice
Introducing … Sheri Jones
We all know Sheri for her service to GGC in a variety of po-
sitions over the years — scholarship chair, redbud project chair,
ways & means chair, bulb sales, and most recently, as editor of
the 2017-18 yearbook. But Sheri dedicates a considerable
amount of time to another volunteer effort that you may not
know about — the GRACE Food Pantry. Sheri was recognized
this summer for her volunteer work at the Pantry, and for a very
special gift she made for the Pantry Manager.
The following is from the August 4th issue of the “Amazing GRACE Weekly” (used
by permission from GRACE):
Every Wednesday Sheri Jones invests her time and energy into making the Food Pan-
try functional, beautiful and welcoming.
When she goes home, she still thinks of others. Months in the making was a red,
white and blue quilt, crafted with love from Sheri to give her to friend, and Food Pantry
Manager, Rusty Thigpen.
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This generous gesture is a testament to the remarkable volunteers who work along-
side us at GRACE, and the mutual affection and respect that is woven after years of
working toward a common goal to nourish families in need.
Sheri has been making the Food Pantry a better place since the doors first opened at
the Walnut property in 2006. Since then she has given nearly 1,200 documented hours
(and we suspect a great deal more) to stocking, sorting and encouraging clients who seek
a hand up at GRACE.
When Sheri and her longtime Food Pantry partner
Pat Mingus (also a GGC member!) first started work-
ing at the Pantry eleven years ago, volunteers selected
the groceries for client families. Now the Pantry is set
up like a little grocery store! According to Sheri, it’s
about the size of a 7-11, and clients present their
vouchers and make their own selections from a wide
variety of donated items.
The beautiful quilt that Sheri made for Rusty is
just one of many quilts she’s made for friends and
family over the past 20 years. She is a member of the Bear Creek Quilt Guild and editor
of the group’s newsletter. Sheri also enjoys knitting, along with gardening, of course!
Julie Garza
Newsletter Editor
GRACE Food Pantry Manager Rusty
Thigpen holding quilt made for him by Sheri
Happy 85th Birthday, GGC, Part 2
Imagine wearing heels, nylons, hats,
gloves, and dresses to club functions in-
stead of the athletic shoes, t-shirts, visors,
and jeans we wear today. With the excep-
tion of our holiday luncheon where mem-
bers generally “spruce-up” for the occa-
sion, our apparel may differ from that of
the club’s charter members but we con-
tinue to be involved with the concerns
that bound our founders together. Pro-
jects and activities throughout the 85
years have reflected an effort to continue
the mission as originally expressed in
Dressy attire at an Audubon Society meeting in 1981. Marty Swindell,
GGC member for 40 years, is 2nd from left. Note silver service in
lower right corner of refreshment table.
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1932. Two of the club’s mission objectives — to promote an interest in horticulture and
to support education in those objectives — are united through our current plant sale ef-
forts.
The first documented plant sale was in 1935 when Treasurer George E. Hurst reported
that the club had $2.00 on hand and it was time to pay the Federation dues of $5.00. To
raise funds, a flower exhibit and plant seed sale
were organized to be staged in March. Recommen-
dations of the event committee were approved:
“Every member will be obligated to plant one or
more flats and to secure as many seeds as possible;
potted plants and native plants exhibits to provide
education on the beauty of nature; and in order to
add the social flavor for which our club also stands
that punch be served throughout the day.” The
event was considered a success with a profit of
$14.20, and the Federation dues were paid.
(Federation dues are now paid through members’
annual dues. Did you know that through your GGC membership you are also a member
of Texas Garden Clubs, Inc. and National Garden Clubs, Inc.?)
There is no doubt that other plant sales occurred as
the tradition of sharing our love of gardening and
“passalong plants” continued throughout the club’s
history. We know of plant sales being staged in vari-
ous locations — Hall Construction Company on
Northwest Highway, the Safeway parking lot at Main
and Northwest Highway (currently the Bank of the
West location), the Farmer’s Market in the Cotton
Belt Railroad District, the Town Square Gazebo, and
at our current location, the Grapevine Botanical Gar-
dens.
Profits from any public fundraising activity such
as the club’s plant sale or the BFFB booth are dedi-
cated to scholarship and civic projects and remain
allocated to this account permanently. Proceeds can-
not be used for program speakers, parties, tours, etc.
October 1983 Plant Sale at Safeway. Note that
plants sold were likely propagated by members.
Karen Rice, president 2011-2013, at
Butterfly Flutterby in 2011
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In 2012 the first fall plant sale was initiated and the proceeds of $2,000.00 benefited the
GBG greenhouse funding campaign.
Due to the success of recent plant sales ($3,726.00 in fall 2016 and $9,458.00 in spring
2017), the scholarship amount will increase to $3,000.00 per recipient in 2018. (The num-
ber of scholarships offered depends on the availability of funds and eligible applicants.)
That is quite a jump from the earliest mention of a scholarship awarded by the club in
1967 — $100.00 to a student at the Northeast Campus of Tarrant County Junior College.
Based on Joan Stewart’s research of the scholarship program for “Reflecting on 75
Years of Dedicated Gardeners,” it wasn’t until 1984, under the leadership of President Gail
Brown, that a scholarship program was initiated. Joan wrote that at this time there were
approximately twenty active members, with the treasury showing a balance of $1,067.98.
(Compare that to our current membership of over 200, general fund assets
of approximately $13,170.00, and scholarship/civic protected assets of
approximately $36,814.00). Their efforts in fundraising allowed the first
$1,000.00 scholarship to be presented in 1985. Joan wrote, “The ways
and means of raising money for scholarships
have been as varied and interesting as the
members of the Grapevine Garden Club. Beginning in 1984
with $1.00 tickets for the opportunity to own a fully decorated
Christmas tree, many projects and activities have been carried
out to provide scholarship money for deserving students. We
have sold Easter lilies and many other kinds of plants. We have
conducted holiday home tours, as well as spring and fall tours
of beautiful and interesting gardens. There have been sales of
members’ craft work, including beautifully decorated wreaths,
baskets, bird houses and clay work, a lovely ink rendering of
Grapevine Torian cabin which decorated note cards. All of
these have evolved into basically one large fund-raising project for the year, which is a gi-
gantic plant sale in April planned, carried out, and supported by nearly every member.”
Projects and activities of the GGC have served to improve our community for 85 years!
You are connected to that history as you use your skill or special interest in continuing to
accomplish the goals of the club. Get involved! Join in the fun, serve, and learn at the up-
coming plant sales on October 14th and April 14th, and support the scholarship and civic
projects by buying plants!
Submitted by Joetta King
Birdhouses made by Ed King
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Holiday Luncheon Tuesday, December 12th
Lancaster Theater, 300 South Main, Grapevine
10:30 A.M. - Social
11:00 A.M. - Lunch
12:00 P.M. - Short business meeting and door prizes
This year serving:
Chicken Alla Margurite
(Lightly breaded chicken breast topped with
mushrooms, butter, and white wine sauce)
Vegetable Garlic Mashed Potatoes
House Salad Bread and Butter
Iced Tea Key Lime Pie
$25.00 per person
Holiday Entertainment Provided by:
The Ovation / Combined Jazz Choir
from Heritage High School
Cash or check donations collected for GRACE.
Make your reservation at the October 24th general meeting.
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