November 2013 Weeders’ Digest — 1

Weeders’ Digest A PUBLICATION OF THE KELOWNA GARDEN CLUB NOVEMBER 2013

www.kelownagardenclub.ca

November Meeting Wednesday, November 6th

7:30 pm

Meeting Place 4091 Lakeshore Road link to map

(corner Lequime)

Doors open 6:30 Meeting 7.30

Guest Speaker Judy Runzer will be giving a

power point presentation of the club’s Open Gardens and

other activities

Kgc Annual

general

meeting

The Annual General

Meeting of the Kelowna Garden Club will be held

on Wednesday, November 6th

President’s Message – Linda Edser

"Autumn, the year's last, loveliest smile” William Cullen

Many people make the wheels of the Kelowna Garden Club roll around smoothly. I would like to applaud the Assistants of The Kelowna Garden Club for their outstanding help, support and encouragement during my tenure as President. They bring innovation, hard work, “heart”, coordination and dedication to our club – often independently and with very little fuss. Next time you meet one of our Assistants, please thank them for the significant role that they play in the success of our organization. Look for their names in this newsletter. There are more than you might think! Representing The Kelowna Garden Club, I have attended and at the meetings of the Southern Interior Horticultural Association (SIHA). This organization brings together the garden clubs from Armstrong, Enderby, Kamloops, Kelowna, Lake Country, Naramata, Penticton, Shuswup, Vernon and the Okanagan Gardens & Roses Club of Vernon. We meet twice a year and the meetings are held in various communities of member clubs. Each club reports on its activities and we all are able to benefit from the experience of our col-leagues. The meetings provide an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and concerns of mutual interest as they relate to garden clubs in our overall area. At our spring meeting, for example, Rosemary Botner and the other editors of club newsletters were able to “brain storm” ideas with regard to club communication. October’s meeting, which I attended with Alicja Paradzik, was held and hosted by The Kamloops Garden Club in Kamloops. A key topic was how to attract young people to garden clubs. Each of the members of the Kelowna Garden Club is welcome to attend any of these meetings throughout our area. The Spring meeting will be in Vernon and you are invited to bring your ideas. Some members have been asking if we are planning to hold the free member-ship draw for early payment of membership fees in 2014. The answer is - yes. Notification will been sent out prior to our first meeting and the draw for a free membership will be held at the March 2014 general meeting. This is yet an-other benefit of membership in The Kelowna Garden Club.

Pomegranate Tree - Persephone was carried off to the underworld by Hades. Demeter was enraged and prevented the crops from growing. To restore the natural order, Zeus arranged his daughter's release by negotiating a settlement between Demeter and Hades. But Hades had already given Persephone a pomegranate seed, and since she had eaten the food of the underworld, she was compelled to spend part of the year there with Hades and part in the world above. In the spring she returns to the earth and her subsequent return to the underworld means the end of the growing season and the coming of winter. The fruit has symbolized death and rebirth ever since.

Pomegranate photo courtesy R. Botner

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2013 Vice President’s Report Doreen Morash

As your Vice President for 2013 I’ve had many enjoyable experiences The responsibility of arranging speakers, based on the club’s requests, has been very rewarding. Listening to a speaker’s expertise and sensing their inner joy r when they are talking about a favorite topic is a delight. Their personality becomes evident, as they delve into their chosen topic, and it is fun to see and hear the interaction that takes place with the speaker and the club members. We have a wonderful pool of knowledge within our own club and I always am amazed and thankful when this knowledge is offered so willingly. Working with our Executive and Assistants for the last two years has been a learning experience and educational. They are a concerned and caring group of people, who have had your best interests at heart, when any decisions have had to be made. Their dedication of so much personal time for the benefit of our club is admiral. I would like to thank John and Hugh for taking charge of the audio-visual equipment and set-up, when we have had speakers at our meetings. They lessened my stress considerably, and are great troubleshooters, as we never know when a problem can occur. During the year, we have had educational lectures on Roses, Bugs, the Value of trees, the Health of plants, prize winning Irises, Food Control, Carrots & Garlic. We’ve had a fantastic auction with Spe-cial Speaker Ted Baker and his Irresistible Irises and have profited as a club from his generous donation of the auction proceeds. As Excursion planner for this year, I’ve enjoyed organizing various trips. We visited Washington, USA, with many other members from Garden Clubs in the Okanagan, to see fields and fields of glorious tulips in full bloom. We’ve visited Dogwood & Bylands Nurseries to shop and see their operations. The Elysium Gardens were a delight to meander through with their huge, beautiful peonies, irises, and lovely hosta displays. This park-like garden offered a lovely setting for our picnic in the sunshine. The visit to South East Kelowna’s Cider Company was a hit also. Their organic fruit was made into delicious cider which we tasted with pleasure. We visited Bedroc Nursery in Salmon Arm and with Richard Radomske’s help were able to buy many of his own rooted stock of roses. We enjoyed a delicious lunch in one of Salmon Arm’s pubs when we were finished shopping for roses. During these excursions, it’s great getting to know other members of the club in a different setting. It’s been a full plate of activities, excursions and lectures in 2013 for our garden club.

2013 in Review President’s

Report Linda Edser

It has been a productive, exciting and creative year at the Kelowna Garden Club. We have had a great year of friendship and fun, but at the same time making a mean-ingful contribution to our community. As a result of the work of our wonderful and hardworking executive, assistants and volunteers we have accomplished the following: Fundraisers 2013: Our April Natures Gold membership discount sale; Annual Public Plant Sale at Guisachan Gardens in April; and in October the bulb only sale for our membership. Events: In July our juried flower show and extravaganza at Guisachan Gardens; three open garden days for club members in June, August and September; our summer potluck picnic at our new facility in July (followed by visit to Dick and Helen Bazett’s lilies); parlour shows each month; succulent exchange and on occasion Floral Art Exhibits, upcoming Christmas Party in December with entertainment. Workshops: Ikebana Workshop in April with Jeanne Bates, dish garden creating workshop, a Floral Arts Workshop in September with Dorothy Scott of BC Floral Arts and our Christmas Flower Arrangement Workshop in December. KGC Speakers 2013: March - Richard Radomski from Bedroc Roses; April - Allison Linklater of Westwold; May - An evening with Don Burnett; June - Hugh Philip; September - Andrea Gunner; October - Ken Salvail and in November an overview of the year with Judy Runzer. In June we had a Special Speaker – Ted Baker on the Irresistible Iris! This was open to the general public. Executive/Assistants Meetings: I have hosted at our home four executive meetings this year. The meeting in February included the assistants as well as the executive. Other Matters: We have moved into our new facility, which appears to be working out well. We made a change in KGC Constitution to eliminate the use of the words audit, auditors and auditing. Our agreement to share sound equipment with Plus 3’s and the Newcomers Club seems to have been a very good move. The KGC bursary to the Leaning Garden at UBCO was much appreciated. Members/volunteers did floral arrangements for the fundraisers/community events such as the CNIB function, the foodbank fundraising breakfast, cancer fundraising dinner, Annual Community in Blooms Conference and Anniversary of Benvoulin Church. We participated in, and presented reports on behalf of the Kelowna Garden Club at the Southern Interior Horticultural Association meetings in Armstrong in April

President report continued:

On a personal note, I wish to thank the entire executive, who do not know the meaning of the word “no” and only ask how they can further assist. Thank you to our assistants, who are always so helpful and the volunteers who jump at the chance to help in anyway they can. It is such a pleasure working with all of you…Thank You All!!

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Treasurer Report

John Waddington I have maintained the Garden Club financial records in balance, paid invoices as received, entered moneys into our bank account as and when received, and reported on our financial situation at general and executive meetings. Our financial records for 2013 are available for members to view at any time by arrangement.

2013 Past President’s Report Rosemary Botner

As Past President I attended all executive meeting, in a non-voting and advisory capac-ity. I assisted with the Annual Flower Show as logistics and "Special Exhibits" coordinator and have acted as newsletter editor.

As Newsletter Editor, over the past year I have edited, published and arranged for duplication and distribution of 9 issues of Weeders’ Digest.

I also communicated notices and events to club members on an as-needed basis. Thank you again to Judy and Harv Bell for doing the mail-out of the paper copies of the newsletter. It has been a steep learning curve but a rewarding experience and I have

valued your comments and the trust you placed in me to deliver a quality product.

Newletter deadline is 10th of the month for the following issue. All articles and comments gratefully received rosemarybotner@gmail.com

2013 Publicity director’s report Dorothy Robison

Attended Executive Committee meetings, as called by the President.

Contacted individuals, magazines, and newspapers every month (and GardensWest and gardening clubs every two months) with details of our monthly speakers.

Attended the SIHA meeting in April, with Linda Edser, Judy Runzer and Rosemary Botner.

Member of Judy Runzer’s Flower Show committee

Got quotes for reusable banners that could be used for various KGC activities including Flower Show.

For the Flower Show, assisted Rosemary Botner with “special activities” which included organizing the musician, three demonstrators, and the invasive plants consultant. With Rosemary doing all the printing, she and I made a great many signs to direct and inform entrants and visitors, with a view to re-using them in 2014. The signs are stored in my garage.

Spent a full day at a garden on the Kelowna Garden Tour with Rosemary Botner to give visitors information about the KGC. We had a table set up with the club’s photo board, pamphlets, and other information.

Organized a sempervivum share with Gwenyth Greer. Bob Wilson provided garage space--and coffee.

Contacted various speakers who could possibly be a feature speaker in 2014 (this is a work in progress).

Stepped in, when asked, to fill a gap (greeting, speaker introduction.)

Christmas

centrepiece

workshop

when: Friday December 6th 2 sessions Morning and Afternoon

where: Good Samaritan Society, Mountainview Village.

Why: Create Christmas centerpieces!

What: Flowers provided, please bring greenery and decorations (ribbons etc)

Cost: $15/person payable at November meeting.

Maximum: 20 Further details will be sent to those who express interest.

Contact Judy Runzer at 250-861–5010 bjrunzer@shaw.ca or Linda at 250-769-6893 ledser@shaw.ca

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One of the arrangements from last year’s workshop

Photo: R Botner

2013 Membership

Report Sue Shanks Last year (2012) there were 215 members. This year (2013), to date we have 195 paid members After four years as membership coordinator, I will be resigning at the end of December. Rosie Lawrence has

volunteered to take on this position.

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2013 Community Liaison REPORT

Wilma Schellenberger

As Community Liaison for the Kelowna Garden Club I attended KGC meetings and was involved in the following activities: • priced and helped to sell at the Kelowna Garden Plant Sale, and gave gardening advice as a

Master Gardener • priced and identified plant material, gave gardening advice at the KG Hospital Auxiliary

Plant Sale and helped with the sale in general for two days • organized and helped to create a large number of center pieces for the Community in

Bloom Green Thumb Garden Contest 2013 Awards celebration at the Benvoulin Heritage Church building with the help of a number of ladies from KGC

• coordinated the Green Thumb Garden Contest 2013 for the CiB Committee and arranged

for the judges (including KGC members) as well as the awards ceremony. I also served as a judge for 2 1/2 days. I acted as MC at the ceremony and gave out the awards with the help of Doreen Morash.

• I asked KGC members to participate in nominating gardens in many different categories

(17). I advertised the event at the club meetings, wrote an article for the Weeders’ Digest and distributed the press release to the media.

• I attended the CiB Conference and Awards Celebration in Kamloops and reported on the

activities involving KGC members at our round table discussions. • I promoted the KGC at all events I attended as Master Gardener and CiBloom Committee

member. It has been very rewarding to promote the KGC again this year at the numerous events I was involved in as a volunteer and citizen. Kudos go to Linda Edser and her team as well as all the volunteers who made this another successful year for the club. It has been great working with and for you. Thank you so much.

2013 Advertising

Director’s Report Alicja Paradzik

We had a good response from various local businesses this year for advertising in the Weeder’s Digest. Several advertisers have remained loyal and continue to advertise with us. Rosemary Botner is doing a fabulous job presenting the advertisements in the newsletter and the advertisements continue to provide a positive contribution to the overall appearance of our little publication. More importantly for our members, the advertising allows us to see the variety of products and services our advertisers have to offer. Let’s support these loyal advertisers by returning the favour and doing business with them.

Library reminder

Don’t forget to have a look at our collection of books and magazines at each meeting-there are

many from which to chose .

Please return your library book loans!

Special Thanks to

Jean Dangerfield and Marianna Boda for taking pictures at every opportunity for the Garden Club. And to Jean for maintaining the Photo Board. Bravo!

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2013 parlour SHOW director’s REPORT Alice Hargreaves

It has been an interesting year for the Garden Club Parlour Show. We had some wonderful flower arrangements brought in throughout the year, and it has been a pleasure to view the different exhibits each month. I extend a sincere thank you to all the members who entered with flower arrangements and exhibits. In early February a list of parlour show class descriptions is prepared in time for the February executive meeting. The entire year’s list is then published in the March newsletter. Plant entries may be brought in March, April, May, June; and in July we have picnic table centerpieces and a picnic hat competition. Also entries may be brought in September, October, November; and in December we have table centerpieces at our Christmas party. Gardeners may use this list to plan their gardens with the parlor show in mind. The results of the winners of the entries are published in the newsletter monthly. The entries in the various classes are judged by our members. Volunteer judges need only to love flowers, no judging experience is necessary and there are resources available should they be interested. Thank you so much to the members who say yes when asked to judge. Trophies and Cups are awarded for certain class entries. Congratulations to this years winners: Jean Dangerfield, Evelyn and Ernie Burnett Trophy donated by Don Burnett; Marianna Boda, Iris Trophy in memory of Alex Rudy; Herbert Obst, Challenge Cup for Peonies; Judy Runzer, Lily Trophy donated by Valley Brand Fertilizer; Charmaine Waddington, Sweet Pea Challenge Cup; Bev Barnes, Lillian Jefferies Rose Trophy; Darlene Cross, Henry and Ella Metke Gladioli Trophy; Judy Runzer, Dahlia Cup donated by Kelowna and District Horticultural Society; Pauline Ferweda, Chrysanthemum Bowl donated by Kelowna and District Horticultural Society. This year concludes my two year term as Parlour Show Coordinator, which I have really enjoyed. I wish to thank everyone who helped with the parlour show throughout the years, and I would especially like to thank Sherrell Davidson who was always willing to take over when I was away.

2013 Plant sales report Alicja Paradzik

We DID it! We surpassed all our previous monetary intake records at this year’s Spring Plant Sale! What a great club we have! Every year we “tweak” our set up and try to make things better and this year we seem to have done things right. The number of volunteers was outstanding and the donations of plants were just right. It is absolutely overwhelming on the morning of the plant sale to see volunteers and plants arriving. Each and every one contributing in many different ways - donating, purchasing, pricing, labelling, moving, selling, setting up, displaying and cleaning up. It was a wonderful day. The weather cooperated and Don Burnett with the help of Hugh Philip made a terrific radio announcement promoting the sale. The master gardeners were on hand to answer all the difficult questions and helped with pricing, sorting, identifying plants and a myriad of miscellaneous tasks. Dorothy Robison made a wonderful banner which hung at the entrance to the sale. Rosemary Botner brought the KGC display and fielded a lot of questions from the public on the activities of the Garden Club. John Waddington set up a xeriscape display and many people were interested in acquiring more knowledge in that area.

This year we decided not to hold a full Fall Plant Sale and concentrate on Books & Bulbs. Everyone paid attention and brought a terrific variety of wonderful bulbs all neatly packaged and labelled. This made our job very, very easy. Outstanding donations were made by Dick Bazett (tremendous lily bulbs), Shirley Hathaway (huge number of beautiful tulip bulbs) and John Waddington (rare and unusual bulbs). At the end of the evening we had made more than in previous years. A very profitable evening! Thank you.

“Autumn is a second Spring when every leaf is a flower.” - Albert Camus

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Accolades….to those who make our club happen in-cluding those whose reports appear herein and the unsung heroes somewhat behind the scenes… Charmaine Wadding-ton with her able assistant Elizabeth Mikula for all our re-freshments; Gerry Jones-Evans for years of tending the li-brary; Hugh Philip for his technical savvy and assistance; Ruth Kristensen for quietly taking care of the 50/50 draw month after month, year after year; Jean Dangerfield for our door prizes; Shirley Hathaway for our raffle prizes; Darlene Cross (and Judy Runzer) for the website; Jillian Reid for helping coordinate the Spring plant sale before she left for Salt Spring Island (Jill we miss you!) To all, our thanks

Note Tuesday 10th is NOT our usual meeting

night

4091 Lakeshore Road link to map (corner Lequime)

5:30 p.m. Social Gathering (punch and nibbles provided)

6:30 p.m. Potluck Dinner

Entertainment 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. will be provided by a group from Mount Boucherie H.S. Music Department

Bring one dish per person (not per couple) to serve six people please (hot and cold

entrees, sa lads, desserts). Please bring your own serving utensils, dishes, glasses/mugs and cutlery. Tea and coffee will be provided.

Members are invited to bring a cen tr e - p iec e f o r t a b l e decorations and these will be voted for first, second and third cash prizes. There will also be charity raffle and door prizes.

We will be able to set up for the dinner in the afternoon on

December 10th. If you are

able to come out to help with the set up, we shall meet at 4.30pm.

See You There!

SHOW OF OPEN GARDENS At the November 6 meeting:

There will be a PowerPoint slide show of the lovely gardens of KGC members who shared their gardens in 2013:

Darlene and Randy Cross, Elizabeth and Herbert Obst, Pat Shaughnessy, Susan Baird, Arina Elyzen, Lillian Sokil/Dirk Hiel

and Christine Lemmer

Show time will begin at 8:00 pm after the general meeting. Added attraction: Presentation of our Club Activities in 2013.

Presented by Judy Runzer With big thank you to Carol Sharplin for coordinating Open Gardens 2013

Some of the featured gardens /photos R Botner

2013 NATURES GOLD

REPORT Carol Taylor

Thanks to all participants in this year’s Natures Gold Project

Editor note: This year, Natures Gold was provided at cost price as a benefit to KGC members only . Thank you Carol for coordinating for us!

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Do you have garden related items you would like to sell or trade? Are you looking for a specific item?

Ads free to KGC members. Contact Rosemary 250-215-5322 or rosemarybotner@gmail.com

PLANT SALE: November 2nd 12-3 Geraniums potted ready to over-inter, lilies ready to dig in and more! Jean Dangerfield, 180 Rimrock Road. Go by, go buy and enjoy a hot mulled wine with Jean! . jayfdee@shaw.ca 250- 764-0620

Secretary’s Report 2013 Judy Runzer

I attended all executive meetings, recorded the minutes and distributed them to the executive members. Attended all monthly meetings of the garden club, and prepared minutes for inclusion in the monthly newsletters. The Secretary is a voting member of the KGC Executive and in this role, I gave input on items under discussion and my suggestions when appropriate. . As a member of KGC, and with the help of volunteers and committees, I worked on and participated in the following events:

Maintained the garden club website

Helped where needed at annual plant sale at Guisachan Heritage Garden including sales and pricing

Arranged for a workshop on dish and container gardens to be held at my home.

Coordinated our judged flower show at the Guisachan Heritage Garden. This involved setting up a planning committee to formalize events and liaising with the necessary organizations.

Coordinated a “work bee” at my home to make flower arrangements for the 24-hour Cancer Relay in June

Volunteered at the Seedy Saturday event on behalf of KGC.3

Attended all the workshops arranged by KGC

As a member of our Floral Art Design Judge’s Group, I helped create a “vignette” display of flowers at the IPE fair in September and another floral art display at the Kelowna Farmer’s Market, and KGC flower show.

Judged the floral arrangements at the IPE Fair in Septem-ber

Represented KGC as the Past President of the Southern Interior Horticultural Association for the past year

Will create and present a PowerPoint of the Open Gar-dens and Club Activities at the November meeting.

This has been a busy year for the garden club and many thanks to the great committees who organized the events. Our president, Linda Edser did a fantastic job making the garden club an educational, interesting and enjoyable club to belong to. It was a pleasure working with you Linda!

Greeters Report 2013

by Pat and Gerry Leishman Here’s what we do as Greeters. We arrive early and leave late. Before the meeting we place name tags out for members, pass out door prize tickets to them, and collect a suggested $2.00 donation from each guest. As Greeters we have gotten to know some of you and hope that your evenings have been a little more pleasant due to our efforts.

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KGC Meeting Minutes October 2, 2013 Submitted by Judy Runzer

Call to Order and introductions

APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the September meeting were approved as published in the October newsletter.

TREASURER’S REPORT J. Waddington – Our income exceeds our expenses and we are in good financial standing.

REPORTS

W. Schellenburger reviewed the results of the 2013 Communities in Bloom and Green Thumb Awards and thanked all participants. She introduced and congratulated KGC member Vic Goode who was honored with the Gardener of the Year Award at the ceremony.

Library Report – G. Jones-Evans – offered two books of interest. What Plant Where, and Small Spaces

ANNOUNCEMENTS

· Search Committee/New Executive - L. Edser. We are looking for volunteers to fill the positions being vacated by incumbents. Nominations for the executive positions must be received by October 15.

· KGC Awards of Excellence – L. Edser. Criteria for these awards are in the newsletter. Please pass on to Linda, names of anyone you wish to nominate.

· Open Gardens – L. Edser thanked Carol Sharplin for coordinating the successful Open Gardens this year. · Northwest Flower and Garden Show , Feb 5 to 8 hosted by Don Burnett and Ken Salvail – a discount of $20 is

available for KGC members. Act now. Contact Ray Wheatley. Information available on the table.. · Beautiful Britain Brochure – Linda has information.. · Date for Christmas Party – TUESDAY, December 10, 2013. The dinner will be held at the new venue. An

ensemble from the Mt. Boucherie High School will entertain us after dinner. · Flower Farm email – Contact the Flower Farm if you wish to have them over winter succulents and other exotic

plants. They will pick up.

NUMBER OF GUESTS AND MEMBERS – There were 96 members and 7 visitors in attendance.

PARLOUR SHOW RESULTS were announced by A. Hargreaves. There was a lovely display of flowers and arrangements. The Chrysanthemum trophy was awarded.

MEETING ADJOURNED.

GUEST SPEAKER D. Morash introduced our guest speaker. Ken Salvail spoke about Plants—Secrets for Success. Maximize the space you have.

Spade! Thou art a tool of honor in my hands.

I press thee, through a yielding soil, with pride. - William Wordsworth

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October 2013 parlour Show Winners

Class 1 – Jean Dangerfield, Melba Reid, Gerry Jones-Evans

Class 2 - Paulina Ferweda (Chrysanthemum Bowl), Verna Osborne, Jean Dangerfield

Class 3 – Gillian Barany, Lee Rempel, Paulina Ferweda

Class 4 – George Rempel, Jean Dangerfield, Gerry Jones-Evans

Class 5 – Gerry Jones-Evans, Fran Burton, Gillian Barany

Class 6 – Paulina Ferweda, Jerry Jones Evans, Jean Dangerfield

NOVEMBER 2013 PARLOUR SHOW

Class 1: “In Flanders Fields” A Remembrance Day arrangement, accessories permitted.

Class 2: “Surprise” One flowering potted indoor plant.

Class 3: “Last Rose of Summer” One single Rose, no side bud, in a vase.

Class 4: “Harvest colour” An exhibit of mixed dried flowers and other natural dried material from your garden.

Class 5: “Fall foliage” One branch showing fall colour.

NATURE’S GOLD BEST GARDEN AWARD donated by Nature’s Gold, awarded annually to member for the best Kelowna Garden Club Open Garden of the year.

The Kelowna Garden Club 2013

EXECUTIVE President : Linda Edser 769-6893 Past President/Newsletter Editor Rosemary Botner 778-484-2028 Vice-President/Tour Coordinator: Doreen Morash 868-2753 Secretary/Annual Flower Show Judy Runzer 861-5010 Treasurer: John Waddington 769-7848 Directors: Alice Hargreaves/Parlour Show 769-5812 Alicja Paradzik/Advertizing /Plant Sales 717-0570 Dorothy Robison/Publicity 778-484-4704 Pat Zander 769-4174

ASSISTANTS Membership: Sue Shanks 860-2733 Parlour Show: Alice Hargreaves769-5812 Sherrell Davidson 491-8146 Greeters: Gerry & Pat Leishman765-8918 Hospitality: Elizabeth Mikula 769-3662 Charmaine Waddington 769-7848 Library: Gerry Jones-Evans 769-3666 Open Gardens: Carol Sharplin 763-2414 Photographer/s: Marianna Boda 769-5632 Jean Dangerfield 764-0620 Publicity: Dorothy Robison 78-484-4704 Community Liaison: Wilma Schellenberger 764-5378 Nature’s Gold : Carol Taylor 764-9046 50/50 Draws: Ruth Kristensen 862-3542 Technical: Hugh Philip 764-8032 Plant Sale: Jillian Reid 764-6353 Webmaster: Darlene Cross 491-0018

Watering Into the Fall:

We don’t normally think of winter conditions as

being similar to desert conditions but they are in that

plant material is not able to draw water from the

soil. Watering them deeply in the fall time will help

plants make it through the winter. As David

Beaulieu of About.com (Hyperlink to this article) puts it “Properly watering the

plants in fall, then, can be an effective means of minimizing injury to

trees and shrubs during the winter.”

He adds that we should water “our plants sparingly throughout early

autumn, until the time when the leaves of the deciduous trees fall and

then in late autumn, after the deciduous trees have dropped their

leaves, give both evergreen and deciduous trees

and shrubs a deep watering before the ground

freezes.”

Submitted by Darlene Cross

Photo R Botner

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At the Christmas Potluck, usually we have a raffle with all proceeds going to charity. One of the prizes is a basket full of garden related goodies...gloves, tools, seeds, bulbs, books, décor, whatever… Please bring your donation for that basket or any other prize suitable for the raffle to our N o v e m b e r m e e t i n g . Thank you in advance for your generosity!

All photos from October meeting on

pages 4,6,7,8,10

are courtesy of Jean Dangerfield.

Photo: R Botner