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Gardening on the Rocks The SHS Newsletter - October 2012
Our John Street Park looks beautiful wearing fall colours.
Dedicated to the beautification of the Sudbury region and the preservation of our environment
Editor: Hermina Hubert Phone: (705) 692-1442 [email protected] our web site: www.sudburyhorticulturalsociety.ca
Showcased in the Northern Life
Hello everyone. Please check out this article and videoabout the McGrows Farm and Gardens. I think you willenjoy it.http://www.northernlife.ca/news/lifestyle/2012/09/26-farmers-fednor-funds-sudbury.aspx
- Stuart McCall
City Flowerbeds
The Society would like to thank James St. John and thecity for the wonderful job done on the flowerbeds thisyear. They were so colourful and well-maintained. TheMaster Gardeners had their logo in the round bed nearthe Amphitheatre to celebrate their 30th anniversary.
Preserve the Harvest
There is a way to cut costs and stretch your foodbudget - preserve your harvest. The FoodshedProject, a non-profit organization dedicated to localfood security for the past nine years, is initiating aseries of “Preserve The Harvest” workshops. Theytake place at the Environment Resource Centre(ERC) at reThink Green (176 Larch Street). A lightsnack is provided. Workshop times are:
•Tuesday, Oct. 2 )- 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
•Thursday, Oct. 4 )- 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
•Tuesday, Oct. 9 )- 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
•Thursday, Oct. 11 )- 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
For more information, and to register, [email protected] or
Southview Greenhouse GrowersBEDDING PLANTS - GERANIUMS - PERENNIALS
TREES - SHRUBS - FALL MUMS
Joe Reid 2500 Southview Drive Tel: (705) 522-4769 Sudbury, ON. P3E 4M9 Fax: (705) 522-0205
Botanix AzildaGreenhouses
300 Carriere Street, Azilda, ON705-983-5252
Open April to Dec. (closed Sundays)Quality Growers of Annuals, Perennials, Vines, Trees, and Shrubs
www.azildagreenhouses.com
The Sudbury Master Gardeners
Ask Questions at www.mgsudbury.mgoi.ca
Gardening Secrets of the North
These incredible booklets have 150 pages ofgardening tips, greenhouse maps, and info onplaces to visit here in District 13 for the low costof $5 each. Help support your District bypurchasing copies for family and friends. Don’tforget to leave one in your glove compartment!Contact Hermina at 705-692-1442 for more info.They are available at our monthly Societymeetings...Look for the lime green cover. Theymake an excellent stocking stuffer .
Introducing Our Guest Speaker
On Sunday, October 28,our guest speaker willbe Abigail Bur t ,geologist, gardener, andworld traveller. Abigailu sed to live inCornwall, England(where the “LostGardens of Heligan” arelocated) but at thatpoint they were still lost(undiscovered). Shevisited Heligan in 2007and, being interested inBotany, fell in love withthe place.
With its ancient woodland, Victorian Pleasure Garden,vegetable patches, and abundant wildlife, it should benamed a “Garden for all Visitors” instead of a “Gardenfor all Seasons ”.
Take an imaginary trip as Abigail enlightens us with herpresentation.
General MeetingSunday, October 28
(formerly know as the Pumpkin Show)
at the CNIB
Doors open at 1:15, at which time you canenjoy: C the slide show that Wayne creates for
our viewing pleasureC coffee, tea and treatsC getting great deals from Pat and Uta at
the white elephant table (not sure whyit is called that !!)
C visiting Colombe’s tableC getting answers to your gardening
questions from the Master GardenersC perusing the door prizesC catching up with friends (who have
dressed up in costume)
...all amidst the seasonal decorations in theCNIB hall.
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The Trillium
The Ontario Horticultural Association’s Fall 2012Trillium Newsletter is now available online. Check itout at www.gardenontario.or . If you would like toreceive this informative newsletter by email, contactLinda Hugli, Editor at [email protected]
Update - Crocosmia Bulbs
If you want these bulbs, please download the formfrom our website and send the completed form andcheque to Hermina Hubert, 208 Second Ave.,Lively, P3Y1M2. I must have them by Oct. 26.
The meeting on Oct 28 is too late !
Dates to Remember
Oct. 8 - Thanksgiving
Oct. 27 - District 13 Advisory Council Meeting, 10 am-3 pm, Blind River Marina, Blind River. Bring a bagged lunch.(everyone welcome) Oct. 28 - General Meeting at CNIB
Nov. 2-11 - Royal Winter Fair, Toronto
Nov. 6 - Board Meeting at Red Oak Villa, 7:00 pm
Nov. 25 - Christmas Show and Annual Meeting at CNIB
Ask a Master Gardener !
Question: Is it possible to grow a lime tree from seed?Answer:It is possible to grow a lime tree from seed but it will bea slow process. It will have to be an indoor plant grownin a container because limes are very cold sensitive. Itwill grow more quickly if it is kept very warm - around30E - too warm for most houses unless you have asolarium. It will still grow at normal room temperaturesbut it will be considerably slower- it may reach fruitbearing size in 10 years instead of 4 or 5. It does needfull sun - 8 hours a day. A south facing window is a goodlocation - and you should rotate it a quarter turn everyweek so that it is not always the same side getting thesun. It can go outside in the summer but should beacclimatized over a few days both when you take it outand when you take it in. It needs a sunny location out ofthe wind.If you plant seeds you obtain from a hybrid tree, the fruityou get will not necessarily be identical (shape, size,taste, etc) but it should be close - it will still be a lime. Ifyou want to be sure of the characteristics of the fruit youget then you will have to find a source to buy the seeds.If you collect seeds from a fruit, wash them well andplant them in a pot, about 1cm deep - you can put severalin the same pot. Use a soil mix that is lightweight and drains well. Youare not likely to find something that says it is for citrus inOttawa so perhaps pick something that is for cactus. Donot put a wetting agent in the soil. Water it well and put the pot in a warm sunny place.Keep the soil moist but not soggy. You could seegermination within two weeks. When you see a sprout,carefully scoop it out and put it in its own pot - 6 cm isgood. When it is 10 cm tall, move it to a larger potwithout disturbing the root ball. Always move up justone pot size (about 2 to 4cm bigger in diameter) It is notnecessary to do this until the soil is full of roots. It shouldbe in a pot with a diameter of 30cm by the time it is 3years old. Once it gets to the height you can manage inthe house, keep it in that size pot (probably a 50cm pot)and very occasionally trim the root ball to give it someroot room and replenish the soil.
Water it deeply perhaps once or twice a week, as needed- the amount of sun it gets will determine how oftenwatering is needed. The soil should be moist but notsoggy.
Fertilize it regularly with a high nitrogen fertilizersomething with a 2-1-1 ratio or even 3-1-1. Followthe instructions on the package. Remember that a10-5-5 fertilizer has the same ratio of nutrients as a2-1-1 fertilizer but it contains MORE nutrients perunit volume - 5 times more in fact so you would useLESS of that. You can prune it lightly if needed. When it blooms you can do some pollination if youwant, especially if it is indoors where there are noinsects to help. Have fun ! Linda
September General Meeting
Caroline and Barbara
Stuart McCall (below)brought some hotpepper jelly for tastingand for sale, as well aspreserves.
Look forward tosomething nextmonth as well.
School Regreening Project
A parent from Ecole St. Joseph and Ecole St. Therese in Hanmer is working on a regreening project for thoseschools and would appreciate our support. I met with her on Friday to share regreening ideas that we have usedat some of the schools which have received support through our Ugliest Schoolyard Contest. She has appliedfor funding through the AVIVA COMMUNITY FUND and is hoping to receive $150,000 for their project ifthey are winners.
To win the contest their project must receive the most on-line votes in Canada. You can support her efforts byvisiting the contest website and voting for their project (#13927). You can vote once a day for the next 15 days.If they win the first round of voting the project will proceed to the finals and you will have an opportunity to voteagain.
Go to www.AvivaCommunityFund.org/ideas/acf13927 to vote for this school regreening project. You'll haveto register in order to vote, but it's a very quick and secure process.
Linda Hugli
_________________________________________________________________________Clean-up at John Street Park
Nadia and Bob (left)
Rachelle and Les(below)
Bench Repair in the Park
This handsome new bench seat was built byDon Ethier. The old boards were rottingand unsafe, so rather than wait for citycrews, the Society decided to repair it.Thank you Don (and your helpers)
Last Wednesday over a dozen members clipped branches andpulled weeds at the park, making it look presentable again. Itis viewed by many and we do get many positive comments.Thank you all.
ATTENTION MEMBERS !
We need your help to make our society run smoothly. Won’t you consider being on the Board of Directors next year ? ...or helping with one of the areas listed below ?
Are you interested in any of these Board duties:
ë Choosing the topics and speakers for meetings.ë Organizing our events like Open Garden Weekend, the Plant Sale, and Canada Bloomsë Working on the newsletter, or the Yearbookë Creating the categories and classes of exhibits - for specimens, floral designs, photographs,
arts & crafts, and preserves. (IF YOU’VE BEEN WISHING FOR SOME CHANGES - THIS IS WHERE THE DECISIONS ARE
MADE A YEAR AHEAD.)ë Organizing the Shows - by appointing Show Convenors and Committees.ë Choosing where we go on the Garden and other tours.ë Manages the Society’s finances. (This is a good place to learn about where your money goes.)ë Making a better pot of coffee
We would love to have you share your ideas, so think about joining the Board
The Time Commitment: The Board meets on the first Tuesday of each month for 2 hours. We also attend most meetings to staff the tables (membership, 50-50, white elephant) and the kitchen.
To join our team - just complete the form below, bring it to the next meeting, or mail it to Linda...orcall Linda at (705) 693-2476
I should like to be nominated to run for election to the Board of Directors of the Sudbury HorticulturalSociety for the 2013-2014 term of Office. I am a paid-up member of the Society and reside in the City ofGreater Sudbury.
Name: Phone:
Address: ____________________________________________Email: ______________________________ ORI should like more information about how I can serve on a Sub-Committee of the Board:Public Relations & Communications _______ Show Committee ______ Program Committee _______Juniors Programming _______Fund-raising Events Publications Plant sale________Tea Room (kitchen) ____________
People’s Choice Award
The votes were so close that all four floralarrangements were winners. Why don’t you bringan entry on Oct 28 ? The theme: “Pumpkins”
(left) Camilla Yahnke, (right) Hermina Hubert