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Calendar of Events
M a y 2 , 2 0 1 3 : Cassina Board Meeting at
the Cabins 10:00 a.m.
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M a y 6 , 2 0 1 3 :
St. Simons Council of
Garden Clubs Meeting,
Year-End Luncheon.
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M a y 9 , 2 0 1 3 :
Cassina Garden Club
Annual Picnic. All members
11:00 a.m. at the Cabins.
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M a y 1 6 , 2 0 1 3 : New Member Get-together
at the Cabins 10:00 a.m.
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M a y 1 8 , 2 0 1 3 : Annual Recycling event
Glynn Place Mall, 9 a.m.
until 1 p.m.
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May 21-27, 2013:
National Garden Club
Convention, Seattle, WA.
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June 2 -8 , 2013: National Garden Week.
May 2013
May 9, 2013
Cassina Cabins
11:00 a.m.
May Meeting
Annual Picnic - All Members
Installation of Officers
Hostesses: Gee Gee Adams, Jane Bangert, Caroline Fleetwood,
Tootsie Murray, Carole Ploeger, Sallie Sasser
Cassina Newsletter / 2 May 2013
Board Notes To keep the membership better
informed about Board actions, a report
from the most recent Board meeting is
included in the monthly newsletter.
Eighteen members attended the April
Board meeting and approved the
following items:
Report on the Garden Walk with
The Treasure Hunt poem read by
Ann Worthington.
Georgia Sea Grill is offering a prix
fixe dinner after the Garden Walk.
Broken fence rail was replaced.
Three olive trees were planted on
Cassina grounds.
Tidewater to repair flashing on Tea
Cabin chimney.
April Membership Meeting
Forty-three members and
five prospective members
attended Cassina’s April
meeting hosted by Sue
Chambless , Snookie
Collins, Virginia Ellis and
Sheron Williams. Anne
Aspinwall called the
meeting to order and Anne
Brown focused the Garden
Grace on daffodils.
The planned program was
not held due to cancellation by the speaker on short notice.
Kay Harrell gave the Treasurer’s Report with a reminder that
DUES ARE NOW DUE. Tootsie Murray asked for
volunteers for the May Picnic.
June Brown, Garden Walk Co-Chair, gave a report on the
upcoming Garden Walk, its focus being ―hands-on gardening.‖
All the owner/gardeners will be present to answer questions.
She discussed the Treasure Hunt, the afternoon Garden Party,
the raffle for Dish Gardens (donated by The Vine, Ace Garden
Center, and Edward of St. Simons) and reminded members of
the two-night stay at the Ocean Lodge, a prize given to the
person selling the most tickets. The Hampton Golf Club and
the Ocean Lodge will be offering lunch for Walk attendees.
There will be a display at the cabins about their restoration.
Georgia Sea Grill will offer a prix fixe after-Garden Walk
dinner for $24.95 per person. Kay Harrell reminded all
present to see the website for further details.
l-r: Virginia Ellis, Sue Chambless, Sheron
Williams and Snookie Collins. Hostesses
Each month a drawing is
held at the membership
meeting to celebrate the
birthdays for the month.
April’s birthday winner was
Pamela Hamilton. Happy
Birthday to Pam and other
members celebrating a
b i r t h d a y i n A p r i l .
(Remember—you must be
present to win).
Birthday Winner
GCG Roadside Beautification
Cassina Garden Club has contributed to
the GCG Roadside Beautification
program to help achieve lovely and
welcoming roadsides for our residents
and visitors.
GCG and the Georgia Department of
Transportation have worked together
for many years to protect roadside
wildflowers and promote the seeding of
annuals and perennials. Most recent
plantings in our DOT District (Jesup),
include 30,000 daffodil bulbs and many
acres of wildflowers with Corn Poppy,
Delphinium, Coreopsis and Cosmos.
Cassina Newsletter / 3 May 2013
7th Annual Tabby & Tillandsia Garden Walk is Here!
The Garden Walk is just around the corner and there is
excitement all around. The eight gardens are being given
their last minute ―sprucing up‖ and the gardeners are ready
to greet their guests. Plants have been labeled in each
garden to aid the enjoyment of all visitors. The cabins and
gardens have undergone spring cleaning and will be open
all day for tours. The Garden Party, planned for 2:00 p.m.
until 5:00 p.m., is going to be the perfect end to a perfect
day! Ace Garden Center has been extremely helpful.
Many of the plants seen on the Tour will be in stock. The
Treasure Hunt will be one of the highlights of the Tour
with prizes to be won at the Garden Party. The container
gardens are ready for the raffle.
The gardens are so lovely and inviting that everyone who attends will be a winner! Your job is to sell
tickets! Remember the prize to the member selling the most tickets is a two-night stay at the Ocean
Lodge. If you are not already involved, please call someone on the Garden Walk Committee and offer to
help. You won’t want to miss out on all the fun!
Game's On! A Treasure Hunt in the garden?
How does it work, beg your pardon?
Wherever you start, get a card
With clues varied and not too hard.
There are eight different plants to be found
One in each stop -- look around.
Explore each garden with care;
You're sure to find something there
That will give you ideas and pleasure --
And, who knows, it may be the treasure!
Write down your answer for each stop
With your name and number on top
Bring to the Garden Party, please do
And a prize drawing may be in the cards for you!
Garden Walk Treasure Hunt Poem
written by Ann Worthington
Cassina member Liz DeMato attended the 52nd
Annual Deep South Region of National Garden
Club Convention "Georgia's Treasures" in
Savannah in March. Members from Alabama,
Mississippi, Florida, Tennessee, and Louisiana
participated in this annual event.
Liz, Caroline Silcox, President, Garden Club of
Georgia and Winette Almon, DSR Historic
Preservation Chairman enjoyed an outdoor
evening at the opening of the convention.
Deep South Convention
June Brown,
Garden Walk Co-Chair
l-r: Liz DeMato, Caroline Silcox and Winette Almon
Cassina Newsletter / 4 May 2013
Field Trip to The Vine
Membership
Calling all sponsors and New Members! The membership
committee is looking forward to a great new year. We have
several terrific prospective members who have completed all
their requirements for membership and are anxious to join the
Cassina Garden Club. Invitations to join have been sent to
prospective members and sponsors.
The New Member Get-together is planned for 10:00 a.m. on
May 16th at the cabins. Some of our Board members will also
be attending. Be sure to mark your calendars. Our new
members will need your support as they begin their first year
of membership.
If you would like a new picture of yourself in next year’s
Yearbook, you will be able to have your photo taken at the
May picnic.
Please call or email June Brown with any membership
questions at 434-4616 or [email protected].
Cassina Club members had a fun workshop at the Flower Bar
at the Vine. Kelly Revels and Bryce Brock both did
demonstrations with fresh flowers and our pick of beautiful
blooms to work with and to do our own take-home
arrangements.
L-r: Leslie Carlton, Gee Gee Adams, Elizabeth LeSueur, Becky Yelverton, Kelly
Revels, Bryce Brock, Janice Lamattina, Mary Lynch, Susie Salvatore, Becky
Stephenson, Sibby Gruber and Liz DeMato.
L-r: Mary Lynch, Libby Hogan, Janis Rodriguez,
Ladye Heisel and Martha Martin.
Cassina Gardens
Martha Martin and her diligent helpers
have been hard at work to ensure the
gardens at the cabins are in perfect
shape for the Garden Walk.
Olive Trees
After thoughtful selection of a site and
using much care to avoid disturbing any
historical remnants, three olive trees
were planted in the Cassina grounds.
The branches are bearing flowers and,
hopefully, tiny olives!
L-r: Wil Kampschmidt, Frances Allen, Martha Martin
Cassina Newsletter / 5 May 2013
Cabin Product Sales
The Cassina Products committee has been working hard to add new retail venues
and replenish product inventories at new and existing retail venues in anticipation
of the approaching tourist season. We currently have 23 vendor sites with 19 of
them actively selling product.
In the first quarter of this year, we have sold $1,642.89 (wholesale) in Cookbooks
and Flora books to our retail and tourism site vendors.
We will continue to actively sell and increase distribution, adding more retail and
tourism venues in the months ahead.
With the Slave Cabins open for tours Wednesday mornings June-August, our
busiest time for product sales is approaching.
Need a Coastal Cookery, Native Flora of the Golden Isles, or notecards for a
special gift or for Mother's Day? Call Jennifer Broadus: 638-0897
The Golden Days Program
was begun in 2009 by the
president of the National
Garden Club and Cassina
has been a participant for
three years. Our plan was
to encourage the planting
of daffodils to honor
Cassina members who may
now be confined to their
homes or in assisted living
or nursing homes, those
who have ―downsized‖ and
are no longer able to
garden or those who can no
longer participate in garden
club activities. It was also
to honor members who have made significant
contributions to the garden club such as past presidents
or long time or Life members.
Over the years Cassina has tried several different
approaches to carry out the Golden Days idea and
honor our members. This year we will be delivering
approximately twenty-three Bud vases filled with
blooming daffodils. Each is tied with a yellow bow
and includes a personalized note from the Membership
of Cassina.
Golden Days Project
Beverly Nash, Coordinator of
Golden Days Project, holding
Cassina grown daffodils ready
for a delivery.
Please contact Beth Thrift for
any member concerns at
Member Concerns Our sympathy to the family of Rita
Trudeau who passed away on
April 18th.
Our sympathy to Jane Ledbetter on
the loss of her sister.
Charlotte Dennis is convalescing
after a broken hip.
Tootsie Murray has recently under
gone surgery.
Mary Ellen Parkins is recovering
from a fall.
Sue Chambless has had shoulder
surgery and is recovering.
Becky Yelverton is undergoing hip
replacement surgery.
Cassina Newsletter / 6 May 2013
Horticulture Article
You may prefer to plant your geraniums, your
lantana or your pentas in the same area of the
flower bed year after year, but over time, the
flowers will fail to prosper unless you are faithful
in routinely adding compost with each season to
keep the soil refreshed. The challenge with annuals
– whether vegetable, herb or flower – is to move
them about the beds to avoid soil depletion and pest
replication. Disease-causing bacteria and fungi, as
well as pests and their eggs, can survive from one
season to the next if their host plants remain
undisturbed.
My perennials, such as tarragon, don’t wish to be
moved once established. And I confess, it is
tempting to leave the basil and cilantro where they
have self-seeded. But the tomatoes require annual
rotation and the basil travels with the tomatoes.
Here are some sequences, grouped by ―family,‖
that prove rewarding based on a four-year (plots) or
four-box (raised bed) rotation:
After the onion family (liliaceae, including garlic,
leeks, onions, chives), follow the next growing
season with the cabbage family (cruciferae,
including Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage,
collards, kale, mustard, radishes). The liliaceae
skins emit a compound that plant parasites typically
plaguing the cruciferae don’t like.
After the squash family (cucurbitaceae, including
cucumbers and melons as well as squash and
pumpkins), plant root crops such as the apiaceae
family (parsley, cilantro, dill, chervil, carrots or
Dancing in the Garden – Following Partners and Pirouetting Plants written by Peggy Golden
celery). If the vining crops were planted heavily
enough, they will have smothered the weeds,
making it easier to keep the root crops clean.
Onions also do well following the squash family.
After the cruciferae, follow with nightshades
(solanaceae, including tomatoes, peppers and
eggplant), because the cabbage-patch crop residues
help rid the soil of the pathogens that attack the
nightshades. Or if you have enough rotation space,
follow with leguminosae (peas, beans and lentils)
for their nitrogen-fixing quality, which will help
replenish the soil used by heavy feeders – a good
cool-weather tactic between crops.
The chenopodiaceae family – beets, spinach and
swiss chard – add vital minerals to the soil when
they die at the end of their growing season. They
keep on giving beyond harvest.
Okra will thrive if planted in a bed formerly
blooming with marigolds. The marigold roots deter
nematodes to which okra is sensitive. A cover crop
of mustard can also be used to improve nematode-
infested soil.
Planting herbs such as garlic, chives, sage, thyme,
basil (and even mint, if you can keep it from taking
over the bed) throughout your garden – flower or
vegetable - can help repel damaging insects as well
as reduce disease.
The advantages to using these ―green‖ remedies
include fewer chemicals, more variety, healthier
soil and an extended growing season. Think of it as
giving a little back to Mother Nature.
Cassina Newsletter / 7 May 2013
Cassina Garden Club History
Cassina members were
very busy submitting
and winning numerous
awards. Our website
was recognized by the
NGC as a First Place
winner in 2008. Our
Tabby and Tillandsia Garden Walk won 1st Place
for an inaugural event from the Deep South region
and the GCG. The following year, 2009, our
Newsletter received First Place and our eighty-one
year History was recognized with a Trophy, Rosette
and First Place. The NGC in 2010 gave First Place
to our GW for its fundraising efforts to preserve our
cabins, and the GCG gave us first place awards for
our Newsletter, Website and Yearbook. In 2011,
we continued to receive recognition for our work
including First Place for Special Achievement and
for our Publicity Press Book, and our Yearbook,
Website and Newsletter continued to be number
one in the state.
In 2009, large glass front display cabinets were
installed in our meeting cabin. Members worked
with our artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia to
tell the story of Cassina. It was divided into four
sections: First Inhabitants, Plantation Days, Mill
Days and Archeological Dig.
Eighty years of Cassina scrapbook history was
officially presented to the Coastal Georgia
Historical Society as part of the Cassina Garden
Club Collection in 2009. Additional installments in
2010 included club yearbooks, copies of
documents, newsletters and other paper records.
Monies raised from the Garden Walk in 2009-10
were donated to the St. Simons Land Trust for the
construction of a Gazebo at the new botanical trail
Our last history article, bringing us into the present, is written by Cassina’s President, Anne Aspinwall.
Thanks to Rose Ann Williams for encouraging members’ research and writing skills: Elizabeth Freyer,
Leslie Carlton, Ruth Kolumber, Phillis Harrell, Jane Rives, Sandy Storino and Anne Aspinwall. All were
most gracious to accept the challenge. The community has benefited, and will continue to benefit, from the
efforts of our dedicated members.
Cassina Garden Club 2008-2013—by Ann Aspinwall
in Frederica Park. Cassina won first Place for Civic
Improvement for this project.
During 2010-11, Cassina entered into discussions
with county government to lease property adjacent
to the cabins. This property contains historic ruins
and our state champion Southern Red Cedar. When
the lease was executed, we installed a spilt rail
fence around our entire property. Members
continued the NGC Golden Days project by
planting over 500 bulbs in this new area in 2012-13.
In 2012, members planted a ―Plant It Pink‖ garden
at the Golden Isles Hospice. This NGC program
seeks to raise awareness and support for breast
cancer and cancer research by planting gardens in
public spaces. Cassina was recognized for its
contribution to the NGC’s Penny Pines forestry
project. In celebration of Cassina’s 85th
anniversary, the 28th Annual Tour of Homes was
exclusively on Sea Island and saw over 770
visitors. Cassina continued to partner with The
Friends of Harrington School and the African
American Coalition to open our cabins during black
History month. The first two olive trees were
planted on the grounds of Epworth on either side of
the bell. Members continue caring for the cuttings
from the historic mother tree. Three four-year-old
cuttings will be planted on Cassina’s newly fenced
property this spring. The Board hired Tidewater
Preservation, Inc. to prepare a survey of the cabins.
This survey will outline everything needed to do in
the future to preserve the 1830’s cabins. The
February luncheon was held at The Brunswick
Country Club. The 7th Annual Tabby and
Tillandsia Garden Walk ―Garden Treasures‖
showcased gardens on St. Simons Island and
culminated with a grand Garden Party at the cabins.
Joanne Scott, Janis Rodriguez, Kay Harrell
and Leslie Carlton with the Newsletter award
Cassina Newsletter / 8 May 2013
A Look Back - Our 2012-2013 Club Year
Summer at the Cabins
State and District Garden Club Conventions
After winning the State and Deep
South Region Award for the best
newsletter, Cassina's Newsletter
won the National Award, #12-2 Aiii
Publication Newsletter Award
Cassina also received a Certificate
of Commendation National
A w a r d # 5 0 A i i i
Historic Preservation, plus several
other District and State Awards.
Our gardens in bloom Cabins open for visitors during the summer
months. Wednesdays 10 a.m. until noon
Visitors and docents Anne Brown, Martha
Armstrong, Layde Heisel, Anne Caswell
l-r: Pam Hamilton, Dale Anderson, Beverly Nash, Liz
DeMato, Ruth Kolumber, Sue Cansler, Anne Aspinwall,
Janis Rodriguez, Lee Dillard attend the District Meeting.
Sue Cansler, Liz DeMato, Sharon
Flores at the District Board Meeting
Liz DeMato, ―Bubba‖ Deen, and
Winette Almon at the Deep South
Meeting.
Awards
Anne Aspinwall, Ruth Kolumber and Janis
Rodriguez with the Preservation Certificate
Cassina Newsletter / 9 May 2013
New members: Diane Abernethy, Dale Anderson,
Anne Brown, and Yolanda O’Hern
New Members and Programs
New Members with their sponsors
at the September meeting
―The Vision behind `The Sea Island Look’
T.M. Baumgardner‖
Candace Long Brewer and Sissy Baumgardner Lingle
―Container Gardening‖
Bryce Brock and Kelly Revels
―The Vine‖
―Enchantment with Georgia Coastal History‖
June Hall McCash
―Celebrating 85 Years‖
Dick Yarbrough
―Butterflies‖
Hillary Parker
Cassina Newsletter / 10 May 2013
Field Trips and Workshops
University of Georgia Marine Extension Service ―CoastScapes‖
Southern History—Exploring Midway
Kingsley Plantation, Jacksonville, Florida
Workshop at ―The Vine‖
Cassina May Newsletter
Editor Pamela Hamilton
Publisher Leslie Carlton
Kay Harrell
Janis Rodriguez
Distribution Susan Oakey
Photographers Janis Rodriguez,
Joanne Scott
Nancy Muldowney
President: Anne Aspinwall
VP/President-Elect: Janis Rodriguez
Recording Secretary: Susan Oakey
Treasurer: Kay Harrell
Assistant Treasurer: Leslie Carlton
2012-2013 Officers
Cassina Newsletter / 11 May 2013
Historic Preservation and Community Outreach
Frederica Academy students visit the Cabins Dedication of Audubon Marker:
Ed MacKethan, Anne Aspinwall,
Frances Allen, and H. L. Richards
Heritage Days at Oglethorpe Elementary:
Deana Davis and Mary Ellen Parkins with students
Planting the Olive Trees at Epworth:
Janis Rodriguez, June Brown, Anne Caswell and Anne Brown
National Black History Month: Amy Roberts and singers
Continue to save your aluminum can
pull tabs throughout the summer!
Recycle Event, Saturday,
May 18, 9 a.m.– 1 p.m.
Glynn Place Mall
Cassina Newsletter / 12 May 2013
Golden Days Project,
NGC project for senior members
Penny Pines
NGC Reforestation project
Preparing for Bake Sale
at our Christmas Tour
NGC and GCG Projects
―Plant It Pink‖ at Hospice for
Breast Cancer Research
Christmas Tour of Homes– Garden Walk
Updated water color Logo
for our Garden Walk Decorating for Christmas Tour
Enjoy the Garden Walk
Have a safe and wonderful summer!
Happy Mother’s Day!