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Tuesday, Oct 23 7pm
From Karen R.: Went to Garden in the Woods in Framingham on Sunday. Though most flowers are gone, a few are hanging in there. Especially liked the pitcher plants by the pond.
Gardening with Native Plants
Dudley Gendron
OCT PROGRAM
Wednesday, Dec 5 Tentative Date
Annual Holiday Event Alicante Restaurant
Mendon, MA
DEC PROGRAM
Tuesday, Nov 13 7pm
Annual Tina Bemis Workshop
Dudley Gendron
NOV PROGRAM
*Other workshops/events listed elsewhere
SUTTON GARDEN CLUB NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER 2018
September Program
Recap
Shrubs—Beyond Peak Season Appeal
With Wayne Mezitt
Wayne Mezitt, the chairman of Weston Nurseries in Hopkinton explained to us how to extend our shrub displays well into the fall. He told us of his family’s history with Weston Nursery, founded in 1923, and the extensive work with flowering shrubs. A major contribution was the PJM Rhododendron in 1945. Ed Metzitt, developed the hardy hybrid and named it in honor of his father, Peter John Mezitt, Wayne’s grandfather. The PJM is now known worldwide as one of the most beautiful and resilient rhododendrons, and graces many gardens in New England. Wayne was very helpful with questions from those in attendance. As usual, being hosted in Whitinsville by the Blackstone Valley Garden Club made for an enjoyable evening.
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2nd September Program Recap
Tick Talk All You Need to Know
With Mark Blazis
Thursday, September 27, as guests of the Grafton Garden Club, we met at the Grafton Community Barn for a very informational and entertaining presentation by Mark Blazis. See last month’s newsletter listing Mark’s background as a scientist and extensive research worldwide. This presentation was about his work with deer ticks, birdbanding and Lyme disease. He became more interested in Lyme disease in the 90’s after three friends were debilitated with the illness. The disease spreading rapidly in the 70’s led him to research if migrating birds were playing a role in the spread. Working with other researchers from the medical and pharmaceutical fields he has partnered (and “divorced”) with numerous associates at locations from Maine Medical Center, Harvard School of Public health Tufts and elsewhere. This research included researching ticks on birds during birdbanding, the bacteria, Borrelia bergdorferi, that causes Lyme disease and trying to find a way to eliminate it or vaccinate against it. The most interesting information for me was his explanation of the life cycle of ticks and their relationships to deer and mice populations. Ticks only eat three “blood” meals in their life cycle. These meals can come from various hosts, including deer, mice, birds or humans. I’ve included a chart on the next page from https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/life_cycle_and_hosts.html
Thank you to Helen Blazis and the Grafton Garden Club for inviting us to this program. Helen has worked alongside her husband during his research and provided the visual presentation.
SUTTON GARDEN CLUB NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER 2018
This diagram shows the life cycle of blacklegged ticks that can transmit anaplasmosis, babesiosis, and Lyme disease.
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OCTOBER 2018
October Workshop
HYPERTUFA
Saturday, October 13, 2018*, 10AM-12 PM Joan Stone’s Yard 5 Rebekah Lane
Sutton, MA
*Rain Date, Sunday, October 14, 2018 1-3 PM Please park in driveway or street
Learn how to make “hypertufa” faux stone planters, similar to what we sold at the plant sale. Hypertufa planters look like stone but are lightweight and easy to make. You will learn how to make the “stone” mixture and the curing process. Materials provided. If desired, you may bring decorative materials to embed in the stone. Bring disposable or washable rubber gloves. Wear old clothing. Program Contact: Joan Stone (Please RSVP) [email protected]
HOMEMADE POISON IVY AND WEED KILLER
3 cups vinegar
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OCTOBER 2018
October Program
Gardening with Native Plants:
It Matters
With Claudia Thompson, Founder of Grow Native Massachusetts
https://www.grownativemass.org/
Tuesday, October 23, 2018, @ 7pm Dudley Gendron 156 Boston Rd
Sutton, MA 01590
Photo copied from Grow Native Website
Native plants are increasingly recognized as important to our gardens and landscapes. Claudia Thompson, will give us an overview of their essential role in ecosystem health. She will explain the differences among native, naturalized and invasive plants. Using Claudia’s 7,000 square foot garden in Cambridge as a case study, we will learn about the essential principles for designing gardens that are places of both beauty and biodiversity. By the end of the program, you will “get” why native plants are so important and understand what you can do in your own garden to make the world a better place!
Claudia Thompson, our speaker, founded Grow Native Massachusetts in 2010 and has been recognized nationally as a leader in the native plant movement. She has had an extensive career in the environmental sector, including past roles as the Director of Education for the Appalachian Mountain Club, Director of Drumlin Farm for MA Audubon and serving nine years on the Board of the New England Wild Flower Society.
Refreshments: Barbara Valutkevich, Jane Boutiette, Maria Klimkiewicz Program Contact: Chris Goguen
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OCTOBER 2018
November Program
ANNUAL TINA BEMIS WORKSHOP
Tuesday, November 13, 2018, 7 PM Dudley Gendron
Last Year’s Project
We will be creating a fresh greens-based craft for the season at the annual hands-on workshop with Tina Bemis. SGC members: $20; non-members: $29. Registration is needed by November 6th to provide time to get the greens and other supplies needed. Come join us for what is always a fun night! Even if you feel you are not creative, Tina provides such good direction that everyone’s craft comes out beautiful! Information and samples of the specific craft we will be doing that night will be forthcoming... Mark your calendars now! Refreshments: Donna Aliquo, Lisa Gauvin Program Contact: Lisa Gauvin, RSVP [email protected]
Tina Bemis Workshop Registration Sheet Please register by November 6
Name____________________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________________ Phone No.___________________________Email________________________ Project Cost: $20 Members $29 Non-Members Please mail form and check made payable to the Sutton Garden Club to:
Joan Stone Sutton Garden Club 5 Rebekah Lane Sutton, MA 01590
SUTTON GARDEN CLUB NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER 2018
November Activity
DECORATING THE BANDSTAND ON THE COMMON FOR
CHRISTMAS
Saturday, November 24, 2018, 9 AM Bandstand on Sutton Common
Come, Join in the festivities! The Sutton Garden Club helps to decorate the town common by hanging swags, garland, bows and lights all over the bandstand. A magnificent Christmas tree will be placed in the middle of the bandstand and beautifully decorated. The decorated bandstand, along with the illuminated trees put up by the Sutton Lion’s Club, become the centerpiece of our town during the Christmas season. This event takes place on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and only takes 2-2.5 hours depending on the number of volunteers present. Please consider helping Dale and Glen again this year. Take down of the decorations will be in early January, with details to follow. Program Contact: Dale Coulter dale [email protected]
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OCTOBER 2018
December Event
ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY
Wednesday, December 5, 2018 (Tentative Date)
ALICANTE RESTAURANT 84 UXBRIDGE RD (RT 16) MENDON, MA
01756 website: http://www.alicantema.com/
Not finalized yet: Cocktail Hour @ 5:30 pm
Dinner @ 6:30 pm
Our annual Holiday party will see us return to Alicante Restaurant in Mendon the overwhelming request of those who have attend in the past two years. We are sure to have lots of good food and great conversations as we come together to celebrate the holidays among friends. We will definitely create more special memories as we take part in the long-standing SGC tradition of the Yankee Gift Swap. Watch for details as we get closer to the event. (Save the tentative date of Wednesday Dec. 5.) Remember you will need to RSVP in advance with your menu choice. The information and form will be available on our website and in a future issue of the newsletter. Program Contacts: Joan Stone, Joanne Geneva
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OCTOBER 2018
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Carol