The Newsletter April 2011

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1 The Newsletter April 2011 Rudbeckia hirta ( Black-eyed Susan ) Editor: Hermina Hubert Phone: herminahubert@yahoo.com. Membership: Claire Liinamaa Phone: claire_nl@sympatico.ca Visit our web site: www. sudburyhorticulturalsociety.ca Dedicated to the beautification of the Sudbury region and the preservation of our environment One of the orchids growing in the Orchidarium in Soroa, Cuba (in the Pinar del Rio region) Unfortunately, none of the specimens were named!! - photo by Hermina Happy Easter

2 Page 2 Book Review # 6 - by Jessica Watts The Complete Urban Gardener: How to grow things indoors and out by Sonia Day Compact and easy to manage at 288 pages this book boasts a great value with two books in one. It is in fact two completely separate books: one titled 'The Urban Gardener' the other 'The Urban Gardener Indoors'. In the first section, those who have felt left out of backyard gardening will gain knowledge of how to change their tiny balcony, patio, or concrete slab into an oasis and how to protect and nurture it through all four seasons. Learn which annuals work best in sun and shady conditions, which flowers are a no-no for the balcony, and how to accommodate difficult sites. As a bonus, readers will enjoy the second section on indoor plants that provides a list of no-hassle greenery, describes the specific care and maintenance of more popular houseplants, and explains how to deal with the challenges of indoor gardening. An easy and entertaining read, this book will provide new urban gardeners with plenty of information to start their journey, and may even provide experienced gardeners with some ideas on how to care for their outdoor and indoor plants. Effortlessly grabs unwanted weeds and grass by the roots! Ergonomic handle for maximum comfort For more information: Available at Southview Greenhouses Holla s Greenhouses & Home Hardware Season Opening Sale Botanix Azilda Greenhouses Friday April 15 & Saturday April 16 Spin the Flower to Win up to 25% off! Now planting in the greenhouses!! Come see us for all your seeding supplies. We are open from 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. Book a Greenhouse Tour! We are now booking educational tours of the greenhouses for late April and May. We welcome groups to contact us to arrange a time and date. Call: and ask for Olive. Tours include demonstrations and instructions on: annual seeding plant propagation through cuttings transplanting seedlings plant tending and greenhouse growing operations insect and disease control methods Everyone goes home with a project which they complete during the tour! Proven Winners Bloom Seminar Saturday April 23 at 11am The seminar will cover the basics of creating outstanding mixed containers/planters and front step decorations. Each participant will receive 3 combination planning guides from Proven Winners. There will be a selection of ready made planters on display and a preview of some of the New Annuals. for more news Botanix Azilda Greenhouses 300 Carriere Street, Azilda, ON Open April to Dec. (closed Sundays) Quality Growers of Annuals, Perennials, Vines, Trees, and Shrubs

3 Dates to Remember April 9 - Convention Planning Meeting, Espanola April 16 - Cottage, Garden & Leisure Show General Meeting & Pot Luck April 17 at the CNIB at the Exhibition Centre April 17 - General Meeting & Pot Luck April 24 - Easter Sunday April 30 - Mark Cullen at West Nipissing Garden Show, Sturgeon Falls April 30 - Earth Day Festival, Downtown May 4 - John St. Park Clean-up May 7 - District 13 AGM (Annual General Meeting) Sault Ste. Marie May 14 - Convention Planning Meeting, Blind River May 28,29 - Gardening Festival Presentation: The Art of Floral Design with Camilla Yahnke, Carol Skanes, and Hermina Hubert Enjoy coffee & tea from 1:15 pm White Elephant Table as usual Door Prizes / Draw Stay for our annual POT LUCK SUPPER right after the meeting. Bring whatever you like!

4 Celebrating 6 Years of Environmental Achievements, Organizations, Arts, and Culture. On April 30, 2011, rethink Green will host the 6th Annual Greater Sudbury Earth Day Festival! This event has grown over the years and is now recognized as the kick-off event to the festival season. Planning is already underway to bring more live concerts to both the main stage and children s stage, as well as using the Festival as the premiere venue for a new community art exhibit. Due to the success of the Festival, we've outgrown market square and will now be at Civic Square.

5 ATTENTION CONVENTION VOLUNTEERS! Below is a brief description of the seminars and bus tours available to you at the OHA Convention. This will help you to complete your registration form (the last page of the newsletter). You need to choose whether you will be attending a bus tour or seminars. For more information on these, and if you wish to partake of any meals offered at the Radisson that day, please check this website: If you do not have internet, please call Hermina ( ) GARDENING POSITION AVAILABLE The Ukrainian Seniors Centre is looking for an experienced gardener to work approximately 4 hours daily to keep the gardens at Barvinok Residence and Altanka in great shape. This is heavy work so you will need to be in good health and able to do some lifting. A vehicle is required to pick up the necessary supplies. The position would be very suited to a retired individual. The job requires someone who is able to work independently. If you are interested please speak with Shirley Childs, Executive Director at Southview Greenhouse Growers BEDDING PLANTS - GERANIUMS - PERENNIALS TREES - SHRUBS - FALL MUMS Joe Reid 2500 Southview Drive Tel: (705) Sudbury, ON. P3E 4M9 Fax: (705) Whitewater Greenhouses & Yard Art Centre Thurs. - Fri. 9am - 9pm Sat. - Sun. 9am - 5pm off Montee Principal Topiary, Weeping Trees Azilda, ON large assortment of (705) Perennials, Annuals nicrog51@vianet.ca Vegetables and Shrubs SEMINARS: (Friday) a) From the Ground Up: Perennials in the Woodland - Jean Narozanski discusses strategies for this challenge. b) Gardening in the Rocks - Sue Fleming (offered Fri. and Sat) c) Photography in the Garden - Don Johnston d) Manageable Techniques for Accessible Horticulture: Enabling Everyone - Nancy Lee-Colibaba shares techniques in Horticultural Therapy. e) Growing Your Own Native Trees from Seed (in English and in French) - Jean-Marc Lalonde (Science North s Science Program Coordinator) SEMINARS: (Saturday) a) Bats: Those Amazing Creatures - Franco Mariotti (Biologist & Staff Scientist at Science North) enlightens us about bat behaviour and benefits. b) Get to Know Your Backyard Birds - Randy Moratz (Naturalists and member of Sudbury Ornithological Soc. shares the unique behaviour and habits of birds. c) Hardy Fruit Trees & Giant Pumpkins - Ron Lewis, a constant gardener, shares experiences and challenges of our northern climate. d) First Nations Gardening & Food Initiatives - Genevieve Eshkibok (Project manager for Agricultural Revitalization in the Community of Wikwemikong) talks about organic practices and heirloom vegetable varieties. e) Geology, Habitat & Flowering Plants in Northern Ont. - Andy Fyon (Geologist & wildflower enthusiast) makes a connection between geology, plant communities and people that inhabit there. BUS TOURS: (Friday and Saturday) a) Tour of local private gardens b) Sudbury regreeing tour

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7 At our last general meeting, Nicole Richer and Linda Hugli, top right, admire her Rudbeckia seedlings. Nicole is generously donating 500 of the little plants (not so little by July) for convention participants. Also, right, Corona Skakoon. HUMBER NURSERIES When travelling south to Toronto, don t forget your Society Membership Card and this coupon from Humber Nurseries in Brampton...just in case you are in the mood to shop :) They also have a wonderful Butterfly Conservatory, home to thirty species of native butterflies, plus the migrating Monarch. Not only is this an attractive exhibit, the conservatory is also an informative and educational one. See beautiful display gardens, as well as free-flying native butterflies. A 4,500 square foot mesh-enclosed house has been created with all the essential food plants for butterflies. Floral basket s, po t t ed annuals, perennials and herbs are introduced throughout the summer to ensure a constant source of nourishment. e & Shrub Planting Patios & Walkways Interior Plant Maintenance Vegetable

8 Ontario Horticultural Association Convention 2011 A Growing Experience From the Ground Up For VOLUNTEERS ONLY July 15 17, 2011 Radisson Hotel Sudbury, ON Please Print or Type one form per VOLUNTEER. If you wish to receive confirmation of this registration, include a self-addressed stamped envelope with this form or provide an address. Name of Society District # 13 only Volunteer Name Volunteer Address Phone VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION Cheques payable to Ontario Horticultural Association Mail cheques and forms to Barb O Malley, OHA Registrar 1625 Blythe Rd., Mississauga, ON L5H 2C tom.omalley@sympatico.ca Volunteer Rate $10. $ Volunteering on: Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Meals Continental $14.50 each Fri Sun $ Buffet $17.00 each Sat $ $18.00 each Fri Sat $ $43.00 Fri $ Awards $55.00 Sat $ TOTAL REGISTRATION & MEALS NOTE: Volunteers may choose 1 bus tour or 1 afternoon of seminars. Seminars take place at the same time as the bus tours. Bus Tours Friday Tour #1 - Garden Tour No Charge Friday Tour #2 - Sudbury Regreening Tour No Charge Saturday Tour #1 - Garden Tour - No Charge Saturday Tour #2 - Sudbury Regreening Tour - No Charge Seminars Please indicate if you will be attending seminars on: Friday OR Saturday Special Needs $ Notes: Volunteer deadline is June 30, Deadline to order MEALS is June 30, NO refunds for registration or meals. At the bottom of this form, list any food allergies, or if you require a wheelchair. Prices include taxes & gratuities. Please send your cheque and form for Volunteers to Barb O Malley, OHA Registrar. Make a copy for your records. Wheelchair Food Allergies (specify)