The Newsletter February 2011

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1 The Newsletter February 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 The Board of Directors for 2011 (above) Missing from photo is Jessie MacIsaac. Life-long friends: Aloma Johnson toasts to our Anniversary with Claire.

2 Book Review #4 - by Jessica Watts Fruit and Berry Gardening for Canada by Louise Donnelly and Alison Beck Page 2 Though not traditionally thought of as a 'fruitful' area to grow fruits and berries, Sudbury gardeners may be surprised at the variety of plants they can grow when provided with the proper techniques. Donnelly and Beck provide a comprehensive introduction providing gardeners with selection, planting, propagation, pruning, and even ways to combat pests and disease. In addition to the expert advice, this book also contains an alphabetised list of popular fruits and berries with recommendations on how to make them flourish. While growing peaches may not be in the future for the Sudbury gardener, why not try any one of the many other varieties of fruits and berries highlighted in this highly informative book. Free Download from Big Fish Games The free download gives you one free hour of play. You play it once and then delete it (uninstall). It is called 'Plants versus Zombies'. Linda Southview Greenhouse Growers BEDDING PLANTS - GERANIUMS - PERENNIALS TREES - SHRUBS - FALL MUMS Joe Reid 2500 Southview Drive Tel: (705) Sudbury, ON. P3E 4M9 Fax: (705) ames.com/ downloadgames/5449/ plants-vs- zombies/index. html?channel= sem&identifier= usgoogwsplsvzomb s&wt.srch= 1&v1= & v2=plants% 20versus% 20zombies& v3=b&v6=g Web Site of the Month I was just watching The Victory Garden on PBS and was fascinated by the gardens created around a stunning piece of architecture by Frank Gehrey. The commentator of the segment was mentioning the importance of grand gardens around grand buildings. This one happened to be the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. The curved paths compliment the stainless steel curves of the building. Exotic trees that bloom at different times of the concert season were lifted by crane to create a colourful rooftop garden. To see more, check on line at: inthelandscape.com/2010/06/walt-disney-concert-hallgarden-downtown-la-ca/ Hermina 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 Life isn t always tied with a bow, But it is still a cherished gift!

3 Page 3 General Meeting Sunday, February 27, at CNIB Guest Speakers at 2:00 pm Linda Hugli - Becoming a Master Gardener and Uta Decker - Planning Your Garden for Fall Elegance Enjoy coffee and treats from 1:15 pm. Browse through new selection of magazines and white elephant items. 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 Committee Chairs The following are the members that chair committees or take on responsibilities: Advertising - Wayne Hugli Bus Trip - Canada Blooms - Claire Liinamaa Centennial Events - Wayne Hugli Convention Hermina Hubert CNIB Gardens - Madeleine Genier John Street Park - Wayne Hugli Membership - Claire Liinamaa Newsletter - Hermina Hubert Open Garden Weekend - Hermina Hubert Photography - Lisa Robinson Plant Sales - Pat O Grady Public Relations - Linda Hugli Web Site - Linda Hugli, Colette Ilnitski Yearbook - Hermina Hubert Show Convenors Garden Festival Show - Hermina Hubert Autumn Show - Linda Hugli October Show - Carol Skanes Christmas Show - Aline Dupont If you have questions or are entering the Creative Design classes, please call the show convenor.

4 Page 4 CREATIVE CONTAINERS (the Appeal, the Potential and the Possibilities) An Evening With Paul Zammit Friday May 27, :30 pm Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel $10.00 for SHS Members / $15.00 for non-members Tickets will be available at all Sudbury Horticultural Society events and meetings in February, March and April. Pick up your tickets early and enter a draw for two tickets to dinner with Paul Zammit and the SHS Board of Directors before his presentation. Ask the Master Gardeners Question from Richard: For many years I have used No-Damp to prevent the damping off of seedlings started indoors under lights. This product has been discontinued and I am looking for a replacement product. Please don't suggest cultural practices as an alternative. I just want to know if there is a replacement treatment available that works. Answer: I have two suggestions. First, try topping off your seed start pots with a thin layer of sand. This can help keep moisture off the stems at soil level. The other idea, which I have tried successfully, is to water your starts with Chamomile tea. I do not have a definitive scientific source for this method, but it seems to work. The tea should be about the same strength as you would drink, steeped three to five minutes and then cooled to room-temperature. Apparently the Chamomile discourages the damping-off organisms. Also, be sure the room temperature is warm enough. Cool temperatures seem to encourage damping off.

5 DO YOU KNOW A STUDENT WHO IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER HOURS? The Sudbury Horticultural Society is seeking reliable student volunteers who are interested in working at the Sudbury Gardening Festival in May. Adult volunteers are also welcome to apply! Volunteers will be needed for: set-up on Friday May 27th at Market Square take-down and clean-up on Sunday May 29 th (and possibly Monday May 30 th ) assisting exhibitors with the setup, supervision, and take-down of their displays throughout Saturday and Sunday. assisting the Horticultural Society with its perennial plant sale on Friday and Saturday. Volunteers will have an opportunity to view the exhibits and attend the gardening workshops throughout the weekend when they are not working. Anyone interested in volunteering time during the event should contact Wayne Hugli by (whugli@hotmail.com) or by phone ( ) to discuss interests and availability. Seedy Sunday, February 20 at Market Square Bring your seeds...paper packets will be available Seed Swap at 10:30 am. Visit Booths...Support Local Food...Buy Heirloom Seeds Guest Speakers begin at 12:00... end at 4:00

6 Celebrating 100 Years It was a day of smiling faces, tears of happiness and congratulatory speeches. Many calories, in the form of a rich Birthday cake, were consumed. But then, it is not every day that we reach 100 years Left, Linda and Wayne Hugli receive Life Memberships. Below, our OHA President, Vicki Wiemer, cuts the cake. Membership Renewal Name: Address: Phone: Single: $15. Family: $20. Mail to: Claire Liinamaa 1789 Springdale Cres., Sudbury, ON P3A 5H9