The Newsletter. October Dedicated to the beautification of the Sudbury region and the preservation of our environment

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1 The Newsletter 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 October 2011 Dedicated to the beautification of the Sudbury region and the preservation of our environment

2 Page 2 UGLIEST SCHOOLYARD CONTEST THANK YOU TO THE VOLUNTEERS WHO HELPED WITH THE PROJECT AT ST. JOHN SCHOOL IN GARSON (Sod Laying and Planting of Shrubs and Perennials) It was much appreciated. Cathy Carr Bark Ecker Linda Hugli Colette Ilnitski Pat O'Grady Theresa Cullum Don Ethier Wayne Hugli Joanne MacLellan Lisa Robinson Southview Greenhouse Growers BEDDING PLANTS - GERANIUMS - PERENNIALS TREES - SHRUBS - FALL MUMS Joe Reid 2500 Southview Drive Sudbury, ON. P3E 4M9 Tel: (705) Fax: (705)

3 Sunday, October 25 Enjoy coffee & desserts from 1:15 pm and view the seasonal entries. Door prizes, 50/50, New Selection of Magazines and White Elephant items. Bring entries between 11:00 am & 12:00 at which time judging will take place. Check pages 58 and 59 in the yearbook for classes. Introducing the Guest Speakers Linda and Chuc Willson Our Garden is a small, home-based business in the quiet, rural community of Ice Lake on beautiful Manitoulin Island. We specialize in a limited range of organically grown produce, bedding plants and flower baskets plus jellies, vinegars and herbal products sourced from our land or in the wild. We are a husband and wife team in our 60s with many years of experience to pass along. We grow most of our own food and live a back to the earth lifestyle and are systematically reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. Our gardens and eco-friendly home are set in a peaceful, serene and meditative environment. Although we are able to harvest quite a lot from our one acre property, we tend the land with great care. All of our efforts are directed at reducing our environmental footprint and impact on the land. Our specialties are our unique jams, jellies, and vinegars made with freshly picked herbs and our secret recipes. Some of these marvellous treats will be available for purchase at the meeting. The Willsons will enlighten us about their heritage beans and the importance of three sisters planting (beans, corn, and squash). (Photo right by Garth Wunsch - an unusual Squash in his garden.

4 GARDEN OF LIFE in CAPREOL This garden is to raise awareness about the importance of registering as an organ donor and the impact this can have on as many as eight lives! A very important message indeed! Saturday, September 10 marked the official opening of the Garden of Life almost a year to the day after former Mayor John Rodriguez and Councillor Russ Thompson broke ground for its creation at the museum. Thompson, an organ recipient himself, got work underway last year with a generous donation. Since then, many local companies, individuals, the Trillium Gift of Life Network and the Northern Ontario Railroad Museum have made it a reality. Countless volunteer hours made the garden of the senses come alive. The Sudbury Society donated $300. for an ornamental tree of their choosing. In the photo above Wayne Hugli, with Lisa Robinson, presents Fran Michelutti with the cheque. Plants, bushes and trees can still be adopted in the memory of a loved one or a general donation can be directed to the garden as well. Tax receipts can be issued for any of these. Contact the museum at Sue Diotte, mother of a teenage daughter whose life was lost in a car accident ten years ago, deeply moved all of us with her gut wrenching story. But because she had discussed organ donation when her daughters, the story had a positive ending. Her daughter was able to give life to four other people and be forever a hero in these recipients lives. John Rodriguez introduced ribbon cutters Pam Andler from the Gift of Life Network and Russ Thompson (right) to the 75 people in attendance. A tour of the grounds and reception followed. So flip over your health card or drivers licence and check for that all important word DONOR which should appear above your signature. If it doesn t, visit your local Service Ontario location (nearest one is in Val Caron) or go online to to register. We can all be heroes! KALE It seems I am not the only one who loves kale. Overnight a bright green caterpillar had gorged himself on the leaves of my potted kale, leaving only skeletal stems. It turned out to be the fattened insect s LAST MEAL! Comb out the weeds! Effortlessly grabs unwanted weeds and grass by the roots! Easy to use Ergonomic handle for maximum comfort Durable construction for a lifetime of use Availabl e this spring at Home

5 Dates to Remember Oct October Show and General Meeting at CNIB Guest Speakers: Linda and Chuc Willson Nov. 5 - Advisory Council Meeting, Blind River (everyone welcome) Nov. 6 - Daylight Saving Time - turn clocks back and gain one hour that day! Nov Christmas Show and Annual Meeting at CNIB Page 5 PHOTO CONTEST WINNER Richard Toivonen was selected as winner of the photo contest that began at the Garden Festival in May. A Sony digital photo frame was donated by Henry's Photo-Video- Digital and store manager Jacqueline Bloye judged the contest. Richard s winning photograph appears on the cover of this month s newsletter. BEST GARDENS AS VIEWED FROM THE STREET CONTEST WINNERS A huge thank you to the judges, Madeleine Genier, Aline Dupont, and Jessie MacIsaac, who drove to all parts of the city to judge the many nominated gardens viewed from the street. Pictured are Barb Ecker (with Aline) and Connie Schnase accepting their awards at the general meeting. First Place Kari and Dave Hodge 499 Helen's Point Road, Sudbury Second Place Barbara Ecker 119 Beatty Street, Sudbury (Sorry I did not get a photo of Barb s garden..we will add one to the yearbook) Third Place Connie Schnase 295 Second Ave. South, Sudbury

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8 It s your Society!! Become a Bigger Part of It! In December, we will again be holding elections, seeking to elect a President, Vice President and new members to the Board of Directors. Duties of The Board: l Manages the Society s finances. (This is a good place to learn about where your money goes.) l Organizes the Shows - by appointing Show Convenors and Committees. l Approves 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.) l Chooses the topics and speakers for meetings. l Finds judges for the Shows. l Chooses where we go on the Garden and other tours. SO... if you have good ideas - and you do - think about joining the Board - RUN FOR ELECTION! 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 run for election - just complete the form below or bring it to the next meeting, or mail it to Claire. I should like to be nominated to run for election to the Board of Directors of the Sudbury Horticultural Society for the term of Office. I am a paid-up member of the Society and reside in the City of Greater Sudbury. Name: Phone: Address: OR I 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) Name: Phone Botanix Azilda Greenhouses 300 Carriere Street, Azilda, ON Open April to Dec. (closed Sundays) Quality Growers of Annuals, Perennials, Vines, Trees, and Shrubs