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1 November 2014 GROW News Gardening by the Book 2435 S. Peoria Ave Tulsa, OK Contributions: September 8, 2014 October 7, 2014 Rob Crowder Dr. Geoffrey L. Price The Oklahoma Society of Impressionists Dorothy Laird Phyllis S. Worley Tulsa Garden Club Barbara Kontje Marydith and Paul Williams Linnaeus Teaching Garden Rosalind Cook Gi Gi Lavender Chere Ricker Cindy McClure In Memory of Beth Colmar William A. Coberly In Memory of Ella Mae Whitley John and Debbie Herrin Heather, Chris and Pyper Treece Women s Group of St. Andrew Lutheran Like Tulsa Garden Center on Facebook Looking forward to the annual Tulsa Herb Society s Carols and Crumpets prepares one for thinking of using herbs during the upcoming holiday and winter seasons. They may have grown all year and now are in abundance. What to do now? These titles can give suggestions. There is a wealth of great ideas for using herbs every day in a variety of ways. Complete Illustrated Book of Herbs (Reader s Digest Association, 2009) has essentials for beginners. One can find instructions for flavorful recipes, health-care products, craft ideas, insect repellents, cosmetics, cleaning agents, and much more. This directory of more than 100 herbs puts all the information needed at one s fingertips. It has combined traditional knowledge along with advice from gardening experts, herbalists, craft experts and cooks. British food editor and writer Debora Robertson s Gifts from the Garden (Kyle Books, 2013) has more than 100 projects for both edible and practical use. With inventive ideas, gardening advice and packaging tips, this combines skills of the crafter and the gardener. A list of projects by category neatly summarizes all of these gifts from the garden. Colorful full page photographs are combined with the recipes and instructions. For practical advice on the medicinal, cleaning, and consumptive uses of herbs try Home Herbal: Cook, Brew and Blend Your Own Herbs (DK Publishing, 2011). This user friendly guide highlights the properties of 100 herbs. The Herbs second half of the book includes recipes for soups, teas, and other edibles as well as personal care products. Photographic demonstrations and recipes are large and instructional which are typical of DK books. This was compiled by several herbalists and naturopaths. Author Tammi Hartung s Homegrown Herbs (Storey Publishing, 2011) is an in-depth guide for using more than 100 herbs. There are photographs of the author demonstrating the planting, caring for, and harvesting of the plants. Learn how to prepare herbal baths, mix seasoning blends, perk up recipes and make homemade body creams, herbal vinegars and butters, wreaths, and potpourris. This is a step-by-step primer for gardeners of every level. What Can I Do With My Herbs? (Texas A&M University Press, 2009) has 40 common herbs with creative ways to enjoy them. Each description includes the plant s history and a list of popular uses. Author Judy Barrett has recommendations for each specific herb outside the kitchen. However, she does suggest that they not be used medicinally. This may not be for the beginning grower since it has minimal planting directions. Mary Moore Tulsa City-County Library

2 Membership is on the rise and the continues to grow! Your membership helps support Woodward Park and the many amenities including the beautiful Garden Center Mansion, Linnaeus Teaching Garden, Tulsa Municipal Rose Garden, the sunken garden and Conservatory, the Arboretum, and the Anne Hathaway Herb Garden. As a member you are notified of lectures, classes, plant shows, sales, and special events. TGC members are also eligible for discounts on many TGC classes and events, and have check out privileges at the TGC Library. Your membership card is your ticket to participate in the Reciprocal Admissions Program with the American Horticulture Society, which includes free or discounted admission to hundreds of public gardens across the country, including the Myriad Botanical Gardens in OKC, Oklahoma Botanical Garden and Arboretum in Stillwater, Botanica in Wichita, The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, and Missouri Botanical Garden. Garden Center memberships make excellent Christmas gifts! Individual Membership $30.00 Family Membership $ News

3 Saturday, November 8th 10:00am 4:00pm Sunday, November 9th 11:00am 4:00pm Show will be held at: 2435 S. Peoria Ave. Tulsa, OK For additional information:

4 By popular demand, MaryLou Havener, Landscaper and Designer will again lead a workshop on designing and creating your personalized Holiday Wreath. All necessary materials for creating your holiday wreath are included in the cost of the class. Space is limited, Don t delay in signing up for this popular class. Saturday, November 8, :00 am Auditorium TGC Members $30 Non-Members $35 Advance Registration is Required Karen Watkins will help you design and plant a fragrant holiday container decoration. Don t miss this opportunity To express your gardening creativity. Container, plants and soil will be provided. There will be two classes taught: Thursday, November 13th 9:30am 11:30am and 6:30pm 8:30pm Participants will attend only ONE class. Please indicate which class session you ll attend. Advance Registration is Required! Registration Fee is $25 for TGC members or $30 for non-members. To enroll, please call or visit our website at 4 News

5 The show will feature works of art by area artisans in a wide variety of media, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, fiber arts, jewelry, glass and photography, as well as decorative objects such as wreathes and holiday ornaments, bird houses and feeders, yard art, green items made of repurposed materials, and Oklahoma-made wines. Suzie Gilbert, author of the acclaimed memoir Flyaway: How a Wild Bird Rehabber Sought Adventure and Found Her Wings, will be the guest speaker, sharing insights from her 20 years of rehabilitating wild birds such as raptors and crows. November 18, :00pm 9:15pm 2435 S. Peoria Ave. Tulsa, OK Free Admission Let s Talk Gardening! The Garden Study Group Will meet on Tuesday, November 4th and November 18th in the Ballroom. 12:00pm 1:30pm. The Study Group will meet for informal discussions about gardening and nature in general. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Bring your questions and your stories. You can also bring your lunch. News 5

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7 Affiliate News The Tulsa Garden Club The Tulsa Garden Club will have their regular meeting on Monday, November 3rd, at 10:30 a.m. with morning coffee at 10 a.m. We are pleased to have our scholarship recipients from both Oklahoma State University and Tulsa Community College visit us and introduce their study program. There will also be an "after program", a short horticulture program on the subject of "Topiaries - from the front porch to the back 40". Guests are always welcome to attend. Come join us as we continue our year of "Growing, Showing and Sharing Nature's Beauty"! Club meetings are held from October to June except in January on the first Monday of each month. Tulsa Area Daylily Society TAIS will meet on Tuesday, November 6th, in the auditorium of at. Snacks will be available prior to the meeting. The program will be presented by Oklahoma hybridizer Hugh Stout. Hugh has created some beautiful daylilies. Iris growers will also want to attend, as Hugh has produced some amazing Iris. Admission to all TADS meetings is free. The meeting will be held at, 2435 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, OK Contact: Dennis Voss Tulsa Council of Federated Garden Clubs will be on November 7th. Hospitality at 9:30am, will start at 10:00am. All are welcome to attend. Tulsa Orchid Society Tulsa Orchid Society will meet on Sunday, November 9th, at 1:30pm in the auditorium of. The program will be presented by Sarah Pratt, an AOS judge and grower. Admission to all Orchid Society meetings is free and the public is encouraged to attend. The meeting will be held at, 2435 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, Ok Contact: Emilie Kraft eclicity@mindspring.com The Tulsa Rose Society The Tulsa Rose Society will meet on Sunday, November 9th, at 2:00pm in the ballroom of. The program will be a panel discussion on general rose care and winter protection. An election for next year s officers will also be held at this meeting. Admission to all Rose Society meetings is free and the public is encouraged to attend. The meeting will be held at, 2435 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, Ok Contact: Judith Carter judithmcarter@valornet.com Tulsa Herb Society The Tulsa Herb Society will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 11th, at 9:00am. It s time to dress your table for the holidays. Join the Tulsa Herb Society from 11:00am to 12:30pm, Tuesday, November 11th, for the annual Holiday Tablescapes. Attendees will see a variety of decorated tables and also how to decorate your table for the season by using what nature has given you. Tulsa Area Iris Society TAIS will meet on November 13th in the auditorium of Tulsa Garden Center. The program will be presented at with the business meeting following. The program will be presented by Todd Lesseigne, Director of Tulsa Botanic Garden. The Tulsa Botanic Garden just recently announced success in its fund-raising efforts and that the long awaited start of the gardens is finally here. Admission to all TAIS meetings is free. The meeting will be held at, 2435 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, OK Contact: Paul W. Gossett African Violet Society of Greater Tulsa The November meeting will be held on Monday, November 17th. The program will be Growing Large and Small presented by Richard and Anne Nicholas from Texas. Refreshments are available at, followed by the business meeting and program. Admission to all African Violet Society meetings is free and the public is encouraged to attend. The meeting will be held at Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, Ok Contact: Nancy Moerer nmoerer@cox.net The Hosta Connection The Hosta Connection will hold its holiday party on November 18th at 6:00pm, in the home of Fran Danner. Attendees are asked to bring a side dish to complement the main dish which will be determined at the October meeting. There will also be a white elephant exchange for those interested in participating. The Tulsa Perennial Club Tulsa Perennial Club meeting will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2014, at. This will be the last meeting of this year. At this meeting, the club will celebrate the upcoming holidays and the close of a successful year with a banquet-style dinner supplied both by the club and its members. Bring a dish to share and join the fun. The Oklahoma Native Plant Society The Northeast Chapter of the Oklahoma Native Plant Society will meet in the ballroom of the on Monday, December 1, Snacks and desserts will be served at 6:30pm followed by a brief business meeting and the evening s presentation at. The program is still in the planning stages, but members of the Society can be assured that whatever transpires will be interesting, educational and informative. Information supplied by Sue Amstutz, Liaison, ONPS to the. News 7

8 Phone: November 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 9 11:00am-4:00pm Bonsai Fall Show :00am Tulsa Garden Club 1:30pm Tulsa Orchid Society 2:00pm Tulsa Rose Society Green Country Bonsai Society 4 9:00am-12:00pm THS Member Activities 9:30am-12:00pm THS Study Group 12:00pm-1:30pm TGC Study Group :00am THS Tablescapes and 6:30pm Green Country Water Garden Soc. 5 6 Cacti Society 12 6:00pm TGC Affiliate Council -Covered Dish Dinner Daylily Society 13 9:30 11:30am 6:30 8:30pm TGC Creating a Holiday Container Class 6:30pm Tulsa Area Iris Soc. 7 10:00am Tulsa Council of Federated Garden Clubs Mtg. 14 8:00am 4:00pm Calligraphy Workshop :00am-4:00pm Bonsai Fall Show 9:00am Creating a Holiday Wreath Class 15 8:00am 4:00pm Calligraphy Workshop 16 8:00am 5:00pm Calligraphy Workshop 17 African Violet Society 18 9:00am-12:00pm THS Member Activities 11:00am Anne Hathaway Herb Soc. 12:00pm-1:30pm TGC Study Group 19 9:00am Linnaeus Gardeners Monthly Sierra Club Monthly 20 12:00pm Board Perennial Club 21 1:30pm Nat l. Assoc. of Parliamentarians Mtg. 22 1:00pm-9:15pm Wild At Art Benefit Audubon Soc :00pm Calligraphy Guild 30 Thanksgiving Holiday Building Closed 25 9:00am-12:00pm THS Member Activities Hosta Connection Thanksgiving Holiday Building Closed 28 Thanksgiving Holiday Building Closed 29 Thanksgiving Holiday Building Closed