Gardener s BOARD MEMBERS President Vice President Necia Cerveny 330.467.4497 necia@roadrunner.com Betty Stricharczuk 330.468.6453 critics@earthlink.net 2nd VP/Historian Peg Krutko 330.467.6017 Secretary Treasurer pkrutko@alltel.net Janet Matherly 330.468.7765 meadowyck@windstream.net Ava Hain 330. 467-6809 COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Sunshine Linda Uridel 330.467.2828 Refreshments Jane Lebzelter 330.467.8733 Fund Raiser Wayne Meyer 330.468.2733 Public Relations Betty Stricharczuk 330.468.6453 critics@earthlink.net Membership Jan Filmeck 330.468.6590 jif45@windstream.net Photographer Ann O Neal 330.467.4997 bear8071@gmail.com Garden Tour Ava Hain 330.467.6809 keiko100@netzero.net Special Events Angie Stimson 330.908.3922 stimsoa@ccf.org Newsletter Editor Janet Matherly 330.468.7765 meadowyck@windstream.net Newsletter for the All the Dirt NORDONIA HILLS GARDEN CLUB Members, As another gardening year comes to a close, remember it has been extremely dry and our plants and trees especially those that are new this year, need plenty of water to survive and come back next year. Something I learned a long time ago, which really surprised me, a new tree needs five gallons of water a week to get established and survive. On to other business. I want to thank members for stepping up to take over the following committees: Refreshments - LindaGesinsky and Bernie Evans Plant Sale Coordinator - Lilian Coluccio Treasurer - Ava Hain (till the end of the year) Remember, we still need many of you to step up as we need to fill all club officer positions. Time for new faces and new ideas. Keep in mind the outgoing board will be here to help make the transition easy for the new incoming board. Openings: President Vice President 2nd Vice President Secretary Treasurer Please say yes when the nominating committee calls. As always, Happy Gardening Necia AKA gardennut Please don t hesitate to contact any one of the Board members if you have any ideas or suggestions for the club or newsletter. We want all of our members to be active, so let us hear from you. September 1 2008
2 September 2008 Gardener s Calendar of Upcoming Events Board Meeting: Monday, September 8, 2008, 7:00 p.m. at Necias home. Club Meeting: Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 6:00 p.m. at the St. Barnabas Church in the Bedell Commons Meeting Room. Speaker: Rob Cowie Director of Operations for the Retail Division of Suncrest Gardens. Subject: Everything to know about Hydrangeas Board Meeting: Monday, October 13, 2008, 7:00 p.m. at Necias home. Club Meeting: October 15, 2008, 6:00 p.m. at the St. Barnabas Church in the Bedell Commons Meeting Room. New Board Elections. All members please try to make this very important meeting. Speaker: Dr. Laura Deeter Assistant Professor of Horticulture, OSU Subject: Bringing Your Perennials Up Right New Club Treasurer Michelle Duflo has resign as Treasurer and Ava Hain has been kind enough to take over the duties of Treasurer until our elections in October. Thank you Ava. If anyone is interested in this position please let the nominating committee know when they contact you. WELCOME Please add the following new members to your membership roster. Angie McGroarty 8072 Rushwood Lane Sagamore Hills, OH 44067 330.467.6973 angie_mcgroarty@ymail.com Sunshine Report If you know any of our members who might be ill, facing surgery or who just need our thoughts and prayers, please notify Linda Uridel at 330.467.2828 STAN HYWET INVITES VISITORS AND THEIR DOGS Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is holding Woof Walks three consecutive Sundays in September. The estate will be open all day to dogs and their owners on Sunday, Sept. 7; Sunday, Sept. 14; and Sunday, Sept. 21. Guests may bring their pet dog, on a leash, to spend the day enjoying the historic gardens and grounds. Admission to the gardens and grounds is $5 per dog; $8 per adult, $4 for youth ages 6-17. Children under 6 and members are free. Dog admission includes an environmentally friendly clean-up bag and a dog treat. Each dog must be accompanied by its owner and all pets must be on a leash. Owners are required to clean up after their pet. The first 25 dogs on Sunday, Sept. 7, will receive a Stan Hywet bandana. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is open Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and admission closes at 4:30 p.m. For more information on tour options and admission fees, call 330-386-5533
Gardener s BULB PLANTING GUIDE Planting of fall bulbs is right at our door step. The two most important points that you should know about when planting bulbs are: * Set the bulb at the correct depth. * Make sure you place the bulb right side up in the hole. September 3 2008 The chart above shows the recommended planting depths and proper positioning for most bulb types. As a general rule, most bulbs should be planted at a depth equal to three times their diameter. For example, plant a 2-inch, (5 cm) bulb, 6 inches, (15 cm) deep. Remnants of roots on the bottom of the bulb should tell you which side of the bulb points down. If you see no sign of root remnants, plant the bulb so that the most pointed, narrow part points up. If you have any doubts, ask your local nursery. If you have heavy clay soil, try planting at one-half the recommended depth. The bulb won t have to expend as much energy struggling through the dense clay. You can plant bulbs individually by using a hand trowel or bulb planter. If you are planting many bulbs, dig one big trench or hole and place the bulbs in the bottom. Most bulbs require well-drained soil. (Bulbs can rot in soggy, overly wet ground.) Before planting your bulbs, mix a slow-release, complete fertilizer into the soil in the bottom of the hole, then add a little more soil so that the bulb itself doesn t come in contact with the fertilizer granules. You can find appropriate bulb fertilizers in nurseries and garden centers. After planting the bulbs, water them thoroughly. Continued on Page 4
4 September 2008 Gardener s BULB PLANTING GUIDE (Continued from page 3) What s your style? The planting method and type of bulb you choose can depend on the design style you want to achieve: natural or formal. Naturalizing refers to the ability of some bulbs to come back year after year. A synonym is perennialize. Some of the species tulips are good neutralizer s, as are some crocus and many daffodils, (and many other bulbs). In naturalistic design, you do your best to imitate a natural planting for a particular type bulb, and you choose bulbs that go on to naturalize on their own, thereby making the planting look more natural year after year. In a formal design, it s unlikely you d need or want bulbs that come back every year. Also, you may want to plant in carefully excavated beds to be sure that bloom times are identical. Beware the creatures: A gardener can be pretty perplexed when the 200 bulbs he or she planted last fall make just a meager showing in the spring. Yes, the reason could be inferior bulb quality or improper planting depth, but a likely culprit could be an animal. Chipmunks, voles, mice, deer, woodchucks, squirrels, and other animals forage for and feast on newly planted bulbs. But don t despair you can grow beautiful flowering bulbs. Consider the following: * Most critters leave daffodils and snowdrops alone, one big reason so many of these plants naturalize so well. * Use bulb fertilizer or superphosphate instead of bone meal, which can attract some animals. * If burrowing animals are a problem, plant in wire mesh bulb baskets. * Use traps, barriers, or scare tactics. Spring Bulb-Planting Tips The bulbs planted in spring include caladiums, cannas, dahlias, lilies, daylilies, gladiolus, iris and tuberous begonias. Before planting, seek out an appropriate location. Full-sun or at least six hours of sun a day, proper drainage and soil type play a role in the development of the plant and how it blooms. Also, consider the height of the mature plant, the color and texture for creating a garden with depth. Planting spring bulbs, rhizomes, corms, or tubers requires the same necessities as their fall-planted cousins. Plant each variety according to the directions on the package. Most spring-planted bulbs do not tolerate frost so plant them after all threat of frost is gone. Fertilizer or well-rotted manure gives the plants an extra boost. Inquire at a local nursery what brand of fertilizer offers the most bang for your gardening buck. Remember, some spring-planted bulbs must be dug up before frost hits in the fall. As soon as gladiolus tops die down it is time to dig them up. Store in a frost-free location for the winter. Dahlia bulbs must be dug up each year also. Store dahlia bulbs in sawdust, perlite or vermiculite in a cool, dry location. Tuberous begonias and cannas should be stored in a similar fashion.
Membership Dues Single Membership Family Membership $10.00 yearly $15.00 yearly Please contact: Jan Filmeck, (phone # listed on front page) if you have someone interested in joining. MEMBERSHIP FORM (Please return a copy of this form along with your payment to the Treasurer) SINGLE MEMBERSHIP ($10.00) FAMILY MEMBERSHIP ($15.00) NAME(s): (Please Print) ADDRESS: (Street Name) (City) (Zip Code) PHONE #: E-MAIL ADDRESS: Who referred you to the club: www.nordoniahillsgardenclub.com NORDONIA HILLS GARDEN CLUB Janet Matherly Nordonia Hills Garden Club Newsletter Editor 8091 Rushwood Lane Sagamore Hills, OH 44067