Greater Windsor Horticultural Society

2011 May/June Newsletter
by Laura Wright

May/June Newsletter 2011

President - BRENDA LEHOUX (chair-gwhs@gardenontario.org) Vice President – DENISE SUMMERFIELDCorresponding Secretary – CHERYL BONDY(lyrehc_ydnob@hotmail.com)

Mailing Address: 1934 Glendale, Windsor, Ontario N8T 2N6 519-944-5209

Editor – LAURA WRIGHT(lwright11@cogeco.ca) 519-948-0184

Production – PRISICILLA CONNOLLY, ELSIE ARCHER

Thursday May 12th, 2011 – Jennifer Plaus -Pollinator patches

Thursday June 9th, 2011 – “to be announced”

Percy P. McCallum School, 4195 Milloy, 7:30 p.m.

THANK YOU

Special Thanks to all those who help Georg and Edith in the Kitchen. Seems the transition went well and they made our break time most enjoyable. And thanks to all who brought their own cup/glass, this really helps with cost and trash... saves the planet.

“Gardens are not made by sitting in the shade.”

Rudyard Kippling

CONGRATULATIONS

Bonnie Desjardins won ribbons for all 4 photos she sent to the district 11 photography contest.

FUTURE HORTICULTURAL JUDGES

Good News! The Judging School program has been approved by the Ontario Horticultural Association and is set to begin this May 2011, in Ridgetown. The course will usually comprise of two days back to back on a Friday and Saturday for most sessions. An attached tentative outline for the first two days is included for your information and stated requirements for the course.

We are looking forward to your continued interest in this course since many of us have worked diligently to make this happen. We have tried to keep the cost of the course reasonable and affordable. We have arrived at a cost of $30.00 per person for each two day sessions as long as the number of participants doesn’t change or decreases greatly. There will be five two day sessions starting with the first two on May 13 and 14, 2011 followed by a session in July and another in September. Then, in 2012 there will be two other two day sessions with one in June and the other in August. If there’s a need a sixth session will be added for missed information. For some meals you will be required to brown bag it on some days and for some other days, they will be catered or supplied at a very reasonable cost.

If you have any questions or concerns concerning the Judging course contact Harry Wyma, Coordinator/Instructor by email [wyma.harry@sympatico.ca] or by phone: 519-674-3493 or Juliette St. Pierre, Registrar by email [canadel@cogeco.ca] or by phone: 519-727-6343

LIBRARY We have great reading material for all , just please remember to return what you borrow. The doors open at 7:00 for your convenience. Come take a look...you will be amazed.

Don't kiss over the garden gate.

Love is blind.....but the neighbours ain't.

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MAY FLOWER SHOW

Plants

Class Flower – Specification

1. Tulips – Single specimen-one color, variety

2. 3 Tulips – 3 specimen-mixed colors

3. Daffodils or narcissus – single specimen-1 color

4. 3 daffodil or narcissus – Three specimen mixed colors

5. Spring flowers – One bloom or stem

6. Spring flowers – 3 blooms, sprays or stems of the same variety.

7. Shrub or tree – One spray or stem

8. Shrub or tree -Three sprays or stems of the same variety.

9. Any Cactus

10. Any other succulent

Arrangements

Class Specification

1. Arrangement using any combination of flowers – any foliage.

2. “Spring Bouquet” Flowers of one color – any foliage.

3. Miniature not to exceed 5 inches overall.

4. “Simple Elegance” Arrangement of three blooms, live material only.

Support material may be used.

Invitational Class

For those who do not wish to enter into competition, but would like to display any plant or flower.

JUNE FLOWER SHOW

Plants

Class Flower – Specification

1. One Hybrid Tea Rose – any color

2. Three Hybrid Teas Roses – 3 different colors in one container

3. Floribunda Rose – one spray

4. Climbing Rose – one spray

5. Miniature Rose – one bloom, any color

6. Miniature Rose – one spray, any color

7. House Plant – judged on foliage

8. House Plant – judged on flowers

9. African Violet – single flower

10. African Violet – double flower

11. African Violet – miniature

12. Peonies – double, any color, one bloom,in one container

13. Peonies – 3 blooms, one color, one container

14. Peonies – 3 blooms, any color combination, in one container

15. Peonies – one bloom, any color, single or Japanese

16. Annual – one bloom, stem or spray

17. Annual – three stems, different varieties

18. Shrub or Tree – in a vase or bowl

19. Any Flowers Not listed – judged on merit

20. Iris – one stalk, any color

21. Iris – 3 stalks, any color combination

22. Lilies hybrid – one stalk

23. Lilies Hybrid – 3 stalks, any color combination, in one container

24. Day lilies – one stalk

25. Day lilies – 3 stalks, any color combination, in one container

26. Delphinium – one staff any color

27. Delphinium – 3 staffs, any color combination, in one container

28. Perennial – one single stem, spray, any color, except Roses, Peonies, Iris, Lilies, Day lilies or Delphiniums

29. Perennials – container of one variety, except Roses, Peonies, Iris, Lilies, Day lilies or Delphiniums

Invitational Class

For those who do not wish to enter into competition, but would like to display any plant or flower.

Arrangements

Class Specification

1. Using Roses and Rose foliage only

2. “Symphony” foliage, you may use any foliage or greens

3. “Garden Riches” wicker basket or container using a variety of flowers

4. “June Bride” white flowers only, white vase any foliage

5. Miniature not to exceed 5 inches overall.

6. “Summer Day” arrangement, using 5 flowers only, one color

RULES – Exhibits will be judged according to the Horticultural Judging Standards Publication #34. Decisions of the judges will be final. The Society will provide the entry tags. All exhibits in the specimen classes must be arranged by the exhibitor. Entries in the design classes must be grown by the exhibitor. Entries in the design classes must not contain artificial material, but accessories are allowed. Exhibitors must not enter more than one item per class.

*QUOTE

''Be Yourself. Everyone Else Is Taken.”

THINGS TO DO IN MAY

Construct lattice for vines

Transfer bedding annuals to outdoor cold frame

Check trees for tent caterpillars & other insects

Plant frost-sensitive flowers (Petunias, dahlias, glads etc.)

Remove faded flower heads of tulips & daffodils

Prune shrubs and trees after flowering

Plant vegetable garden, strawberries and raspberries

Harvest asparagus.

THINGS TO DO IN JUNE

Prune evergreens and hedges

Use grass clippings and compost on garden to conserve moisture and control weeds

Irrigate lawns and gardens as required

Thin annuals and vegetables

Treat annual flowers (water soluble 20-20-20 e.g)

Stake tall growing perennials

Pinch back garden chrysanthemums

Remove faded rose blooms

Weed vegetable gardens and flower beds.

FROM AFAR

Louie and Lynn Fiorino are enjoying temps. in the mid 70s as they tour Kew Gardens in London.

HOSTA PLANT SALE

May 28^th and 29^th, 9:00 a.m. To 5:00 p.m.

133 Baldwin Ave, Colchestor

Ken Lenz 519-738-9091

PLANT-A-ROW

The Unemployed Help Centre has 12 X 12 plots

free if you donate a row. This is a project that the

society has been involved with along with Ginny Thomas. Just remember that when planting your garden this season, plant an extra row. And when it comes time to harvest, Bring to the Food Bank. Thank You

WEAR A SMILE

A little smile works wonders, enhancing charm and looks. And though you may not see it in any beauty books – It's a tip worth having. You'll take it if you are wise. It banishes the wrinkle and lights the tired eyes.

You may make every effort to dress in perfect style, but it will all be wasted unless you wear a smile.

PEOPLES CHOICE

Jane Fase won for her beautiful Orchid.

MAY PLANT SALE

Our Plant Sale is May 21^st this year at Percy P. McCallum School. Get the word out and pass out the enclosed flyer. Lets make this a success.

MONTH OF JUNE

A special door prize ticket will be given out to all wearing their Horticultural T-shirts to our meeting in June. If you don't have one yet, stop by the fund-raising table and see what deals they have to offer.

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