“The Newsletter”October 2011 Rudbeckia hirta

( Black-eyed Susan )

Dedicated to the beautification

of the Sudbury region and the preservation of our environment

Editor: Hermina Hubert Phone: 692-1442 herminahubert@yahoo.com.

Membership: Claire LiinamaaPhone: 524-0670claire_nl@sympatico.ca

Visit our web site: www.sudburyhorticulturalsociety.ca

UGLIEST SCHOOLYARDCONTEST

THANK YOU TO THE VOLUNTEERSWHO HELPED WITH THE PROJECTAT ST. JOHN SCHOOL IN GARSON (Sod Laying and Planting of Shrubs andPerennials) It was much appreciated.

Cathy Carr Theresa CullumBark Ecker Don EthierLinda Hugli Wayne Hugli Colette Ilnitski Joanne MacLellanPat O'Grady Lisa Robinson

Southview Greenhouse GrowersBEDDING PLANTS - GERANIUMS - PERENNIALS

TREES - SHRUBS - FALL MUMS

Joe Reid 2500 Southview Drive Tel: (705) 522-4769 Sudbury, ON. P3E 4M9 Fax: (705) 522-0205

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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.

Introducing the Guest SpeakersLinda and Chuc Willson

“Our Garden” is a small, home-based business in the quiet, rural community of Ice Lake on beautifulManitoulin Island. We specialize in a limited range of organically grown produce, bedding plants andflower 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 mostof our own food and live a “back to the earth” lifestyle and are systematically reducing our dependenceon fossil fuels. Our gardens and eco-friendly home are set in a peaceful, serene and meditativeenvironment. Although we are able to harvest quite a lot from our one acre property, we tend the landwith great care. All of our efforts are directed at reducing ourenvironmental footprint and impact on the land. Our specialties are ourunique jams, jellies, and vinegars made with freshly picked herbs and

our secret recipes. Some of these marvelloustreats 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.

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.

GARDEN OF LIFE in CAPREOL

This garden is to raise awareness about the importance of registering asan 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 ofLife almost a year to the day after former Mayor John Rodriguez andCouncillor Russ Thompson broke ground for its creation at themuseum.

Thompson, an organ recipient himself, got work underway last yearwith a generous donation. Since then, many local companies,individuals, the Trillium Gift of Life Network and the Northern OntarioRailroad Museum have made it a reality. Countless volunteer hoursmade the garden of the senses come alive. The Sudbury Society donated$300. for an ornamental tree of their choosing. In the photo aboveWayne Hugli, with Lisa Robinson, presents Fran Michelutti with thecheque.

Plants, bushes and trees can still be adopted in the memory of a lovedone or a general donation can be directed to the garden as well. Taxreceipts can be issued for any of these. Contact the museum at 705-858-5050.

Sue Diotte, mother of a teenage daughter whose life was lost in a caraccident ten years ago, deeply moved all of us with her gut wrenchingstory. But because she had discussed organ donation when herdaughters, the story had a positive ending. Her daughter was able togive life to four other people and be forever a hero in these recipients’lives.

John Rodriguez introduced ribbon cutters Pam Andler from the Gift ofLife Network and Russ Thompson (right) to the 75 people inattendance. A tour of the grounds and reception followed. So flip overyour 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 www.beadonor.ca to register. We can all be heroes !

KALE It seems I am not the onlyone who loves kale.Overnight a bright greencaterpillar had gorgedhimself on the leaves ofmy potted kale, leavingonly skeletal stems. Itturned out to be thefattened insect’s LASTMEAL !

Comb out the weeds !Effortlessly grabs unwanted weeds and

grass by the roots!Easy to use

Ergonomic handle for maximumcomfort

Durable construction for a lifetime ofuse

www.weedcomb.com705-919- 3266Availabl e thisspring at Home

PHOTO CONTEST WINNER

Richard Toivonen wasselected as winner ofthe photo contest thatbegan at the GardenFestival in May. ASony digital photoframe was donated byHenry's Photo-Video-Digital and storemanager JacquelineBloye judged thecontest.

Richard’s winning photograph appears on thecover 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 partsof 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

ThirdPlace Connie Schnase 295 Second Ave. South, Sudbury

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Dates to Remember Oct. 30 - 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. 27 - Christmas Show and Annual Meeting at CNIB

Second PlaceBarbara Ecker119 Beatty Street, Sudbury (Sorry I did not get a photoof Barb’s garden..We willadd one to the yearbook)

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 membersto 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 HorticulturalSociety for the 2011-2013 term of Office. I am a paid-up member of the Society and reside in the City ofGreater Sudbury.

Name: Phone:

Address: ____________________________________________Email: ______________________________ ORI 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

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300 Carriere Street, Azilda, ON705-983-5252

Open April to Dec. (closed Sundays)Quality Growers of Annuals, Perennials, Vines, Trees, and Shrubs

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