green corner gardeners - beware of invasives!
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November2010Volume5,Number11 SenderaHomeowner'sAssociation
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Green CornerGardeners - Beware of Invasives!
If you are a happy urban gardener like me, you find joy in not only the act of growing things but the beauty it brings after you have tended your work. Unfortunately, some of the most beautiful of species can be toxic to our environment. Not because they are poisonous but because they are non-native, invasive species that have no natural predators to keep their growth in check.
A few weeks ago, I was privileged and saddened to spend a weekend with my family on Caddo Lake in our native homeland of North East Texas. Caddo Lake is a prime example of the damage invasive species can do despite every gardener’s best intentions. The photo that accompanies this column was taken Labor Day Weekend 2010.
It was not taken at the bank of the lake and I know is difficult to comprehend because we can’t use color photos. However, if you will notice the vegetation growing between the moss draped cypress trees. That is not land, but acres and acres of Giant Salvinia, an invasive species of floating fern from Brazil that was popular in backyard water gardens. Salvinia threatens to choke out one of the most amazing natural lakes and wildlife/bird habitats in the South, taking an entire fishing and touring economy (i.e. jobs!) with it. It is also threatening 33 other lakes across the state.
Giant Salvinia grows at the rate of 3 feet per day and, as it grows, depletes the water oxygen level and blocks sunlight preventing anything from living and growing under this plant. In 2007 the
Texas Parks & Wildlife reported the Salvinia covered less than 100 acres of this lake. By 2010, the estimated coverage is over 3000 acres – approximately 1000 acres a year! The massive oxygen deprivation prevents microorganisms from living and feeding other aquatic plant, animal and bird life – including game fish such as bass, catfish and bream. Other invasive species that threaten this and other magnificent and important waterways include the beautiful but deadly water hyceanth (another water
garden favorite), and our own problematic hydrilla, that also threatens to choke out Lady Bird Lake (or Town Lake for all of us who have lived in Austin for longer than 5 years).
Caddo Lake is not the only ecosystem threatened by invasive plants. Many of Texas’ waterways suffer from a less dramatic invasion than Caddo. The south continues to battle Kudzu, the vine that was once thought to be the answer to erosion. California hills are covered in the beautiful Ice Plant, a gorgeous but hardy and invasive succulent that will multiply faster than you can say “woops!”
You may think that putting plants into your landscape or your backyard pond cannot possibly cause this type of damage. After all, you’re only one person, you are probably diligent in trimming overgrown plants, you may even compost the dead plants to reutilize that your soil. As well, your gardens and water features are often protected behind six foot high privacy fences, not to mention you’re an urbanite and far away from these struggling communities! But the earth is a complex ecological system. It takes only a single spore of an invasive plant to make it into the water system on a boat or by dismantling a water garden and putting the plants out to “wild” or someone unknowing planting an invasive for garden ornamentals
INSIDE THIS ISSUESendera Chili Cook Off and Fair Rules,
Regulations, and Registration Forms ................Pages 5-7
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Eric Steen, President ................................... 512-799-4422 ................................................. [email protected]
Drew Crosby, Vice President ...................... 512-592-9868 ............................................ [email protected]
Rick Perkins,Treasurer ................................ 512-291-9362 .................................................insuranceinfo@yahoo.com
Sally Iwanski, Secretary .............512-292-8746, mailbox 3 .............................................................siwanski@live.com
Gary Trumbo,Director at Large ................. 512-292-9291 .........................................................trumprop@juno.com
2010 Committee ChairsarChiteCturalGary Trumbo, Chair ......................................... 512-292-929 .........................................................trumprop@juno.com Tom Franke, Co-Chair ................ [email protected]
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poolRon Urias, Co-Chair ...................................... 512-923-1988 .................................................. [email protected] Perkins, Co-Chair .................................. 512-291-9362 ...........................................insuranceofaustin@yahoo.com
reCreationSuzann Vera.................................................... 512-291-0714 ................................................. [email protected] Boatright ............................................ 512-653-5554 ............................................ [email protected]
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Oak Hill United Methodist Church is located on Hwy. 290, just west of the Hwy. 290/Hwy. 71 split (“the Y”) in Oak Hill. We are directly across from the ACC Pinnacle Building. Visit our website at www.oakhillumc.org or call 288-3836 for more information.
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and or plants for foraging wildlife, cattle and erosion and the process begins.
So the next time you’re at the garden center, make sure you are carrying home either native or adapted, non-invasive species. A list can be found in the back of Native and Adapted Landscape Plants, a free booklet published by the City of Austin and Texas Cooperative Extension, and available at most garden centers, or can be found
at www.texasainvasives.org. For more information on natives and adapted plants that are ecologically safe, visit the Lady Bird Johnson’s Wildflower Centers Native Plant Information Network at www.wildflower.org/explore/.
Some common invasive species found in our own neighborhood (some of which I have mistakenly planted myself ) and alternatives that are not only safe but beautiful.
inVasiVe non-inVasiVe or natiVe alternatiVes
Japanese Honeysuckle (the white honeysuckle that smells so good) – has few natural enemies so spreads abundantly threatening native plant species. Kills small trees and shrubs by girldling the trunk, cutting off the flow of water.
Coral or Mexican Honeysuckle (native). Excellent hummingbird attractor.
Glossy Privet (planted in front of most of our houses) – threatens the hill country understory vegetation. Spread by birds spreading seeds and underground rhizomes
Tall Sedge Grasses that mound, perhaps a few American Beautyberry bushes that produce beautiful purple berries in the fall.
Chinaberry Tree – this one is my personal nemesis. One has been planted close to my house and I am constantly beating back seeded sprouts from my fence line, my flowerbeds, etc. etc. This guy grows quickly (which is why people plant them) but reproduces even quicker, which is what makes them so dangerous.
Any of the Texas Oaks, Desert Willow, Cypress Elm and many of the other wonderful shade trees that is native to Texas. Most are fast growers too!
- Submitted by Sheri Hicks
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Sendera sendera recreation Committee news
Submitted by Suzann Vera
All are welcome to attend Recreation Committee meetings. Any help is most appreciated- whatever your schedule allows. If you are unable to attend meetings, but would like to be placed
on the Recreation Committee e-mail list for updates about neighborhood events, please e-mail [email protected].
6th Annual Sendera Chili Cook Off and Fair - Sunday November 7th the
Sendera Recreation Committee will host the sixth Sendera Chili Cook Off and Fair in the parking lot by the pool from 2:30-6:30pm (The Cowboys play at 7:00pm). Judging will take place at 3:00 PM at which time residents not participating as cooks can join in the fun with a “bottomless” cup to be filled at the chili booths (while it lasts), check out the vendors, enjoy entertainment and get to know your neighbors. Cash Prizes and trophies will be
awarded for several categories of chili including: best red, best green, best booth, and fan favorite. If interested in entering the chili cook off or renting a vendor space please complete the entry forms.
The annual Christmas Decorating Contest will take place on Saturday December 18th at dusk. Twenty special awards will be given to the best decorated homes and the winners will be featured in an upcoming newsletter and on the website. To enter the contest, please have your lights on!
Join us for Christmas Caroling on Saturday December 18th. Practice starts at 6pm with caroling beginning at 7pm. Meet at the corner of Whiteworth Loop and Raimes Run. All welcome.
Check future newsletters for the date of the 2nd annual Bike Ride through Sendera to see the Holiday Lights- all levels of cyclists are welcome and we finish the event with Hot Chocolate and cookies!
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sendera Chili Cook off and fair registrationNovember 7, 2010
All interested parties are required to complete and submit a signed copy of Rules & Regulations form by November 5, 2010.
mail or drop off completed form to:Sendera Chili Cook Off and Fair
Attn.: Suzann Vera8817 Whiteworth Loop
Austin, TX 78749
Team Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Team Captain: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Names of other team members: ________________________________________________________________________
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Captain contact information:
Address: ________________________________________________________________________ __________________
Phone #: _________________________________________________________________________________________
e-mail address: ____________________________________________________________________________________
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sendera Chili Cook off and fair registration rules & regulations
1. Official signed chili cook-off registration forms must be received by November 5, 2010. There will be no on-site registration the day of the cook-off. Judging is at 3:00PM. Cooks can begin set up at any time that day.
2. A chili entrant team may have no more than 4 people.3. Chili must be cooked from scratch on site the day of the cook
off. It must be prepared in the open at the entrant’s booth site.
4. Chili must be cooked using equipment provided by the cook: propane or gas stove or grill. There will be no electricity furnished and generators are not allowed.
5. A listing of ingredients used to make the chili must be displayed. Quantities do not need to be included.
6. Cooks are to prepare and cook chili in as sanitary a manner as possible. Cooking conditions are subject to inspection by the head judge. The cooked chili temperature must remain at a temperature of 140 degrees or higher at all times. All food, equipment, and utensils must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor on pallets, tables, or shelving at all times.
7. Appropriate “themed” decoration of your area and related costuming is encouraged!
8. Cooking will take place at the designated booth area only. Cooks must provide their own booth materials to include, table, chairs, cooking utensils, & ingredients.
9. Each team is responsible for preparing one pot of red or green chili (at least 3-5 quarts) to be judged. About beans- chili will be judged without beans, but teams may add beans before serving to the neighbors.
10. At the discretion of the head judge, cooks may be required to taste their own chili in front of a judge at any time during the event.
11. No deliberate sabotage to another contestant or their entry will be tolerated and such an act would lead to automatic disqualification. So, don’t even think about it.
12. Firearms, explosives or other pyrotechnics will not be allowed on the premises. (Hey, it’s Texas- we had to say it).
I, _______________________________________have read the above listed rules and regulations for the 2010 Sendera Chili Cook Off and agree to abide by them.
Date: _____________________
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neighborhood help wantedWanted: Our senior dog just lost his companion (Cabo) after 13
years. He would never go for a walk without Cabo, so I am wondering if he would walk with another dog? If you walk your dog on a regular basis,live close by (we are on Barrow Glen Loop), and would like to see if our dogs could become walking buddies, I would love to hear from you at 825-7468 or 292-7468. Thanks! Robyn
scoop the poop on the trailHave you ever been on the Sendera Hike and Bike Trail? If you
didn’t know it existed, you are probably not the only one. In between Hoffman and Ramies Run there is a one-block granite path that was part of the original development. What’s different between then and now is the beautiful landscaping that has been installed and maintained by nearby residents. Their efforts have turned a blank canvas into a work of art.
Unfortunately, others have turned this work of art into a toilet for their dogs. Because it’s not someone’s yard or one of the playgrounds some folks think their pooch can poop at will. The path is used by walkers, runners, bikers, kids on their way home from school and people who like the park-like feeling in the middle of the neighborhood. None of them want to see, smell or step in your puppy’s little gifts. It would be a real shame if the good neighbors who have give us this lovely oasis decided it was too risky to their health to keep it up. So please Scoop the Poop and do your part to keep the Sendera Hike and Bike Trail clean and beautiful for everyone who enjoys a short walk in a beautiful setting.
sendera Chili Cook off & fair Vendor registration
If you would like to rent a space for a booth at the Sendera Chili Cook-off and Fair on November 7, 2010 from 2-5 P.M. to sell crafts, merchandise, jewelry, services, etc. please complete the following form.
• Sendera residents will be considered for booths first with remaining booth rentals available to non-residents.
• Vendors are responsible for set-up and equipment of booth including tables/chairs.
• Rental space is $10.
Mail or drop off completed form and registration fee to:Sendera Chili Cook Off and Fair
Attn.: Suzann Vera8817 Whiteworth Loop, Austin, TX 78749
*checks are to be made payable to the Sendera Homeowner’s Association.
Name: _______________________________________Address: ______________________________________Phone #: ______________________________________Explanation of booth: ___________________________Booth space rental fee enclosed $ __________________
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