THE CIVIC GARDEN CENTRE GARDEN TOPICS & EVENTS NEWSLETTER
MESSAGE TO MEMBERS
by Gordon D. Wick, Executive Director
We have had an exceptionally fine series of events happening all spring at the Centre and I do want to offer congratulations to the show committee of the Southern Ontario Orchid Society for mounting yet another outstanding show. The thousands of visitors over the past weekend were enchanted with the delightfully presented displays. I am sure many new enthusiasts will have been captivated by this intriguing plant family which has plants suited to such a wide range of growing conditions.
In the near future we look forward to the diverse range of houseplants which are exhibited in the Gesneriad Show on June 9th and 10th followed on June 19th and 20th by the wide range of specimen garden plants and interpretive floral designs at the Milne House Garden Club s Annual Show. Rose fanciers will be treated to an outstanding display as we host the Canadian National Rose Show on Sunday, June 24th NOT Saturday as previously listed in Trellis events list.
By the time this newsletter reaches you, I will have experienced two exciting horticultural events in England. The annual Chelsea Flower Show has always intrigued me but it has never before been practical to time a trip to see it. This year, England is hosting the international world flower ex-
position at Liverpool and while the event lasts from May 2nd to October, I wanted to attend early enough in the year to potentially encourage other enthusiasts to attend later in the season.
I am, of course, taking my camera and I hope to have some slides ready for a members night program on June 21st at 7:30 p.m. Do mark the date on your calendar now and come out to enjoy your fellow members company after the busiest planting season is over.
I want to also point out that we are trying some new programming ideas this year by running a number of courses over the summer season when many people have more freedom from hectic garden chores.
We are also taking advantage of the wide range of available garden flowers and foliage to work at flower arranging workshop style classes. Do consider bringing a friend and coming out yourself to brush up on your flower arranging techniques.
Our members have been making good use of their discounts in our Trellis shop. Sales in almost all areas have increased from 1983 totals. I should point out that summer hours go into effect from Canada Day July 1st to Labour Day Sept. 3rd inclusive; store and library hours will be 12 noon to 5 p.m. cont.
As we are preparing this issue, we are in the midst of setting up the Spring Plant Sale which has grown immensely in the last 2 years. We have processed advanced orders totalling more than the combined advanced and public sales last year.
Sincere apologies to all people who were inconvenienced by the late delivery of the pre-order plants our entire crew of volunteers worked very hard to fill all the orders we could possibly handle under the circumstances.
Thank you all for your patience and understanding.
Once again our appreciation goes to the over 60 volunteers who pitch in to make this important fund raiser a successful and enjoyable event. Over the summer months, our volunteers will be working on a number of other projects; including designing, setting up and manning a new layout of educational exhibit for the C.N.E. Another new program, co-
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ordinated by Gerda Ferrington will be a summer workshop series to produce articles for sale at our fall fund raiser Cornucopia . If you enjoy doing handicrafts and would like to participate in a workshop type setting please let Gerda know of your interest.
CALLING ALL CRAFTERS
November 2nd, 3rd and 4th are the dates for Autumn Cornucopia this year - perfect timing for Christmas shopping.
In our successful shows of past years we have had 60 - 65 craft booths. We would like to make it an even more exciting show with 10 more booths. Do you have hidden talents? Maybe you, or a creative friend, might like to take a booth for the three days. The $75.00 the Civic Garden Centre chrages is a nominal amount for terrific exposure and is quickly recouped from an enthusiastic public.
For more information call Sue McCoy at 489-8882 or leave a message at the Civic Garden Centre (445-1552) for her to call you.
Camilla Dalglish.,
Attention all crafty people!
For Cornucopia 84 we need a record number of small objects to sell, and we should start making them NOW. Anybody willing to help please contact Gerda Ferrington at 231-0362 as soon as possible. We should love to have you with us.
Lecture and slide presentation available e Dwarf Evergreens e ® Heathers @Japanese Maples o ® Rhododendrons ® VINELAND NURSERIES (416) 562-4836
P.O. Box 98 ® Martin Road Vineland Station, Ont.
THE CIVIC GARDEN CENTRE
PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
of the Bugs -4 week
starts at 7:30 p.m.
July 11 Basic Flower Arranging - 5 week course starts at 9:45 morning 1:30 afternoon or 8:00 evening 11 Renovating Gardens - 4 week course starts at 7:30 p.m. 26 Can. Chrysanthemum Soc. meeting 8 p.m.
Aug. 11 NORTH TORONTO HORTICULTURAL SHOW 2:30 pm - 9 pm 12 NORTH TORONTO HORTICULTURAL SHOW 12 noon - 6 pm 14 Blood Donor Clinic - 2 -4 pm and 5:30 pm - 8:15 pm
18 CAN. IRIS SOC. Sale and preview 1 pm and Auction 2 pm
23 Can. Chrysanthemum Soc. meeting 8 pm
General Information
Volume 11, No. 6 ISSN 0380-1470
Executjve Director: Gordon D. Wick
Ac}vertlsing: G. D. Wick (416) 445-1552
Printed by Munns Press Ltd., Whitby, Ont.
Trellis is published ten times per year as a member s newsletter, by the Civic Garden Centre, 777 Lawrence Ave. East, Don Mills, Ontario M3C 1P2 Telephone (416)445-1552
The Centre is located in Edwards Gardens, at Leslie St. and Lawrence Avenue East, at the geographical centre of Metropolitan Toronto. It is a non-profit, volunteer based, gardening and floral arts information organization with open membership. Opinions expressed within do not necessarily reflect those of the Centre.
THE CIVIC GARDEN CENTRE
SPRING HOURS until June 30th
Trellis Shop and Library
Open Mon to Fri 9:30 to 5 pm Sat and Sun 12 noon to 5 pm
SUMMER HOURS from July 1st to September 3rd
Treilis Shop and Library
Open 7 days a week noon to 5 pm
GERANIUM SHOW - JULY 21st
Marjorie Mason, a devoted collector of Pelargoniums, Geraniums, has instituted an interesting programme in an attempt to assest whether there might be sufficient support to re-establish a Geranium Society here in the Ont. region.
She has convinced the nursery, at which she is the Greenhouse Manager, to put up prizes in the form of vouchers for exhibits of Geranium specimens, planters using Geraniums and decorative designs using Geraniums. This will cover the full gambit of standard type geraniums, fancy-leave type, scented type, miniatures, ivy types. An entire list is available from the front desk at the Centre.
There is no entrance fee and anyone, other than employees of Pine Ridge Nurseries, are eligible to enter.
The Show will be held mid summer to allow for good growth of the pot plants during the high light season. If you are interested in the Geranium family, it would be worth your time to make the trip out to Brock Road, Pickering to Pine Ridge Nurseries on Saturday, July 21st for their Geranium Show. If you wish to enter, entries go in between 9 and 10 in the morning they are then judged and the Show is open for viewing from noon until 4 p.m. at which time prizes will be presented.
There is also one Junior class for ages 16 and under for a Geranium the youngster grew from a cutting. This should be an interesting Show and I wish the organizers well in getting a good turn out.
Cherry Tree Gardens
Consultation - Design
Chairman s Annual Report for the year 1983
Fellow Members, Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen
1983 is the first year since 1980 that the Centre has had the continuity of management of one Executive Director. This has helped greatly in stabilizing the operation of the Centre.
The year has been a busy one and there have been a number of significant changes. To mention but three, the format of Trellis has been altered and it is now produced in house enabling us to reduce expenses while maintaining a quality newsletter.
Our accounting system has been automated resulting in our ability to provide more timely reports.
Perhaps one of the most readily visible changes is the amalgamation of the Gift Shop and the Book Shop, enabling one group of staff and volunteers to man the shop with one cash register rather than requiring duplicate staff and equipment. One of the side benefits of this amalgamation is the freeing up of the space originally occupied by the Bookshop, which allows room for the provision of additional public services, such as a Horticultural Advice and Soil Testing Centre, a concept which is being actively pursued by our Executive Director and one of the Board Committees.
Another visible change, which I am sure many of you have noted, is the increased use of plant materials in the front lobby, which improves the appearance considerably.
Members Nights have been well attended and have covered a wide range of topics. Several of these evenings have been presented in co-operation with other Societies, such as the Canadian Nature Federation, The
Toronto Bonsai Society and Canadian Rhododendron Society, Toronto Region. The evening which had the greatest attendance was undoubtedly the R. E. Edwards Memorial Lecture which took place in November, when Anthony Huxley presented a slide program Turkish Delight .
I would like at this point to thank the Edwards Charitable Foundation for their generous help in financing this event and certain other activities.
Numerous courses have been offered throughout the year, Botanical Art, Photography, Growing and Forcing Bulbs, Perennials and Vegetable Gardening, to name but five. In addition there have been nine flower arranging courses.
During the year the Rhododendron Society and the Chrysanthemum Society held plant sales as did the Centre.
The Annual 3 day craft sale Autumn Cornucopia was as usual, a great success, thanks in large part to all those willing hands who worked under the able direction of Mrs. Camilla Dalglish.
Another very successful 2 day event was the Garden Club s Educational Symposium. The theme ofwhich was Growing Things , an estimated 1,200 school children visited this symposium together with their teachers. A marvellous programme for fostering interest in horticulture and related topics.
The library continues to provide excellent coverage on matters horticultural. Circulation increased slightly this year to 6,132 compared to 5,981 the previous year. 251 new titles were added.
Our financial position will be presented to you shortly by Don McLaren. I would, however, like to comment that while rental revenue continues to be our main source of income, we do receive considerable financial support from the two societies headquartered in this building, Milne House and the Garden Club of Toronto. I would like to express particular appreciation for their contributions.
We are also blessed with a loyal group of volunteers, whom I would like to thank for donating one of the most precious of commodities their time.
Special thanks should also be given to all our staff for their continued efforts and support.
All in all, it has been a very busy year for the Centre and thanks to our Executive Director s enthusiasum and energy I feel confident that the trend which he has set in 1983 will continue and expand in 1984.
Mini Rose Nursery
Collector of Miniature Roses For list and map Write Florence Gahagan
P.O. Box 873, Guelph, Ont. NIH 6M6
LARKWHISTLE A Unique Garden Experience
by Peter IvesonGarden Consultant - Gardener
Dedicated gardeners will borrow ideas, plants and will even travel in order to beautify one s environment. This past winter, those members fortunate to attend the Civic Garden Centre s Members nights series will have had their aesthetic visions widened.
Apart from our varied city gardens within metropolitan Toronto a garden which I feel deserves our interest is
Larkwhistle a unique horticultural experience in Ontario s Bruce Peninsula.
Larkwhistle is a new garden, developed some eight years ago in an open, well drained meadow; free from the extensive shade which often plagues our older gardens. It is about three quarters of an acre in size, and is a long narrow expanse that is extensively maintained. Rustic arbours subdivide it into two sectors. These are, the flower garden, and the vegetable garden. The garden is operated by J. Scanlan, and Patrick Lima. Mr. Lima has conducted courses on organic gardening and general horticulture at Toronto s Ecology House.
As a perennial man, the flower garden interested me the most. Entering through a pergola covered with rambler roses, one is treated to one of two vistas of various foliage and colour effects produced by spring bulbs, rare and common perennials, alpines, lilies, roses and annuals. There is an ever changing seasonal display. Plants indigenous to the Bruce are incorporated into borders. Little staking appears necessary due to succession and companion planting. Neatly raked earth walks set off borders. Low stone wells, whose masonry sprouts small rock plants, are run on a gradient system. The wells are used for watering, by hand of course.
The vegetable garden is an ongoing demonstration of organic garden methods. Intensive raised beds and mulches are used. Over one hundred species of herbs are grown. Apart from our common vegetables, rarer okra, and Jerusalem artichokes are grown. Watermelons and cantelopes are protected in cold frames, with glass protecting the plants from late frosts. The compost pile is worth an inspection. A section devoted to small fruits makes up for the colder climate which only permits the growing of apples. In the vegetable garden, a Catch all Border featured spectacular spires of Foxgloves, Lemon Lilies, and Maltese Cross, when I visited the gardens last July. A small rock garden of alpines including many campanulas and saxifragas can be found next to the stone, solar designed, Shop and gallery.
For an interested gardener, a trip to Larkwhistle and the Bruce Peninsula should not be seen as a far off destination. Many plants, including rarer orchids can be found in this part of Ontario, where the Niagara Escarpment s cliffs rise out of the Georgian Bay. Cypress Lake Provincial Park with its famous blue grotto and scenic views; quaint Tobermory, gateway to the ferry to Manitoulen Island, and the unusual flower pot islands are close at hand to Larkwhistle. To reach Larkwhistle, keep travelling north on highway 6 north from Wiarton. Look for the Dyer Bay turnoff some 14 miles south of Tobermory. Watch for the signs for Larkwhistle on the Dyer Bay road. Please see the small map located below. For further information on Larkwhistle, write the owners, P.Lima, and J. Scanlan, R. R. 2, Miller Lake, Ontario NOH 1Z0. Telephone (519) 795-7763. The garden is open to visitors Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holiday Mondays, May 15th to Labour Day. Suggested donation is $2.00 Educational tours are available.
ALICE FINDS THERE
If you wish to find a little magic at the Civic Garden Centre come to the Annual Flower Show - ALICE IN WONDERLAND mounted by Milne House Garden Club on June 19th from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm and on June 20th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Alice will find her world interpreted in many ways. Her very words tell the story in the form of floral design. Up the hill to the top, Alice will arrive at the Garden of Live Flowers where colour and form will astonish her in horticultural specimens.
To join the Mad Hatter and friends for tea will be a delightful surprise where Alice can hardly wait to taste the muffins with her favourite marmalade.
Refreshed once again, a trip through the Shoppe will uncover many treasures before climbing the hill to leave Alice in Wonderland and enter the world outside.
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ALICE IN WONDERLAND
ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW
JUNE19- 1 p.m.-9 p.m. JUNE 20-11am.-4p.m.
Visitors planning to attend the show who have a particular interest in floral design will be interested to learn that Milne House Garden Club has employed both a competitive and noncompetitive schedule in its Annual Show - June 19 -1 p.m. - 9 p.m. and June 20 - 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The classes in the schedule will follow quotations from the theme Alice in Wonderland . What the accredited judges see determines the winners but be, - yourself - judge for a day.
The horticultural section on the upper level is also competitive and the garden specimens exhibited will be at their best. There will be floral demonstrations on that level as well.
There are other attractions - a plant sale from which you can replenish your garden, there will be an art exhibition in the link, (main level) leading to the Mad Hatter s Tea Party. The talented harpist, Joan Kwong will give a recital in the Floral Hall after the official opening of the show at 2 p.m. June 19th.
See also an interesting display of unusual teapots shown by the members. Each entrance ticket ($1.50) is entered in a draw for two exciting prizes. You may be one of the lucky ones! Come to the Civic Garden Centre.
Public Relations
Hazel Lyonde (Mrs. F.W. Lyonde) 445-0942
Convener Annual Show
Mrs. R.E.Wilby 447-1498
THE CIVIC GARDEN CENTRE
by Pamela MacKenzie - Librarian
A frequent remark from visitors to the Centre s library is I had no idea there could be so many books about gardening!
Even members of the Centre, unless they are our regular library patrons, are not always aware of its scope.
The library has a collection of over 5,000 books, excluding periodicals, devoted to gardening and floral arts for the amateur. Within these broad categories you can find books on specific groups of plants such as bulbs, roses, edible wild plants, vegetables, herbs, house plants and ornamental shrubs and trees. Some sections provide information on gardening techniques like propagation, pruning, soil preparation, composting and hydroponics.
We care about your gardening problems. Come and see us at our unique Garden Centre and Greenhouses.
HORTICULTURAL LIBRARY
There is an important section on wild flowers, with another on gardening with wild flowers. In the children s section can be found books on gardening, nature study and crafts. Thanks to the Southern Ontario Orchid Soc., which has deposited its collection of books and periodicals in this library, the orchid section is particularly strong.
Flower arranging has always been a particular subject strength. There are more than 500 books giving information on basic techniques, Ikebana, period flower arrangements, dried flower crafts and party and wedding arrangements.
Design is an important part of the gardening scene. We have many books on how to plan or re-design a garden, and, of course, what to grow in it.
The history of gardening and garden design is an area which is currently being expanded, so that if your interest lies in, say, the French formal garden, the gardens of Capability Brown, the work of Frederick L. Olmsted or the gardens of Colonial Williamsburg, you can learn about it here.
If you plan a trip to include visits to famous gardens open to the public, we can help you before you go.
Our vertical file holds pamphlets and factsheets from Agriculture Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture. These are useful for finding cultural information particular to Southern Ontario.
Our reference collection of current Canadian nursery and seed catalogues is constantly in use by patrons wanting to buy, for example, a new hybrid tea rose, seeds of the latest awardwinning impatiens or a flowering shrub.
The reference section includes the standard horticultural and botanical dictionaries and encyclopedias. With generous help from the Garden Club of Toronto we have acquired the Flowering Plant Index of Ilustration and Information and the 10-volume New York Botanical Garden s Illustrated Encyclopedia of Horticulture. We receive about 40 periodicals, some of which, like Horticulture, Flower and Garden, Green Scene and The Garden are general in scope. Others are the publications of specialized plant societies like the Canadian Rose Society, the North American Lily Society and the African Violet Society of Canada.
Staffed by myself and the library secretary, both of us part-time, the library relies heavily on the services of our nine volunteers, many of whom have been working here for at least 5 years. Between us, in 1983 we circulated over 6,000 volumes and answered about 2,000 enquiries.
The library is open 7 days a week. The hours are the same as those of the Centre, and you are advised to check with Trellis or phone us, since the winter, spring and summer hours differ.
The library is open to all, with borrowing privileges to members only. (Many of our patrons have taken out a membership solely in order to borrow our books).
Members may borrow up to 6 books at a time. The loan period is 3 weeks, which can be extended, by telephone if you wish, for a further 3 weeks. In July and August books go out on summer loan, when the return date is the Saturday after Labour Day.
We offer a postal loan service to outof-town members.
Please come in and browse. It s YOUR library.
COURSES STARTING IN SUMMER
June 28 Battle of The Bugs 4 week course starts 3 hour sessions each at 7:30 p.m.
July 11 Renovating Gardens 4 week course starts 3 hour sessions each at 7:30 p.m.
July 11 Basic Flower Arranging 5 week course starts at 9:45 morning, 1:30 afternoon or 8:00 evening
Art at the Centre
In the Link Gallery:
June 2 - 17 - Rosemary Dunning watercolours
June 22 - July 3 - Carol Robinson Photographer
duly 4 - July 17 - Pat Holmes watercolours and inks - nature things
July 19 - July 31 - Diane Hughes watercolours and acrylics
Aug. 1 - Aug. 14 - Carol Precious watercolours - Wild Flowers of Ontario and tropical flowers
Aug. 30 - Sept. 13 - Ching Tung Art Assocation
Chinese Brush Painting
Specializes in dried and silk flower arrangements.
Arrangements for sale in The Trellis Shop
Workshop will be closed during July and August
Now isthetime
by Ernest Pope
JUNE - JULY - AUGUST - 1984
JUNE
The time to prune spring flowering shrubs such as forsythia, flowering almond, lilac, etc. is right after they have finished blooming because shortly after that they start setting buds again for the following year. Pruning at any other time of the year, while it may improve the long range shape of the bush, nevertheless means that you will remove much or all of the next year s bloom. Late pruning also will stimulate new growth that doesn t have enough time to harden off for winter survival.
Proper pruning means cutting out at least 2 or more of the oldest branches right down to the base of the plant. By repeating this process each subsequent year, you will have a new healthy shrub. It will be primarily of one to three year old wood, which invariably has the most bloom.
If you haven t pruned by at least three weeks after the shrub has bloomed, it is better to wait another year for obvious reasons.
Basal pruning of the above nature should not be done until the bush is at least three years old in the garden. If your shrubs are very old and overgrown, due to lack of attention over the years, drastic steps such as removing 50% of the old branches at the base is necessary, plus of course any dead ones.
In addition to the above types of pruning, occasionally unruly branches can k2 shortened to conform to the desired shape. But above all, except in hedges, do not just shear the bush. All
you do is create a lot of short twiggy growth at the top that keeps out the light from the centre, where new desirable growth should be taking place. Good pruning should normally leave the shrub in a arching fountainlike shape, not a rounded ball. The reason the pruning of spring flowering shrubs is so often neglected is because it comes at the gardeners busiest time of the year.
There are a small group of popular flowering shrubs, that do not bloom until Aug. or later, such as hydrangea and rose of sharon. The reason is that they bloom on the new branches created during the current year. They should be pruned in very early April, so that lots of new blooming growth will take place during the spring and early summer months to provide substantial bloom in August & September.
Biennials
Some of the loveliest of flowering plants in the floral kingdom are the biennials. True, they are old fashioned; because only minor changes have been made by hybridists over the years, but that probably accounts for their distinctiveness and charm. Biennial means that they grow from seed the first year; bloom the second year, usually during spring, and then die. Here are a few that are readily grown from seed.
Foxgloves (digitalis)
A real charmer with tall spikes 3 to 5 feet, in colours of white, pink and mauve, often chocolate spotted. Prefers shade similar to impatiens. Likes rich deep soil, and the flowering stocks usually need to be staked. The seed is dust-like and therefore should be sown in flats or containers, preferably under
lights to protect germination from the weather. It should be sown on the surface of the soil, but not covered, only pressed into it. To avoid washing out the seed the soil should be soaked the day before planting and a covering with glass or plastic is wise after sowing. Being so fine it is naturally impossible to properly space the seeds, so the seedlings must be transplanted, in due course.
This biennial has only one problem, in that it requires care to overwinter. Unlike most biennials the plants do not like a protective mulch of any kind directly over the crowns, but rather tucked in around the base of the plant under the leaves. A covering of loose evergreen boughs is also helpful. They should be transplanted into the garden in their permanent quarters not later than September 15th, and then will bloom the following June. They should be planted in groups of at least five plants, well to the back of the bed, but not in an open windy spot.
A bed of foxgloves in bloom is a focal point in any garden, well worth the extra effort. It is unfortunate that they do not bloom longer than three weeks.
Forget-me-nots (myosoris)
The common forget-me-not self sows so prolifically from year to year, that one usually has more plants than needed. However, there are several variations that are even more attractive, in both colour and form.
There is a dwarf variety about six inches in height, that is a deeper, richer, indigo blue, that makes the colour of the common one look anaemic. Seed can be bought under several trade names, such as Alpestris Blue Ball or Dwarf Royal Blue. If sown this month, the well developed plants can be set into the garden in September, for bloom the following
spring. At least half a dozen plants should be grouped for maximum effect. In addition, there is a lovely rose pink named Victoria Rose. The interplanting of these two colours, makes an unforgettable combination.
English Daisies (bellis)
Another old timer that comes in shades of red, pink and white. Here again the very fine seeds should be treated similarly to foxgloves. They prefer semi-shade, and will give an attractive floral display for at least a month commencing in mid May.
JULY
Most house plants enjoy a summer outing. African Violets and Reiger begonias are two well known exceptions. It is important not to put them outside until the over-night temperatures have stabilized at not less than 60 deg. F. 15 deg. C.
Care must be taken not to put shade lovers, such as the majority of foliage plants, in full sun even some sun lovers would probably benefit from filtered sunlight. Plants such as hibiscus, Croton flowering maple (abutilion) thrive on sull sun. Amaryllis being carried over for next year s bloom should be exposed to the sun and given a liquid fertilizer feeding every ten days until September.
Potgrown plants will usually dry out more rapidly outdoors, so will require to be watered oftener.
In late June and early July weeds are usually enjoying their most lush growth and this is the time to spray or use weed and feed. If you wait until August they will have hardened off and are harder to Kill and, in addition, will have gone to seed. In July insects are most plentiful and slugs most destructive. If you want to know how plentiful the latter are, take a flashcont, p, 13
The Trellis Shop
The recent sunny, warm days have, hopefully, inspired most of our readers to plan, plant and transplant and we have for you, in the Trellis Shop, many items to lighten these tasks.
In the Garden Shop you will find a good selection of cast aluminum hand tools - trowels, forks and transplanters. Bosbags - tough, polyethlene, waterproof hosable bags for carrying leaves, bushes, plants, tools (or laundry), $12.95; Bostrugs - flat sheets with handles for easy gathering of refuse as debris can be raked on to them and then gathered up by the handles, $6.99; comfortable kneeling pads, gardening gloves, aprons and the much advertised Weasel at $39.95, the super tool for cultivating.
As always we stock a good selection of fertilizers and insecticides.
New this year is Dial-a-Spray for use without premixing concentrates. Just set the dial for dilution rate and the hose does the mixing. The unused, undiluted portion remains in the container, ready for use another time, $14.99.
Just a reminder that we do not recommend using the same sprayer for weed Kkillers (herbicides) as that used for insecticides and foliar fertilizers.
On a more decorative note we have 15 fibre pots for planting of flowers and vegetables on your balconies or patios, only $5.80, and the new umbrella table planters for a smashing look on your garden umbrella table, $7.99.
The gift shop has acquired a new line of very attractive folk art created by an Ontario couple. Many of these beautifully decorated items are functional as well as attractive, such as bread boxes, napkin holders and old fashioned pencil boxes some lovely items for city and country homes. They are expected about June 1st. and are reasonably priced.
All of you who were disappointed at Flower Show time, at not being able to purchase the glass napkin holders will be pleased to hear we have a new shipment arriving in this week, $13.95 for a set of 4.
We are now stocking most patterns of the Pimpernel place mats and can obtain any Canadian stocked pattern for our customers within 24 hours. These now have a new hard wearing acrylic finish and are much appreciated as shower and wedding gifts.
Please keep in mind that we try to keep our prices competitive and trust that with the members discount you will find all items in the Garden and Gift Shop more reasonable than elsewhere. We hope you will visit the Shop for your gifts and garden requirements.
The " @ountry Squires Garden
PERENNIAL PLANT SPECIALISTS
Steeles Ave. W. (2 miles west of Highway 10) R.R. 10 Brampton L6V 3N2
Knowledgeable staff
Re-open APRIL 14, 1984
Over 2000 different hardy plants, alpines, dwarf conifers and shrubs, Hardy ferns, vines, groundcovers and native wildflowers Send $1. for a plant list by mail to above address
Now Is The Time - cont.
light about one hour after darkness has set in, and look at your marigolds, petunias, and coleus. It may surprise you.
AUGUST
This is the month to enjoy the garden. Except for necessary waterings and staking of plants, plus the removal of seed pods, the heavy work is over. It is also the ideal time to plan changes in your colour pattern and design, for the following year. It is a good idea to visit other gardens to get new ideas. Don t be afraid to enjoy cut flowers indoors. Instead of denuding the garden, annuals actually benefit from the pruning. Letting annuals go to seed will cause them, in most cases, to stop blooming because they have fulfilled nature s purpose.
SOILSAUER COMPOSTER
Convert your garden and kitchen waste into FREE, nutritious compost in weeks.
Unique thermal construction and complete ventilation system ensure complete rapid decomposition. Two easy access doors to remove compost. Designed to be seenforconvenientbackdoorcomposting.
Available at the Trellis Shop
Where Great Gardens
At your closest Sheridan Garden Centre you will find the finest selection of nur- sery stock in Canada, including more than 750 varieties of plants and trees grown on Sheridan s own farms.
And Sheridan s nursery stock is guaranteed for one fullyear.
At Sheridan GardenCentres you will also find qualified nursery- menwho will be pleased to help you in anyway they can.
AGINCOURT 3444 sheppard Ave. E., Toronto M1T 3k4 Tel. 293-2493
847 King St. W, Oshawa
700 Evans Ave., Etobicoke M9C 1A1 Tel. 621-9100
100 Elmsdale Road, Kitchener Tel. 743-4146
SUMMER COURSES
4054 BATTLE OF THE BUGS
4 week 3 hour sessions on THURSDAYS JUNE 28, JULY 5,12 and 19th,1984
TIME: 7:30 p.m. Instructor: Wesley R. Porter
FEE: $30. mem. $35.00 non-mem.
This course covers pest disease and weed biology, identification and symptoms with up-to-date safe and practical cultural, chemical, genetic and legal controls 12 hours of intensive instruction. Please bring notebook and pencil.
4053
RENOVATING GARDENS
4 week 3 hour sessions on WEDNESDAYS JULY 11,18,25 & AUG. 1st, 1984
This course covers basic planning methods and modern cultural practices to bring neglected lawns, trees, shrubs, perennials and fruit into good condition. 12 hours of intensive instruction. Please bring notebook and pencil.
4045 BASIC FLOWER
ARRANGING
5 week course on WEDNESDAYS JULY 11,18,25,AUG. 1, and 8th,1984
1. Small low container about 10 in diameter (oblong or round)
2. Small pincup or holder
3. 5 or 7 blooms (some to be in bud) also a few leaves of foliage 4. 2 or 3 slender branches, beauty of line NO SHORTER THAN 187
5. Sharp knife or garden snips and carton to carry home finished arrangement Flower Arranging Equipment Available for Purchase at the Civic Garden Centre Shop - Open during the Day. Flowers & Branches Not Available.
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THE CIVIC GARDEN CENTRE 777 Lawrence Ave. East, Don Mills, M3C 1P2 445-1552 ..........................
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FLOWER ARRANGING
by Ella Irving - Class Co-ordinator
If you have always wanted to do something creative with the flowers and branches from your garden or from the wonderful selection of plant material that seems to be available from florists and vegetable markets COME AND JOIN US at the Centre at one of the interesting courses we are offering. We cater to the new student and the experienced. At the conclusion of the basic course you are able to do the flowers for your own entertaining.
There are now two of the many schools of Japanese Flower Arranging represented here at the CentreIKENOBO and SOGETSU.
Look out for interesting pieces of driftwood, as we are planning an Autumn workshop on the treatment and use of these treasures.
Corsage classes give us the ability to create wonderful addornments, not only for the shoulder, but for special parcels and even teenagers knees and ankles!
Miniature designs become addictive, those who are hooked seldom recover.
For the students with more experience we are planning intermediate and advanced workshops where Table Settings, Interpretive and Creative Designs will be taught.
For the first time we are running a basic course during the Summer. This is to enable the use of the beautiful garden material which is plentiful at this time.
Any other ideas which you may have regarding additional course content call the office 445-1552.
CRAFTAND W NURSERIES
CIVIC GARDEN CENTRE
President Mrs. Camilla Dalglish
1st Vice - President Mr. Donald McLaren
2nd Vice - President Mr. Brian Bixley
Secretary Mr. Gordon D. Wick
Treasurer Mr. Donald G. McLaren
Board ofDirectors:
For 1984: Mrs. Camilla Dalglish, Mr. Colin Ferrington, Mrs. Mae Macmillan, Mr. Grant Ross, Mr. Fidenzio Salvatori, Mrs. Helen Skinner, Mr. Howard Stensson
For 1984 & 1985: Mr. Brian Bixley, Mr. Charles Coffey, Mrs. Rae Fowler, Mr. Peter Hand, Mrs. Hazel Lyonde, Ms. Nancy Mallett, Mr. Monte Watler
For 1984,1985 & 1986:Mrs. Janeth Cooper, Mr. Art Drysdale, Mr. Albert M. Fisher, Mrs. Sue Macaulay, Mr. Donald McLaren, Mr. Harold Wakefield, Mrs. Dodie Wesley, Mr. Robert G. Bundy
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Don Mills, Ontario M3C 1P2 people who share the same interests you do in gardening & horticultural things.
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