Trellis

The newsletter of the Civic Garden Centre in Metropolitan Toronto February, 1993 Volume 20, Number 2

Sunday, February 21, 1993 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Gardening front to back

Civic Garden Centre

General

Information

The Civic Garden Centre is a volunteer-based non-profit organization with open membership, working to foster interest, involvement and education in gardening, horticulture and related artistic, environmental and community issues. Located in Edwards Gardens, at Leslie Street and Lawrence Avenue East in North York, the Centre serves members throughout Metropolitan Toronto and across Ontario. The Civic Garden Centre is pleased to rent facilities for meetings, receptions, exhibits and shows. Please contact our rental agent. Registered charity number 0228114-56.

Hours:

Winter (November 1 to March 31): weekdays 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; weekends and holidays noon to4:00 p.m. Summer (April 1 to October31): weekdays 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; weekends and holidays noon to 5:00 p.m.

Telephone: All numbers are area code 416.

Main number: 397-1340

Rentals: 397-1349

Special events: 397-1350

Trellis Shop: 397-1357

Courseinformation: 397-1340

Fax: 397-1354

Gardening hotline: 397-1345 (hours: noon to 3:00 p.m.)

Executive committee:

President: Robin Wilson

Vice-president and treasurer:

Peter J. Lewis

Members: Cicely Bell, Mary Ann

Brinckman, Bayla Gross, Kenneth Laundy

Board of directors:

For1992: MaryAnnBrinckman,Bayla Gross, Luba Hussel, Kenneth Laundy, Maureen Naylor.

For 1992-1993: Cicely Bell, Heather Brodeur,WendyLawson,Peter].Lewis, Susan Macaulay, Mary Mills, Laura Rapp. For 1993-1995: MarjorieHarris, Louise Kappus, Aird Lewis, Roger Silverthorne, Robin Wilson. RepresentativeofMetropolitanToronto Parks and Property: Victor Portelli.

Honorary counsel: Aird and Berlis

Civic Garden Centre staff members: Executive director: Sally Sullivan

Accounts: Janie Brentnall

Courses: Ann Warren

Education Officer: Ruth MacKneson

Horticulturists:

Anne Marie Van Nest

Helen Craig

Librarian: Pamela MacKenzie

Maintenance supervisor: Walter Morassutti

Rental agent: Betsy Chubb

Secretary: Shirley Lyons

Trellis Shop manager: Jackie Brisby

Trellis Shop assistant manager: Barbara Stevenson

Volunteer and publicity co-ordinator: Carolyn Dalgarno

Volume 20, Number 2

Editor: Iris Hossé Phillips

Editorial co-ordinator: Leslie Lynch

Advertising information: (416) 397-1340

Printed by Raised Image, Mississauga

Trellis is published ten times a year as a members newsletter by the Civic Garden Centre, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, North York, Ontario M3C 1P2. Telephone number: (416) 397-1340.

Manuscripts submitted on a voluntarybasis are gratefully received. No remuneration is possible.

Articles, manuscripts and advertising material must be received by the 15th of the monthtoinsurepublicationsixweekslater.

For example, material received by February 15 will be included in the April issue of Trellis.

Opinions expressed within Trellis do not necessarily reflect those of the Centre.

The Centre is pleased to grant permission to copy material published in Trellis; however, credit to the author and Trellis must be given.

Editorial

By Iris Phillips

Trellis, February, 1993

WhenIreadarticlesonlawnalternatives,I wistfully imagine areas of groundcover, wildflowers or alpines. Unfortunately, I return to reality quicklyas thelargestpart ofmyyardisaplayareaand Ineedalawn. My children and their friends use the backyard to play badminton and volleyball. Our dog, Tess, likes to catch tennis ballsandfrisbees. Also,ourlawnisnotthe lush green of golf courses. It doesn t get applications of herbicide so is home to an impressive assortment of weeds. When I getdiscouragedwithhand-diggingweeds, I take consolation in a statement by Jim Crockett that a lawn need be replaced if weeds make up more than 25 per cent of thearea. Therefore, lawnrepairandrestoration are on the top of my spring activity list.

EachyearImodestlyexperimentwith one newvegetableandflower. ThisyearIplan to grow Swiss chard. The literature states that it is easy to grow and that it is an excellentsubstituteforspinach.Itproduces duringthehotsummermonthsandismildflavoured and less acid than spinach. The cultivar I am looking for is called Perpetualbutisnotinmyseedcatalogues. I'll checkintheCentre slibrarytofindaCanadian supplier.

My new flower will be the alpine poppy massed ina hypertofu pot. I planto make some stone containers out of a mix of cement,sandandpeatmoss.Thephotographs of alpines in hypertofu look stunning. I would appreciate advice on making a hypertofu container.

AN EDWARDS GARDEN EVENING

Speaker: Frank Kershaw

Topic: More gardens of the rich and famous

Thursday, February 18 - 7:30 p.m.

Twoyearsago,FrankKershawpresentedanoutstandingslide-illustratedeveningonthe Gardens of the rich and famous. Since then, Frank, a Civic Garden Centre member and director of planning, research and construction planning for the Metropolitan Toronto DepartmentofParksandProperty,hascontinuedtodiscoverfamousgardens. Theresult is More gardens of the rich and famous, which he will share with members of the Civic Garden Centre and the public.

This presentation will feature 15 one-of-a-kind private and public gardens including a breath-takingwestcoastmountainretreat,a topiarymasterpieceinMaryland, severalof Long Island s gold coast mansions, as well as the magnificent gardens ofSan Francisco.

Frankwilldetailthehistoryofeachfeaturedgardenandtheinvolvementoftheowners andtheirgardendesigners. Thisinformativetalk,richlyenhancedbycolouredslides,will appeal to those who are interested in gardening or simply enjoy looking at beautiful gardens.

Theeveningwill provideabriefbutmemorableescape fromFebruary, winter scruelest month. Thereisamplefreeparking and refreshmentswillbeserved atthe conclusionof the evening.

TheEdwards Garden EveningsarefundedbytheEdwardsCharitableFoundationwhichhelps the CivicGardenCentreprovideitsmembersandthepublicwithexcitingandvariedpresentationson topics related to gardening. There is no admission charge for members of the Centre, non-members $4.

Announcing: the Centre s Easter plant sale

Dates are: March 26 to 28

March 26: Members pre-order pick-up; March 27: Public sale; March 28: Public sale

Watch for members pre-orderforms in the next issue of Trellis.

Trellis, February, 1993

LLANDSCAPE PLUS

Combining the various elements light, stone, wood, plant material and water, to create engaging and elegant outdoor settings

J. Mosher 241-2842

Designing the perennial border

A workshop with Fred McGourty

Monday, February 22, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Members: $110

Non-members: $130

FredMcGourtyisa designerofperennial borders, a teacher, a nurserymanandawriterfromNorfolk,Connecticut. Forfifteenyears,heedited theBrooklynBotanicGardenHandbook series. Hegardenstwentyperennial borders ofhis own and is the author of The Perennial Gardener.

In this workshop, he will guide a small group ofstudentsthrough the challenging process of designing a successful perennial border.

The aim ofthis day is to give a simple, practical approach to border designbasedonexposures,lightfactors, soil types and moisture. Plant selection emphasizes both aesthetic appeal and low maintenance.

This workshop is suitable to those who have grown some perennials before. A reference for reading prior to this workshop is Perennials: How To Select, Growand Enjoy co-authored by Pam Harper and Fred McGourty. CopiesmaybefoundattheCentre s library and the Trellisbook shop.

Graph paper and sharp pencils will besupplied. Pleasebringyourlunch coffee and juice will be provided throughout the day.

Registration form is on page 20.

Gardening front to back

Sunday, February 21

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Members $49, non-members: $59

The flow of plants around and through a property enhances the cohesive quality ofany landscape. Plants appear inboth predictable and innovative spaces and can be used to unite entrances, service areas and backyards in a total garden design.

Whatdowemeanwhenwespeakofthegarden? Isitthelargeareabehindthehouse,the front lawn or perhaps some unexpected corner? This program addresses the garden as a whole, a sum ofmany diverse parts surrounding the residence from front entrance to back door, along the boulevard and down the side of the garage. Combining formal design concepts with spontaneous natural plantings and diversity of plant material, unused andunderappreciated areas canbecomeimportantlinksbetween gardens front and back.

10:00 - 11:00

BRINGING OUT THE BEST IN SHRUBS

FredMcGourtyisa teacher,nurseryman,designerandwriterfrom the UnitedStates. Forfifteen years he edited the BrooklynBotanic GardenHandbook series. Hegardens twentyperennial borders ofhis own and is theauthor ofThe Perennial Gardener.

Eighty percent of shrubs flower within a monthin spring. This talkwill provide a fresh lookatsomethatbloominotherseasonsandshrubswhicharegrownforsuperiorfoliage and winterinterest. Fred willinclude perennial plants that enhance thebestqualities in shrubs matchmaking to create a distinctive garden.

11:00 - 11:15 Coffee break

11:15 =~ 12:15

HARMONY AND DESIGN

Mark Hartley is a landscape architect with the successful designfirm ofJanet Rosenberg and Associates. Hehascreatedprestigiousand innovativegardensofgreatdiversity. His reputation forexcellence indesign is complementedbyanappreciationfornaturalisticandornamentalplant material.

Mark will examine the many ways of creating design unity on all sides of a property. Specialattentionwillbegiventoentrancesandexits, steps,smallcornersandpathways. Hewilldescribethebestwayto camouflageordisplaythecompostarea.

12:15-1:30 Lunch break

1:30 - 2:30 THE COMPACT

GARDEN

Brian Fawcett is ajournalist by profession. However, the lure ofplants and small city spaces brought him to writeTheCompact Garden,a thoroughand opinionated treatiseongardening in small spaces. Brian views the garden as a whole unit which must be both functional and ornamental,and considers the placement ofthegarden within thesurrounding community.

Brianwill focus onmaximizing theuse ofall gardenspaces and the practicalities ofcity gardening from shrubs of appropriate size, to trees with non-invasive roots and the location ofthe compostbin.

2:30 - 2:45 Coffee break

2:45 - 3:45

CREATIVE STRATEGIES FOR GARDENERS

HenryKock isahorticulturistat the UniversityofGuelphArboretum. Hisbackgroundis in the nursery trade industryandhehas conducted extensive trials in thepropagation ofnative woody plants. CurrentlyHenryisinvolvedindevelopingapublicawarenessofthebenefitsandpleasures ofintegrated natural plantings, and he is a committed advocate ofthegrowingalliance between ecology andgardening.

Henry will primarily deal with creative strategies for gardeners utilizing ecological guidelines. Indigenous plants and the effects of pesticides and herbicides will also be discussedaswillthepossibilityofmakingagardenthatisrestorativetotheenvironment yet still provides ornamental display.

Lunch may be ordered separately for an additional $8.75. Our lunch bag contains a rolled vegetarian tortilla,pastaprimavera,strawberrybreadandaclementine. Ifyouwishtobringyour lunch,spacewillbeprovidedforyou tositcomfortably. Juiceandcoffeewillbeservedthroughout theday toall participants.

Registration form is on page 20.

You will receive confirmation of registration for this event.

Part one: sneezeless gardening

ByAnneMarieVanNest,CivicGardenCentre horticulturist

Five million Canadians suffer from some form of allergy symptoms. In North America, one in five people has a hypersensitivitytoallergens--asubstance suchasragweed,treeorgrasspollen,house dust, mould or animal dander.

When a foreign substance enters the body (for example, ragweed), the immune system reactsby telling a specialwhiteblood celltoproduceuptoahalfmillionantibodies. The white blood cell then carries the antibodytothelocationwheretheallergen has entered the body, usually the nasal passages. Within seconds the antibodies fuse with the invader and smother it by releasing histamines. The immune system of non-allergic people does not react as strongly to the influx of allergens, so no allergy symptoms like itchy eyes or runny noseare evident.

Ragweed is one of the worst allergen offenders. One plant can produce eight billion pollen grains that are light enough to blow hundreds of kilometres on a light breeze.Ragweedfamilymembersalsomay spark an allergic reaction. Be wary of chamomile, even in tea form.

Treesandgrassesalsoreleasepollentothe wind as a form of reproduction. Heavy pollenproducersareash,beech,birch,elm, maple,oak,pine,poplarandwalnut. Some food products from trees such as maple syrup,Brazilnuts,hazelnutsandchestnuts also can cause allergy reactions.

In the home, moulds or fungi spores also could be a problem from plant soils, dank basements,liveChristmastreesorcutevergreens.

Flowers that appear to be non-allergenic may cause problems from their fragrance. Even the dust on a plant (living or silk) could trigger an attack. Some seemingly safe flowers such as roses, star jasmine, citrus, eucalyptus, narcissus, rosemary or gardeniaallhaveheavyperfumesandsensitivepeoplecouldhaveadversereactions.

Airborne pollen can be blown for many kilometresbythewind butrarelytravel upward more than 15 metres. A drastic measuretoescapetheravagesofhayfever wouldbe tomoveabovetheseventh floor.

Wind-pollinatedplantstypicallyhaveseparatemaleand femaleflowersthatareoften drab and inconspicuous in appearance. Often the reproductive flower parts are a catkin. Safe flowers are usuallycolourful, insect-pollinated and have heavy, sticky pollen. These usually do not cause allergies.

Grasses,sedgesandrushesandmanytrees are wind-pollinated. Birches and pines produce clouds of golden pollen in the spring. Living inthecityis nothavenfrom pollen. Each year, a thousand grains of pollenrain fallsfromtreesandtwothousand grains from grasses fall per square centimetre. In thickly forested regions, as many as thirty thousand grains of pollen fall per square centimetre.

Generally,therearethreeseasonsforhigh pollencounts inthe atmosphere. The first isinearly springwhentheearlyflowering trees are producing pollen. Birch, alder, poplars, elms and oaks are particularly strong producers. The second peak is in mid-summerwhenthegrassesareinbloom. Thispeakisaboutasheavyasthefirst. The third istheheaviest. It occursinlatesummerandfallwhentheragweedisinbloom. Relief from ragweed? Move to Northern Ontario?

Somemembers ofthe same genusarepollinatedbydifferentmeans.Plantagomajor, the common plantain, is an unattractive lawn weed with dirty white flowers. It is pollinated onlyby thewind. Its closerelativePlantagomedia,calledhoaryplantain, has anattractive scent andbeautiful flowers. It is regularly pollinated by several insects.

Wind-pollinated plants can produce vast quantitiesofpollen. Asinglehazelnutcatkincanproducefourmilliongrainswhilea birch catkin up to five and a half million grains. The hazelnut is the first plant to starttheallergy-sufferinghayfeverseason.

Producingalargeamountofpollenisnota traitofjustthewind-pollinatedplants. The ordinary fieldpoppy,Papaverrhoeasis, is pollinated by insects, yet it produces far more pollen than many wind-pollinated plants.

It is possible to reduce the flow of windbornepollenintheair,butitwilltake abig effortbyhome gardeners,landscape architects and city planners. Planting a sneezelesslandscapecouldbeasignificant savingsinhealthcarecosts.Plantstoavoid are ash (fraxinus), sycamore (platanus), elm (ulmus), walnut (juglans), privet (ligustrum), alder (alnus), oak (quercus), birch(betula),almond(prunus),malefruitless mulberry (morus alba male), poplar (populus), willow (salix), juniper (juniperus), elderberry (sambucus), cedar (thuja), amaranthus and buckthorn (rhamnus).

Somecommonweedsarehighlyallergenic. The more common ones are the grasses, nettles, dock, ragweed, English plantain, pigweed,lambs -quartersandothermembers of the Amaranthaceae and Chenopodiaceae families. Luckily, ragweed is considered a noxious weed in Ontario and every landowner is required to destroy it.

References: Sneezeless Landscaping by Dianna Rickey of the American Lung AssociationofCalifornia. TheSexLifeofPlants byAlecBristow. 5% o A L57

WatchtheMarchTrellisforPartTwoin thisAllergy-freegardeningseries,when Anne Marie will discuss plants that cause dermatitis.

Tour guides look forward to "93 season

In 1992, Civic Garden Centre volunteer tour guides at Edwards Gardens had a busy and productive season despite the inclement weather. Our volunteers offer special programs for adults and for children.

Training sessions begin again in February when new guides will join experienced onestostartonanothersessionof refreshers . The children's tours need additional volunteers. If you'd like to join us, call Helen at 397-1355.

Adult tours: Garden guides provide information and lead walks through Edwards Gardens.

In 1992, tour guides were involved in a number of training events: e Don Valley conservationist Charles Sauriol provided information about E.G. Milne, Rupert Edwards and the history of the woollen mills and Milne Hollow; e Cam Bruce from the Royal Botanical Gardens (R.B.G.) led an information session on How to be a good tour guide guidesvisitedtheperennialgardensat theR.B.G.inJulywithR.B.G.directoremeritus Dr. Leslie Laking as their guide guides watched a slide program from the Netherland Bulb Insititute e guides toured Edwards Gardens.

Ken Duncan, our authority on rhododendrons,gavegenerouslyofhistimeandSue Macaulay rekindled our interestintheevergreens inEdwardsGardens.

Civic Garden centre guides are motivated by a love of the garden, a desire to give somethingtothecommunity,aninterestin join

ingfriendlylike-mindedpeople,adesireto engageinsomethinggood forthesouland aconcernfortheenvironment. HelenCraig and Anne Marie Van Nest, the Centre s horticulturists, keep the tour guides focused and informed.

Statistics from 1992 show we had 21 adult tour guides including four new guides, a modest increase in the number of booked tours and a 33% increase in receipts. more ...

Children s tours: Bugs,FlowersandThingsintheDirt and Nature Recycles were our themes this year.

Welcome to the wonderful world of childrenenjoyingnature. Weoffered74tours toschoolchildrenin1992. Theseone-hour tours were so popular that they had to be limited early in the season. The total numberofchildrenparticipatingincreased by40% over the previous year.

Toenjoythewondersofnature,weshowit in season. Spring brings buds, blossoms, tulips, ducks,birdsandourwormfarm; in summer we look at trees, flowers, water, bugs and small animals; autumn brings colouredleaves, compostingandhibernation.

Toursproceed in rain orshine. Ifitrains, we tour indoors via video. Topics range from planting gardens to nature stories.

If you enjoy children and nature walks, whynotjoinus.? Wewilltrainyou one meeting a month (coffee supplied). Just callourco-ordinatorHelenat397-1355for details.

It s fun tobe a tour guide!

Thanks to Barbara MacGowan, adult tour guide and Clare Fisher, children s tourguide forinformationandtoJimIreland, illustrator.

THE IKENOBO IKEBANA SOCIETY OF TORONTO presents its 30TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION

Sat. May 29 & Sun. May 30, 1993 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Featuring for the first time in Canada:

"The History of lkebana" 500 years of history evolution and development with large historical arrangements

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REISHIKI-IKE

the Formal Ikebana Ceremony performed hourly by girls directly from Kyoto

Also Ikebana Exhibits by guests and members

Saturday at 1:30 p.m.: Demonstration by the 45th HEADMASTER SEN EI IKENOBO at the Civic Garden Centre 777 Lawrence Avenue East North York, Ontario M3C 1P2

CLASSIFIED

Use the winter months to get your home into shape. For quality painting or basement clean-up, call Stephen at 362-7434. References provided.

Admission: Saturday$15.00 Sunday $5.00

Tea Room available Ikebana containersforsale

Paint the Gardens of Wales

Live in a 17th century longhouse

averlookingmagicalvalleys.

Visit world renowned Powis Castle, th

Barmouth Estuary and ;ther beeuts

j spots. Creative energies are fired by these inspiring settings.

Learn to capture it all in watercolour and

1 for more creative exitement, experiment with watercolour printmaking.

g Your hoots are bath profession artists

4 and teachers in watercolour and

watercolour printmaking. One of your hosts also specializes in English Garden

Twoseparatetimesfortheseworkshops: Saturday, April 25 to Monday, & Wednesday,

May 3, 1993 and

Saturday May 8 to Monday May 16, 1993

Thankyou &

ThestaffattheCentrewishtothank memberswho donated dry andcanned goodstotheChristmasfoodcollection.The Centredonatedeight largeboxesoffoodto DailyFoodBank.

In the library

By Pamela MacKenzie, Civic Garden Centre librarian

Be a library friend

Members can help the Centre s library by taking part in its Buy a Book program. If yousponsorabook,abookplatewithyour nameorthenameofafriendwillbeplaced at the front of the book.

In February, the books available for sponsorshipwillbeondisplay. Youareinvited to donatea title inperson orby telephone. We accept MasterCard or VISA and will send you a tax receipt.

On display for prospective donors: e Jaworski,Henry.Orchidssimplified.$20.

* Sedenko, Jerry. The butterfly garden. $25.

e Schneck,Marcus. Yourbackyardwildlife garden: how toattractand identifywildlife in yourgarden. $28.

e Lawrence, Mary. Easy to make flower arranging. $12.

® Bird, Richard and Kelly, John. The complete book ofalpinegardening. $38.

e Bowe, Patrick. Gardens in central Europe. $65.

(NEW -The Toronto Gardener'sJournal) & SourceBook» 1993 oweek-at-a-glancelogwithactivitiesguide e special pagesforrecords, plans, photos o readinglist e garden groups e wonderful gardens in Toronto and S. Ont. e suppliers o TV shows, and more © 190pages

e $13.50 + $1.50 shippingto Briar Hill Desktop Publishing 490 Briar Hill Ave., Toronto M5N 1M7

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Recent additions to the library:

From Trellis archives

February, 1975

Trellis editor Art C. Drysdale indicated thattheboomofthe1974season vegetable growing was expected to continue through1975. Seedcompanies,asearlyas November of last year, announced there would be shortages particularly of onions and perhaps of carrot seed. Catalogueswereissuedatleast amonthsooner thannormal,andearlyplacementoforders wasurgedbyallseedcompanies, hesaid.

A much-publicized introduction was the edible soybean, he said, which was being suggested as a good home-grown substituteforbeefand othermeats. Healsotold ofa studywhichindicated anotherbenefit ofsoybeansinthediet animprovement in the ability to think.

Consider artful astilbes for shady spots

By Frank Kershaw

Many people at the Civic Garden Centre knowmeasanardentwildflowergardener and this is certainly true. I am not, however, a wildflower purist, as non-native species also grace my garden. One ornamental genus which is a favourite during the summer season is the astilbe.

I consider it an artful adjunct to the shade garden as its varied palette of colourful flowers paints a picture seldom matched by other garden subjects. A shade perennial,astilbehasbecomemorepopularover theyearsasnewhybridshaveextendedthe range of flower and leafcolours.

With origins in China and Japan, astilbes have, over the last half-century, been the subject of intensive study and breeding, particularly in Germany. There, led by GeorgeArends(1862-1952),cross-pollinationofthefourmainspecieshasproduced manynewandexcitinghybrids. Themajor one, a two- to three-foot tall plant that blooms in June and July, bears his name, Astilbe x arendsii.

Therecentproliferationofnewhybridshas led to considerable confusion in naming. Numerous common names (like torch flower,falsespirea,goat sbeardandplume flower) add to this confusion.

Astilbe s place in the garden

Astilbes are hardy (reliable at -30°F), low maintenance plants noted for their glossy, dark-green, dissected foliage and plumelikeflower spikes. Their fern-like foliage

forms a tiered skirt below the taller flower spikes.

Astilbes make a strong physical presence, earning them a reputation as sentinel or emphasis plants. Their flower spikes, or panicles, are the major attraction of the genus. Each panicle is comprised of hundreds of tiny flowers called florets. Fortunately, the flower spikes last long (up to a month in part shade, slightly less in full sun),whichmakesthemarealgardenasset. They are frequently used as cut flowers because of their striking form and the scented flowers of many cultivars.

Colours vary depending on species and hybrids from purewhitetosalmon pinkto scarlet and many shades and hues in between. Somegardeners remove the spent flowers before winter; however, I prefer to leave them to enjoy their coppery-brown flowerstalks. Withalightdustingofsnow theyresembledwarfChristmastrees. These same flower heads are popular for driedflower arrangements.

Aspectaculardisplayofastilbescanbeseen at the rejuvenated Casa Loma garden in Toronto. Here,ashelteredravinebelowthe castlehasbeenmassplantedinbroadbands or drifts of various astilbes.

BruceScott,thegarden smanager,informs me that Astilbe xarendsii cultivars suchas Fanal (redflowers), BridalVeil (white), Rheinland (pink), RedSentinel (bright red) and Federsee (rose) form the major

groupings, providing summer colour and ground cover. An added bonus is their abilitytohidethecoarse,lowerbranchesof older rhododendrons and azaleas.

Astilbe combinations

Astilbes can be effectively combined with many otherspecies. They make good border partners with bearded iris, summer phlox (Phlox paniculata) and fall-blooming Japanese anemones (Anemone japonica).

Astilbes,withtheirlowfoliage,benefitother species, such as lilies, by helping to keep roots shaded and cool. Their vertical form contrastspleasinglywiththeshapesofother borderplantings. Thecolourofastilbes,in a border, can be made more intense by placing them in front of darker foliage plants.

Large properties with ponds and streams

provide an ideal opportunity to combine astilbes with other moisture-loving plants suchas ferns, marsh marigolds (Calthapal ustris), Japanese iris (Iris kaempferi), turtlehead (Chelone spp.) and primulas. They may also be used in the woodland garden to help fill the voids left when spring wildflowers and bulbs retreat.

The cut-leaf foliage of astilbe makes it an idealcompanionforfernssuchasthebeautiful Japanese painted fern (Athyrium nipponicum pictum) and Christmas fern (Polystichum acrostichoides).

It is interesting to combine astilbes with baneberry (Actea species), a native wildflower, that resembles it in leaf and stature. This similaritycreatestheillusion thattheyareone,withthebaneberryfloweringinthespringfollowedbytheastilbes later in the summer.

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Effective for edging aborder, driveway or path is pink-flowering Astilbe chinensis Finale planted in front of Hosta sieboldiana Elegans . The pink astilbe flowers with the grey-blue foliage of the 33 hosta are spectacular. I have also found thattheglossy,dark-greenleavesofastilbes & N enhance the subtlebeauty ofother moderately-variegated hostas.

Dwarf astilbes

Whilemostastilbesareinthetwo-tothreefootrange, therearebothshorterand taller relatives. Astilbe chinensis Pumila , a dwarf 12-inch tall astilbe originally from China, serves nicely as a ground cover. It can alsobe used in a sunny, relatively dry rockery. Since it blooms in late summer after the arendsii hybrids, it extends the bloom period for astilbes. I particularly like its raspberry-pinkflowers that resemblewillowcatkinsanditsfinely-cutfoliage. This is a tough species that can even compete with aggressive ground covers such as lily-of-the-valley (Convallaria majalis).

Another dwarf variety is Astilbe simplicifolia Sprite , a 10- to 12-inch tall plantwithpalepinkflowers inmid-to-late summer,uniqueamongastilbesforitssingle (as opposed to compound) leaves. Its bronze-edgedfoliageisattractive,enhancing its use as a ground cover or container plantindrier,sunnierlocations. Generally, these smaller astilbes should be planted eight to 12 inches apart.

Tall astilbes

For those interested in taller astilbes try Astilbe tacquetti Superba . This astilbe canunderoptimalgrowingconditionsapproach four feet in height. It has dense,

rosy-purple flowers from late August through September. Itisalsomoretolerant ofheat and driersoils than the mid-height arendsiihybrids. Italsomakesanexcellent cut flower, lasting a week ormore.

Another tall subject is Astilbe x arendsii Cattleya , a three-foot-plus plant, named after one of the world s most popular orchids. This clone bears fine, elegant open spikes of orchid-pink flowers in June and July. Its handsome, finely-divided foliage has a bronze tintin spring that turns green later in the summer.

Cultural requirements.

Astilbe typically need a loose, humus-rich soil with good moisture retention properties. Moisture is critical to the arendsii

hybridsbutless so with some ofthe dwarf and taller species. If insufficient moisture isavailable,leaveswillwiltandcurl,flower plumes droop and the plants could die. White-flowering astilbes seem to be more sensitive to moisture deficiencies. Irrigation is an asset under such conditions.

Becauseoftheirsizeandlushfoliageastilbes are heavy nutrient feeders. Try starting withacompost-richsoiloronewherecompost, well-rotted manure or a slow-release balanced fertilizer has been added.

Astilbes grow quickly into large tussocks thatbenefitby division every three to four years. Since they have toughwoodyroots, a sharp spade or large knife may be required tocutthroughtheroots. Makesure thateachdivisionhasseveralgrowthpoints as they represent next year s stems.

Earlyfalldivisionisbest,allowingtheplant sufficienttimetosendoutnewanchorroots beforewinter. Incolderareas,beyondzone 6 on the plant hardiness map, use three to four inches of mulch (leaves will do) to protect the plant crowns.

Astilbesarenotgenerallypronetopestsor diseases. Insunnierareas,theymayexperience the occasional problem with spider mites. Fortunately, they can be controlled byhosingtheplantswithjetsofcoldwater. Astilbe s strong stems also avoid the timeconsumingstakingexperienced withother tall perennials.

Astilbes are tough, durable plants, second to noneformassplantings inpart shadeor fullsun,providedtheyreceiveamplemoisture. Their hardiness and characteristic

looks combine to produce a plant that should be considered as part of any gardener s palette in designing and enriching the home landscape.

Frank Kershaw is director of planning, researchandconstructionplanningfortheMetro TorontoDepartmentofParksandProperty. He is a member ofthe Centre, a lecturer andfrequent contributor to Trellis.

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Questions and answers with r Gardeners the Mast

Q. Is Chineseelm toxictonearbyplants? Neithertheannuals nor cedar near mine aregrowing well.

A. No, Chinese elm does not produce any toxin. However, it takes a lot ofnutrients from the soil since it is a fast grower. Cedarsalsoremovealotofnutrientsas theyhave roots near the surface. You may need to fertilize the area well.Thiswillencouragethegrowthofbothelmandcedar. It would be worthwhile to have the soil tested to know Elm and Cedar what to add. have extensive roots

Q. Isawsome tomatoesgrowing in plastic bagsat the UniversityofGuelphduring thewinter. How is this done?

A. ThetomatoesatGuelphweregrowinginahydroponicsystem.Manytomatoesinthe store now are grown in Mexico or California. They are bred for tolerance ofstorage and arepicked greensotheydonottasteas good asfreshones. Newhybridsforgreenhouse culture are better, but they are expensive and give only 10 to 20 fruits per plant. Some tomatoes imported from Spain have a good flavour. g

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Q. ITwanttogrow clematisfrom seed. ShouldIstore them in the refrigerator or thefreezer?

A. Thefreezeris toolowa temperature forsuccess. Putthe seed into moist peat moss in a plasticbag closed with a twist, Be sureto label and store at thebackofthe refrigerator. seeds in the frig.

Thanks to Vivien Jenkinsonfor illustrations. Master Gardeners answer questions on the GardeningHotline daily,from noon to 3:00 p.m.

"Gardening is the slowest of the performing arts. Mac Griswold, dwards Memorial Lecture, November, 1992

Volunteer corner

Carolyn Dalgarno, volunteer co-ordinator

The Civic Garden Centre is fortunate to have over 370 active volunteers. We hope that you will continue your commitment during 1993 and members who haven't volunteered as yet will pick up the telephone and call us.

Don tforaminutebelievethatwedon trequireyourhelp.Ittakesahostofvolunteerstocarry onalltheactivitiesplannedfortheyear. Manyeventstake140to170volunteerstomakethem happen. We will only be an exciting and vital organization with your continued help.

Coming soon will be the sales of pansies, perennials and annual plants. Special events will include Through the Garden Gate and Through the Garden Gate by Night and, in the fall, Mistletoe Magic. There is lots to do to keep everyone busy either on a regular basis half-aday a week or on a more casual basis for sales and special events.

ThePlantSaleCommitteeinvitesplantsalevolunteers (orprospectiveplantsalevolunteers) to anorientationabout theupcoming sales. Thedates forthe 1993 sales,thevolunteertasks, the members pre-order pick-up procedure and more fascinating information will be discussedatthetwomeetings. IfyouwouldliketoattendorientationsoneitherThursday,April 1at2:00p.m. intheStudioorThursday,April29at3:00p.m. intheFloralHall,pleasecontact Carolyn Dalgarno at 397-1351.

VolunteersintendingtoworkwiththeHortSectionduringtheGardenClubshowareinvited to a cash register training session -- either Monday, February 15 at 2:00 p.m. or Wednesday, February 17at 10:00 a.m. To register, callCarolynDalgarnoat397-1351. Classeswillbe kept to five participants.

By Anna Leggatt

FebruaryDaphne the nameconjuresup apictureofamilddayinveryearlyspring, withawaftofsweet, spicyfragranceinthe air.Thescentistracedtoasmallbush,upto one metre in height. The last 20 cm of the twigs are covered tightly with small pink blossoms. No leaves are yet showing, but an earlybee is gorging itselfon the nectar.

Unfortunatelythenameismisleading. Februarydaphnewillflowerintheearlyspring, but inToronto, the flowers are rarely seen onthelastdayinMarch. Itusuallyflowers forabouttwoorthreeweeksinApril. This is a European plant, growing from Spain north to Norway, east into Turkey and as far as Siberia, and named for European blooming.

The leaves small, neat, elliptical appearaftertheflowersandbymid-summer the shrub is covered with bright red berries, usually eaten by birds, though some clones appear less palatable.

Daphne mezereum is available in most of thebettergardencentres. Moredifficultto find are some ofthe varieties var. rubra is a much darker pinkish red and var. alba is,ofcourse,white. Idonotthinkthesetwo are as strongly scented as the type,but the whitevarietyhasorangeberrieswhichare lovedbythebirds. Oneformstartsflowering in the autumn I don t know how it would behave here.

Growyourdaphneinwell-drained soil. In the wild, it prefers limestone areas but it seemslessfussyinthegarden. Itwillgrow

insunorsemi-shade,butismorefloriferous inthesun.Itisimportanttomakesureithas plenty of moisture.

Occasionally the plant turns yellow and dies. Thismaybeavirus (daphneyellows) butmyplants seemedtobesuffering from stress when this happened.

Newplantsoftenselfseed. Ifgrowingfrom seed,removethefleshfromtheberry(careful, it is very poisonous), plant, and leave outside all winter. Old seed is difficult to germinate but you will have better luck if thefleshhasbeenlefton. Removetheflesh, plant the seed and leave in the warm for threeweeks,thenkeepcoolorcold,preferably just above freezing, for one to three months.

Daphnes grow fairly well from cuttings. Take two or three cm from strong tips in August. Remove any flower buds. Dip in rootinghormoneandleaveindampsandin a shadyplace. Overwinterin acold frame. Eventually some cuttings will root.

There are several other species of daphne available all good for the small garden. Lookforthem,askyourfavouritenurseries if they can get more.

Anna Leggatt is a Toronto Master Gardener.

The Garden Club of Toronto presents A Walk in the Garden March 3to 7

The 38th flower show of the Garden Club of Toronto at the Civic Garden Centre

Admission: adults: $6.50, seniors and students: $5.50, children: $1, under five: free

Times:

Wednesday to Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

New for 1993

* horticulture: competitiveclasses ofspring bulbs, African violets, ferns, orchids, herbs and cacti. This year s challenge classes will include plants grown in a setting in rock or driftwood, and by water; plants grown from seed, fern columns, living wreaths, planted obelisk garden sculpture and window boxes.

e gardens: among them a water garden, rhododendron garden, self-sustaining garden, a verandah setting.

» flower arranging: competitive classes include flowers in a pond, under a marquee, and on a verandah. For fun, there s a flower-bedecked parasol class.

* education: continuous lectures, demonstrations and slide presentations. Thursday: landscape and design; Friday: flowers and horticulture; Saturday: ecology; Sunday: slide tours of gardens and gardening around the world.

* shopping: bird world, French country antiques, dried flowers, fresh cut flowers, customized painted furniture and accessories, antique ornamental garden pieces, bonsai, topiary, plants and garden supplies at the Trellis Shop.

e and more: tea room, raffle prizes, free parking, TTC to the door.

Goals of The Garden Club of Toronto:

* to stimulate knowledge and love of gardening

* to protect our natural environment

*to raise funds for public gardens such as Casa Loma, the West End Creche and our new projects wildflowers on the highways forthe Ministry ofTransportation and the Courtyard Garden at Roy Thomson Hall.

Trellis, February, 1993

Registration form: ~ Civic Garden Centre programs

Use thismulti-eventformtoregisterforCivicGardenCentreprograms. Send ordeliver the form to the Centre or if you're using VISA or MasterCard phone the Centre. (Have your card number handy!) Questions? Call 397-1340.

Please register mefor:

1. Catch the gardening spirit =~ February 21

Catch the gardening spirit ~ February 21 $ 875 $

- lunch 3. Designing the perennial February22 $110

border with Fred McGourty

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Coming events at the Civic Garden Centre

February

¢ Cholesterol control: easy, healthy diet, course #4142-2

e Men s Garden Club, meeting, 8:00 p.m.

¢ Basicflowerarranging,certificatecourse, course #4114 -

e Needlepoint for absolute beginners, course #4148-B

¢ Needlepoint: continuing, course#4148C

e Perennials: an overview, course#4146-1

® Orchidjudgingcentre(SouthernOntario Orchid Society), 1:00 p.m.

¢ Southern Ontario Orchid Society, meeting, 1:00 p.m.

* York Rose and Garden Society, meeting, 2:00 p.m.

¢ Geranium and Pelargonium Society, meeting, 2:00 p.m.

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e Toronto Bonsai Society, meeting, 7:00 p-m.

e North Toronto Horticultural Society, meeting, 8:00p.m. MasterGardenerCathy Cox on propagating seeds.

o TrellisShop,Flowerarrangers' sale,9:30 a.m.

e Jkebana Internatlonal chapter #208, meeting, 7:30 p.m. Public welcome

e Ontario Rock Garden Society, meeting, 1:30p.m. Speaker: BrianBixley. Topic: The garden and its alpines

e TorontoGesneriadSociety,meeting,2:00 p-m.

* Mycological Society, meeting, 7:00 p.m.

Speaker: Dr.John Krug, lecturer and curator, Department of Botany, U. of T.

¢ Southern Ontario Orchid Society newcomer s, meeting, 7:30 p.m. 16

* Water gardening made easy, course #4164

* An Edwards Garden Evening Speaker: FrankKershaw Topic: Moregardensoftherichand famous 7:30 p.m.

Membersno charge, non-members $4

e Perennials: new, novel and rare, course #4146-2

* Catchthegardeningspirit gardening fronttoback, 10:00a.m. to5:00p.m. Members $49, non-members$59.

¢ RhododendronSocietyofCanada,meeting, 2:00 p.m.

¢ Designing the perennial border a workshopwith FredMcGourty, 10:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. Members $110,non-members $130.

* Bulbs: summer flowering, course #4138

* Plant propagation: growing your own, course #4125

* Perennials:earlyspringblooming,course #4166-3

e Canadian Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Society, meeting, 7:00 p.m.

e Garden Club of Toronto, meeting, 1:30 p.m. Speaker: Derek Fell. Topic: Photographing flowers and gardens for publication. Guest fee: $5. C.G.C. members welcome.

May we invite you to join us?

TheCivicGarden Centrewarmly welcomes new members. Joinus, and meet friendswho sharean interest in gardening, floral arts and horticulture.

Activities:

The Civic Garden Centre offers: * garden tours

e workshops, classes and clinics e horticultural library

¢ flower shows

® lectures

The Trellis Shop (garden supplies, plants, gifts and books)

* soil testing service

¢ gardening hotline

* Master Gardeners' activities

* Trellis newsletter plant sales fund-raising activities

Member discounts apply on many ofthese activities.

Volunteers:

ThetalentsandenthusiasmofCivicGardenCentrevolunteerspermitofferingavarietyofprograms and specialevents. Ifyou are able to offertime on a regular oras-neededbasis, please contact our volunteerco-ordinator.Volunteerjobsincludetourguides,shopsales,libraryassistants,secretarial, reception, horticulturalassistant, committeememberoravolunteerpositiontailoredtomeetyour particular skills or interest.

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. Winter Courses At The Centre - Course Listings

. Course Descriptions

. GARDENING

NATURE ARTS

NATURAL HISTORY

. The Civic Garden Centre Instructors

. Facts About Registration

. Registration Form

. The Civic Garden Centre

. Membership Advantages

Spring Courses At The Centre ~ Course Listings

March 8, 15 7-9:30pm

Balcony, Patio & Rooftop Gardening 4123-1

Instructor: Marie Foley

March 9, 16, 23, 30;April6, 13, 20, 27 9:30am-12:30pm

Watercolour Studio 4157

Instructor: Lynda Bryden

March 9, 16 7:30-9:30pm

Seeding Annuals: Flowers, Vegetables, Herbs 4172

Instructor: Judith Adam

March 10, 17, 24;April7, 14, 21 7-10pm

Floorcloths & Placemats: Botanical Designs 4127

Instructor: Susan Kee

March 10, 17,24,31 7:30-9:30pm

Organic Gardening The Easy Way 4175

Instructor: Mary Perimutter

March 11,18 7:30-9:30pm

Annuals: The Finishing Touch 4173

Instructor: Marjorie Mason-Hogue

March 15, 22, 29;April5 7:00-9:30pm

Basic Good Gardening 4122

Instructor: Marion Jarvie

March 23 7-10pm Vegetables, Fruits & Flowers: 4159

Growing & Eating The Unusual

Instructor: Anna Leggatt

March 24 7-10pm

Decorative Arrangement: English Lavender 4107-1

Instructor: Michael Renaud

March24, 31 9:30am-3pm

Flower Arranging: 4170A

Advanced Interpretive Workshop

Instructor: Ella Irving

March 25; April 1, 8, 15 1-4pm

Herbal Delight: 4104

Planting, Growing & Using Herbs

Instructor: Pat Crocker

Spring Courses 1993 The Civic Garden Centre

Spring Courses At The Centre ~ course Listings

March 30 7:30-9:30pm

Shade Gardening: Colour & Texture

Instructor: Frank Kershaw

March 31 7-10pm

Spring Bulbs: A Garden Centrepiece

Instructor: Michael Renaud

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20 7-10pm

Landscape In Watercolour - E

Instructor: Americo Del Col

April3, 4, 5, 6, 7 10am-4pm

Advanced Botanical lllustration In Watercolour

Instructor: Pamela Stagg

April5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17 1-4pm

Landscape In Watercolour - P

Instructor: Americo Del Col

April8, 15, 22, 29;May 6, 13 9:30am-12

Basic Flower Arranging: Certificate

Instructor: Pearl Wilby

April8, 15 7-9:30pm

Colour: Planning For All Seasons

Instructor: Audrey Meiklejohn

April 12 7-10pm

Pruning & Other Related Garden Tasks*

Instructor: Marion Jarvie

April 15, 22, 29; May 6 7:30-9:30pm

Orchids: Growing At Home

Instructor: Wayne Hingston

April 19, 26; May3, 10 7-9:30pm

Basketry: Beginning

Instructor: Maureen Robbins

April 19 7-10pm

Climbers & Other Vines*

Instructor: Marion Jarvie

Spring Courses 1993 The Civic Garden Centre

Spring Courses At The Centre ~ Course Listings

April20, 27 7:30-9:30pm

Wildlife Wonderland 4176

Instructor: Anna Leggatt

April21 7:30-9:30pm

Identifying Native Birds: Lecture**** 4162L

Instructor: Michael Biro

April25 9am-12

Identifying Native Birds: Field Trip**** 4162F

Instructor: Michael Biro

April28 7:30-9:30pm

Rhododendrons 4159

Instructor: Smilyana Mitrovic

May 1 9:30am-3:30pm

Basketry Workshop: A Gardener's Pal 4141W

Instructor: Maureen Robbins

May2 9:30am-12

Early Bird Special: 4162

Bird Lecture & Field Trip

Instructor: Kurt Crist

May 3, 10, 17; June 7, 14, 21 10am-1pm Intermediate Sogetsu 4131

Instructor: Greg Williams

May3, 10 7-9:30pm

Trees & Shrubs: The Best & Hardiest 4178

Instructor: Marion Jarvie

May 4 7-9pm

Daylilies: Breeding & Hybridizing 4125

Instructor: Doug Lycett

May5 7:30-9:30pm

Wildflower Identification 4113

Instructor: Anna Leggatt

May 19 7:30-9:30pm

Carolinians For Ontario Gardens: Lecture** 4174L

Instructor: Frank Kershaw

Spring Courses 1993 The Civic Garden Centre

Spring Courses At The Centre ~ Course Listings

May 22 9-11am

Carolinians For Ontario Gardens: Field Trip** 4174F

Instructor: Frank Kershaw

May 30 1-3pm

Specimen Plants Field Trip 4155

Instructor: Bob Schuelke

May 31 7-10pm

Iris & Lilies*

Instructor: Marion Jarvie

June 1 7:30-9:30pm

4120-3

Women & Gardening: An Historical Perspective 4177

Instructor: Jennifer Bennett

June 2 7:30-9:30pm

Annuals: June Seeding 4172-2

Instructor: Jennifer Bennett

June 3 7:30-9:30pm

Roses: Growing & Care Of Modern Varieties*** 4153-1

Instructor: Cec Lamrock

June 7, 14, 21, 28 9:30am-12:30pm

Drawing In The Great Outdoors 4145

Instructor: Maggie Dickson

June 7 7-10pm

Landscaping With Restraint: 4120-4

Minimal Care Gardening*

Instructor: Marion Jarvie

June 8 7:30-9:30pm

Great Gardens For Inspiring Day Trips: 4169

An lllustrated Lecture

Instructor: Frank Kershaw

June 9, 16, 23, 30 7-10pm

Camcording With Nature 4108C

Instructor: Peter Jestadt

June 9 7:30-9:30pm

Formal Gardens: Inspirational Designs 4179

Instructor: Mark Laird

Spring Courses 1993 The Civic Garden Centre

Spring Courses At The Centre ~ cCourse Listings

June 10 7:30-9:30pm

Roses: The World Of Minis***

Instructor: Cec Lamrock

June 14 7-10pm

Colour: The White & Silver Garden*

Instructor: Marion Jarvie

June 15 7-9:30pm

Creative Containers

Instructor: Michael Renaud

June 22 7:30-9:30pm

Non-Plant Accents In The Garden

Instructor: Frank Kershaw

June 28 7-10pm

Plants For Awkward Places*

Instructor: Marion Jarvie

Our Courses & Instructors

. As well as providing advanced information in gardening-related subjects, our courses are designed to meet the community. current needs of the

. Our instructors, who are highly qualified in their fields, are chosenfor theireducational background, teachingability &relatedexperience.

GARDEN|NG 20 Course Descriptions

Annuals: June Seeding

Instructor: Jennifer Bennett

4172-2

There are still many wonderful annuals which can be sown in June. Through slides, demonstration & discussion, you will find out how to revitalize your garden for the rest of the season.

Day/Time: Wednesday

Dates: June 2

Registration Fee Members: $ 22.50

Cancellation Deadline: May 25 7:30-9:30pm

Non Members: $ 27.50

Annuals: The Finishing Touch

Instructor: Marjorie Mason-Hogue

Annuals the crowning glory! If trees & shrubs are the skeleton of the garden, perennials & hardy bulbsthe body, then surely annuals are the finishing assessories that highlight, blend & achieve the complete look. You will discover which plants to grow, whereto place, how to grow & sources--leading to the miracles of seed heading. . 5

Day/Time: Thursdays RIS

Dates: March 11,18

Registration Fee Members: $ 36. Non Members:

Cancellation Deadline: March 4 $ 46.

Balcony, Patio & Rooftop Gardening

Instructor: Marie Foley

4173

4123-1

In this frequently requested course, you will learn site analysis, how to plan a basic layout to encompass permanent plants, dividers & flooring; selection of containers (homemade/ readymade); plant selection (including tropicals, trees, shrubs, vines, vegetables etc.); soil, watering & problem solving.

Day/Time: Mondays

Dates: March 8, 15

Registration Fee Members: $ 40.

Cancellation Deadline: March1 7-9:30pm

Non Members: $ 50.

Basic Good Gardening

Instructor: Marion Jarvie

4122

For the beginner -all you need to know to get started! This course will introduce you to gardening terms, tools & basic maintenance techniques. Subjects such as lawns, shrubs & tree care, planning & planting beds, planting seed, soils & compost, weed control, & what & where to buy, will all be covered.

Day/Time: Mondays

Dates: March 15, 22, 29; April 5

Registration Fee Members: $ 65.

Cancellation Deadline: March8 7:00-9:30pm

Non Members: $ 80. Spring Courses 1993

GARDEN|NG o Course Descriptions

Carolinians For Ontario Gardens: Field Trip**

Instructor: Frank Kershaw

4174F

For those who have taken Frank's informative lecture on Carolinians** (plants suited to Southern Ontario's temperate climate areas) or those who just wish to see them growing in their natural habitat, join us for this unique opportunity of discovering the extensive collection in Edwards Gardens. Wear suitable all-weather walking gear. Meet at the front door of the Centre.

Day/Time: Saturday

Dates: May 22

Registration Fee Members: § 22.50 or *$38 for 2 Non Members: $ 27.50.

Cancellation Deadline: May 14 9-11am

Carolinians For Ontario Gardens: Lecture**

Instructor: Frank Kershaw

4174L

Southern Ontario's favourable climate affords gardeners the unique opportunity of growing plants from more temperate areas Carolinian plants such as flowering dogwood, redbud, fringetree etc. Frank will share his growing secrets as well as detailed design applications. This course will be of interest to those who like to experiment & try something different.

Day/Time: Wednesday 7:30-9:30pm

Dates: May 19

Registration Fee Members: $ 22.50 or **$38 for2 Non Members: $ 27.50

Cancellation Deadline: May 12

Climbers & Other Vines*

Instructor: Marion Jarvie

4120-2

Increase your garden space by turning dull corners into beauty spots. You will learn unusual uses for vines & how & where to grow & train them. And yes, early & late flowering Clematis will be on the list! Add to this berried & edible climbers & you will have spectacular interest & bloom from Spring to Fall.

Day/Time: Monday

Dates: April 19

Registration Fee Members: $ 27.or *$85: for 4

Cancellation Deadline: April 12 7-10pm Non Members: $ 32.

Colour: Planning For All Seasons

Instructor: Audrey Meikiejohn

4116

You will notonly see wonderful new examples ofcombinations of colour in gardens, pools & troughs Winterthrough Fall--you will also learn aboutcompanion plantings of shrubs, foliage plants, perennials (including roses), scree efc., their selection, cultivation & care.

Day/Time: Thursdays 7-9:30pm

Dates: April 8, 15

Registration Fee Members: $ 34.

Cancellation Deadline: April1 Non Members: $ 44 Spring Courses 1993

GARDEN|NG o Course Descriptions

Colour: The White & Silver Garden*

Instructor: Marion Jarvie

4120-5

Break away from the usual. Try atheme garden a small or large bed, a little corner by or near a patio all enhanced by the cool elegant touch ofwhite with silver & variegated plants. You will be inspired with creative new ideas for combinations ofgleaming perennials & annuals.

Day/Time: Monday 7-10pm

Dates: June 14

Registration Fee Members: $ 27.or*$85. for4

Cancellation Deadline: June 7

Creative Containers

Instructor: Michael Renaud

Non Members: $ 32.

4123-2

Through demonstration, this professional designer/gardener/entrepreneur will introduce you to all kinds of new ideas for imaginative arrangements & practical planting in a wide variety of original containers. In addition, winter planting, sources & creative positioning will be covered.

Day/Time: Tuesday 7-9:30pm

Dates: June 15

Registration Fee Members: $ 26.

Cancellation Deadline: June 8

Daylilies: Breeding & Hybridizing

Instructor: Doug Lycett

Non Members: $ 31.

4125

Doug says breeding daylilies is for the dreamer--there is always something to look forward to, there are always surprises & it can be a year round, lifetime pursuit. In this introduction to breeding, hybridizing & cultivating daylilies, given by one of Canada's foremost authorities, you will not only learn the principles--many ofwhich are generally applicable to other species--but become familiarwith the current top varieties in North America.

Day/Time: Tuesday

Dates: May4

Registration Fee Members: $ 22.50

Cancellation Deadline: April 27 7-9pm Non Members: $ 27.50

Formal Gardens: Inspirational Designs

Instructor: Mark Laird

4179

This highly experienced historian/landscape architect/author will show us gardens which inspire new ideas smaller formal European gardens in the more modern period, as well as sharing the history & stories of some ofthe granderformal gardens of Europe & North America. Design, plants, colour, combinations, form & texture will be discussed.

Day/Time: Wednesday 7:30-9:30pm

Dates: June9

Registration Fee Members: $ 22.50 Non Members: $ 27.50

Cancellation Deadline: June 2

GAR DEN|NG Do

Great Gardens For Inspiring Day Trips: An lllustrated Lecture

Instructor: Frank Kershaw

4169

An illustrated lecture to prepare you for those times when you are looking for an inspiring daytime car trip. Frank shows you the best, undiscovered gardens, which can be seen within a day's outing by car from the Toronto area. He captures the essence of 14 exquisite gardens, many ofwhich were originally private estates. Travel directions & other points of interest will be shared at this talk.

Day/Time: Tuesday

Dates: June 8

Registration Fee Members: $ 22.50

Cancellation Deadline: June1

Herbal Delight:

Planting, Growing & Using

Instructor: Pat Crocker

Herbs

Suitable for any level, participants will gain an understanding of the history & traditional uses of herbs; plan, design & seed plant a personalized take home herb garden; create herbal food dishes: & learn cosmetic & medicinal applications. Materials fee: $20 at class.

Day/Time: Thursdays 1-4pm

Dates: March 25; April 1, 8, 15

Registration Fee Members: $ 72.

Cancellation Deadline: March 18

Iris & Lilies*

Instructor: Marion Jarvie

Favourites for everyone's garden! Try new species & cultivars. From February to Fall, fragrance & beauty abound in iris & lilies. You will discover the amazing diversity of these easy hardy perennials, learn where to plant, how to select, as well as how grow them from seeds & bulbs.

Day/Time: Monday 7-10pm

Dates: May31

Registration Fee Members: $ 27.or*$85. for4

Cancellation Deadline: May 24

Landscaping With

Restraint:

Minimal Care Gardening*

Instructor: Marion Jarvie

For the busy but discriminating property owner, you will learn how to achieve an harmonious, professional look to your garden-with carefully selected trees, shrubs, perennials & ground covers for continuous, all seasons effects. This type of landscaping needs only minimal maintenance once planted.

Day/Time: Monday 7-10pm

Dates: June 7

Registration Fee Members: $ 27.or*$85.for4

Cancellation Deadline: May31 7:30-9:30pm

$ 32.

GAR DEN|NG i Course Descriptions

Orchids: Growing At Home

Instructor: Wayne Hingston

4137

Enjoy the beauty of these wondeful plants--which stay in bloom an average of up to two months-in your own home on awindow sill. Through lecture, film, slides & plant samples, you will learn how & where to buy, plant & care for some of the 25,000 species & 85,000 hybrids most suited to home growth.

Day/Time: Thursdays

Dates: April 15, 22, 29; May 6

Registration Fee Members: $ 48.

Cancellation Deadline: April8 7:30-9:30pm

Non Members: $ 63.

Organic Gardening The Easy Way

Instructor: Mary Perimutter

4175

If you just don't know where to start or find it all too troublesome, this is a perfect "how to with many amazing tips to make things easier - from mulch to pest control. With Mary's vast experience, botanical grounding & inherent sharing style, who better to show you the ins & outs of this environmentally productive subject - & your garden will never be happier!!

Day/Time: Wednesdays 7:30-9:30pm

Dates: March 10, 17, 24, 31

Registration Fee Members: $ 52.

Cancellation Deadline: March3

Plants For Awkward Places*

Instructor: Marion Jarvie

Non Members: $ 67.

4120-6

Too hot, dry, dark, wet or shady?? There are lots of attractive plants for every place & for anyone with a "nothing willgrowhere complaint - whether it be vines to creep up dark walls or fragrant plants on which you can walk, creative ideas abound.

Day/Time: Monday

Dates: June 28

Registration Fee Members: $ 27.or*$85.for 4

Cancellation Deadline: June 21 7-10pm

Non Members: $ 32.

Pruning & Other Related Garden Tasks*

Instructor: Marion Jarvie

4120-1

Shaping, thinning & pruning artistically to achieve your own great results, Marion will be dealing with vines, trees, shrubs & hedges.

Day/Time: Monday

Dates: April 12

Registration Fee Members: $ 27.or*$85.for4

Cancellation Deadline: April5 7-10pm

Non Members: $ 32.

GARDENING o Course Descriptions

Rhododendrons

Instructor: Smilyana Mitrovic

Culture, maintenance, new varieties, reference lists, growers sources--all this & much more by slides & lecture from this imaginative, practical lecturer.

Day/Time: Wednesday

Dates: April 28

Registration Fee Members: $ 20.

Cancellation Deadline: April 21 7:30-9:30pm

Non Members: $ 25.

Roses: Growing & Care Of Modern Varieties***

Instructor: Cec Lamrock

4153-1

Through lecture, demonstration & photographs, beginners will be exposed to the many newer varieties of modem roses - floribundas, hybrid teas, shrubs etc. & their particular traits. From the time of planting in Spring to Winter protection, the full cycle of care pruning, fertilizing, watering, winterizing--will be dealtwith.

Day/Time: Thursday

Dates: June 3

Registration Fee Members: $ 20.or ***$34. for2

Cancellation Deadline: May 27 7:30-9:30pm

Non Members: $ 25.

Roses: The World Of Minis***

Instructor: Cec Lamrock

4153-2

For beginners or experienced gardeners, become familiar with the amazing world of easy-to-care-for, colourful minis. Through slides & samples, you will be exposed to the many varieties, their special features, needs, how to plant, care for, seasonally prune & propagate these most versatile, rewarding plants. Their multiple use in planters, rockeries, hanging baskets etc., will be demonstrated.

Day/Time: Thursday

Dates: June 10

Registration Fee Members: $ 20.or ***$34. for2

Cancellation Deadline: June3 7:30-9:30pm

Non Members: $ 25.

Seeding Annuals: Flowers, Vegetables, Herbs

Instructor: Judith Adam

4172

Annuals, ornamentals, vegetables & herbs from seed offer enough diversity to meet the interests & needs of every gardener. Leam the techniques that lead to successful seed starting - necessary equipment for indoor seeding, direct outdoor sowing & technological advances that solve problems & enhance production of flowers & fruits. Explore unusual & international seed sources.

Day/Time: Tuesdays

Dates: March 9, 16

Registration Fee Members: $ 32.

Cancellation Deadline: March2 7:30-9:30pm Non Members: $ 42.

GAR DEN|NG ~ Course Descriptions

Shade Gardening: Colour & Texture

Instructor: Frank Kershaw

4161

Shade-tolerant plants such as Astilbes, Ferns, Hostas, etc. can enhance a garden with their distinctive textures, forms & foliage colours. New cultivars further extend the range of garden uses for these plants. Through lecture & slide media, course participants will learn how to select appropriate species & cultivars for various site conditions, design applications & maintenance.

Day/Time: Tuesday 7:30-9:30pm

Dates: March30

Registration Fee Members: $ 22.50.

Cancellation Deadline: March 23

Trees & Shrubs: The Best & Hardiest

Instructor: Marion Jarvie

Non Members: $ 27.50.

4178

The all-important frame for any garden!-colour, texture & formin the latestwoody plants; how to combine the"most wantedtogrowplants (including rhododendrons & azaleas)in your landscape; how to cultivate, select & where to buy them.

Day/Time: Mondays 7-9:30pm

Dates: May 3, 10

Registration Fee Members: $ 45.

Cancellation Deadline: April 26

Vegetables, Fruits & Flowers:

Non Members: $ 55.

4159 Growing & Eating The Unusual

Instructor: Anna Leggatt

Discover how to grow, care for, harvest & use unusual fruits, vegetables & edible flowers. Wonderful ideas, recipes & hints for preparation & cooking, will be included.

Day/Time: Tuesday 7-10pm

Dates: March 23

Registration Fee Members: $ 24. Non Members: $ 29.

Cancellation Deadline: March 16

Wildlife Wonderland

Instructor: Anna Leggatt

4176

Discover how to create an ecologically rich, attractive garden which has various habitats for birds, butterflies, bees, frogs, snakes, small mammals etc. You will learn to take advantage of these creatures which ensure healthier, happier plants while-at the same time discourage the "unwanteds"!!

Day/Time: Tuesdays

Dates: April 20, 27

Registration Fee Members: $ 32. Non Members: $ 42.

Cancellation Deadline: April 13 7:30-9:30pm

GARDEN | NG e Course Descriptions

Women & Gardening: An Historical Perspective

Instructor: Jennifer Bennett

4177

Basefion Jennffer's.book Lilies ofthe Hearth, in this fascinating & revealing lecture/discussion evening, you wnll.galn knowledge & raise your consciousness about the current & historical sociological relationship ofwomen & plants; then a look at where we might go from here.

Day/Time: Tuesday 7:30-9:30pm

Dates: June 1

Registration Fee Members: $ 22.50

Cancellation Deadline: May 25

Non Members: $ 27.50

NATURE ARTS o Course Descriptions

Advanced Botanical lllustration In Watercolour

Instructor: Pamela Stagg

4130

An intensive workshop in the techniques of painting highly detailed, realistic portraits of botanical subjects. Demonstrations & exercises will be combined with painting practice, individual instruction & feedback. Advanced watercolour skills are required; experience in botanical painting, while welcome, is not necessary. Materials available at first class approx. $100.

Day/Time: Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues/Wed

Dates: April 3,4,5,6,7

Registration Fee Members: $ 165.

Cancellation Deadline: March 25 10am-4pm

Non Members: $ 190.

Basic Flower Arranging: Certificate 4114C

Instructor: Pearl Wilby

Appropriate timing for leaming to use seasonal fresh flowers. Design, application, elements, selection & care of plant material-- the basic techniques needed to create beautiful arrangements will be taught. (An exam willbe offeredon the lastday for those who wish to apply forentryinto the Garden Clubs ofOntario JudgeAccreditation). A materials listwill be given at first class.

Day/Time: Thursdays

Dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13

Registration Fee Members: § 68.

Cancellation Deadline: April 1 9:30am-12

Non Members: $ 83.

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NATURE ARTS e Course Descriptions

Basketry: Beginning 4141

Instructor: Maureen Robbins

A great way to relax!! For beginners, your baskets will be useful & decorative. You learn the process through making 4-6 traditional baskets of round & fiat reed in a your choice of accent colours. Bring plastic bucket, 2 dozen clothes pegs, tape measure, scissors or garden snips, awl or screwdriver, sharp knife. Reeds available at class at minimal cost.

Day/Time: Mondays

Dates: April 19, 26; May 3, 10

Registration Fee Members: $ 55.

Cancellation Deadline: April 12

Basketry Workshop: A Gardener's Pal

Instructor: Maureen Robbins

Day/Time: Saturday Dates: May1

Registration Fee Members: $ 33.

Cancellation Deadline: April 26

Camcording With Nature

Instructor: Peter Jestadt

Non Members: $ 70.

4141W 9:30am-3:30pm

For the more experienced basketmaker, this specially designed divided basket, will be so useful for your work in the garden. Bring plastic bucket, 2 dozen clothes pegs, tape measure, scissors or garden snips, awl or screwdriver, sharp knife & lunch. Materials available at class at minimal cost.

Non Members: $ 43.

Day/Time: Wednesdays

Dates: June 9, 16, 23, 30

Registration Fee Members: $ 72.

Cancellation Deadline: June 2

Decorative Arrangement: English Lavender

Instructor: Michael Renaud

Day/Time: Wednesday Dates: March 24

Registration Fee Members: $ 74."incl materials Non Members: Cancellation Deadline: March 10 7-9:30pm

4108C 7-10pm

For those already using Camcorders who wantto advance their techniques in shooting, editing & lighting with particular attention to outdoor settings--Peterwill show you how to create a more polished video. Whether you are using your equipment for recreational, educational or practical purposes, you will be guided through the many exciting aspects of videography. Bring your Camcorder.

Non Members: $ 87.

4107-1 7-10pm $ 79.%incl matar

An opportunity to learn aswell as to make & take home yourown professional, decorator, edlecticarrangementof unusual dried flowers & greens, combined to form not only visually pleasing but aromatic masterpiece at cost. Bring sharp scissors, a knife & glue gun. (Materials are suppliedatcost & includedin Registration Fee.)

NATURE ARTS o Course Descriptions

Drawing In The Great Outdoors

Instructor: Maggie Dickson

4145

For beginners & somewhat experienced--learn to draw outside, working under the guidance of this expert. Technique & perception will be the main features of this course. Students, with not an artistic bone in theirbody , are amazed at their hidden talents & ability to progress. Bring coll sketch pad - 8-1/2" x 11"; Pilot Hi-Tecpoint V5 (extra fine) pen, soft pencil - 3B (or softer); stool optional. Wear suitable clothing.

Day/Time: Mondays 9:30am-12:30pm

Dates: June 7, 14, 21, 28

Registration Fee Members: $ 48.

Cancellation Deadline: May31

Non Members: $ 63.

Floorcloths & Placemats: Botanical Designs

Instructor: Susan Kee

4127

You will not only learn how to makefloorcloths & related items, butwill be guided through the processes of design & application & painting techniques such as ragging, sponging, splattering, stencilling & wash. Incidental materials list given at first class. Other supplies available atclass for $25.

Day/Time: Wednesdays 7-10pm

Dates: March 10, 17, 24; April 7, 14, 21

Registration Fee Members: $ 86.

Cancellation Deadline: March3

Non Members: $ 101.

Flower Arranging: Advanced Interpretive Workshop

Instructor: Ella Irving

For experienced flower arrangers interested in interpretive design for competing in flower shows, discover new concepts & advance your skills. This is a great opportunity to use that unusual container. Please bring mechanics (available in Trellis shop), branches, flowers & foliage; notebook, pencil & lunch.

Day/Time: Wednesdays

Dates: March 24, 31

Registration Fee Members: $ 60.

Cancellation Deadline: March 17

Intermediate Sogetsu

Instructor: Greg Willlams

4170A 9:30am-3pm

Non Members: $ 75.

As in the traditional schools of Japanese |kebana, Sogetsu lkebana takes a number of years to understand. Many students who have studied at the Civic Garden Centre for the past few years, have come to realize that the artist only becomes truly free through mastering the basics. This is a continuation of the Basic Sogetsu course--an opportunity to develop imagination & show individuality.

Day/Time: Mondays

Dates: May 3, 10, 17; June 7, 14, 21

Registration Fee Members: $ 81.

Cancellation Deadline: April 26

4131 10am-1pm

Non Members: $ 96.

NATURE ARTS o~ Course Descriptions

Landscape In Watercolour - E 4165E

Instructor: Americo Del Col

This course is similar to The Landscape in Watercolour - P, but it is offered in the evening.

Day/Time: Thursdays

Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20

Registration Fee Members: $ 115.

Cancellation Deadline: March25 7-10pm

Members: $ 140.

Landscape In Watercolour - P

Instructor: Americo Del Col

4165P

In this course, which is suitable for all levels of experience, you will learn techniques of colour, ideas on composition & choice of materials. The emphasis will be on "doing", putting into practice what you see during demonstrations, with a helpful nudgewhen needed. Materials list supplied at class.

Day/Time: Mondays

Dates: April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17

Registration Fee Members: $ 100.

Cancellation Deadline: March 29 1-4pm

Members: $ 115.

Non-Plant Accents In The Garden

Instructor: Frank Kershaw

4135

Fumiture, sculpture, sundials, gazebos, pergolas, arbors, steps, walks & other related garden constructs are important utilitarian & accent components of the garden scene. Through a narrated slide presentation, you will be exposed to a wide variety of these non-plant accents, their successful siting, recommended materials, construction techniques & costs.

Day/Time: Tuesday 7:30-9:30pm

Dates: June 22

Registration Fee Members: $ 22.50

Cancellation Deadline: June 15

Spring Bulbs: A Garden Centrepiece

Instructor: Michael Renaud

Members: $ 27.50

4107-2

Using flowering bulbs, mosses, unusual twigs, wild fungus, natural seed pods & creative individual containers, you'll learn practical, quick solutions to long lasting centrepieces & go away with a work of art inspired by this professional. Bring sharp scissors & a knife. (Materialsare suppliedatcost& includedin Registration Fee.)

Day/Time: Wednesday 7-10pm

Dates: March 31

Registration Fee Members: $ 74 inclmaterials Non Members: $ 79."

Cancellation Deadline: March 17

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NATURE ARTS e Course Descriptions

Watercolour Studio

Instructor: Lynda Bryden

4157

An opportunity for painters with experience to work on individual painting projects, using their own subject matter, in the company of other artists. With an artist/instructor present for guidance & critique, develop your style through practise still life, landscape or botanical. Bring your brushes, paper & watercolour paints.

Day/Time: Tuesdays 9:30am-12:30pm

Dates: March 9, 16, 23, 30; April 6, 13, 20, 27

Registration Fee Members: $ 105.

Cancellation Deadline: March2

Non Members: $ 130.

NATURAL HlSTORY o Course Descriptions

Early Bird Special: Bird Lecture & Field Trip

Instructor: Kurt Crist

4162

*The Backyard Naturalist" will be giving a demonstration & lecture on native & migratory birds, methods of recognition, feeding & how to attract them through planting. This will be followed by a 1-1/2 hour hike through the Central Don area to do some birding & appreciate how specific vegetation attracts them. Wear suitable all-weather walking gear.

Day/Time: Sunday 9:30am-12

Dates: May 2

Registration Fee Members: $ 15.

Non Members: Cancellation Deadline: April 26 $ 20.

Identifying Native Birds: Field Trip****

Instructor: Michael Biro

4162F

A birding expedition at the Leslie Street Spit, guided by this professional wildlife biologist. The focus will be on Spring migration, rare & unusual birds which can be seen, getting vantage points, etc. Those who have some basic knowledge can test it with the expert. Wear suitable all-weather walking gear. Meet at the Leslie Street Spit gate (foot of Leslie St., south of Lakeshore).

Day/Time: Sunday

Dates: April 25

Registration Fee Members: $ 24.or****2for $35. Non Members: $ 29. Cancellation Deadline: April 19 9am-12

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NATU RAL HlSTORY o Course Descriptions

Identifying Native Birds: Lecture****

Instructor: Michael Biro

4162L

Did you everwish you knew more about birds? Leam tips on bird identification, how to find them & discovertheir habits. The focus will be on Spring migration, rare & unusual birds which can be seen, where to find them, getting vantage points, etc. (Practiseyournewknowledge on the followup field trip Course #4162F -April25, meeting at the Leslie StreetSpitgate, 9am--footof Leslie St., south ofLakeshore.)

Day/Time: Wednesday

Dates: April 21

Registration Fee Members: $ 18.or****2for $35. Non Members: $ 23.

Cancellation Deadline: April 14 7:30-9:30pm

Specimen Plants Fleld Trip

Instructor: Bob Schuelke

4155

This master native plant expert is going to walk you through Edwards Gardens to identify specific rare or interesting species of shrubs & trees--with an emphasis on those native to the area & talk about their bestapplication to the home landscape. Of course you will have the added advantage of viewing plants in their Spring finery. Meet in the front entrance of the Centre. Wear all-weather walking gear.

Day/Time: Sunday Dates: May30

Registration Fee Members: $ 15.

Cancellation Deadline: May 24 1-3pm $ 20.

Non Members:

wildflower Identification

Instructor: Anna Leggatt

4113

Through lecture, slides & "hands-on" practice, you will learn how to use a floral key to identify Spring wildflowers.

Day/Time: Wednesday Dates: May 5

Registration Fee Members: $ 18.

Cancellation Deadline: April 28

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7:30-9:30pm

Non Members: $ 23.

HowAboutJoining UsAsA Volunteer??

The talents and enthusiasm ofCivic Garden Centre volunteers,permit offering a variety ofprograms and special events. Ifyou are able to offer time on a regular or as-needed basis, please contact our Volunteer Co-ordinator. Volunteerjobs include tour guides, shop sales, library assistant, secretarial, reception, horticultural assistant, committee member or a volunteer position tailored to meet yourparticularskills and interests. Call us at397-1351

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The Civic Garden Centre Instructors ~

Judith Adam is a Master Gardener, Human Resources consultant, Conference Administrator, regularlecturerin gardening related subjects for boards ofeducation, other gardening & horticulturegroups, & a volunteer& part time Horticulture Departmentstaffmemberat the Civic Garden Centre.

Jennifer Bennett, an avid & highly experienced gardener, spent 15 years as Associate, Senior, Gardening, & currently Contributing Editorat Harrowsmith. In addition she is book editor & freelance writer for Horticulture Magazine,Equinox, Organic Gardening,Maclean's& Reader's Digest, & authorofmany books including bestseller The NorthernGardener.

Michael Biro wildiite biologist, high schoolbiology & French teacher, co-author of Atlas of the Breeding Birds of Ontario, (7987), has spent 15years studying the nesting behaviour of the WoodDuck & banding thousands offorest birds. He has been speaking for 10years to groups, both small & large, on relatedsubjects.

Lynda Bryden, B.A., attended Toronto Teachers College & has studiedart with wellknown Toronto artists. An experienced teacher, Lynda has given watercolour classes formanyyears at the Centre where she is also ajurorforexhibitions. She conducts summer workshops in Baysville & has participatedingroup &juriedshows.

Kurt Crist has been birding athis home near Point Pelee almost since birth, workedat Weall & Cullen Nurseries for20years, hosteda 6 weekgarden tourin NewZealand& Australia, appears on Ross Hawthorne's TVprogram & has his own business The Backyard Naturalist in Unionville trulyan in depth naturalist.

Pat Crockergraduatedin Home Economics & Administration, taughtmanyyears inMetro high schools. A successful marketing & public relations consultant, she now owns Riversong Studios a purveyoroffine food, kitchenware & garden products. Pat speaks at herb guilds, exhibits atRBG & Durham herb shows, & has a professionalherb & teachinggarden.

Americo Del Col graduatedin Graphic & Fine Arts, studied with Doris McCarthy, Charles Goldhammer & Robert Ross. Afterasuccessful careerin graphic arts, heis painting & teaching, focusing on Canadian landscape, watercolour& figures. He has hadmany one-man shows & is representedin private & corporate collections in England, Germany, Australia & Canada.

Maggie Dickson trainedin artatSt. Martins Academy London England, University of Missouri, OCA (OACA), & Art's Sake with Graeham Coughtry& Joyce Wieland. Maggie's work includes doing moldings, castings & pen & ink iflustrations for the ROM, & semi-abstract large scale flowers in mixedmedia onpaper. She has exhibitedin manygroup shows.

Marie Foleyhas been an enthusiasticgardener fora long time--always working with small spaces. She has spentmanyyears in sales & marketinggivingpresentations & seminars. Marie is an active volunteeratthe Centre & a studentin the Master Gardenerprogram atthe University ofGuelph.

Wayne Hingston, BSc, MEd, has been teaching high school science for20years & is currentlya DepartmentHeadatPine Ridge SecondarySchoolin Pickering. Anavidorchidgrower for 15years, Wayne has also been Presidentofthe Southern Ontario OrchidSocietysince 1989.

Ella Irving has had30years ofentering competitions, studying foraccreditations & judging & teaching flowerdesign, in NorthAmerica, Japan & the U.K. In addition tohercontinuous workin many otherstyles, she has has beena fullprofessorin Ikebana floralartsince 1988.

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The Civic Garden Centre Instructors ~

Marion Jarvie --"the experiencedgardener . A 8-year successful landscape consultant, 11-yearnursery horticulturist, 8-year George Brown teacher& popular NorthAmerican lecturer, Marion travels extensively to discover& gathernew& relevantinformation to incorporate into practical applications.

Peter Jestadt has owned avideo business--Celebration Video Productions, since 1986. He is a consultant Videographerfor the TVseries Successful Home Video & has done work formajor real estate corporations, live tapes of theatricalgroups for schools, industrial tapes, weddings & barmitzvahs. Peter was aprofessionalguide & videographerfor Canadian Wilderness Trips.

Susan KeegraduatedAOCA majoringinfine art& printmaking. Shehas hadherown business For Paint's Sake, doing floor cloths on commission, since 1984. Susan has taught at various educational institutions throughout Toronto & has shown in mostmajorcraft shows. Her workis representedin the Museum ofCivilization & the Ontario Crafts Council.

Frank Kershawhas been Director ofPlanning, Research & Construction Division, for Dept. ofParks & Property Metro Toronto, forover20years. GraduatedBA (hons), MScin Urban & Regional Planning, Diploma in Horticulture & Certificatein LandscapeArchitecture, he is a recognizedleaderin naturallandscapes in North America & has done numerous publications & lectures on related subjects.

Mark Laird, BA (Hist.) Oxford; MLA, Edinburgh; MA (preservation ofhistoric sites) Univ. of York, is a consultantin conservation ofhistoric landscapes. Some projects include many large restorations ie. Painshill Park--18th centurylandscape garden (restoring the originalplants), Rideau HallOttawa, Dunbarton Oaks Washington DC, & the Chelsea Physic Garden London England. He isknownfor his book The Formal Garden.

Cec Lamrock Manager, Private Label AMP Food Stores in Canada, Cec s 25-30 year hobby ofgardening has resulted in a collection ofapproximately 300 varieties ofroses--mostly Hybrid Teas, Floribundas & Grandifloras. He lectures at horitculture groups, Royal Winter Fair, CNE etc. Cec is past President of the Canadian Rose Society, Agincourt Garden Club & York Rose & Garden Society.

Anna Leggatt, BSc Botany, Dipl. ofNature Interpretation, & is working on a Diploma in Horticulture. She taught high school Biology & Chemistry, nowacting as a nature interpreterfor the Kortright Centre. Anna isa Master Gardener, edits Ontario Rock Garden SocietyJournal & writes for Trellis, & the Master Gardener& herchurch newsletters.

Doug Lycett has trained with & assisted BillMunson (author ofHemerocallis--the Day Lily) since 1986, is an avidgardener& lilyhybridizer. Starting with an initial crop of 120 in 1984, he has increasedhis seedlings to 8900, including several hundred top U.S. hybridizers. Doug continues to be awedbythe rewards ofhis endeavours, sharing them in lectures withgarden clubs & Master Gardeners in Ontario.

Marjorie Mason-Hogue was raisedon a marketgarden farm & so has been gardening since she couldwalk. She has workedat Pine Ridge Garden Gallery for20years, mostof which time she has been Greenhouse Manager. Since 1985, she has been Host of"Let's Get Growing , CKOT94.9 FM radio. In 1993, Marjorie & son Jeffare beginning a mailordernursery for unusual plants, calledMason-Hogue Gardens.

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The Civic Garden Centre Instructors ~

Audrey Meiklejohn is a rosarian ofsuch greatrepute that a rose has been namedafter her. In addition to herextensive travels relatedto the field, she is aprize winning flowerarranger. Audreyis active in the Canadian Rose Society, Garden Club of Toronto, North Toronto Horticultural Society, Ontario Rock Garden Society &York Rose & Garden Society.

Smilyana Mitrovic in addition to a busyprofession in Real Estate, Smilyana is Master Gardener, an experton orchids, rhododendrons & watergardening, has developedconcepts for practicalgarden design with a view tominimum maintenance, President ofthe Rhododendron Society ofCanada, Toronto Region, & has taught courses & written manyarticles on these subjects.

Mary Perlmutter A pastschool teacher& veteran ofmusic theatre, Maryis a natural for the role ofinstructorin organicgardening. She was an avidrecycler beforegetting thegardening bug, serving over 10years on the Toronto RecyclingAction Committee. She has been an active executive for Canadian Organic Growers Inc. since 1976, publisheda book, writes for newspapers & gardeningjournals & is a MasterGardener.

Michael Renaud a landscaperfor4years, spent 13years in the restaurantbusiness & manyyears doing floral display formajordepartment& flower stores. Michaelnowowns & operates his own floral design shop Horticultural Designs. He has an active interest in environmentalgardening--his frontyardhaving been usedin a TVO fourpartspecialon that subject.

Maureen Robbins trainedatHaliburton SchoolofFineArts, CedarRidge Arts Centre, BasketryNetwork, Marilyn Gannon, & BasketryFocus '91 Harborfront Toronto. She has been teaching basketry techniques for threeyears ather private studio, community colleges, service & relatedassociations. Maureen has showninjuriedshows & maintains heraffiliation with the Basketry Network.

Bob Schuelke trainedas a Master Gardener& has a specialinterestin the use ofwoody shrubs & trees in landscaping. He continues to studyhome landscape through courses at the UniversityofGuelph, Durham College etc. Heis ahighlypractisedgardener. In addition to teaching in Oshawa & Ajax, Bob returns to us bypopulardemand.

Pamela Stagg is a Canadian botanicalartist whohas achievedinternationalrecognition for herwork. In thepastyear, herpaintings have been includedin exhibitions in GreatBritain & the UnitedStates, mostnotable The Hunt Institute's International Exhibition ofBotanicalArt & lllustration, Pittsburgh. Pamela holds the Royal HorticulturalSociety s GoldMedal forbotanical art. Herplans for 1993includea solo showatthe Park Walk Galleryin London, England.

Pearl Wilbyisahighlyexperienced& accreditedGarden Clubs ofOntario, Judge. Her awardwinning flowerarrangementsare easilyidentified. Veryactive in Milne House Garden Club & pastPresidentofthe North Toronto Horticultural Society, she has been teaching formanyyears attheCivic Garden Centre & elsewhere.

Greg Williams currentlyholds theJoninSomudegree -SogetsuSchool. Heisamemberof the Sogetsu Teachers' Association, was instrumentalin establishing Toronto Chapter 108 of Ikebana International, was founding President& is HonouraryAdvisor. He hasassistedthe JlemotooftheSogetsuSchoolHiroshiTeshigaharain demonstrations & exhibitions & has shown worldwide.

The Civic Garden Centre ~

. The Civic Garden Centre, founded in 1963, is a volunteer based, non profit organization whose mandate is:

"To foster interest, involvement and education in gardening, horticulture, and relatedartistic, environmentalandcommunity issues."

. One of Canada's finest public gardening education facilities & located at Edwards Gardens, the Civic Garden Centre has earned an international reputation for the advancement of horticulture. You can sign up for workshops, courses & guest lectures on topics including gardening, flower arranging, crafts, ant, attend exhibitions, borrow from the horticulture library (of over 6000 books & other publications), & shop for gifts, books & garden supplies in our Trellis Shop.

. We are almost fully supported by our volunteerworkers. Should you be interested in joining them, please give us a call at 397-1351.

Membership Advantages ~ #

The Civic Garden Centre warmly welcomes new members. Join us, and meet friends who share an interest in gardening, floral arts and horticulture. You'll leamn a lot & have fun at the same time.

Some of the special *activities we offer are:

. workshops, courses, clinics, lectures, conferences, garden tours

. Members' nights

. flower shows, exhibitions & competitions

. soil testing service, free gardening hotline,

. Master Gardener activities

. horticultural library

. plant sales

. fund-raising activities ie. craft show, tours etc.

. the Trellis Shop (garden supplies, plants, gifts & books)

. Trellisnewsletter

*Member discounts apply on many of these activities.

Our Courses & Instructors ~

. As well as providing advanced information in gardening-related subjects, our courses are designed to meet the current needs of the community.

. Our instructors, who are highly qualified in their fields, are chosen for their educational background, teaching ability & related experience.

Trellis - V20, No2 - Feb 1993

Civic Garden Centre

General

Information

TRELLIS

Editorial

AN EDWARDS GARDEN EVENING

Announcing: the Centre s Easter plant sale

LLANDSCAPE PLUS

Designing the perennial border

Gardening front to back

BRINGING OUT THE BEST IN SHRUBS

HARMONY AND DESIGN

GARDEN

CREATIVE STRATEGIES FOR GARDENERS

Part one: sneezeless gardening

Tour guides look forward to "93 season

THE IKENOBO IKEBANA SOCIETY OF TORONTO presents its 30TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION

REISHIKI-IKE

Paint the Gardens of Wales

Thankyou &

In the library

From Trellis archives

Consider artful astilbes for shady spots

For the love ofgardens

Dwarf astilbes

Tall astilbes

Cultural requirements.

SpringCourses

PICOY S

GARDENING RARE PERENNIALS

Questions and answers with r Gardeners the Mast

Volunteer corner

The Garden Club of Toronto presents A Walk in the Garden March 3to 7

Registration form: ~ Civic Garden Centre programs

Coming events at the Civic Garden Centre

May we invite you to join us?

CIVIC GARDEN CENTRE APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

Contents

. GARDENING

NATURE ARTS

NATURAL HISTORY

Spring Courses At The Centre ~ Course Listings

Spring Courses At The Centre ~ course Listings

Spring Courses At The Centre ~ Course Listings

Spring Courses At The Centre ~ Course Listings

Spring Courses At The Centre ~ cCourse Listings

Our Courses & Instructors

GARDEN|NG 20 Course Descriptions

Annuals: June Seeding

Annuals: The Finishing Touch

Balcony, Patio & Rooftop Gardening

Basic Good Gardening

GARDEN|NG o Course Descriptions

Carolinians For Ontario Gardens: Field Trip**

Carolinians For Ontario Gardens: Lecture**

Climbers & Other Vines*

Colour: Planning For All Seasons

GARDEN|NG o Course Descriptions

Colour: The White & Silver Garden*

Creative Containers

Daylilies: Breeding & Hybridizing

Formal Gardens: Inspirational Designs

GAR DEN|NG Do

Great Gardens For Inspiring Day Trips: An lllustrated Lecture

Herbal Delight:

Herbs

Iris & Lilies*

Restraint:

Minimal Care Gardening*

GAR DEN|NG i Course Descriptions

Orchids: Growing At Home

Organic Gardening The Easy Way

Plants For Awkward Places*

Pruning & Other Related Garden Tasks*

GARDENING o Course Descriptions

Rhododendrons

Roses: Growing & Care Of Modern Varieties***

Roses: The World Of Minis***

Seeding Annuals: Flowers, Vegetables, Herbs