TRELLIS
The newsletter of the Civic Garden Centre in Metropolitan Toronto February, 1995 Volume 22, Number 2
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TRELLIS
Volume 22, Number2
Editor: Iris Hossé Phillips
Editorialco-ordinator: Leslie Lynch
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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) 3971340.
Manuscripts submitted on a voluntary basis are gratefully received. No remuneration is possible.
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Editor's note
ByIris Phillips
Many members responded to my two editorials on the natural garden and using native plants. I continue to research the topic and am intrigued by the polarity of opinions. Two articles that I read recently illustrate the diversity of thought.
Robert Devine s article in Sierra makes veryalarmingreading. Even thetitlegives the reader the gist of his thesis: Botanical Barbarians: Their Good Looks Conceal Nefarious Intentions: How invasive species run roughshod over North America s native plants. Devine interviews many biologists and environmentalists and outlinestheirfindings. Hestates: Alongwith foreign animals and microbes, nonindigenous plants are considered by a growing number of scientists to be a neglectedenvironmentalproblemofthesame magnitude as wildlife habitat loss, pollution, and global climate change.
At the other side of the spectrum is an essay by J. L. Hudson included in The Ethnobotanical CatalogueofSeeds. Histitleis Natives vsExotics: TheMyth oftheMenace: Non-native Species as allies of Diversity . One of his interesting points is that many species are extinct in their original habitat, existing only in areas where they have been introduced by man.
Needlesstosay,Icanhardlywaitforthe Sixth Canadian Gardening Conference. Coming to the Centre this October, the theme this year is Gardening naturally: the art and craft of natural gardening.
Cover: Tulip pulchella violacea, courtesy Netherlands Flowerbulb Information Centre.
Thursday, February 9, 7:30 p.m.
BEAUTY AND THE BEASTS
The hidden world of wildflowers
Speaker: Michael Runtz
NaturalistMichaelRuntzisaninstructorinbiologyatCarletonUniversityinOttawa. His publications includeMoose Country, Algonquin Seasons, The Explorer s Guide toAlgonquin Park and his newest book, Beauty and The Beasts - TheHidden World of Wildflowers. Everyone knows wildflowers for their beauty and elegance, but underlying their beautyisatrulyamazingworldofadaptations,irresistiblelures,bizarretrickeryandeven fatal treachery. Michael will take us on a remarkable journey inside this fascinating hidden world. Along the way, you will learn about an array of native Canadian wildflowers from how and where they grow to the best ways of photographing them either in yourown garden or in the wild. Michaelwill sign copies ofhis newbook after the presentation.
Marjorie Harris, journalist and author whose special interests are gardening and ecology, has undertaken the organization ofthe Edwards Foundation Garden Evenings.
TheEdwardsFoundation Garden Eveningsarefundedby theEdwardsCharitableFoundation which helps theCivic Garden Centreprovide its membersand thepublicwithexcitingand varied presentations on topics related to gardening. There is no admission charge for members of the Centre; non-members, $4.
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The sixth Canadian Gardening Conference
Friday, October 26 to Monday, October 30 at the Civic Garden Centre
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Featuring eight internationally known speakers including Ken Druse, Unn Lovejoy, Neil Diboll.
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Can gardening be politically correct?
By AnneMarie Van Nest
In these enlightened and sensitive times, new terminology enters our language frequently. The new convention selects negative phrases, alters them to remove their stigma, and introduces the positive alternative.
Sexist terms have been challenged for a numberofyears,butrecentlyreligiousand violent terms have come under attack (or should I say, have come to the forefront). The following is a light-hearted look at what the politically correct language consultants would do to our plant world.
Although gardening terminology and plant names have surprisingly few politicallyincorrectterms,therearesomethatwe mightconsiderchanging. Canwelivewith calling our dwarf weeping oriental spruce (Picea orientalis "Weeping Dwarf) heightchallengedemotionally-demonstrativeoriental spruce ? Will we ever get used to the name memory-impaired-me-not for the plant forget-me-not? The plant with the common name of old man s beard (Chionanthus) would now be called lifeexperienced person s beard . We note that politically correct terms are a lot longer than their unenlightened couterparts.
However, there are some unexpected benefits to these new terms. I could claim that last year my patio tomatoes were developmentallydelayed insteadofhaving to explain that I neglected to fertilize them a couple of times during their three week fertilization schedule. (As an aside, | wish fertilizer companies would recommend weak weekly fertilizations, or [as a very few companies do] recommend fertilization every watering.) My developmentally delayed tomatoes subsequentlybecame heightchallenged and were fruit deficient .
Sexist terms are taboo in the non-gar-
dening world. When sexist terms are removed from the gardening language, ladybugs will be called personbugs , virgin sbower (Clematisspecies) celibacy-bychoicebower and naked lady (Colchicum) couldbe womanfreelychoosingnudity . Not to overlook male sexist plant names, bachelor sbutton(Centaureacyanus)would be unmarried male s button .
Politicalcorrectnesshastackled(oops,I mean addressed) another area oftheEnglish language. It now includes violent words or phrases. No longer will it be acceptable to say fighting mealybugs organically is an uphillbattle . The term for picking off the spent blooms of a plant is deadheading. In our enlightened terminology, this would become living-impaired flower removal . What about (Amaranthus) love-lies-bleeding? Where's a politically correct language consultant when we need one?
Religious terms have also come under thespotlight. NowChristmascactuscould be translated into December holiday cactus .
We could get carried away and start a whole new trend to change plant names that represent activities that are socially objectionable. The summertime garden pest spittlebug could become insect with challenged saliva containment .
Why not standardizemetric and international terminology? Inch plant (Zebrina and Callisia) is now the two and a half centimetreplant .Thecolourfulplantfour o clock (Mirabalis) is sixteen hundred whentranslatedintothetwenty-fourhour clock.
Have we gone too far? Is this all just silliness? As gardeners, we are down-toearth no-nonsense folks that realize that a nameisjust a nameand rosessmellsweet.
Tour guides report on 94 successes
By Lisa Wood
The Civic Garden Centre Tour Guide Group recently held its annual general meeting and would like to share with other members of the Centre the results of activities in 1994 .
Since starting adult tours in 1986 and children s tours in 1990, this group has seen significant growth in its programs. It has been consistently successful in introducing members of the public to the gardens and to the benefits of membershipintheCentre. Overtheyears, ithas evolvednumerousprogramswell-suited to the various demands of the individuals and groups wishing a guided tour of Edwards Gardens. Today, there are approximately 40 active members of the Tour Guide Group.
Throughoutthesummer,onTuesday and Thursdaymorningsand afternoons, members of the group lead informal walks in the park. Over 700 adults visited the gardens in this way. Special interest groups often book tours; for example, this summer twenty groups in-
Lost and found: book treasures
ThefollowingbookswereleftattheCentre during the fall:
* Flora of the Queen Charlotte Islands (2 volumes)
* North American LilySocietyYearbook, 1964
e Maritime plants of Taiwan. They are now being held in the library. Would the owner please claim them.
Volunteers welcomed If you would like to become a children s or adults tour guide, please call Helen Craig at (416) 397-1356.
cluding seniors, ESL students, professionalassociationsandhorticulturalclubs toured the garden.
Forchildren,thetourguidesoffertwo programs:NatureRecyclesand Bugs,Flowers andThingsin theDirt. Bothprograms introduce young children to the natural worldandhavespecificgoalsandmethods. Over 1,700 children participated in 75 of these tours last summer. Many school groups toured this spring.
Thisyeartherewasaverypromising increase in attendance of 6% over last year. The tours bring members of the public into contact with the Centre and newmembershipsoftenresult.Thetours contribute to long-term involvement by a wider segment of the community.
The Tour Guide Group clearly has hadagoodseasonintermsofprofitsand attendance. Our profits showed a significant increase of 13% over last year.
As our services continue to increase, the search is on for more Tour Guides. Training and support for new members is comprehensive and the rewards are immediate and gratifying.
Training sessions will begin in February. Call Helen Craig at the Centre, (416) 397-1356.
Letters to the editor
In recent issues of Trellis, you expressed concernaboutgardenerswhoarecreatinga newkindoforthodoxybasedongardening with native plants. In all the research I did formybookongardeningwithnativeplants (to be published by Whitecap Books in the spring), in which I visited countless gardeners who use native plants, I didn t encounter anyone who expressed the rigid exclusivity you refer to. Sure, there are many environmental reasons to support gardening with native plants, but I found thatpeople garden withthem forthe same essential reasons that people garden with any plants because of love for flora and a desire to experiment.
I'm concerned that people like Michael Pollan (in a New York Times Magazine article) and yourself are setting up native plant gardeners for a kind of fanaticism that we don t express. I don t think it s a dictatorial movement at all; rather, it s an inclusive one a movement that calls for the inclusion of our lovely native flora in the gardener s plant palette. For far too long,ournativeplantshavebeenbanished
fromconventionalgardenaesthetics asbeingtoocommonoreasy;thisistheattitude that native plant gardeners challenge in theireffortstobringnativeplantsbackinto the gardening fold.
Your questions about the roots of this new landscape ideology are interesting. I too went looking in the Centre s library, and was surprised to find that William Robinson s book focuses not on Britain s native flora but rather on plants (many exotics)thatwillnaturalizeinBritain(more like the homeoclimatic you refer to). I wassurprisedbythis I'hadassumedthat he was talking about native plants but I foundhiswritingtobeevenabitdisdainful ofBritain snativeplants. Aswell,Icouldn t find much in the picturesque style that talked about nativeplants,but I did onlya cursory look in this area.
Iwould be extremely interested to hear of any material you find.
Lorraine Johnson, Toronto
LorraineJohnson is a member ofthe Civic Garden Centre.
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Here s to the Hippeastrum
By Sonia Day
When it s snowingand blowing Amarylling is thrilling OK,soit snotexactlyOgdenNash,butmy dreadful doggerel does serve to sum up how Ifeel about the heavenlyHippeastrum (a.k.a. the amaryllis).
AsIsitatmycomputerinthedepthsof winter,whatajoy andamarvel itisto have this odd-looking, long green thing nosing upwards from a flowerpot beside me. Amaryllis shoot up so energetically and produce such extraordinary blooms thatInevergettiredofwatchingthem. The weather may be ghastly outside, but who canbebluewithoneofthesebulbousbeauties for company?
Lastwinter, Iwentinfor amarylling in a big way. I bought 14 bulbs. (Highly unusualbehaviour;normally, I'mthekind of disorganized, impulsive gardener who onlygetsaround tothinking anamaryllis wouldbenice... whensupermarketsstart putting out those expensive, dried up offerings in fancyboxes.)
The garden centre bulbs fat, heavy, enticing, unboxed, in several colours, and bestofall,onsalefor$5.95apiece sucked mein.Solloadedup. Next, Ineededtoroot around in the garage for some suitably heavy containers. (A word of advice to anyone uninitiated in the arts of amarylling : forget the piddling plastic pots included with boxed bulbs. They invariably topple over, once that massive stem gets going.)
Then I spent a frozen-fingered November afternoon on thedeck, planting and contemplating Christmas. Thisone sforEugene. Helikesred. I'll give the salmon pink one to Mum and the white to Hilda, I murmured, peering at each label. Hmm. Think I'll keep this
Purple Sensation for myself. (A purple amaryllis? Is that catalogue hype or for real?)
Somuchforgoodintentions.Inevitably, once I'd pulled the stickers off each bulb, colours got muddled up. Eugene s gift produced a bevy of pale pink and white striped blooms. Mum s wound up white and my coveted Purple Sensation, the last one ofthebunch toburst forth, looked like a Christmas candy cane.
Not to worry. My first orgy of amarylling proved a wonderful antidote to our 1994 winter of winters. Everyone who received a bulb no matter what colour kept on calling, amid the snow and slush, with details of its progress. Itcameuptwo inchesinoneday! Just had to tell you, reported Eugene breathlessly.
T've never grownsuchabeautifulthing, burbled non-gardener Hilda. I'm so excited, I've invited everyone in my apartmentbuilding to see it.
Another friend, who was suffering from cancer, said watching her amaryllis develop had given her a reason to get up in the morning.
As for me, I got hooked. I'm aware that,amongserious gardeners,cultivating these monster
bulbsisnowconsideredabit pleb .( There aremoreexoticthingstogrow,youknow, a Master Gardener sniffed to me recently), but who cares what s fashionable in flow-= ers?
I've broadened my Hippeastrum horizons. Gardeningbooksrevealthesplendid news that this particular bulb, originally from the Caribbean and South America, boasts more varieties than Heinz. (Nowadays, for simplicity s sake, growers describeallthespeciesasamaryllis,butthat s actually incorrect. There is only one true Amaryllis (A. belladonna, a South American native),whilethebulbswecommonlycultivate indoors all belong to the genus Hippeastrum).
So last fall, I tracked down some more exotic specimens. Two double-flowered varieties ordered by mail (Ouch! $18.95 each), are now sprouting on thewindow ledge,gettingsettothrillmewith ... layer upon layer ofwagon red petals, each with a vivid flash of white.
It's fun, isn t it, having Hippeastrum aroundthehouse? They resimpletogrow, unbothered bybugs (unlike most houseplants, which I find a nuisance), and, no matter how often you see them, the huge blooms never fail to impress. The strappy leaves looknice, too. Also,dareIsayit, the amaryllisisirresistibly and delightfully sexy. Whocanfailtonoticetheburgeoning stem s resemblance to a certain male protuberance ortheveryfemalewayits petals open up?
Most of all, though, these uncomplicated bulbs are a marvellous tonic during the dreary months when it seems that the worldwillneverturngreenagain. Stuckas wearewithfrigidCanadianwinters,Ilook withreliefatmywindowsilland saythank heavens for the Hippeastrum.
Sonia Day is a Toronto writer, painter and Master Gardener.
In the library
By Pamela MacKenzie, Civic Garden Centre librarian
Wish list
Here are some new titles in the library which I hope will find a donor. If you are interested in making us a gift, please call meatthelibrary(MondaytoFriday), (416) 397-1353.
» Creative step-by-step guide to growing clematis, by Nicholas Hall, $12.
Practicalinformationisenhancedbytopnotch photography. Jane Newdick shows how to feature clematisinstunning flower arrangments in your home.
* Bonsaiinyourhome,byPaulLesniewicz,$35. The bonsai included were selected because oftheirsuitabilityto indoorgrowth. Learn to prune, wire, bind and bend to shape trees into classic bonsai forms.
¢ Color echoes, by PamelaJ. Harper, $40. Atransformativewayoflookingatcolor in the garden with 200 full-color photos. Descriptions are given and suggestions madewhetherrepetitionbeinflowercolor, foliage color, berry, bark or garden ornamentation.
® Thegardener s guide to growing hardygeraniums by Trevor Bath andJoyJones, $36.
Both the enthusiast and everyday gardener will find all they need to know regarding the growth and propagation of hardy geraniums. Historical and herbal informationisgivenaswellaswheretosee , buy and read about.
* Herbgardening, $28.
Perennialgardening, $28.
Two more titles in The American Garden Guide Series. These are comprehensive,user-friendlyhandbooksputtogether byexpertsresponsibleforcreatingtheshow gardens which inspire us.
Book notes by Mary Lou Watson and Ann Johnson.
Trellis, February 1995
Discover the Trellis Shop ...
Toronto s best kept secret!
Come to the Trellis Shop at the Civic Garden Centre and you will find some of the finest goods from home and abroad. We have plants, books, magazines, horticultural and floral supplies, and gifts for your city or country home.
Create your own magic in the garden or on the terrace with one of our wonderful urns or Victorian wire plant stands. We have the latest looks in garden sculpture, useful accessories and new garden tools for all of your gardening needs!
Thanks toMargaret Collinsfor theart.
The Trellis Shop is open from 9:30 am to 4:00 p.m. weekdays and from noon to 4:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays until March 31. Call (416) 397-1357 for more information.
Plant sale training
VOLUNTEER CORNER
Carolyn Dalgarno, volunteerco-ordinator
This session will familiarize new volunteers and members who have assisted with a plant sale in the past to update information on the operation of a Civic Garden Centre fund-raising plant sale.
Learnthedeliveryroutine, thesettingupprocedure,cashregisterrefresher(just forcashiers), thechallengesofplantcare, how towrapplantsatcertaintimesofthe year, how muchmoneyis raised and whyit isbetterformembersand thepublicto shop at our sales, and more ...
Please call Carolyn Dalgarno at (416) 397-1351 if you would like to attend this informative session on Wednesday, March 8 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Volunteers for the Centre s area at the Garden Club Show
FromMarch 1 to5, extra help willbe needed to staffourCivicGardenCentreareas during this show. Cashiers and cash assistants are needed. The hours ofthe show are Wednesday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to6:00p.m. CallCarolynDalgarnoat(416) 397-1351 ifyouwillbeavailablefor a shift during these times.
Watch the March Trellis for details of a special program this spring:
VERTICAL ELEMENTS IN THE GARDEN
Trellis construction, climbing plants and container gardens
Sunday, April 30 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Steve Longworth ¢ Marjorie Mason Hogue * Marion Jarvie
Members: $35
Non-members: $45
Bring your own lunch Trellis,
Questions and answers with the Master Gardeners
Q. The school has a projectforgrowing beans in science class. How do Ido this?
A. You canusegreenoryellowbeans,orChineseMungbeans. Soakthemforseveralhoursinwatertosoftentheouterseedcoat. Then place them between moist paper towels in a warm place and watch them sprout.
Youcanalsosproutbeansinaglassjar. Soakthemfirst,then placeinalargeglassjarwithgauze/muslinoverthetopsecured with a rubber band. Rinse beans with fresh water three times a day. Theywillsproutinoneortwodays. Placethejarinsunlight Use ajarwith muslin on the fourth day to let the shoots become green and eat them coverto sprout beans. with salad.
Q. Myazalea hasfinished blooming. WhatshouldIdowith it now?
Keep azalea moist afterflowering.
A. Move it to a cool frost-free location, 50° to 60°F (10° to 15°C) and continue to water it. When the weather is warmer and the last frost is over, move it out into a shady placeinthegarden. Keepitfertilizedandwatered,andmist the leaves in hot weather, if there s no rain. Watch for insects suchasaphids,andsprayifnecessary.Keepitoutsideuntilearly fall, then bring it in (after checking carefully that you aren t bringing in any insects, too). Keep it in a cool room until flower buds start to open, then you can put it where you want for display. Some people bury the pots in a well-drained bit of garden during the summer so there is less risk of drying out.
Q. Do you have a list ofclean-air plants?
A. Chinese evergreen (Aglaeonema), spider plant, peace lily, Pothos Gold and P. Marble Queer , Spathiphyllum, Ti plant (Cordyline), Syngonium, ivy (Hedera) and Dracaena. and ivy cleanse the air.
Thanks to Vivien Jenkinsonfor illustrations.
Gardening questions? Call the Master Gardeners Hotline (416) 397-1345 daily, noon to 3:00 p.m.
Course comments
ByAda Brzeski, course co-ordinator
When I stepped into Ann s shoes in November, I wondered how I could possibly put together 40 courses by December 25. Well, thanks to Ann s coaching and help from all other Civic Garden Centre staff, especially Anne Marie, the Centre has some fabulous courses.
Gardening
Several newinstructorswilljoinourroster of great teachers: Kate Middleton, John Valleau, Bill Chandler,Judith Wright, and Harvey and Lois Macklin.
This season, we offer you the opportunity to put together your own package of gardening courses at a reduced rate. Choose any three one-session (day or evening) gardeningcourses andpay only $69. Thisisa5% to12% discount,depending upon the courses you choose. You
Books in review
Reviewed by Stan Etchells
WELL-CLAD WINDOWSILLS
Houseplants for four exposures
By Tova Martin,
$38.95
must register for all three courses at the same time.
Arts and crafts
For those who enjoyed Steven Sabados faux finishing courses last fall, he is back. Theaward-winningbotanicalartistPamela Stagg will be with us for a weekend seminarinMarch and a five-daycourseinJuly.
Birding
For those who enjoy birding, Kurt Crist from the Backyard Naturalist will take us ona tourofEdwardsGardensandMichael Biro will enlighten us on the wildlife at LeslieStreet Spit.
Your comments regarding the courses are welcome. If you have ideas on new subjects or instructors, please let me know.
ThisnewbookfromHorticulturetellsallyouneedtoknowaboutwindowgardens. Itanalyses the light conditions of the four compass point exposures and gives detailed descriptions of appropriate plants and their needs. It shows how to help plants cope with stress, pests and disease and how to make contrasting colour and foliage plantings. Copiously illustrated by photographs.
BEAUTY AND THE BEASTS
The hidden world of wildflowers
By Michael W.P. Runtz, $40
Thisbook fromStoddartis notoneofthebeasts! The colour photographis king in this work ofart. RuntzisaninstructorinbiologyatCarletonUniversityandtheprofessionalnaturalist who wroteTheExplorer s GuidetoAlgonquinPark,Algonquin SeasonsandMooseCountry.There are 128 pagesofvisual delightand factualinformationwhich, exceptionally, aretotallyvalid to this area. And the great glossary ofappropriate flower terms is a bonus.
Plant of the month: Passiflora incarnata or passionflower
By Anna Leggatt
Passionflowers always seem exotic strangerstome plantsthatgrowonhottropicalislandsorinthesteamiestofhothouses in botanical gardens. I could not possibly grow one. Then, my mother started to growoneagainstasouth-facingwallinthe middleofEngland. Notonlydiditsurvive outside for several years, but it flowered and even fruited. After my mother and aunt decided to live together, theybought a house and divided the garden. There was only one south wall! Of course, there are now two purple passionvines. WhenI visited last summer, one had suffered in the drought and each says itbelongs to the other!
Passionflowers are also known as apricotvine,maypop,passionvine,purplepassionflower. They have their own family andarenativetothesouthernUnitedStates. Aboutayearago, ourlocalsupercentre had plants for sale. Ilooked at them and thought I would probably kill them. (I forgettowaterhouseplantsinthesummer with the obvious results to all but cacti.) When the price dropped to $7, I bought a tired-looking specimen with three buds. (When it died, I could always say, Well, it wasn t healthy to begin with, couldn t I?) Ibroughtithomeandplaceditinthenorth window. Luckily the cats didn t like it. (Another reason why cacti survive in our house.)
The flowers opened. Strange circles of purplefringescoveredthetenoutercreamy petals. Thencameanintricatecentralstructure with five stamens branching off and three large stigmas and styles in the middle.
The flowers come out in the late afternoonandlastaday. Isoonfoundthatthey werealmostinvisiblefromthehouseand I
suddenly saw them through the window as I : Q camehome. The n plant took off andIhadtotieit to the top of the window frame and let it droop. This was surprisingly difficult as it climbs bytendrils remember the cacti?
The Spanish explorers thought the flowerssymbolized . Christ's crucifixion. The fringe represented the crownofthorns; thethreestigma, the nail; the five stamens, the wounds or the hammer;theten tepals (sepals plus petals), ten of the apostles (leavingoutPeterandJudas). Thepointed leaves look like spears and the tendrils, whips.
Mybook says they do best with at least four hours of direct sunlight a day. Mine getslateafternoonsun,perhapstwohours. Use a tropical type of house plant soil. Theymustbe kept moist duringthe growing season. The leaves go a lighter green when theyneedwater. Theyrespond well
tofertilizer every twoweeksinthesummer. Keep themabove 13°C atnight,20°C
Join Canadian or more during the day. In late fall, give Garden Writer them a rest, just keeping the soil slightly JIM ST. MARIE fora damp. (My plant had several rests this year.) In January, cut the plant back to encourage branching. My plant grew happily all winter.
They are easy to grow from seed. Use pro-mix and keep above 20°C in the light. Apparently cuttings will root easily, but I haven't tried.
There are other species P. caerulea with fragrant pink and purple flowers, P. trifasciata with fragrant yellow flowers, P. coccinea scarlet, and the edible fruited P. edulis.
Thenativepeopleuseditforamedicine. Itis stillused todayin herbalmedicineasa sedative and painkiller. It is an ingredient in some herbal teas.
Anna Leggatt is a Master Gardenerand editor of the Journal of the Ontario Rock Garden Society.
GARDENER STOUR OFSOUTHERN ENGLAND
BY UPTOWN TRAVEL
MAY 10-25, 1995
Visit the world famous Chelsea Flower Show, Exbury, Sissinghurst and Wisley gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan plus a variety of other types of gardens. Also see rare sub-tropical plants on the Isles of Scilly.
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During March Break A gardening programjust forchildren
Paddy s plants and pots
Thursday, March 16 * 10:00 a.m. or1:00 p.m. **
The Centre introduces a hands-on workshop for children ages six through ten. Our students will learn about gardening by starting their own seeds, taking plant cuttings and creating a seed craft picture.
Registration is required in advance forthis special March Break program. Don t delay in registering your children or grandchildren for this fun event. To celebrate gardening, everyone must wear something green! Adults are welcome to accompany children.
Each session will be two hours in length (repeated in the afternoon) and will feature lots of practical activities including seeds and cuttings to take home. Ajuice refreshmentwill be served midway through the session.
Registration for Paddy s plants and pots is $10 for each child (GST included). Helen Craig or Anne Marie Van Nest will gladly answer your questions. Call (416) 397-1355.
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Coming events at the Centre
February
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* Gardening with perennials, August to October, course#4146-4
2
* Designinga shrubborder, course#4178
3
¢ Verandah/garden chair seat weaving, course#4141-3
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* Orchid Judging Centre, 1:00 p.m.
5
* Southern Ontario Orchid Society, meeting, 1:00 p.m.
* GeraniumandPelargoniumSociety,meeting, 2:00 p.m.
7
* Tough plants for tough places, course #4154
8
e Hardy ferns, course#4161
e JkebanaInternational,Chapter#208,meeting, 7:30 p.m.
9
¢ AnEdwardsFoundationGardenEvening at 7:30 p.m. Speaker: Michael Runtz Topic: Beauty and the Beasts
12
* Ontario Rock Garden Society, meeting, 1:30 p.m. Speaker Anne Spiegel; topic: Gardening on rock.
13
¢ TorontoBonsaiSociety,meeting,7:00p.m.
* Southern Ontario Orchid Society, newcomers meeting, 7:30 p.m.
14
* Amazing annuals, course #4173
¢ TheEnglishcountrygarden,course#4136
* NorthTorontoHorticulturalSociety,meeting, 8:00 p.m.
15
¢ Water gardening, course#4164 16
* Landscaping with roses, course #4153 19
* York Rose Society, meeting, 2: 00 p.m. 20
¢ ContemporaryIkebanaworkshop,course #4131W
* Mycological Society, meeting, 8:00 p.m.
22
* Advanced growing techniques, course #4155
23
¢ Basketry, special workshop, course #4141-2
* Ornamental grasses, course#4150
e Canadian Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Society, meeting, 7:00 p.m.
26
¢ RhododendronSociety,meeting,2:00p.m.
* (CanadianRoseSociety,meeting,2:00p.m.
The Centre s shop and library will be open during the evening, February 9.
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The Civic Garden Centre warmlywelcomes new members. Join us, and meet friends who sharean interest in gardening, floral arts and horticulture.
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Member discounts apply on many of these activities.
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"To foster interest, involvement and education in gardening, horticulture, and related artistic, environmental and community issues.
« One of Canada's finest public gardening education facilities & located in Edwards Gardens, the Civic Garden Centre has earned an international reputation for the advancement of horticulture. You can sign up for programs on topics including gardening, flower arranging, crafts & art, attend exhibitions, borrow from the horticulture library (of over 6000 books), & shop in our Trellis Shop.
« We are almost fully supported by our VOLUNTEER workers. Should you be interested in joining them, please give us a call at 397-1351.
Spring Courses At The Centre ~ Course Listings
Mar 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr 4, 11, 18, 25 Tuesdays
Watercolour Studio
Mar 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr 4, 11, 18, 25 Tuesdays
Watercolour: Continuing
March 8 Wednesday
*More Great Garden Ideas
Mar 8 15 22 Wednesdays
Ikenobo Ikebana-JapaneseFlowerArranging
Mar9, 16, 23, 30; Apr 6, 13, 27 Thursdays
Limestone Carving: Introductory & Continuing
Mar9, 16, 23, 30; Apr 6, 13, 20, 27 Thursdays
Acrylics & Oils: Beginner & Continuing
March 9 Thursday
*Seeding for the Spring
Mar 10,17 24, 31; Apr 7 Fridays
Lino Block Printing
Mar 13, 20 Mondays
Decorative Art Murals Workshop
March 13 Monday
*Rhododendrons, Azaleas & Companion Plants
Mar 13, 20, 27; Apr 3, 10, 17, 24 Mondays
Japanese Flower Arranging:Basic & Continuing Sogetsu
Mar 14, 21 Tuesdays
Creative Patio Planters
March 14, 21 Tuesdays
Lynda Bryden 7:30-9:30pm 4135 Frank Kershaw 10am-2:30pm 4115 Shizuko Kadoguchi Ella Irving, Mary Baillie 9am-12 4143 Ruth Devor
Roos-Markowitz
Gignac
Marjorie Hancock
Greg Williams 7-9:30pm 4144-1
Steven Sabados 1 -3:30pm 4120-3
Marion Jarvie
Blue for all Seasons 9:30am-12:30pm 4157
Spring Courses At The Centre ~ Course Listings
March 15 Wednesday 1- 4pm 4175
*A Healthy Garden the Natural Way Mary Perimutter
March 16 Thursday 7-10pm 4120-2
*Perennials for Damp Places Marion Jarvie
March 25, 26 Sat & Sun 10am-4pm 4130 Fun With Flower Painting Pamela Stagg
March 28 Tuesday 1-4pm 4168-1
*Great Composting Kate Middleton
Mar 29, Apr5, 12 Wednesdays 9:30am-12 4114
Continental and Large Floral Designs Ella Irving
March 29 Wednesday 7 - 9:30pm 4146
*Big and Bold Perennials for the Garden John Valleau
Apr 3, 10, 17, 24; May 8,15,29 Mondays 1-4pm 4165P Landscape In Watercolour - P Americo Del Col
April 4,11,18,25 Tuesdays 7 - 9:30pm 4102 Garden Renovation "How To" Bill Chandler
April 5 Wednesday 7-9m 4169
*Tranquility of Japanese Gardens Judith Wright
Apr6, 13, 20, 27 Thursdays 7-10pm 4114-E Fun With Flowers Shirley Binns
Apr 6, 13, 20, 27; May 11, 18, 25;Jun 1 Thursdays 7-10pm 4165E Landscape In Watercolour - E Americo Del Col
April 12 Wednesday 7:30-9:30pm 4161
*Hostas and Astilbes for the Shade Garden Frank Kershaw
April 13 Thursday 9:30am-3pm 4141-1
Basketry: French Randing Melinda Mayhall
April 17, 24, May 8, 15 Mondays 7-10pm 4120-1 The Planned Garden Marion Jarvie
Spring Courses At The Centre ~ Course Listings
April 19 Wednesday
*Landscaping with Trees and Shrubs
Apr 21 Friday
Elegant Topiaries 7:30-9:30pm 4178 Frank Kershaw 10am-1pm 4144-2 Steven Sabados
April 27, May 11,18 Thursdays 9:30am-12 4141-2 Basketry: of Natural Garden Material Judy Ellen
May 7 Sunday 9:30am-12 4162
Early Bird Special: Bird Lecture & Field Trip Kurt Crist
May 8, 15, 29; June 5, 12 Mondays 10am-1pm 4131-C
Japanese Flower Arranging: Continuing Sogetsu Greg Williams
May 9, 16 Tuesdays 1-3:30 pm 4120-4 Gardening in Cottage Country
May 10 Wednesday
*Hanging Planters Extraordinaire
May 13 Saturday Identifying Native Birds: Field Trip
May 16 Tuesday
*Designing a Trouble Free Water Garden
May 17 Wednesday
*Edible Wild Plants
May 27 Saturday
* Garden Case Studies
May 29;June 1,5, 8, 12, 15 Mon & Thurs Drawing In The Great Outdoors
June 8 Thursday
Marion Jarvie 7-9:30pm 4123 Marjorie Mason Hogue 8am-11 4162F Michael Biro 7 - 9:30pm 4164 Harvey and Lois Macklin 11am-2pm 4104 Pat Crocker 10am- 1pm 4113 Frank Kershaw 9:30am-12:30pm 4145 Maggie Dickson 1 -3:30pm 4168-2
*Diagnosing Plant Problems: Lecture/Fieldtrip Anne Marie Van Nest
July 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 Sat/Sun/Mon/Tu 10am-4pm 4130-S Botanical lllustration In Watercolour (Advanced) Pamela Stagg
ART AND CRAFTS o=
Watercolour Studio
Instructor: Lynda Bryden
4157
An opportunity for painters with experience to work in the company of other artists on individual painting projects, using their own subject matter. With an artist/instructor present for guidance & critique , develop your style through practising at still life, landscape &/or botanical. Bring your brushes, paper & watercolour paints.
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: Mar 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr4, 11, 18, 25
Registration Fee Memb: $ 115.
Cancellation Deadline: February 28
Watercolour: Continuing
Instructor: Lynda Bryden
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Non Memb: $145.
Suitable for experienced watercolourists to enhance skills in wash, dry brush, wet on wet, glazing & textures, as well as composition, design & colour theory. Work at yourown level using still life, flowers & materials of your choice as subject matter. Bring sketch book, pencil & any brushes & watercolour paints you have. Materials list provided at first class.
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: Mar 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr4, 11, 18, 25
Registration Fee Memb: $ 125.
Cancellation Deadline: February 28
Time: 1-4pm
Non Memb: $155.
Limestone Carving: Introductory & Continuing
Instructor: Ruth Devor
4143
Experience the wonders of watching the transformation of stone. Beginners will learn the basics of sculpting limestone (techniques of stone carving & fundamentals of 3-dimensional form). Under the guidance of this successful professional, continuing students will advance their skills in this challenging medium. Most tools will be provided. Bring anti-fog safety goggles & a piece of padding 18"x36". Other essential materials available at cost at first class approx: $40.
Day: Thursdays
Dates: Mar 9, 16, 23, 30; Apr 6, 13, 27
Registration Fee Memb: $ 110.
Cancellation Deadline: February 23
Acrylics & Oils: Beginner & Continuing
Instructor: James Spencer
Time: 9am-12
Non Memb: $140.
4105
A step-by-step acrylic & oil painting course in which you will learn through lecture, demonstration, individual attention & critique, about buying & using materials, drawing, colour mixing & composition. The works of other artists will be shown & discussed. This course is suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience. (Materials approx. $75.) Bring any materials you already have, & pencil & paper.
Day: Thursdays
Dates: Mar 9, 16, 23, 30; Apr6, 13, 20, 27
Registration Fee Memb: $ 130.
Cancellation Deadline: March 2
Time: 1-4pm
Non Memb: $160.
ART AND CRAFTS ~ Course Descriptions
Lino Block Printing
Instructor: Jillian Roos-Markowitz
For beginning & experienced artists, using designs from botanical subjects as well as your own ideas, you will learn to create beautiful prints on paperwith exquisitely coloured water based printing inks. Bring a newsprint pad & any drawing materials you have. Other tools (including easy-to-cut lino, papers, blades, ink& materials, available from instructor at class: $18.
Day: Fridays
Dates: Mar 10,17 24, 31; Apr 7
Registration Fee Memb: $ 70.
Cancellation Deadline: March3
Decorative Art Murals Workshop
Instructor: Lisa Gignac
Time: 9:30am-12
Non Memb: $85.
4127
Explore the age old art of mural painting in this comprehensive workshop. You will be encouraged to use your imagination, in conjunction with the principles of colour, design and painting theory, to create a beautiful mural design for that special room in your home. Some painting experience will be helpful; however, enthusiasm and a desire to learn are sufficient. Bring pencils, sketch paper (Other materials available at class at cost approx. $45.)
Day: Mondays Time: 7-10pm
Dates: Mar 13, 20
Registration Fee Memb: $ 36.
Cancellation Deadline: March6
Creative Patio Planters
Instructor: Steven Sabados
Non Memb: $46.
4144-1
Turn your ordinary patio pots and planters into unique work of art that look like sandstone, marble or aged metal. In the process, you will learn such finishing techniques as marbling, sand stone with 3-D detailing & 4-step verdigris. Wear painting gear. Bring 2 terra cotta pots or box planters and one white plastic garden planter, a 3" soft bristle brush, selection of fine artist brushes, natural sea sponge & small plastic buckets (to mix paints)
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: Mar 14, 21
Registration Fee Memb: $ 83.
Cancellation Deadline: March7
Fun With Flower Painting
Instructor: Pamela Stagg
Time: 7-9:30pm
Non Memb: $98.
4130
A relaxing weekend workshop that encourages you to experimentwith flower painting, try a new style or a new medium. Beginners & experienced artists welcome. Use the medium of your choice: pastels, oil pastels, crayons, felt-tip markers, acrylics or watercolours--or any combination.
Day: Sat & Sun
Dates: March 25, 26
Registration Fee Memb: $ 72.
Cancellation Deadline: March 18
Time: 10am-4pm
Non Memb: $87.
ART AND CRAFTS ot Course Descriptions
Landscape In Watercolour - P
Instructor: Americo Del Col
4165P
In this course, which is suitable for students who have had some experience &/or taken introductory lessons in watercolour painting, techniques of colour, ideas on composition, use of materials & helpful, encouraging criticism will be combined with practicing what you see during demonstrations. Materials list suppliedat first class.
Day: Mondays
Dates: Apr3, 10, 17, 24; May 8,15,29
Registration Fee Memb: $ 110.
Cancellation Deadline: March 20
Landscape
In Watercolour - E
Instructor: Americo Del Col
Time: 1-4pm
Non Memb: $140.
4165E
This course is geared to accommodate the beginner as well as the more experienced student. You will learn techniques ofcolour, ideas on composition & choice of materials. The emphasis is on "doing"--putting into practice whatyou see during demonstrations--with a helpful nudge when needed. Materials'listsupplied at first class.
Day: Thursdays
Dates: Apr 6, 13, 20, 27; May 11, 18, 25;Jun 1
Registration Fee Memb: $ 125.
Cancellation Deadline: March 23
Basketry: French Randing
Instructor: Melinda Mayhall
Time: 7-10pm
Non Memb: $155.
4141-1
Measure that disreputable looking pot your favourite houseplant is flourishing in, then come make a basket (up to 8" interior ) to hide it. Learn the technique of French randing to create this spectacular basketwhich has diagonal bands of colour of varying widths. Round reed is used for the base and flat oval reed for the sides. Bring bucket, towel, clippers, & YOUR LUNCH. Materials available at class approx.: $12.
Day: Thursday
Dates: April 13
Registration Fee Memb: $ 45.
Cancellation Deadline: April6
Elegant Topiaries
Instructor: Steven Sabados
Time: 9:30am-3pm
Non Memb: $55.
4144-2
Create an elegant topiary to decorate your mantle ordining room table using such material as sheet moss, eucalyptus leaves, and dried flowers. You will also learn the process of verdigris in decorating the pot . Bring glue gun + dried flowers of your choice (roses, cornflowers, status), or mini chili peppers, assorted nuts, as well as artist brushes & small containers (to mix paint). Price includes materials.
Day: Friday
Dates: Apr 21
Registration Fee Memb: $ 62.
Cancellation Deadline: Apr14
Time: 10am-1pm
Non Memb: $77.
ART AND CRAFTS g Course Descriptions
Basketry: of Natural Garden Material
Instructor: Judy Ellen
4141-2
Instead of throwing ourgarden waste into the compost use it to create home decor items. Dogwood and grape wive will be used to create a tension tray and an egg basket . Long garden leaves woven into twisted cordage. Ideas for using cornhusks and bark Bring clippers, heavy scissors , pencil & paper, pail & towel. (Other materials included at cost in Regis. Fee)
Day: Thursdays
Dates: April 27, May 11,18
Registration Fee Memb: $ 67.
Cancellation Deadline: April20
Drawing In The Great Outdoors
Instructor: Maggie Dickson
Time: 9:30am-12
Non Memb: $87.
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 artisticbone in theirbody", are amazed at their hidden talents & ability to progress. Bring coil 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: Mon & Thurs
Dates: May 29;June 1,5, 8,12, 15
Registration Fee Memb: $ 100.
Cancellation Deadline: May 21
Botanical lllustration In Watercolour
Instructor: Pamela Stagg
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Non Memb: $115.
(Advanced) 4130-S
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 required. Materials available at first class approx. $100.
Day: Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues/Wed
Dates: July 22, 23, 24, 25, 26
Registration Fee Memb: $ 165.
Cancellation Deadline: July 15
Trellis Gift Shop & Bookstore ~
Time: 10am-4pm
Non Memb: $190.
Open 350 days a year including weekends, specializes in organic garden products, containers and mechanics of all kinds suitable for flower arranging. You will also find gifts for all occasions, garden equipment, garden statuary, furniture and catalogues. Toronto's largest gardening bookstore carries 1500 book titles in stock. In addition, we will order any kind of book at all. It is a great opportunity to compliment the information gleaned from taking our courses. More information?? Call (416) 397-1357.
FLOWER ARRANG |NG ~ Course Descriptions
Ikenobo Ikebana-JapaneseFlowerArranging
Instructor: Shizuko Kadoguchi
4115
Ella Irving, Mary Baillie
The Ikenobo school of Ikebana (Japanese flower arranging) has been practised for over 500 years. ltis a highly traditional form reflecting appreciation of nature & art as well as incorporating a modern outlook. This renowned instructor gives a sound introduction to beginners & continues to develop the skills of the experienced. BRING YOUR LUNCH &, 1 shallow & 1 tall Japanese-type container, pinholder, clippers (all available at Centre's Irellis Shop), pencil & notebook. Plant materials available at class approx. $5.
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: Mar 8 1522
Registration Fee Memb: $ 75.
Cancellation Deadline: March1
Time: 10am-2:30pm
Non Memb: $ 90.
Japanese Flower Arranging:Basic & Continuing 4131 Sogetsu
Instructor: Greg Williams
In this modern Japanese school of Ikebana flower arranging, beginners will learn the rules concerning basic styles & techniques of arrangement, & their variations. Sogetsu encourages the student to be individual & imaginative, thus requiring many years to understand. The artist becomes only truly free through mastery of the basics. We are offering therefore, Basic & Continuing Sogetsu concurrently.
Day: Mondays
Dates: Mar 13, 20, 27; Apr 3, 10, 17, 24
Registration Fee Memb: $ 100.
Cancellation Deadline: March6
Continental and Large Floral
Designs
Time: 10am-1pm
Non Memb: $ 130.
4114 Instructor: Ella Irving
For experienced arrangers, the first class is a lecture demonstration on Continental designs . The second classwill explore larger designs and the third class will be a workshop on the combination of both styles. Bring elongated or round container, at least 6-8 varieties of forms--greens (eg. ivy trails, mahonia), foliage (evergreens, Japanese Yew), flowers (carns, mums, alstromeria), cones, candles, and mechanics suitable for continental style ( available in Trellis Shop).
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: Mar 29, Apr5, 12
Registration Fee Memb: $ 64.
Cancellation Deadline: Mar22
Time: 9:30am-12
Non Memb: $ ®
FLOWER ARRANG | NG ~ Course Descriptions
Fun With Flowers
Instructor: Shirley Binns
4114-E
For beginners & those wishing to continue to develop, you'll create seasonal, long lasting floral designs. Through instruction, trial & evaluation, you'll learn/review the basics--elements & principles of design, then create arrangements with decorative wood, candles and water viewing. Bring sharp pruners, low container, pinholder or oasis (all available in TIrellis Shop at Centre), 3-5 fresh flowers & 3-5 decorative leaves, 2-4 interesting shaped branches, newspaper & box (to transport arrangement).
Day: Thursdays Time: 7-10pm
Dates: Apr 6, 13, 20, 27
Registration Fee Memb: $ 65.
Cancellation Deadline: March 30
Non Memb: $ 80.
Japanese Flower Arranging: Continuing Sogetsu
Instructor: Greg Williams
See previous description of course 4131, Basic & Continuing Sogetsu.
Day: Mondays Time: 10am-1pm
Dates: May 8, 15, 29; June 5, 12
Registration Fee Memb: $ 80.
Cancellation Deadline: May1
4131-C
Non Memb: $ 95.
Bl RDING s Course Descriptions
Early Bird Special: Bird Lecture & Field Trip
Instructor: Kurt Crist
4162
"The Backyard Naturalist® is back again for 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: Sunday Time: 9:30am-12
Dates: May 7
Registration Fee Memb: $ 20.
Cancellation Deadline: May1
Identifying Native Birds: Field Trip
Instructor: Michael Biro
Non Memb: $ 25.
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: Saturday Time: 8am-11
Dates: May 13
Registration Fee Memb: $ 24.
Cancellation Deadline: May6
Non Memb: $ 29.
GAR D EN l NG i Course Descriptions
*More Great Garden ldeas
Instructor: Frank Kershaw
4135
Through a narrated slide presentation, become inspired to create added accents in your garden | this summer . Furniture, sculptures, sundials, gazebos, arbors are just some of the dramatic | elements that add character to your garden. Successful siting, recommended materials, construction techniques and costs will be discussed.
Day: Wednesday Time: 7:30-9:30pm
Dates: March8
Registration Fee Memb: $ 23.
Cancellation Deadline: March1
*Seeding
for the Spring
Instructor: Catherine Cox
Non Memb: $ 28.
4125
Annuals, perennials, vegetables and herbs from seed offer enough diversity to meet the needs ofevery gardener. This course is a hands on approach to learning the techniques that lead to successful seed starting indoors. Be ready to get your hands dirty and then take home a few pots of new and unusual varieties. (Supplies included in price ofcourse).
Day: Thursday Time: 7-9pm
Dates: March 9
Registration Fee Memb: $ 28.
Cancellation Deadline: March 1
Non Memb: $ 33.
*Rhododendrons, Azaleas & 4106
Companion Plants
Instructor: Marjorie Hancock
From one of Canada's top rhododendron experts, you will be given botanical data & information on this expanded family in the wild. As well, you will learn about the cultural needs of the different forms, how to get started, overcoming adverse conditions, and on-going care simplified--all illustrated with slides, live plants, soil examples & true stories. Open discussion will be featured.
Day: Monday Time: 7-9:30pm
Dates: March 13
Registration Fee Memb: $ 25.
Cancellation Deadline: March7
Blue for all Seasons
Instructor: Marion Jarvie
Non Memb: $ 30.
4120-3
Blue: one ofthe rarest colours found in nature; it excites ourhearts with memories of blue bell woods. Dicoverthis magic colour through Gentians, Campanulas and all the other flowers known as blue bells. Add a dash of blue in your garden from early spring Scilla to late fall Asters.
Day: Tuesdays Time: 1-3:30pm
Dates: March 14, 21
Registration Fee Memb: $ 45.
Cancellation Deadline: March7
Non Memb: $ 55.
GAR DEN | NG A Course Descriptions
*A Healthy Garden the Natural Way
Instructor: Mary Perimutter
4175
Keep your garden healthy the environmentally correctway. Learn how to make your own home made insecticides and fungicide. Protect plants with other plants. With Mary's vast experience, botanical grounding & inherent sharing style, who better to show you the ins & outs of this environmentally friendly subject and your garden will never be happier!!
Day: Wednesday Time: 1- 4pm
Dates: March 15
Registration Fee Memb: $ 27
Cancellation Deadline: March8
*Perennials for Damp Places
Instructor: Marion Jarvie
Non Memb: $
4120-2
Does the heavy clay soil in your garden leave you with damp areas that never seem to dry out after the spring thaw? Any type of soil with moisture retentive properties can be a bonus to some plants that thrive in these conditions such as Japanese Irises, Helleborus, and Ligularias. These bold, structural plants will enhance your garden. Suggested reading Beth Chatto's The Damp Garden , available in the Trellis Shop.
Day: Thursday Time: 7-10pm
Dates: March 16
Registration Fee Memb: $ 27.
Cancellation Deadline: March9
*Great Composting
Instructor: Kate Middleton
Non Memb: $ 32.
4168-1
Want more form your compost bin? You can learn to make your compost bin more efficient, and time the creation of yourcompost forwhen you need it most. Having problems pick up some simple solutions and become better composter in the process. Fact sheet to take home and a tour and explanation of the Compost Demonstration Site at the Civic Garden Centre included.
Day: Tuesday Time: 1-4pm
Dates: March 28
Registration Fee Memb: $ 25. Non Memb: $ 30.
Cancellation Deadline: March 21
*Big
and Bold Perennials for the Garden
Instructor: John Valleau
4146
Explore existing and new varieties of tall and bold perennials that will enhance the look of your garden and as well add glamourto your home as cut flowers. Through slide presentation and discussion you will learn were to plant them and how to take care of them to extend the bloom period in yourgarden and in the home.
Day: Wednesday Time: 7-9:30pm
Dates: March 29
Registration Fee Memb: $ 23. Non Memb: $ 28.
Cancellation Deadline: March22
GAR DEN I N G o~ Course Descriptions
Garden Renovation "How To" 4102
Instructor: Bill Chandler
Everyone has had their share of renovation horror stories. Before you start on your landscaping project, spend a few evenings learning about renovating your outdoor space. Course will cover assessment of your property, space re-organization (for entertaining, play, traffic), plant renovation (pruning, transplanting, regrouping), soil renovation, building materials, and tips on hiring contractors.
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: April 4,11,18,25
Registration Fee Memb: $ 55.
Cancellation Deadline: March28
*Tranquility of Japanese Gardens
Instructor: Judith Wright
Time: 7 -9:30pm
Non Memb: $ 70.
4169
Japanese gardens are know for their serenity and tranquility . In our chaotic modern lives, a quiet oasis is sometimes welcome. Explore Japanese philosophy , styles of Japanese gardens, and design principles as an inspiration to create your own restful corner. For inspiration read Contemplative Gardens by Julie Messervy available at the Trellis Shop
Day: Wednesday Time: 7-9pm
Dates: April5
Registration Fee Memb: $ 23.
Cancellation Deadline: March29
Non Memb: $ 28.
*Hostas and Astilbes for the Shade Garden 4161
Instructor: Frank Kershaw
Hostas and astilbes are excellent shade species for the home gardener. These easy to grow plants provide unmatched colour and texture in the summer shade garden. Learn about new cultivars and how to select appropriate species for design applications, along with maintenance tips.
Day: Wednesday Time: 7:30-9:30pm
Dates: April 12
Registration Fee Memb: $ 23.
Cancellation Deadline: April5
The Planned Garden
Instructor: Marion Jarvie
Non Memb: $ 28.
4120-1
Getready for the gardening season by taking a critical look at your garden and plan for success. Organize your garden into various planting zones, depending on sun or shade, front or back yard, tricky spots. Learn what to plant in these various areas for maximum effect in terms of colour, shape and texture. By the end of the course you will be ready to visit your favourite nurseries with a shopping list in hand.
Day: Mondays Time: 7-10pm
Dates: April 17, 24, May8, 15 :
Registration Fee Memb: $ 78.
Cancellation Deadline: April 10
Non Memb: $ 93.
GARDEN | NG ~ Course Descriptions
*Landscaping with Trees and Shrubs
Instructor: Frank Kershaw
4178
Before embarking on that important decision of selecting foundations plantings, explore the varieties that will add colour, texture and form to your landscape plans. Where and how to plant them. How to keep them healthy in the initial stages of gowth. Where and how to buy.
Day: Wednesday Time: 7:30-9:30pm
Dates: April 19
Registration Fee Memb: $ 23.
Cancellation Deadline: April 12
Gardening in Cottage Country
Instructor: Marion Jarvie
Non Memb: $ 28.
4120-4
Extreme conditions such as sandy/rocky soil, strong winds, varied temperatures are a challenge to anyone who has tried gardening in cottage country. Learn to make these conditions your friend not your foe. This course will offer solutions by giving you landscaping hints, and showing you how to grow hardy species and xeric plants. The first session will cover woody plants and the second, perennials.
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: May 9, 16
Registration Fee Memb: $ 45.
Cancellation Deadline: May 2
*Hanging Planters Extraordinaire
Instructor: Marjorie Mason Hogue
Time: 1-3:30pm
Non Memb: $ 55.
4123
You will be instructed in the art of making your own superb hanging baskets using many exciting new plants in a variety of different containers including sphagnum moss. Learn the tricks to keeping your baskets looking spectacular right up until frost and then how to overwinter many of the plants for next year.
Day: Wednesday
Dates: May 10
Registration Fee Memb: $ 25.
Cancellation Deadline: May 3
*Designing
a Trouble Free Water Garden
Instructor: Harvey and Lois Macklin
Time: 7-9:30pm
Non Memb: $ 30.
4164
This comprehensive course will coverall aspects of designing a trouble free water garden; starting with the proper site selection and pond design (including a discussion on materials), plant material for pond, marginals and bog areas and ending with hints on pond housekeeping to keep your plants and fish healthy Recommended books are Pond Doctor by Helen Nash and Water Gardens for Plants and Fish by Charles B. Thomas.
Day: Tuesday
Dates: May 16
Registration Fee Memb: $ 23.
Cancellation Deadline: May 9
Time: 7-9:30pm
Non Memb: $ 28.
GARDEN| NG o~ Course Descriptions
*Edible
Wild Plants
Instructor: Pat Crocker
The Edible Wild -- it's all around us! Though slides, books and actual samples, learn to identify some wild plants such as wild leek, sorel, marsh marigolds. Patwill sharewith you ideas for recipes and simple medicines. A light spring lunch from these fresh wild greens will be prepared and sampled . Materials fee approx.: $10 at class.
Day: Wednesday Time: 11am-2pm
Dates: May 17
Registration Fee Memb: $ 25.
Cancellation Deadline: May 10
*Garden
Case Studies
Instructor: Frank Kershaw
A guided lecture tour through several gardens including Frank Kershaw's own. The focus of the tour will be on how to create an environment thatattracts birds, butterflies and bees in a pleasing shaded woodland retreat. Learn about plant material and maintenance. (Address and instructions will be given upon registration).
Day: Saturday
Dates: May 27
Registration Fee Memb: $ 23.
Cancellation Deadline: May 19
*Diagnosing
Time: 10am - 1pm
Non Memb: $ 28.
Plant Problems: Lecture/Fieldtrip
Instructor: Anne Marie Van Nest
4168-2
This lecture/field trip will help you identify the obvious (aphids, leaf miner, slugs) and not so obvious (chlorosis , virus, fungal disease, crown rot ) plant problems that start appearing in your garden as the weather gets warmer. Anne Mariewill guide you through Edwards Gardens showing you actual case studies. You will also get an update on new pests heading into the region such as Japanese beetles and Lily Leaf beetles.
Day: Thursday Time: 1-3:30pm
Dates: June 8
Registration Fee Memb: $ 25.
Non Memb: $ 30.
4104 |
Cancellation Deadline: June1 ) Non Memb: $ 30. 4113
*** SPRING TIME SPECIAL ***
Here is an opportunity to create your own package of gardening courses at a discounted rate. Select any 3 one session gardening course (courses marked with an asterisk) foronly $69. This amounts to a 5% to 12% discount depending on the courses you choose. You must, however, register for all three courses at the same time. The usual cancellation and refund policies apply. This rate applies to members only.
The Civic Garden Centre Instructors ~
Mary Baillie who studied in Japan, is a qualified teacher of Ikenobo lkebana, Judge & Demonstrator of Floral Design accredited by the Garden Clubs of Ontario, Judge of Horticulture accredited by the Royal Botanical Gardens, & Rose Judge accredited by the Canadian Rose Society.
Shirley Binns studied flower arranging at the Civic Garden Centre, in Japan, & has been arranging flowers & extensively gardening for 10 years. She is an accredited Rose Judge & is currently studying to become a Decorative Judge. Shirley has competed in world flower shows--one in Paris France, & had an arrangement published in theCanadian Flower Arranger. She is a memberof Milne House Garden Club.
Micheal Biro wildlife biologist, high school biology & French teacher, co-author of Atlas of the Breeding Birds of Ontario, (1987), has spent 17 years studying the nesting behaviour of the Wood Duck & banding thousands of forest birds. He had been speaking for 15 years to groups, both small & large, on related subjects.
Lynda Bryden, B.A., attended Toronto Teachers' College & has studied art with well known Toronto artists. An experienced teacher, Lynda has given watercolour classes for many years atthe Centre where she is also ajuror forexhibitions. She conducts summerworkshops in Baysville & has participated in group & juried shows.
Bill Chandler has oprated his own landscape design and building company for the past eleven years, specializing in building residential gardens. Bill enjoys sharing his knowledge of gardening and experience in design to all gardeners. For the past eightyears he has been t=aching night courses for the Scarborough Board of Education.
Catherine Cox In addition to her positions as Garden Designer & Rose & Perennials Manager at Pine Ridge Garden Gallery in Pickering, Cathy is a Master Gardener working on a Diploma in Horticulture. She lectures on perennials to major horticulture societies & groups throughout Ontario. She is a member of the Scarborough Horticulture Society & an Executive of the Ontario Rock Garden Society.
Kurt Crist has been birding at his home near Point Pelee almost since birth, worked at Weall & Cullen Nurseries for 20 years, hosted a 6 week garden tour in New Zealand & Australia, appears on Ross Hawthorne's TV program & has his own business The Backyard Naturalist in Unionville -truly an in depth naturalist.
Pat Crocker graduated in Home Economics & Administration, taught many years in Metro high schools. A successful marketing & public relations consultant, she now owns Riversong Studios a purveyor of fine food, kitchenware & garden products. Pat speaks at herb guilds, exhibits at RBG & Durham herb shows, & has a professional herb & teaching garden.
Americo Del Col graduated in Graphic & Fine Arts, studied with Doris McCarthy, Charles Goldhammer & Robert Ross. After a successful career in graphic arts, he is painting & teaching, focusing on Canadian landscape, watercolour & figures. He has had many one-man shows & is represented in private & corporate collections in England, Germany, Australia & Canada.
Ruth Devor has been sculpting for 30 years. She trained in Italy, Mexico & several schools in Toronto. Hermajorshows have been in Toronto, Philadelphia, Tequesta, Vancouver, Chicago & Montreal. Ruth is represented in corporate and private collections in Canada, the U.S. & Milan. In addition to her own studio classes, Ruth teaches for various boards of education & community facilities in the Metropolitan Toronto area.
Maggie Dickson rained in art at St. Martins Academy London England, University of Missouri, OCA (AOCA), & Art's Sakewith Graeham Coughtry & Joyce Wieland. Maggie's work includes doing moidings. castings & pen & ink illustrations for the R.O.M., & semi-abstract large scale flowers in mus=c mediz on paper. She has exhibited in many group shows.
The Civic Garden Centre Instructors ~
Judy Ellen graduated BSc, Beloit College, Wisconsin & MSc,Temple University, Philadelphia. Afterworking with clay for many years, she changed to basket making in 1987. Judy has exhibited in many shows throughout Canada, participates in Master Workshops & is currently co-chairman of the Basketry Network.
Lisa Gignac graduated BA (hons), U of T, & studied design & art history at OCA. In her business, Designs by Lisa, she uses this ancient art form for hand stencilled, wooden furniture, floorcloths & wall treatments. "The practical application of this craft to the home allows us to live daily with art." Lisa has exhibited in the Ontario Crafts Council Guild Shop, One-Of-A-Kind, Toronto OutdoorArt & other adjudicated shows.
Marjorie Hancock, AOCA, OALA, following a career in graphic design & planning, returned to nursery work (she is the daughter of the famous "Mr. Rhododendron®, a major developer of S. Ontario-friendly strains). As an owner/partner of Woodland Nurseries, the first commercial producer of rhododendrons in Ontario, Marjorie is a Horticultural Consultant to landscape architects, garden designers, nurserymen, landscape contractors & the public. Active in the formation of the Rhododendron Society of Canada, she was also their editor.
Ella Irving has had thirty years of entering competitions, studying for accreditation, judging & teaching flower design, in North America, Japan & the U.K. In addition to her continuous work in many other styles, she has has been a full professor in Ikebana floral art since 1988.
Marion Jarvie After 11 years as a nursery horticulturist, started her own landscape consultancy 9 years ago. She has been teaching in the field for many years at George Brown College & the Civic Garden Centre as well as lecturring throughout North America. Marion travels extensively to discover & gather new & relevant plant information to add to her already vast repetoire & incorporate into practical applications. She has been Program Chairman of the Ontario Rock Garden Society for 8 years.
Shizuko Kadoguchi has the highest qualifications in Ikenobo in North America. In addition, she has the honourable distinction of being awarded the name "Hosui"--sweet essence--by Headmaster Senei lkenobo. She has been learning lkebana for over 60 years & teaching for 33 years in the U.S., Jamaica, Canada, Japan, assisted Senei lkenobo & demonstrated for the Consul General of Japan.
Frank Kershaw has been Director of Planning, Research & Construction Division, for Dept. of Parks & Property Metro Toronto, for over 20 years. Graduated BA (hons), MSc in Urban & Regional Planning, Diploma in Horticulture, & Certificate in Landscape Architecture, he is a recognized leader in natural landscapes in North America & has done numerous publications & lectures on related subjects.
Harvey Macklin is the author and publisher of the Water Garden Network, a news buletin for Water Gardeners. Harvey's background as a professional engineer working in Marine Design and his passion for gardening have been combined into his new career in researching and developing water gardening systems. Lois Macklin has been a teacher and music and arts consultant for the Welland Country Separate School Board. Upon her retirement, shejoined her husband in his gardening business.
Marjorie Mason Hogue was raised on a market garden farm & so has been gardening since she could walk. She worked at Pine Ridge Garden Gallery for 20 years, most of which time she was Greenhouse Manager. Marjoriewas Host of Let's Get Growing , CKOT 94.9 FM radio for eightyears. In 1993, Marjorie & son Jeff Mason began a mail order nursery called Mason Hogue Gardens, for unusual plants.
The Civic Garden Centre Instructors ~
Melinda Mayhall, B.A., is a well known basketmaker who learned her craft through taking workshops with well known basketmakers & many years of study & practice. She has exhibited in juried exhibitions in Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, the U.S. & Canada. Melinda has been teaching throughout Canada since 1986. She is founding member & former co-chairman of The Basketry Network, & current chairman of Basketry Focus, an international symposium.
Kate Middleton, B.I.S. is the leading authority on composting in Ontario. Kate is employed by the MetroWorks Department as an information officer for Composting. She trained as one of the first Master Composters in the province and has been actively lecturing on composting for the last five years.
Mary Perlmutter A past school teacher & veteran of music theatre, Mary is a natural for the role of instructor in organic gardening. She was an avid recycler before getting the gardening bug, serving over 10 years on the Toronto Recycling Action Committee. She has been an active executive for Canadian Organic Growers Inc. since 1976, published a book, writes for newspapers & gardening journals & is a Master Gardener.
Jillian Roos-Markowitz, SCA, studied with the Franklin Carmichael Art Group & the Three Schools of Art & continues to attend workshops & seminars. Jillian has been teaching for several years. Her work has received awards in many juried shows & is included in private & corporate collections in Canada, England, the U.S., Australia, Bahamas & Hong Kong. Besides serving on many boards, Jillian is Editor of the Society of Canadian Artists' newsletter.
Steven Sabados Fine Arts diploma, is a set designer for City TV, appears regularly with Marilyn Dennis, & is appearing in CityLine's home day video. After many professional years with Eatons & Roots, Steven started his own business doing trompe I'oeil & decorative art finishes in commercial & residential settings, directs art & installations for events such as weddings, product launches & record releases .
James "Sandy" Spencer attended Acadia University & then graduated AOCA, from whence he was sent on scholarship to study in Europe. His Wolfville Nova Scotia roots, are apparentin the detail & light reflected in his work. Several large paintings are in the National Gallery permanent collection & many others in majorgalleries, corporations & publications across Canada. Sandy has taught for 27 years at such institutions as the Banff School & U. of T.
Pamela Stagg is a Canadian botanical artist who has achieved international recognition for her work. She holds the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Gold Medal for botanical painting & this yearwill have her second solo show at the Park Walk Gallery in London England. An enthusiastic teacher, Pamela enjoys developing the talent of all her students--a student in one of her previous workshops at the Centre, is now exhibiting internationally.
John Valleau is a frequent speaker on the topic of perennials, with presentations geared to both the home gardemer as well as professional landscapers, municipalities and trade organizations. He is the author of the newly revised Perenni rdening Gui Perennials, and an avid gardener and plant photographer. Currently, he is the Eastern Sales Managerfor Valleybrook Gardens.
Anne Marie Van Nest graduated Niagara Parks Dipl. from the NP Commission, School of Horticulture, Ontario Diploma in Horticulture from U of Guelph in General Horticulture & Floriculture. Anne Marie is the Manager of Horticultural Services at the Centre. Most of us are not only very familiar with herwork, but also her informative articles in Trellis. She is a National Director for Region VIl (Canada & International) for the Garden Writers' Association of America.
The Civic Garden Centre Instructors ~
Greg Williams currently holds the Jonin Somu degree - Sogetsu School. He is a member of the Sogetsu Teachers' Association, was instrumental in establishing Toronto Chapter 108 of Ikebana International, was founding President & is Honourary Advisor. He has assisted the lemoto of the Sogetsu School Hiroshi Teshigahara in demonstrations & exhibitions, & shows worldwide.
Judith Wright a British qualified landscape architect trained at the Leeds Polytechnic, School of Architecture and Landscape in England. As awinner of the Royal Society ofArts Bursary in 1982/1983 Judith travelled in Japan, Hong Kong, Bahrain and Rome to study the varying approaches to landscape design in countries with widely different cultural and environmental backgrounds. For the last four years she has been working for Paklane Nurseries designing and constructing residential gardens.
~Membership Advantages~
The Civic Garden Centre warmly welcomes new members. Some of the many services* we offer are:
educational workshops, courses, clinics, lectures, conferences, tours & Members' Nights
a highly recognized horticultural library the Trellis Shop, useful & unusual garden supplies, plants, gifts & books
Trellis newsletter, to keep you informed & up-to-date--ten issues per year soil testing services
free gardening information hotline seasonal plant sales
fund-raising events, ie. highly recognized craft show, garden tours etc. flower shows, exhibitions & competitions
Master Gardener education & activities
» volunteer activities
*Memberdiscounts apply on many ofthese services.
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Phone: (416) 397-1340
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