The newsletter of the Civic Garden Centre in Metropolitan Toronto February, 1996 Volume 23, Number 2
Finding solace in the garden: an informal talk with Michele Landsberg Gardening on the Internet Family and children s programs for the March Break Plant a row for the hungry
TheCivicGardenCentr nission is to act as a central reso issues by encouraging intere: g and interpreting informatic of the community.
Located in Edward North York, the Centre serves tario. TheCivic GardenCe ; thibits and shows. Please con Trellis
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Telephone: Area code Sy Main number: 397-13¢ Dat
Rentals: 397-1349 R =
Library: 397-1340
Gardening hotline: 39
Board ofdirectors:
Chair: Lynne Robbins
Staffmembers:
Executive director: Bonnie Hillman
Members:: Pofer Buookle Manager, community and ed}lca onal programs:
Lindsay Dale-Harris
John Dean
Diana vonAppen
Co-ordinator, volunteer and membership: Linda Heimlich
Annette Dunne : : Co-ordinator, children s programs: MargotMather
Mark Hartley 5 : hn HL 4
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Horticulturist: Stephen Westcott-Gratton
Librarian: Roslyn Theodore
Trellis editor: Iris Hossé Phillips
GwenKearr.\ey Manager,marketingand specialevents:
NancyLaurie
Barbara Mayer
Mary Mingie
David Money
Maureen Naylor
AntheaO'Reagan
Helen Shaw
Roger Silverthorne
Robin Wilkos
CarolynDalgarno
Trellis Shop manager: Joel Lavine
Trellis Shop assistant manager: Barbara Stevenson
Plantbuyer: Ellen Eisenberg
Manager, administration and facility rentals:
Betsy Chubb
Maintenance supervisor: Walter Morassutti
Bookkeeper/administrative as§istant:
Janie Brentnall
Administrative assistant: Shirley Lyons
1 Editor snote
An Edwards Foundation Garden
Evening
Roses and clematis
Gardening onthe Internet
Questions and answers
Community/education news
As snug as abug onmyhibiscus
Plant a row forthe hungry
Books inreview 9 Family programs
Volunteers and membership
Trellis Shop
CoverphotocourtesyofInternationaalBloembollemCentrum
Volume 23, Number 2
Editor: Iris HosséPhillips
Editorialco-ordinator: LeslieLynch
Advertisinginformation: (416) 397-1340
Printed byRaised Image, Etobicoke, on recycled paper
Trellis ispublished tentimesayearas amembers newsletter by the Civic Garden Centre, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, North York, Ontario M3C 1P2. Telephone: (416) 397-1340.
Manuscripts submitted on a voluntary basis are gratefully received. No remuneration is possible.
Articles, manuscripts and advertising material must be received by the 15th of the month to insure publication six weeks later. For example, material received by April 15 will be included in the June issue of Trellis.
Opinions expressed within Trellis do not necessarily reflect thoseoftheCentre. Submissionsmaybeedited forstyleand clarity.
Allrightsreserved. Reproductionin whole orpartis prohibited without written permission.
ByIris Phillips
Gardensprovidehealthandhealing.Atthe February Edwards Foundation Garden Evening,MicheleLandsbegwillrelatehow hergardenhelpedherthroughherexperience with cancer.
Gardenerseasilyrecognizethephysical and mentalbenefits ofworking in the garden.Asearlyas1699,LonardMaegerwrote in The English Garden: Would men be ruledbyme,Iwouldadvisethemtospend their spare time in their gardens, either digging,setting-outorweeding:thereisno betterwaytopreservetheirhealth. Gentlewomen, if the ground is not too wet, may dothemselvesgoodbykneelingonacushion and weeding.
Gardentherapyorhorticulturaltherapy asitisnowcalledisrecognized asanaid to healing physical and mental ailments. Working with plants provides many benefits and hasbeen shown to speed healing and recoverytimes in hospitals. However, more recently, the benefits of being in a garden or looking at a garden are being acknowledged. Forexample, manyhomes for the aged are now adding gardens to their facilities. The influence ofthe garden on care-givers and the elderly is positive and has boosted morale.
The Centre s library has a large section on horticultural therapy. One book that I enjoyed is the edited papers of the first national symposium on the topic held in Arlington, Virginia, in 1990. The Role of Horticulture in Human Well-beingand Social Development is comprehensive and shows the effects that plants have on humans not only as food.
Many thanks to the members who sent in suggestions for renaming Trellis. An interesting point is the number of members wholikethecurrentnameanddonotwant a change. We will keep you informed on the design process and name.
Wednesday, February 14
7:30 p.m.
An informal talk with Michele Landsberg
I'manactivistforsocialjustice, raceand genderequality,peaceand pluralism. I'malso a proud mother, devoted wife, reader, recent gardener, lifelong feminist, says Michele Landsberg,columnistforTheTorontoStarandauthorofWomenandChildrenFirst,Michele Landsberg s Guide to Children s Books,Readingfor theLoveofIt, The WorldofChildren s Books and This is New YorkHoney! A Homage to Manhattan with Love and Rage.
In the spring of 1994, Michele was diagnosed with breast cancer. During her hospital stay, she reflected that she was lucky to have the love and support of her children and husband, Stephen Lewis, and realized that there was happiness in simple pleasures.
Homefromthehospital,Michelebeganto focusher thoughtsand herenergieson her garden. Previously, she had an interest in gardening but lacked the time to actively pursueit. Confrontedbyherillness,Michelethrewherselfintoeveryaspectofgardening and was able to work through this difficult period of her life.
Listen to Michele describe her experience and discover why her column touched so many lives as she shared her thoughts with her readers.
Join us and share your own stories. There are no slides this evening.
The Edwards Foundation Garden Evenings arefunded by The Edwards Charitable Foundation. Admission isfreefor members ofthe Centre; non-members, $4.
Sunday, March 31 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
With experts Ethel Freeman and Brian Bixley
See next month s Trellis for details.
By Roslyn Theodore, librarian
There aremanywonderful gardening resources on the Internet. The following is a small representation of the sites to explore and the good places to start on the Internet through the World Wide Web (WWW). Many of these sites are U.S.-based.
* GardenNet's Guide to Internet Resources
A general aid to finding gardening information available in cyberspace.
Address: http://www.olympus.net/gardens/ pointl.htm
¢ GardenNet Index
Lists garden associations, books, multimedia, and garden book reviews.
At: http://www.olympus.net/ gardens/ index.htm
e Garden Gate: Teaching Garden
Lists databases, glossaries, homepages, and frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Address: http://www.prairenet.org/ag/garden/ teaching.htm
¢ GardenNet Guide to Gardens of the USA Browsegardensbytypeorbrowsegardensbystate.
Address: http//www.olympus.net/gardens/ guidel.htm
¢ Time Life Complete Gardener Encyclopedia
This is the online edition of the Time Life Complete Gardener Encyclopedia.
Address: http://www.time. inc.com/rg/ TimeLife/ CG/rg-search.html
* Brooklyn Botanic Garden
At: http://mirror.wwa.com/mirror/orgs/bbg/ bbg.htm
* Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Address: http://www.rbgkew.org.uk/
There are two very good articles about gardening on the Internet: Lyon, David. Log on ... and digin inNational Gardening July/Aug. '95 , 18(4): 22-27.
Vey,Kathy. CultivatingtheInformationHighway in Canadian Gardening, June/July "95, 6(4): 22-23.
Happy surfing!
Gardens ofVancouver
June 17 to 21, 1996, (C$785, fromVancouver Leader: BarbaraWilkins
Wildflowers ofthe Rockies
July 7 to 20, 1996
US$1595, from Denver Leader: Marion Jarvie
Gardens ofScotland
September6 to 20, 1997
C$3995, from Glasgow Leader: Allen Paterson
Wildflowers ofChina
May 25 to June 18, 1997
C$4995, from Kunming Leader: PeterCunnington
Formoreinformationpleasecall: 416-221 3000 toll free 1-800 -387 1483
36 Finch AvenueWest Toronto, Ontario, Canada M2N 2G9
Q. How high does Rosa Rugosa grow? And is itfragrant?
A. There are a number of varieties of Rosa Rugosa. Most haveaheightbetweenoneandtwometres(threetosixfeet) andasimilarspread,sogivethemenoughroom. Thescent also varies. Some of the white varieties, like R.Rugosa Alba ;and Blancdoubledecoulent areveryfragrant. The hybrid white Snow Dwarf grows to four feet and makes a good hedge.
Rosa Rugosa makes a good dense hedge ifyou have plenty ofspace.
Q. Myjadeplant hasmealybugson it. HowdoIgetridofthem?
A. Safer s insecticidal soap is very effective against mealybugs. Followthedirectionsonthebottle. Repeatthe treatment every ten days to two weeks until they are eliminated. You can wash off the soap solution when it dries,topreventbuild-upontheplant. Standthepotinthe sink and spray with water. You can spray insecticide aroundthebaseoftheplant(afteryouhavewateredit),too.
Mealy bug on a jade plant can be controlled with insecticidal soap.
Q. Solanumnigrum can itbegrown indoors? Isitasourceofedible fruit?
A. Thisis a shrubby hardyperennial, not really suitable as a house plant. Stokes seed catalogue lists this as garden huckleberry(anightshade,relatedtopotato),growingtwo to three feet high. The bushes have clusters of black berries. ItflowersinearlyJuneandfruitripensinJuly. The immature fruit has toxic alkaloids, so wait until it is fully ripe. Somepeoplefindthe fruit mealyand uninteresting; it canbeusedwithplentyofsugarforpiesandpreserves. Each bush produces about one quart offruit. Solanum nigrum berries are poisonous until they
Thanks to Vivien Jenkinsonfor illustrations. agfulbisgp:
By Diana von Appen, manager, community and educational programs
Communityandeducationalprogramming is central to the work of the Civic Garden Centre. Programsincludeouradulteducationcourses,theEdwardsFoundationGardenEvenings series, children s and family programs, horticultural and information programs and special programs.
New criteria, consistent with the Centre s revised mission statement, help us to determine program content: presenting horticultural information in entertaining andinnovativeways, introducingtheCentre to new audiences, reaching out to communities throughout Metro Toronto and establishing the Centre as a welcoming placeforsolutionsandinspiration. Wewill
seekpartnershipswithcommunityorganizations, school boards, adult educational institutions and environmental groups.
All this represents new opportunities for volunteers, and we will be working to ensure that volunteers and projects are closely matched.
Iwould thankAda Brzeski, theCentre s former course co-ordinator, who has so ablyensured thatnothingfallsthroughthe cracks during this period of staff change. Staff, instructors and students wish her well.
It is an exciting time of renewal at the CivicGardenCentre. Staytunedfordetails coming soon!
When you're at work on the garden you love, remember Sheridan Nurseries. At Sheridan, we have expert staffto help you, and the finest selection of nursery stock in Canada, including over 750 types of plants and trees grown on our own farms. And all ofour nursery stock is guaranteed for two full years! Need any advice to help make your garden even lovelier? Gardens By Sheridan landscape designers offer everything from peerless consultation and planning to complete construction and maintenance services. All for the love of gardens, at Sheridan Nurseries.
(416) 621-9100 Tel: (905) 822-0251 Tel: (416) 481-6429
By Stephen Westcott-Gratton, Centre horticulturist
I sit down to write this having just performed once-weekly maintenance duties onmyindoorplants. Thisalwaysincludes a quick inspection of the plant material to makesureI 'mactuallyengagedinpursuits horticultural, and haven t entered unawares into a pest-breeding experiment. I'vebeenlucky so far this year, but today I spied the tell-tale webs of thedreadedspidermitebeginning to appear on the growing tips of my hibiscus.
As a general rule, I'm againsttaking indoor plants outside for the summer. Plantsthat areabletotolerate the lowlight conditions ofhouses generally get sun scald within hours ofbeing placed outdoors, much like foolishnorthernvacationers on a Caribbean beach in March. In addition to the dangersofathinningozone layer, when we put our plants outdoors, they leave the cloistered environs of our homes, and frequently begin fraternizing with some rather questionable types.
ItseemsthateveryyearIbreakmyown ruleasIobservetheaforementionedhibiscus straining toward the window, looking as if it would poke through the panes if it were able. Now I reap the rewards; not onlyhasmyplantbeenharbouringinsects, but by placing it in a warm, dry environment, I have produced optimum growing conditions for the invaders.
Hitching a ride on host plants that are placed outdoors forthesummerisjustone way that pests are introduced into our
homes. Farmorecommon routes forgaining entrance are hiding surreptitiously on plants that enter our homes as gifts or seasonal additions. Poinsettias often harbour traces of whitefly that proliferate at astounding speed when placed indoors. Minuscule cyclamen mites can enter on a single plant at Christmas, and by Easter every African violetin the house is infested. How is one to guard against this?
One way is to keep new introductions isolated from other plants until it is clear that they aren t harbouringanyinsects or disease. Another way is to simply steer clear of susceptible species; but no matter how vigilant one is, at some time or other, chancesarethatyou're going to find yourself sharing lodgings with uninvited guests. This discovery often transforms the most pastoral of horticulturists into seething, ruthless Lucrezia Borgias intent on nothing short of murder and total annihilation of the enemy.
Beforeyoureachforthefamilyblunderbuss,youmaywanttoreviewthevirtuesof IPM or Integrated Pest Management. In a nutshell,thissystemespousesthemeritsof early detection (before pest populations become unmanageable and decimate a plant or crop), timely cultural practices (removalofaffectedplanttissue),avoiding any plant stress (by providing adequate
light,wateringandfertilizingasrequired), and using chemical solutions onlyas a last resort. Neither totally organic nor totally traditionalinapproach,IPMcleverlyblends the two seemingly opposed theories.
There are several organic strategies for eradicating insects, and I always try to employ these before I reach for the heavy duty ammunition. Yellow sticky strips oftendothetrick;thereisalsoawiderange of Bio-bugs (initially developed for outdoor or greenhouse use) predatory insectsthatfeedorlaytheireggsonthetarget insects. Thetroublewiththeseisthatmany people don t want insects in their home, beneficialorotherwise,andwhenthepredator s food source dwindles, so do they, often before the problem is completely eradicated. I'msurethatbynow,everyone isawareofthevirtuesofSafer sSoap(potassium salts of fatty acids), but again, this claims to control rather than eliminate insect pests. Completecoverageis essential, since the solution must actually come in direct contact with insects, and may kill adultpopulations,butnoteggsandlarvae, or vice versa.
Atthispoint,wecomeupagainstoneof the real stumbling blocks of indoor plant care. The range ofinsects is huge, as is the
Now is the time byErniePope (Trellis,January, 1980) Gardeners who grow their own annuals from seed should be makingplansnowforthecoming season.
February:
Fibrous rooted begonias (10th) Browallia (15th)
Verbena (15th) Dianthus (20th)
range of plant material what works for mealybugonone sDracaena marginatawill more than likely kill one s prize schefflera. Because of this, it isbest to take whatscant advice isavailable atleast thatwayifthe plantdies,itisn tyourfault youwerejust following instructions!
Diversity of plant material and pathogen biology is only one reason why literatureonthesubjectissolimited. Ifacropof sansevieria dies, a world-wide famine isn t likely to ensue, so research dollars simply aren t forthcoming, and understandably so. With this in mind readers are encouraged to consult several excellent books in theCentre slibrary,particularlyDiseases& PestsofOrnamentalPlantsbyPascalPirone. TheMasterGardenerHotline(416397-1345) gets many calls about houseplants during the winter months, and is a fine source of information. The Trellis Shop carries a broadrangeoflargely benign insecticides, suitable for indoor use.
I am also always happy to receive calls onmylineattheCentre(416397-1355)and will endeavour to find a solution that is satisfactorytoindividualconcernsandsituations.
As gardeners, we look forward to challenges,victories,and occasional,butinevitable defeats. I hope you threw out those poinsettias byJanuary 31st in mybooks, they re an annual!
Here's the easiest route to yearround gardening. Mail-A-Growis a new subscription service offering seasonal delights for your indoor and outdoor pleasure. Exotics, showstoppers, little treasures. All packagedwitheverythingyou needtoget growing. Extra Bonus:afun newsletterforgreen-thumbsandall-thumbs. Delivered right to your door.
This could be the year you really bloom. For more information call:
Mail-A-Growat (416) 801-4040
ByAnna Leggatt
Doyougrowvegetables?Doyougrowtoo many and everyone is sick of zucchini muffins? Are the beans ready tobe picked and the freezer is full?
Why not plan to have an extra row of vegetables to give to your local food bank orgroup home? Inthese days ofcutbacks, we may not be able to donate as much money as we would like and it is sometimes difficult to free up a large block of time for more volunteer work. What a difference it would make if every vegetable grower could squeeze in a few plants and designate them for the hungry.
In March, 1995, the Garden Writers of America launched a campaign to grow more food for local charities. The results wereoutstanding. Inafewlocations,donations amounted to ten or even fifteen tons ofvegetables! Ofcourse, todothisina city, we would have to have many people contributing.
Reviewed by Susan Perenack
Please seriously consider what you can do. Even a pot of vegetables on a balcony would help.
As you plan your garden, think about whatyoucangrowwellandwhatgivesthe most food for your space. Contact your localfoodbankand askwhattheycanuse.
If you would like to help in this program, I can provide some row markers donated by Sun Gro Horticulture in the U.S. Please send me a stamped, addressed business-size envelope to 2593 St. Clair AvenueEast,EastYork,ONM4B 1M2,and I will send you a plastic row marker for every row you agree to donate.
You are excused in the event ofinclementweather,maraudinggroundhogs,pesky children and other garden horrors.
Anna Leggatt is a Toronto Master Gardener andeditorofTheJournal,thenewsletterofthe Ontario Rock Garden Society.
by David Stevens, $39.95
The author is winner of ten gold medals at the Chelsea Flower Show and host and writeroftheBBC sGardensbyDesign. Heapplieshistalenttocreatingtheessentialguide to garden materials and structures. It's thorough. It's inspiring. It's practical. It's beautifully illustrated, well organized and definitely indispensable.
by Carole Ottesen, $70
Abooktoencourageandmeettheneedsofnativeplantenthusiasts. Theauthorbegins withacoast-to-coasttourofnativeplantgardens,includingextensivelistsforeachregion. Particularlyusefularethedetailedchapterson: perennials,annuals,grasses,ferns,water plants,vines,shrubsandtrees. Aninvaluablereferencebookforbothhomegardenerand professional landscaper.
by Rosemary Verey, $63
IntheprocessoflearninghowoneofEngland sfinestgardenswascreates,something even more fascinating is revealed... the making of a world-renowned designer and plantswoman. Tony Lord s photographs capture every feature ofBarnsley Houseat its most beautiful. An enormous amount of gardening information is presented in a wonderful way. And she never had a master plan!
ByMargotMather, children s program co-ordinator
Spring is on its way and with it an exciting new line-up of family and children s programs at theCivic Garden Centre!
During March Break on Sunday, March 10 & 17, families can participate in a fun, active program designed to welcome the coming ofspring.
DuringMarchBreakonWednesdaysand Thursdays, March 13 & 14, and March 20 & 21, children aged 5 to 12 years may register
for a variety ofhands-onworkshops.
Beginning April 13, a six-week series of Saturdaymorningprogramsfor4to12yearolds will be offered.
For more information, call me at416 3971340, Fridays and Saturdays.
Lookfordetailedinformationaboutthese and other hands-on programs in the next issue of Trellis.
By Linda Heimlich
Thenewprogrammingdirectionfor1996 to reach a more diverse audience creates exciting opportunities in our membership and volunteer programs.
I am working with staffand volunteers toreviewcurrentvolunteerpositionguides. I expect that, overthenextcoupleofyears, many new volunteer opportunities will becomeavailabletothoseinterestedincontributingtheirtimeandtalentstotheC.G.C.
I am delighted to be part of the Civic GardenCentre steamandfortunatetohave a strong volunteer-co-ordinator team to work with. Anthea O Regan and Marilyn King continue daily activities involved in co-ordinating volunteers. I thank them and Ada Brzeski for her contributions, especiallyduringAnthea sandMarilyn stime away from the Centre.
Themembershipprogramwilloffernew opportunities for volunteering. With new children sprograms, I hope to increasethe family membership category. I am also developing new strategies to strengthen the membership program through sales andrenewalactivities. [thanktheprogram staff for their efforts to create innovative
new and renewed annual programs.
I am looking forward to this year s effortsandhopethatthenewmembership and volunteer activities will help meet the Centre s goals.
Iaminterestedinyourideas. Pleasecall me at (416) 397-1340.
LindaHeimlichjoinedtheCivicGarden Centre as volunteer and membership co-ordinator in January.
February 28 March 3, 1996
Civic Garden Centre, Edwards Gardens Lawrence at Leslie, Toronto, Ontario
Wednesday to Friday 10am to 8 pm
Saturday & Sunday 10am to 6 pm
Admission:
Adult $8.00 * Senior 65+ & Student $6.00
Children 5 to 12 $1.00 * Under 5 Free
Information: (416) 447 5218
Competitive Flower Arranging & Horticulture, Demonstrations, Boutiques & Tea Room
Proceeds willgo towards the projects ofthe Garden Club of Toronto
By library volunteers Mary Lou Watson and Ann Johnson
Harris, Marjorie, In thegarden: thoughts on changing seasons
(Toronto: HarperCollins Publishers, 1995) 820/H13
Asmallvolumeofgardenmusings,each just one page in length, and each a delight to read.
Lancaster, Roy, What plant where: the creativeguide to choosing the best plantsforevery area of yourgarden.
(Vancouver: Cavendish Books, 1995) 635/ 1125.1
Acomprehensive,fullyillustratedhandbook to guide your gardening decisions. The complete key to hardiness map on the inside frontcover, and the individual plant profiles may help you avoid falling victim to garden center temptation .
MacDougall,Elisabeth(introductoryessay) and Nicolas Sapieha (photographs), Gardens ofNaples (NewYork: M.T.Train/ScalaBooks,1995) 712.3/G13
Followinganauthoritativeintroduction by garden expert Elisabeth Blair MacDougall, the history of the gardens in and around Naples, from the times of the Romans to the present, is depicted individuallyby a lavish series ofphotographs.
Pflumm, Carol Cruess, Hearthstrings: how to make decorative garlandsfor all seasons (New York: Viking Studio Books, 1993) 709.5/P28
Step-by-step instructions with clear black and white drawings explain everything from drying the ingredients to drilling spices and nuts.
Join Canadian Garden Writer JIM ST. MARIE
fora
BY UPTOWN TRAVEL
May 8 - 23, 1996
Enjoy outstanding gardens amid spectacular mountain and coastal scenery including tropical Inverewe.
Tour Edinburgh Botanic, 5 private home, 4 National Trust plus Royal Balmoral and Crathes Castle gardens and 2 nurseries. Added features: Chelsea Flower Show and guest lecturerAllen Paterson.
For Details Write to:
UPTOWN TRAVEL, Department TR 104 King Street South, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 1P5 or call: 1-800-667-0803
ONT. REG. #2557469
| The Civic Garden Centre, The Garden | ClubofTorontoandtheToronto Histori| cal Board presentaseries of lunch-time lectures on the history of gardens in | Toronto.
The seriestakes place attheToronto Historical Board,205YongeStreet, north | ofQueen Street, eachThursday in Feb| ruary fromnoonto1:00p.m.Bringlunch!
| Admission for Centre members is $2. | For information call, (416) 392-6827.
Advertise in Trellis!
Trellis classified ads are a great way to reach gardeners and a bargain at $1 per word. Deadline for submissions is the 15th of the month.
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Botanyandbirdingtours. Vanexcursions from Toronto subway to Algonquin Park, Peleelsland,BrucePeninsula,RideauTrail. Also Newfoundland, Grand Manan, Belize, Costa Rica. For details, call George Bryant at Natural History Tours (416) 223-6284.
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From Merlin s Hollow: Winter gardening courses in historic Hillary House, Aurora.
Saturday, 10 February: Brilliant and Eccentric Gardens/an afternoon with Gertrude Jekyll.
Saturday, 7 March, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Gardening with Wildflowers/landscape and wildlife.
Cost: $40 per day. For brochure, phone Merlin s Hollow (905) 727-8979.
Summer gardening course. Unique, entertaining and practical gardening course. Sixtwo-hoursessionsmonthlythroughout growing season so students, both beginners and experienced gardeners, develop practicalskillsbyobservingandpractising many gardening techniques needed to maintainanEnglish-styleflowergardenin Ontario. Classes limited to 15 students, early registration essential, Saturdays or Mondays, 10:00a.m. tonoon, or2:00 to4:00 p-m. Agift ofthis coursehasbeenused on many occasions for birthdays, Christmas, retirement or tokens of friendship. $200. Furtherinformation,phone(905)727-8979.
Perennials[over1000varieties], § Roses [over4500instock], ) Annuals[connoisseurvarieties], M Bog(Water)Plants, OrnamentalGrasses HorticulturalSeminars,Saturdaysat10am.March-April BrockRoad,North Pickering(1 mileNorthof401)683-5952
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Circleofhearts,basketcourse,#4141-2
The balcony garden course, #4123
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* Orchid judging centre, 1:00 p.m. 3-4
e Watercolour and collage, workshop course, #4121-C 4
* SouthernOntarioOrchidSociety,meeting, 7:30 p.m.
* Geranium and Pelargonium Society, meeting, 2:00 p.m.
* Book binding course, #4149
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* Intermediate flowerarranging course, #4114
* The front garden course, #4102
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* Silk ribbon embroidery, continuing course, #4148
* Creating a perennial border, course #4146
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® Ontario Rock Garden Society, meeting, 1:30 p.m. Topic: Accessible Alpines. Speaker: MarionJarvie 12
* Toronto Bonsai Society, meeting, 7:00 am.
¢ SouthernOntarioOrchidSociety,newcomers meeting, 7:30 p.m.
* Greenhouse and solarium gardening, course #4120-2
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¢ The Mediterranean garden, course #4120-3
* Lotions and potions, course #4104
* North Toronto Horticultural Society, meeting, 8:00 p.m.
e Jkebana International # 208, meeting, 7:30 p.m.
¢ EdwardsFoundationGardenEvening, 7:30 p.m. Speaker: Michele Landsberg
* Basic gardening III, course #4122-3 15
e Ohara Ikebana workshop, course #4115-W
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* York Rose Society, meeting, 2:00 p.m.
¢ Rhododendron Society, meeting, 2:00 p-m.
* Ontario Hosta Society, meeting 19
* MpycologicalSociety,meeting,8:00p.m.
* Gardening with dwarf and unusual plants, course #4109 20
e Summerfloweringbulbs,course#4138 21
* The front garden, workshop course, #4102-W
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e (CanadianChrysanthemumandDahlia Society, meeting, 7:00 p.m.
February 28 - March 3
e GardenClubofToronto, annualshow.
Trellis deadline looms
February 15 is the deadline for the April issue of Trellis. Articles and drawings welcome!
We're just back from the Landscape Ontario show with great new tools and planting ideas.
Here are some new items:
Sarah Green garden statuary
wrought iron trellises and arches
teak garden benches
* bird baths and feeders
* pruners and the latest in tools
We are fully stocked with floral design mechanics for weddings, graduations and spring parties!
Special requests are welcome.
¢ Trellis Shop hours: Monday to Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. %
\\aturdayand Sunday: noon to 4:00 p.m. /