Trellis

The newsletter of the Civic Garden Centre in Metropolitan Toronto September/October, 1996 Volume 23, Number 8

THE >OTTING SHED CIVIC GARDENCENTRE LIBRARY 2 =~

launches the fall season By i

Tuesday, September 10

MEMBERS DAY

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mums, flowering kales and cabbages

Perennial performers healthy, vigorous and sized for instant show

Anemones, sedums, ornamental grasses, chelones, asters, and more

Potting Shed, 397-1356

Tuesday through Friday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Closed Monday and Saturday.

Closed for the winter after Friday, October 11.

SEPTEMBER 10

e END OF SUMMER SALE AT THE TRELLIS SHOP

e FIRST DAY TO REGISTER FOR COURSES

Civic Garden Centre

General

Information

TheCivicGardenCentreisavolunteer-based,not-for-profitorganizationwhosemission istoactasa centralresourceforgardening,horticultureand allied environmentalissues by encouraging interest; promoting involvement; and gathering, disseminating and interpreting information in order to enhance the quality of life for members of the community.

Located in Edwards Gardens, at Leslie Street and Lawrence Avenue East in North York, the Centre serves members throughout Metropolitan Toronto and across Ontario. The Civic Garden Centre is pleased to rent facilities for meetings, receptions, exhibits and shows.

Hours:

Summer(April1toOctober31):weekdays 9:30a.m.to5:00p.m.; weekendsandholidays noon to 5:00 p.m. Winter (November 1 to March 31): weekdays 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; weekends and holidays noon to 4:00 p.m.

Telephone: Area code 416.

Main number: 397-1340

Rentals: 397-1349

Library: 397-1340

Trellis Shop: 397-1357

Course information: 397-1340

Fax: 397-1354

Master Gardeners Infoline: 397-1345 (hours: noon to 3:00 p.m.)

Board of directors:

Chair: Lynne Robbins

Staffmembers:

Interim executive director: Lynne Robbins

Members: Peter Boeckle Manager, community and educational programs:

Lindsay Dale-Harris

John Dean

Antietie Bk

Susan Dyer

Diana von Appen

Course registrar: Grant Thompson

Co-ordinator, children s programs: Margot Mather

Hor.ticulturist:. ; Stephen Westcott-Gratton 4 Assistant horticulturist: ~ Sheila Smith

SusanGibson

MarkHartley

Librarian: Roslyn Theodore

Trellis editor: Iris Hossé Phillips

John Howard Manager, marketing and special events:

Lorraine Johnson Carolyn Dalgarno

Gwen Kearney

Nancy Laurie

Barbara Mayer

Trellis Shop assistant manager:

Barbara Stevenson

Plantbuyer: Ellen Eisenberg

David Money Manager, administration and facility rentals: Betsy Chubb

Maureen Naylor - :

Maintenance supervisor: Walter Morassutti

Liz Primeau 5 ] : 3

Helen Shaw

RogerSilverthorne

Administrative assistant: Shirley Lyons

TRELLIS

Volume 23, Number 8

Editor: IrisHosséPhillips

Editorial co-ordinator: LeslieLynch

Advertisinginformation: (416) 397-1340

Printed by Raised Image, Etobicoke, on recycled paper

Trellis ispublishedtentimesayearas 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 weekslater. Forexample, materialreceivedbySeptember15 will be included in the November-December issue of Trellis.

Opinions expressed within Trellis do not necessarily reflect thoseoftheCentre. Submissionsmaybeedited forstyleand clarity.

Trellis, September/October 1996

Editor s note

ByIris Phillips

When travelling on summer holidays, I aways enjoy visiting public gardens and walking through residential areas to view gardens,checkoutplantmaterialsand design features.

Imagine my surprise actually, astonishment when I was in the small townof SitkainAlaskainearlyJunetoseeagarden with large clumps of the Himalayan blue poppy,Meconopsisbetonicifolia.Needlessto say, Itookmanyphotosandhopedthatthe gardener would come out. She did and said, Meconopsis is very easy to grow.

A.R. BuckleystatesinCanadian GardenPerennials (1977): Thefamous bluepoppy is a fabulous plant, and one with which all expertgardenerscravetosucceed.Theflowers are sky blue, 5 cm (2 inches) across, round and lightly crisped like taffeta. A perfect description ofwhat I saw.

Middleton Place, on the outskirts of Charleston, South Carolina, was designed in1742andistheoldestlandscapedgarden in the United States. The plan was influenced by the French architect André Le Notre who designed Versailles. I visited thegardeninearlyJulyduringaheatwave and it was 103° F in the shade. Not ideal weatherfor touring65 acres offormal gardens.However,IsawthefamousButterfly Lakes, the azalea hillside, the octagonal sunken garden, the camellia allées and the Middleton oak. The tree is considered by arboriststobetheoldestoakintheU.S. Itis 85 feet tall and has a circumference of 39 feet.

Myadviceistovisitthegardeninspring when the azeleas are in bloom.

Incaseyou didn tnoticeourmasthead, theSeptemberandOctoberissuesofTrellis have been combined. Our next issue will include November and December. Your comments are welcome.

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Executive director leaves the Centre

Bonnie Hillman, executive director of the Civic Garden Centre, left the Centre on July 26, to accept a position as vice-president, client services and strategic planning, at Communiqué. We wish her well in her endeavor and thank her for the initiativesthatshespearheadedattheCentre.

The following is a letter from Bonnie Hillman to members of the Centre:

Dear members and volunteers:

I am writing to you because I did not haveanopportunitytoseemanyofyouor say good-bye when I left the Centre at the end ofJuly. Ienjoyed mytimeattheCGC, and many ofyoucontributed to my pride in the work of the Centre. Many of you werealso supportiveofthenewprograms and changes I and the staff put into place, and I thank you for that.

I am confident that the direction we beganoverayearagowillcontinue. There isaverycompetentstaff,acommittedboard ofdirectors,andwiththestrongsupportof memberslikeyou,theCentrewillflourish. I,too,amamember,and hopetoseesome of you over the next year at the exciting programs planned. Again, thank you for yoursupportoftheCGCoverthelastyear.

Interim executive director appointed

Effective July 29, the board of directors of the Civic Garden Centre has appointed Lynne Robbins, president of theboard, as interim executive director. In both posts, Lynne is acting as a volunteer.

m* Sign up now \ to help at Mistletoe Magic

Volunteers are needed throughout Mistletoe Magic, starting with setup days (Monday to Wednesday, November 4 to 6), and two shifts a day during the show (Thursday to Sunday, November 7 to 10) and for cleanup on Monday, November 11.

Please call Carolyn Dalgarno at (416) 397-1351. We need your help to make this show a success.

ENGLISH HOMES AND COUNTRY TOUR

Spring gardens and the Chelsea Flower Show May 12 to 22, 1997

Experience the trip of a lifetime with tour guide Lt. ColonelRonald Adamand Bayla Gross, director oftheCentre s out-of-town garden tours.

Youwillbeguestsoftheownersofsome ofEngland smostmagnificenthomes,staying in first class accommodationand visiting private gardens in Kent, East Kent, Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex and Bath. There will be opportunity to chat with many of the owners over afternoon tea, lunchordinner. WewillreturntoLondon for the Chelsea Flower Show.

Ifyou are interested in this tour, please call Carolyn Dalgarno at (416) 397-1351. Wewillneedtoknowofyourintentionsno later than November to apply for your Royal Horticultural Society membership.

Aectivities at the Centre

Coming soon in the Edwards Lecture Series

0 N o

Our gardens, ourselves

Jennifer Bennett

Thursday, September 26

7:30 p.m.

Communities in bloom

Len Stanley and Hans Loewig

Monday, October 28

7:30 p.m.

Jennifer Bennett is gardening editor of Harrowsmith magazine and author of Our Gardens, OurselvesandLiliesoftheHearth. Her fans will enjoy this presentation which will illustrate the elements of light, air, water, stone, wall and paths in music-accompanied slides taken by Jennifer Bennett and John Ruskay.

Communities in Bloom is a nation-wide program which encourages afriendlycompetition between communities inCanadato promote beautification projects and environmental awareness.

Join Len Stanley, 1996 national judge, and Hans Loewig, Ontario co-ordinator, in this delightful evening. Slides will feature highlights of the 1995 and 1996 competitions.

Some Torontonians will remember Len Stanley as the resident of the wonderful gardener scottage in Kew Gardens in the Beaches where he worked as resident superintendent. Hans Loewigwill be knownto Brantford residents for his work in its Department of Parks and Recreation.

RThe Edwards Lecture Series is fundedby the Edwards Charitable Foundation. There is no admission charge for members of the Centre; admission for non-members is $4.

Fallprograms 96

for children and families

Activity topics include:

Seed hiking

A balance of nature

Pumpkin mania

Handmade holiday paper and prints

Insects, trees, you and me

Water lilies, weaver birds and worms

For details and a brochure, call (416) 397-1340.

Fall/winter semester is here!

By Diana von Appen, manager, communityand educationalprograms

Registration begins September 10!

Inserted into this issue of Trellis is the fall/winter course brochure with an eclectic, fun line-up: check out Frances Key and her magnificent tapestry creations; * get out the varnish and enjoy the beautiful tradition of decoupage; » start smacking your lips for cake decorating with baker extraordinaire Klara Johnson; * bring the outdoors in from the cold, indoor gardening with Fred Prescod of the RBG; * join the entrepreneurs in Sonia Day s writing for gardening magazines series or landscape architect Mark Hartley s course on how to break into the garden design business; * do some stretches with chiropractor Dr. Terry Bernstein; e andmore!

Aectivities at the Centre

Pest diagnostic clinic

with Marilyn Dykstra Co-ordinator, Pest Diagnostic Clinic, University of Guelph and Marc Sabourin, Plant pathologist/entomologist, University of Guelph

Sunday, September 8 11:00 a.m.

Bring in your horticultural infestations and infections for positive identification and advice on how to get rid of them before winter sets in.

A short lecture on what' s bugging us this autumn will be followed by a question period and the clinic.

Admission: $5

Organic farmers market at the Centre

Sunday, October 6

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Come out to buy organic produce, talk to area farmers and check out the displays and demonstrations about this important aspect of gardening in the 90s. Fun and educational for all!

Class for advanced gardeners: Grafting and budding techniques

Led by Bill Intven Sunday, September 22 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Members: $25 Non-members: $30

This class will include demonstrations of severalgraftingtechniquesincludingside veneer, wedge, apical, whip and tongue as well as budding techniques. Discussion will coverwhy we graft: selection of understock, selection of scion material; timing, tools of the trade and aftercare. Bill Intven, founder and president of Canadale Nurseries Ltd., immigrated from Holland in 1950. Withabackground in civil engineering specializing in horticulture, Bill realized his dream ofowning anursery in Canada. Canadale Nurseries specializes in Japanese maples and topgraftedornamentals. Mr. Intven sperseverance in propagation has been key to his success through the years.

To register: Call Grant Thompson at (416) 397-1410.

Art in The Link

Artists Circle

September 3 to 30

Willowdale Group October1 to 14

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Aectivities at the Centre

Special Sunday program: The garden as art

with Dianne Bos and guest artists Warren Quigley, Mary Faught and Ron Benner

Artconsultant Dianne Bos will introduce three contemporary artists and their explorationsoflandscapeasmedium. The artists will make slide presentations. This afternoon promisesto be unique and entertaining.

Sunday October 27 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Members: $20 Non-members: $22

To register, call (416) 397-1340.

Amaryllis expert visits the Centre

Tuesday, October 8

1:00 to 3:00 p.m. At the Trellis Shop FREE

Ron Gonsalves of Leo Berbee and Sons, Bulb Growers and Importers, will answer all your questions about amaryllis. He will inform you how to achieve bloom all year and carry bulbs over from year to year.

Sale of mums

at the Potting Shed

Members day Tuesday, September 10

Advance orders not required.

Holiday tables

An afternoon event with some of Toronto s best floral designers

Fiore, Suzanne Gardner Flowers and Parterre

Brunch ¢ Buffet ¢ Dinner

Set the scene for your holiday entertaining bycreating exquisitetablesyour familyand guests willneverforget. Using your personal tastes and preferences, learn howtocreate striking and sophisticatedtableswithsubtleblendsofcolors and tones in eitherclassical orcontemporarystyles. Eachdesignerwillpresent a table paying particular attention to color, scale, texture, form and space.

Thursday, December 5 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Members: $30 Non-members: $35

To register, call (416) 397-1340

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Seasonal notes from the Department of Horticulture

By Stephen Westcott-Gratton, Civic Garden Centre horticulturist

First off, the weather: It has certainly been an interesting summer, beginning with a long, cool spring, and then continuing tobe onthe cool side, with a great deal of moisture. All of this had a measurable effect on gardens, from anthracnose fungi onjust about everything early in the season, to increased levels of insect populationsas summerprogressed. Theadditionalrainalsoproducedplantsof enormous stature. In my own garden a previouslysickly,rathersorrypatchofdelphinium produced spectacular towering spires seven feet tall, while trumpet lilies andelecampanestoletheshowatabout7.5 feet. Gardenvisitorsofdiminutivestature were duly paraded in front, behind, and beside these Goliaths to have their photographstaken togivethemscale, Iwould explain.

Themajordown-sidetoallofthisisthat extrarainalwaysleachesnitrogenfromthe soilprofile; hencebymidsummeronewas seeing a lot ofvery pale, stunted leaves, (a condition easily corrected with the additionofalittlebloodmeal). Itisunusualfor soilintheTorontoareatoneedsupplementary phosphorus or potassium since there is so much inherent in the soil s parent material: dolomitic limestone which incidentallyiswhyourpHlevelsareusually slightly alkaline. Nonetheless, I still recommendextraphosphorousforplantsthat are reluctant to bloom, or are heavy feeders, or where existing soil has been replaced by commercial topsoil.

White grubs in the lawn

By the time this issue of Trellis is in your hands you should also be thinking about treatingwhitegrubsifyouhaddamageto

yourlawnthisspring. Whitegrubsarethe larval stage of three beetles: theJune beetle,theJapanesebeetle,andworstofall,the European chafer. Turf that is healthy will always be more resistant to insects and disease,makingirrigationandfertilization important cultural controlmeasures. This year I've also let my grass grow longer to encouragedeeperandmoreextensiveroot growth,therebyreducingstressduringdry periodsandprovidingmoreeffectivecompetition for weeds. Also remember that despite what Metro may be telling you about grass clippings, excess thatch in turfgrass is alwaysbad news, and it s wise to try to compostas much ofitas possible. Ifyoudiscovermorethanfivegrubsper square foot, and feel that chemical control isnecessary,diazinonorchlorpyrifos may beappliedjustaftertheyounglarvaehatch in mid- (to late-, this year) July, or in midSeptember when the young grubs are still actively feeding near the soil surface. Always be sure to water these products in well after application so that the solution reachesthetargetcritters. Ifyoufindyourself applying poison to your real estate annually, it may be time to tick off the neighbours,andinstallthatprairiemeadow you've always dreamed of. Beneficial nematodes sold under the tradename Biosafe are an organic method of controlling grubs, but don t expect eradication.

New herb garden outside the library

Many members have commented in the lastmonthorsoontheabsenceofthe firetruckred salvia inthe raised beds outside theCGClibrary. Whattheyseeinsteadare diamonds inthe rough: about85 first-year herbs,representinghugegeneticdiversity,

not to mention a plethora of culinary and medicinal uses, with provenances spicy enough to curl your eyelashes. While the plantingslooksparsethisyear, experience tells me we llbebursting at the seams this time next year. Please make a point of visiting this new project, and take a moment tobend down and have a sniffand a feel stimulating the senses is what herb gardens are all about. The Hort Department has also compiled a booklet which traces the origins and uses of the herbs in our garden, and is available for the nominalcost of$2 at the librarydesk. Proceeds willgotowardcoveringthecostofprinting and paper, plant material, and for the expansion of the garden next year. Many thankstothedevotedCGCvolunteerswho spentmanyperspiryhourswatering,weeding, and cultivating the beds during the long dog days of summer.

Tour guides had busy schedule

It is our aim that the Library Herb Garden should be incorporated into the touring schedules of our three wonderful Tour Guidegroups: The Adult tourguides,the Children s tourguides,andour ESL (EnglishasaSecondLanguage)tourguides.All three groups have had a hectic spring and summertimetable,andwelookforwardto a productive and rewarding autumn. By the way, we need more volunteers for our Children s Tour Guide group, so if you loveworkingwithkids,here syouropportunity; we'll provide the training.

Soil testing brings interesting results

In other areas, the Hort Department has also been kept busy. Soil tests for pH and salts constantly continue to turn up interesting results: who knew that sea sand ratherthanfreshwatersandwasbeingsold in triple-mixbya contractor up north? Or that a large downtown Toronto hotel had soilsoacidinitscontainersthatitwasonly fit to growblueberries?

Gurus share garden secrets

Our Summer Series of Free Lectures was also a success. Gardening gurus and CGC members extraordinaire Judith Adam, MG, ODH,MaryPerlmutter,BA,MG,andAnna Leggatt,MG,putthepuntersthroughtheir paces with a series of thought-provoking and inspiring lectures on diverse topics. Many thanks.

Clinics put names to pests

The first CGC Pest Diagnostic Clinic was also a great success, albeit a small one. Marilyn Dykstra, co-ordinator of the University of Guelph pest diagnostic clinic, and Marc Sabourin, staffplant pathologist and entomologist, U ofG, were on hand to identify pests and diseases, and Marilyn gave a stunning slide-show and lecture. There willbe a repeat performance ofthis special event for those of you who missed it, on Sunday, September 8, at 11:00 a.m. (admission$5). Weareindeedfortunateto have guests of this calibre grace our studios, and I would encourage members to attend these very informative sessions.

Onelastnoteontheseason autumnis the perfect time to install new perennials, ortodivideoldones. Don tmissoutonthis marvellous window of opportunity; if you'relikeme,you'llhaveyourhands full withlotsofotherjobsnextspring,sogetan early jump on next year s bounty.

Plant of the month: Iris reticulata

By Anna Leggatt

Iris reticulata or netted iris belongs to a group of irises that have a netted outer skin to their bulbs. The purple flowers are among the first to bloom and perfume the air with a violet-like scent. You have to get close on a cold day! The flowers are a typical iris shape with thin petals.

Likemostsmallbulbs,buythemearlyinthefall andplanttheminfullsunassoonaspossible.They are hardy to Zone 5 in theory, but you should be abletogrowthemfurthernorthwithagood snow cover.Theypreferawell-drainedsoilthatdoesnot gettoodry,i.e. ithasplenty ofhumus. Plant 10 cm apart and about 8 cm deep. When you have the correctplace,itwillthriveandmultiply.Yourplant should be separated every three to four years.

Sometimestheplantingdwindlesandvanishes injust a fewyears. This happens to some varieties inmygarden,andtosomeclumps.Ithinkthebulbs need a good baking oftheir leaves and do not like to be crowded by other plants. Many bulbs from theMiddleEastneed tobedryinsummer. Idonot thinkthis does.

There are several close relations and many hybrids and selections in the group from the deep purple of the species through Cambridge blue to the delicate grey marked Natasha . Iris danfordiae is a yellow member of the group. I find it usually lastsabouttwoseasons.However,mypresenttwo clumpshavebeenthereforthreeseasons.Ithought this was because I was growing them lean, but a friend has a similar clump in rich soil. Perhaps it was a hardier source.

Buy lots of the different forms and tuck them into the garden where you can enjoy their early color. Finda spotbya southwallordoorand geta head start on spring.

Irisreticulataand1.danfordiaebulbsareavailable at the Trellis Shop.

(AnnaLeggattis a TorontoMasterGardener, amember ofGarden Writers ofAmericaandamadrockgardener.)

Wildflower mdGarden Tours

Gardens ofVancouver

June 17 to 21, 1996, C$785, fromVancouver Leader: BarbaraWilkins

Wildflowers ofthe Rockies

July7to 20, 1996

US$1595, from Denver Leader: Marion Jarvie

Gardens ofScotland

September6 to 20, 1997

C$3995, from Glasgow Leader: Allen Paterson

Wildflowers ofChina

May25 to June 18, 1997

C$4995, from Kunming Leader: PeterCunnington

uestions and answers with the Master Gardeners

Q. Isthereatimelimitfortransplanting perennials and shrubs in thefall?

A. Fall transplanting is best done in September so that roots can be established beforewinter. Latertransplants should be carefully mulched andprotectedasmuchaspossible from winds, heaving, Transplantin September,topromoterooting drying out and cold.

Q. Thereareanthills inmylawn. CanIgetridof them organically?

A. Mix a tablespoonful of castor oil in hot Y waterandpouritovertheanthill. Oryoucan 4 pourboilingwateroverit. Bothofthesemethg s/// ods will kill the ants but will also damage the () grass, so you will have to re-seed the area.

D o, i R r,f¥ quron 4w, September is a good month to patch lawns.

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Ant hills can be destroyed with boiling water

Q. Ihaveadeepredlily.Itfloweredwell,Icutoffthedeadhead,now it is covered with small black seedlings right on the stem. Can you explain this?

A. These are known as aerial bulbils. They grow in the leaf axils of lilies like tiger lily and its hybrids. You can propagate the plantby detaching them and planting in a mix of soil, peat mossandsand. Putthemaboutaninchapartandaninchdeep. Put the seed flat in a cold frame or under mulch in a sheltered placeforthewinter. Movetheflatintopartialshadeandwater andfeedtheplantlets throughspringand summer. Theninfall you can plant them out.

Lily bulbils can be = . : : io Thanks to Vivien Jenkinsonfor illustrations.

Gardening questions? Call the Master Gardeners Infoline (416) 397-1345 daily, noon to 3:00 p.m.

Casa Loma garden is a Garden Club of Toronto project

In theJuly/August issue of Trellis, a story titled A visit toCasa Loma gardens told ofthedelightsoftherestoredgardenatthe Toronto landmark.

Memberswillbeinterestedtoknowthat theGardenClub ofToronto has made and continuestomakesignificantcontributions to the restoration of the gardens at Casa Loma. Membersoftheclubresearchedthe project, raised $1.5 million in funding, designed the gardens, oversaw the installationandplantedmuchofthegardens. Itis still one of the club s active projects.

Next Trellis deadline:

Deadline for the combined November/December issue of Trellis is September 15.

Joint anniversary celebration:

FESTIVAL

OF FLOWERS

St. James Cathedral, the oldest congregation in Toronto, is celebrating its 200th anniversary. The Garden Club ofToronto, celebrating 50 years ofcommunityservice, is honoring both anniversaries with a traditional festival offlowers at the cathedral. A highlight will be a 90-foot long carpet of flowers in the cathedral.

Friday and Saturday September 27 and 28 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sunday September 29 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.

Free admission

Information: (416) 447-5218 (416) 364-7865

Colourful Native Wildflowers

for fallplanting

Sat. Sept. 7, 1996 10am. -2 p.m.

Markham Civic Centre 101 Town Centre Blvd. (Warden Ave. & Highway#7)

For information, phone (416)261-6272

Fall bulbs at the Trellis Shop

This fall, we are offering a carefully-selected collection of bulbs at very competitive prices. There will be a selection of unusualtop-size amaryllisand otherbulbs, suitableforforcing, including Israeli-propagated paperwhites. For outdoors, we will have a variety of favorites.

CLASSIFIED

Plant your spring garden now. Selecting from a wide variety of spring flowering bulbs, I will help you design your garden for next spring. Premium quality bulbs available to clients at discounted rates. Avoidplantinginsnow: callnow. Isabelle Robinson, (416) 487-7233. References.

Books in Review

Chambers vineyard a very literary garden

By Brian Bixley lamoverhead

and earsinmortar, wrote JonathanSwiftinthesummerof 1724, and with a number of the greatest rogues in Ireland. To Worrall, his factotum, Swift wrote that the ladies have told you of all myadventures, and I hearyou are ruining me with dung. The mortar was for the cursed wall thatwasbeingbuilt around a field to the south of the Deanery. The dungwasforthegarden Naboth sVineyard that was being made within the wall.

Douglas Chambers is not being ruined with dung his cousin, a farmer, keeps him well supplied nor is he plagued by Irish rogues. But he writesa little ruefully of a future of ever-greater insolvency, andof Money,money asitispouredinto themakingofStonyground.Greatgardens are, alas, expensive. It is one ofthe peculiarities of garden-making, the greatest of the arts, that there are no great gardens madebywelfarerecipients,thoughWarley Place and Tresserve made Ellen Willmott into one.

Butifthe making ofa Stonyground lies financiallybeyondthecapacityoftheaverageCanadian,itismuchfurtherawayfrom us imaginatively. STONYGROUND: THE MAKINGOF ACANADIANGARDENis, for all of its historical and regional linkages,distinctlyun-Canadianwhenitcomes to gardening; ambitiously elitist, relentlessly subtle, dismayingly allusive, brilliantinconception. Itisagardensuigeneris between our coasts, and the lovely and provoking book that Douglas Chambers has written about it is likely to become a classic of the garden literature, without comparison in Canada, and not much rivalled outside.

As Trellis readers will know from Heather Mackinnon s helpful description (Trellis, June, 1996), Stonyground has a central core with an intricate potager, a hedge on stilts (i.e., the lower branches have been pruned away), and a four-part GreatGarden witha copyofa Rousham seatattachedtoabarnasabackgroundand themonumentstoApolloandDiana tothe sides.Inmemoriamstonesandfragmentsof dedicationsandmaximsarescatteredalong the paths. There is much that is pleasing here, though what catches the attention is largely non-horticultural. While the usual canonical antecedents are invoked in the book Gertrude Jekyll, Sackville-West, Christopher Lloyd and Rosemary Verey are all at various times claimed as godparents a visitor expecting to find unusualplantsattractivelyarrangedandmaintained may be disappointed. Chambers is justifiablycriticalofthemarigoldsetandof the conservatism and conventionality of mostCanadiangardeners,butmanyofthem worry quite as much as does he about the useofcolour,contrastingfoliages,theframing of views, the readability of the gardening text.

Thestrengthsandfascinationofthegardenlie elsewhere, in the perimeterwalk which bounds much of the 150-acre farm. The walk uses existing hedgerows and woodland along the outer boundary, and new trees havebeen planted on the inner. Inafewyears,whenthesetreeshavegrown upwardsandsideways,theywillformwith theexisting plantings a leafycorridor conducive to the reflections that should be absorbingus.Theouterboundaryispierced fromtime to time, naturally or artificially, to enable us to borrow the surrounding

tranquil landscape.

Along the walk the alerted stroller will encounter birdboxes , one with Clare on the outside, one with Traherne , and inside, the words (respectively) I found my poems in the fields and only wrote them down , and Satanbeganhispranks in a tree ; a memorial stone to the author s motherMargaret, with a spray ofmarguerites carved into it (elsewhere there is a memorialtoPopewhomadeamemorialto hismother);heapedpiecesofIndianalimestone,oneinscribedwiththename Elgin , theBrucefamilyofBruceCountyinwhich thegarden islocated; a rock signed with the name of the Wisconsin poet, Lorine Niedecker,who wrote a poem with the words Through all this granite land, the sign of the cross , a shape found in the schist formation of the rock; another stone, at the base of a Salix babylonica, with

the inscription Harps ( By the waters of Babylonwesatdownandwept...Asforour harps we hanged them up ) and much more. A bare recital does not do justice to their evocative essence. Theseelementsdepend fortheirimpact upon surprise; we are surprised by their wit,theirerudition,theirincongruity,their perfect aptness. They are not themselves intrinsically beautiful (whatever that means), like the Temple of Ancient Virtue at Stowe, or Fountains Abbey at Studley Royal, and they lack the mutability and substitutabilityofplants, sothat theircontinuing impact depends upon their unexpectedness, and the viewer s capacity for intellectual and psychological renewal. It is difficult not to be overwhelmed by the sheer cleverness of all of this. Those of us who lack a profound knowledge of the Augustan cultures will feel seriously dis-

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advantaged, and though Chambers wants us to be understanders and not merely spectators, hewarnsusthattheemblems largelyprivatesignificance...seemsexclusive to those who aren t in the know.

Earlyinthebook,theauthorsituateshis gardeninthetraditionofthefermeornée, of PhilipSouthcote sWooburnfarm, around and through which went walks planted with trees and shrubs and flowers, so that onecouldstrollthroughafarminagarden and enjoy the beauties of horticulture and agriculture together.

The word orne decorated is almost too light in this context, since Southcote s garden was intended to capture the Virgilian theme, with an implied density of allusion, of the combination of pleasure and usefulness in the employment of land. The pleasure would only be fullyaccessibletoamanorwomanofspirit and learning, and that is also true of Stonyground.

Two other gardens appear to have a closer relationship to Stonyground than Wooburn Farm. One is The Leasowes, William Shenstone s ferme ornée in Warwickshire, madeinthemiddleoftheeighteenth century. Whereas Wooburn Farm possessedtemplesandothergardenbuildings, its most striking aspect was a long herbaceous border that ran along the perimeter walk. At The Leasowes, on the other hand, the visitor followed a prescribed route which presented scenes of grandeur, beauty, and variety. Latin inscriptions and dedications invoked classical associations, and urns were dedicated tothememoryoffriendstoprovideadesirable tinge ofmelancholy.

TheotherisLittleSparta (earliernamed Stonypath), the twentieth-century garden of the poet/sculptor Ian Hamilton Finlay in Lanarkshire. Here, the poetic idea is given form inbuilding or sculpture, often by another craftsman, sited in a carefully

selected or created garden context, and appreciatedphysically,visually,andintellectually by each new visitor...invoking imagesfromavarietyofsources,including classical mythology and contemporary technology. A plant trough has the inscription SEMPER FESTINA LENTE/HASTEN SLOWLY; a Betula has at its base a tablet on which is written Bring back the birch.

Some small caveats. Chambers Ruskinish fondness for common plant names makes him forget, not the pleasure ofmany names for the same plant (see the passageonShepherd sPurse)buttheproblemofthesamecommonnamebeingused forseveraldifferentplants. Hequoteswith approval Allen Paterson s condemnation ofthe zone-itis ofmost Canadian (or Ontario) gardeners , oneofAllen s less felicitous observations; everything depends on whether the zonitis acts as a fetter or a spur. And in a country (even a province) where the temperature range can be so extreme, hardiness zones serve both as a usefulguidetobeginninggardenersandas a protection to nurserymen. In any case, both Chambers and Paterson sometimes forgettheirfirmness: ...south-facingslopes in Ancaster, near Hamilton. But that, as Allen Paterson reminded me about the nearby Royal Botanical Gardens, is a considerably milder zone.

Finally,thereisabafflingprivateversus public paradox. Chambers writes of the need for quiet, the desirability of an arboretum that willblot outthe neighbour s house five hundred feet away, ofvisitors huddled inthepotager,bewildered, and whose only commentary is, So much work. Yet he writes a book about Stonyground,speaksonradioaboutit,gives talks about it, opens it to the public, all of which, he must know, will bring gawkers, notpilgrims. Exposing one s garden isunlikethepublicrevelationofone spoemsor novels; the poet/novelist can write pseu-

donymouslyorretainaSphinx-likesilence. IfDouglasChambersdidnotinviteusinto see his garden, we could be forgiven for believing that it didn t really exist, at least notinthewayinwhichhedescribesit.The gardensurroundsthehouse,wemaycatch glimpses of its maker, we may even try to speak to him. We are very much in his personaldomain.Theplansforconferences with seminars and workshops (Bloomsbury-below-the-Bruce?), for selling plants, for pick-your-own fruit, openingacafeandmakingalargecar-park,will bedifficulttoreconcilewithreclusivecontemplation, time with valued friends, the

needed quiet.

But these are quibbles. Stonyground, thebookandthegarden,togetherraisethe level of discourse about our gardens, and will perhaps free us from the embarrassmentthatwesometimesfeelintalkingand writing about their aesthetic and spiritual qualities. Zola wrote that a work ofart is a corner of creation seen through a temperament. AtStonyground,thereisapassionate and discerning temperament, a passionate and inspiring creation.

Mulmer, 1996

BrianBixleyservedaspresidentoftheCentre s Board ofDirectorsfrom 1987 to 1990.

Canadian Gardening s garden series

ByAnna Leggatt

TheeditorsofCanadianGardeningmagazine haverecentlybroughtoutfourbooks inanewgardeningseries.Theseare: Canadian Gardening s Creating A Garden, Great Ideas for the Garden, Natural Gardens and Vegetable Gardening. Penguin Studio Books,producedbyMadisonPress Books, Toronto, Ontario: 1996. 96 pages, $15.99.

This is an excellent series to give to the beginner gardener. The text is clear and they are well illustrated. Experienced gardenerscanalsofindinspirationinthepages.

Creating A Garden

This book gives a step-by-step introduction on planning a garden, followed by descriptions of various garden styles and how to achieve that particular look. One good hint was to take photos of your gardenandpiecethemtogether.Theresultcan thenbeenlargedonaphotocopier. Several copies can be made and you then sketch your ideas onto the copy. Suitable plants are given for each style. The book continues with water and color in the garden ThereisaplanthardinessmapforCanada.

It might be useful to have the States included as many nursery plants are imported.

I have a fewcriticisms withthe illustrations in all thebooks. There are a few mistakes: a columbine is listed as Aquilegia caerulea,whichisblueandwhitewithlong spurs. The illustration has shorter spurs and is one color. The novice may find it difficult to decide which is the plant mentionedinthecaption: forexample,inNaturalGardensBaneberry,Actearubra,haswhite flowers and is to the side. An unlabeled pink geranium species is in the centre. I noticed one incorrect photo credit.

Great Ideas for the Garden

There is something for everyone in this book, for the experienced as well as the inexperiencedgardener.Theideasinclude fences, gateways, structures, paths, steps andcontainergardening.Awarningabout checking bylaws could be included with the fence and structure section (it is in the water section in the first book.) There are sections on clematis and ornamental grasses. I particularly like the how to in-

structions and plant selections in green boxes easy to find! There is a listoffirst andlastfrostdatesfordifferentcitiesacross Canada, and a hardy plant section.

Natural Gardens

This book starts with an explanation of whattheeditorsmeanbyanaturalgarden, sokeepthisinmindwhenyouseeillustrations of hollyhocks. There are sections on woodland gardens, meadow landscapes, prairies, and wildlife in the garden. Plants for each are listed by region and the book ends with sources and short plant lists for particular situations.

Vegetable Gardening

This is anexcellentbookfor thebeginning gardener. There are details on getting started, followed by details of individual plants in alphabetical order. The novice might have to turn to the index to find cabbage if they did not know it was a brassica. There is a section on salad and herb gardens. The latter is short, of necessity,butwhyisborage mentioned and not oregano or cilantro? Why thyme and not sage? There are hints on preserving and a section on pests and diseases, exhorting the use of chemicals as a last resort. The descriptions of insects are good (though beetles andbugs are confused) but would bebetterwithpictures. Theglossaryatthe end is thorough.

If you know a new gardener, think of these for a Christmas present. They are available at the Trellis Shop.

AnnaLeggattisaCivicGardenCentremember and Master Gardener.

Wanted:dried plant material

Call Lucy Frid at (416) 446-0803 if you have dried plant material to donate to Milne House for Mistletoe Magic. Proceeds will help fund the community programs of the Civic Garden Centre.

By Susan Perenack

HERBAL REMEDIES IN POTS

By Effie Romain and Sue Hawkey, $23.95

With this book you don t have to be a chemist,claimDruidancestryorownacreage to grow and use medicinal herbs. The authorsmakeiteasybycombiningherbsin pots for specific ailments. There are remedy pots for most common health problems. For instance, under sleeping problems, German chamomile, lemon balm andcatniparelisted. Thisisfollowedbya pictureofasuitablepot;planting,cultivating, propagating and gathering instructions; and then the remedy recipe. This bookmakesherbalmedicineeasyandpractical.

GARDENING WITH TREES AND SHRUBS

By Trevor Cole, $24.95

ThisguidefocusesonOntario,Quebecand thenortheasternU.S.Beforeplantingatree, shrub, ground cover or vine it is worth consulting. Morethan350plantsarelisted. Thereareplantlistingsforspecializedlocations; advice on regional concerns; soil basics;plantingandcare;informationonplant stress; pest management techniques; hardiness; availability; height; propagation methods; soil and location preferences. A bookworth havingbefore and during visits to nurseries and garden centres.

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Bordering on autumn borders

By Stephen Westcott-Gratton, Civic Garden Centre horticulturist

Gardeners in general, and gardeners who use herbaceous perennials in particular, haveanabsolutehorrorof downtimes thosemomentswhennothingintheborder seems to be in flower, except perhaps the lady smantle. Eventhemostadeptperennial enthusiasts usually resort to annuals forcolorinthe autumn, orattheveryleast scantpatchesofflashychrysanthemums(the most attractive of which never seem to be truly hardy), or Michaelmas daisies (Aster spp.), which are lovely, but there is a limit. Nevermind,therearealternatives; here are a few ofmy favorites:

Anemones

When most people think of anemones, they picture the unsightly, warty little tuber that produces early spring windflowers. However, the buttercup family is a large one, and some of the best autumnflowersaremembersofthisgenus, althoughanentirely separate species. The first of the herbaceous Japanese anemones to flower in the autumn border are Anemone hupehensis,introducedfrom westernChinabyRobertFortunein 1844. Nota true Japanese, it flowers slightly earlier, and has a sharper coloring than the true hybrid japonicas. The species plant has pink, semi-doubleflowers, whilethesuperiorcultivar SeptemberCharm, introduced by Bristol Nurseries in 1932, has single, silverypinkbloomsofgreatmerit. Height to 75 cm, propagated by division or root cuttings.

ManypeoplewouldrecognizeAnemone xhybrida HonorineJobert fromEuropean Christmascardswhereitisinevitably(and unseasonably) entwined with sprigs of holly. Raisedabout1858,itisstilloneofthe most popular cultivars on the market to-

day. Flowering abundantlylate in the season, it has fine rough-textured foliage all summerlong,withluminouswhiteblooms inSeptemberand October. GrahamStuart Thomascommentsthat theseflowerscan competeinbeautywithalltheflowersthat have gone by during the season daffodils, iris, lily or rose as ifNature decided on a final fling.

Chelones

Next,fromthesnapdragonfamilycome our native Chelones, two varieties ofwhich aresuitableforgardenuse: C.lyonii,andC. obliqua. Acloselyrelatedthirdplantwhich inthepasthasbeensoldasChelonebarbatus hasrecentlybeenmorecorrectlyclassified as Penstemon barbatus. The differences betweenC. IyoniiandC. obliquaarereallyonly ofinteresttoenthusiasticbotanists,reminding me ofthe laundry soap advertisement wheretwinsenquiredofoneanother Can you tell the difference? I can t tell the difference.

Suffice to say that C. obliqua attained morepopularityinEurope,whileC. lyonii, or Pink Turtlehead is the variety most commonlygrowninNorthAmerica. Many texts will advise one to keep turtlehead consistentlymoist,butmineareinthegeneral border in full sun, and they do quite nicely indeed, thankyou. Pink turtlehead is a reliable, weather-resistant plant; ithas tobe,floweringasitdoesinSeptemberand October. Severe early frosts will damage the stiff pink spikes of strangely shaped flowers, which do indeed resembleanamphibian caught yawning. All Chelones are completelyhardyinourzone,andhaveno serious disease or insect pests. I like to group them close to Penstemons, since the blooms are similar, they re related, and

they take over nicely as the pents start to fade.

Cimicifugas

Anotherraceofplantsthatareusefulin the late summer and autumn border are theCimicifugas. C.racemosaisnativetoour partofthecontinent,andvariouslyknown as BlackSnakeroot, or BlackCohosh. Asis thecasewithsomanyofournativespecies, it is difficult to obtain commercially, no doubt a victim of the grass is always greener adage. While it flowers a little sooner than some of its relatives, it is also thetallestandmostdroughtresistant,usually reaching heights of 5 to 6 feet, and seldom needing staking. Ifyou evercome acrossit,buyatleasttwo oneforyou,and one for me.

Cimicifuga simplex or Bugbane is closelyrelated,butnativetoRussiathrough Japan. AlthoughshorterthanSnakerootat between 3 to 4 feet, it is the last to bloom, usuallyinOctober,andisdesirableforthat quality alone. The common name of bugbane refers to its peculiarly scented leaves; in fact it is traditionally used in Siberiatodriveawayinsects. Nowordyet on whether it has the same effect on our localbugs! Cimicifugas areattractive and unusual plants for cool, moist areas of the garden, bearing branching panicles of creamywhitebottle-brushblossomslatein the season.

Kirengeshoma

Finally,wecometoKirengeshomapalmata, whichisaclearcaseofsavingthebestuntil last. WhenI first came across this plant aboutfiveyearsago,Iwaslessthanenthusiastic; in fact, my sentiment bordered on dislike. Now, however, it is one of my absolute favourites, which proves I'm eitherdevelopingmoresophisticated tastes, or dispensing with them altogether. Kirengeshoma was introduced to the west from Japan in 1891, and is closely

related tothehydrangeas. Thebrightgreen leaves are divided into shallow, irregular lobes, and resemble those of a maple. Tubularcreamyyellowflowersappearinclusters late in the season. It is a unique plant ofgreatbeauty,whichthrivesinmoist,rich soil, andmaybepropagated throughdivisionorbyseed. Ifyouhaveagardenwhich is short on bones or architectural accents, introduce Kirengeshoma to it, and you'll neverlookback. TheWelsh plantsman A. T. Johnson describes Kirengeshoma as A Japanese dignitary with ebony stems and vine-like leaves in a hearty green...loose airy flights of ivory shuttlecocks about 2 incheslong...inharmonywiththatlineand deportment which pervade the entire plant. I'd sum it up as irresistible. Every season brings with it challenges and rewards, and autumn is no different from any other. Whatever you do, don t giveuponthegardenattheendofAugust, or worse, content yourself with memories of spring blossoms.

Happy planting!

The day becomes more solemn and serene When noon is past there is a harmony In autumn, and the lustre in its sky, Which through the summer is not heard orseen, As ifit could not be, as ifithad not been!

Percy Bysshe Shelley

These and many other plants will be available at the CGC FPotting Shed in September, and will enable you to stretch the season by about six weeks.

Listings available in the Centre s garden services directory

Areyou a landscape architect, landscaperorgardening consultant? Consider listing your business in the Civic Garden Centre s Garden Services Directory.

The directory will be made available, free of charge, to the CGC s membership, distributedthroughoutthe Centre and be partofthe package of information thattravelsto gardening shows and exhibits.

For more information, contact Diana von Appen at (416 )397-1362.

Sussex Trug Baskets et

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The making of the common English garden basket is a traditional craft which has been established for over 200 years. Ask about our one egg basket.

Available in 19 sizes for decoration and use in the fields and garden. Retail prices start from $34. Write, phone or fax for free catalogue and price list.

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Coming events at the Centre

September 7

* Orchidjudging centre, 1:00 p.m. 8

* Pest Diagnostic Clinic, 11:00 a.m.

* GeraniumandPelargoniumSociety,meeting and annual show, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Tea room and plant sale.

* Southern Ontario Orchid Society, meeting, 1:00 p.m. 9

* Toronto Bonsai Society, meeting, 7:00 p.m.

* North Toronto Horticultural Society, meeting, 8:00 p.m

¢ Ikebana International Chapter # 208, meeting, 7:30 p.m.

* Ontario Rock Garden Society, meeting, 1:30 p-m. JohnGyer SexandtheSinglePlant . Fall plant sale.

* Southern Ontario Orchid Society, newcomers meeting, 7:30 p.m.

* TorontoCactusandSucculentClub,meeting 7:30 p.m.

* Canadian Rose Society, Goulding Memorial Lecture, 8:00 p.m. Speaker: Peter Harkness. Topic: Harkness: the family and its roses. Tickets: $5.

* MycologicalSociety,FungiFair,noonto9:00 p-m. Admission $2. Children free.

¢ CanadianChrysanthemum and Dahlia Society, meeting, 7:00 p.m.

* An Edwards Lecture

Speaker:Jennifer Bennett Topic: Ourgardens, ourselves, 7:30p.m.

¢ TorontoAfricanVioletSociety,craftandbake sale, 1:00 p.m.

* Rhododendron Society, meeting, 2: 00 p.m.

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

October

* Orchid Judging Centre, 1:00 p.m.

¢ Toronto Bonsai Society, show, 10:00 a.m. to 5: 00 p.m.

* Organic Farmers Market, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

* Amaryllis Expert at the Trellis Shop, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Free.

* North Toronto Horticultural Society, show, 8:00 p.m.

e [kebana International Chapter # 208, meeting, 7:30 p.m.

¢ Canadian Wildflower Society, annual general meeting and plant sale, 10:00 a.m.

¢ Toronto Bonsai Society, meeting, 7:00 p.m. 16-19

¢ A Celebration ofQuilts 20

¢ OntarioPorcelainArtists,show, 10:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

* YorkRoseSociety, meeting,2:00 p.m.

* Southern Ontario Orchid Society, newcomers meeting, 7:30 p.m.

¢ Mycological Society, meeting 7:45 p.m. 22

e TorontoCactusandSucculentClub,meeting, 7:30 p.m.

e Toronto Potters, Show, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. 26-27

e TorontoPotters,Show, 10:00a.m. to5:00p.m.

* The Garden as Art, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Members: $20, Non-members: $22

e An Edwards Lecture

Speaker: Len Stanley and Hans Loewig Topic: Communities in Bloom, 7:30 p.m.

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nother exciting semester begins at the CGC. This Fall and Winter brings a wide variety of courses for budding artists, craftspeople, gardeners and a bakerortwo!Therearemanycoursesamongthefamiliar,soreadeachdescription carefully. Asbefore,wehavearegistrationstartdate(September10)toensurethat our far-flung members get an equal chance to enroll in limited courses. On September 10, it s best to phone in your registration to increase your chances of gettingintotheclassofyourchoice. PleasealsomakesuretoreadtheRegistration Proceduresattheendofthisbrochure. Ifyourequiremoreinformation,pleasecall the CGC and we ll be happy to help you with your decision. Have fun!

Diana von Appen Manager, Education and Community Programs

Decoupage #DEC 01

Decoupage comes from the French word decouper meaning to cut out. Painting with scissors - that s how some describe this beautiful art form which was popular in 18th century Europe and can still be found in fine museums throughout the world. In decoupage, intricate designs on paper are cut out and applied as decorations to any surface, whether it be wood, metal, stone or glass, square, round or curved. These cut outs are re-arranged to the artists own design and then used under varnish, as a three-dimensional scene or under glass. Students in this class will work on clay pots. Please bring: paper towels, wax paper, small manicure scissors with curved points on blades, plastic container forwater (margarine), 2 sponge brushes (1.5 in), white glue, brayer and clay plant pot. All other materials are included in the course fee.

Instructor: Jessie Wilkins

4 Mondays - September 16, 23, 30, October 7

7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Members $ 65.00

Non-members $ 75.00

Registration deadline: September 13, 1996

Printmaking: Collage and Lino Blocks #PCL02

This course covers two different printing techniques. In the first, hand-made blocks of cardboard, fabric, string, bottle tops, rice, etc., willbe used to create contrast between negativeand positive areas. The second technique will use soft and very pliablewhite lino to cutblocks for printing in one, two or three colours. Please bring: sketch book, pencil, scissors, matt knives, brush for applying glue, any of the following: cardboard, paper, fabric, string, bottle tops, buttons, rice, coffee grounds. All other materials are included in the course fee.

Instructor: [illian Roos-Markowitz

5 Wednesdays - September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 23 9:30 to 12:30 p.m.

Members $ 105.00

Non-members $ 110.00

Registration deadline: September 13, 1996

Tapestry Weaving #TAPO3

Adapt the techniques of this ancient art form into 20th Century tapestries. Learn to create the Kartoon (drawing), build and warp your own frame loom and complete a Gobelin Tapestry during an 8 week period. Emphasis is placed on Kartoon development, understanding colour theory and how to combine 3-4 fibres together to mix a new subtlecolour - Gobelin Tapestry Techniques. Each student completes a small tapestry and will explore the history ofTapestry from past to present with the use of a slide show. All materials are included in the course fee.

Instructor: Frances Key

Thursdays September 19, 26, October 3, 10, 24, 31, November 14, 21 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Members $ 120.00

Non-members $ 130.00

Registration Deadline: September 16, 1996

Basic Gardening II #BGG04

JoinJudith Adam in this 4-session course which will cover shade gardening, selection of plants for continuous bloom, specimen plants and container planting. Although it is not necessary to have taken Basic Gardening I, registrants should have a good grounding in the basics of gardening.

Instructor: Judith Adam

4 Mondays - September 23, 30, October 7, 21 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.

Members: $ 60.00

Non-members: $ 70.00

Registration Deadline: September 19, 1996

Watercolour Studio #WCS05

An opportunity for painters with experience to work in the company ofother artists on individual painting projects, using their own subject matter. With the instuctor present for guidance and critique, develop your own style through practice. Bring brushes, paper and watercolour paints.

Instructor: Lynda Bryden

7 Tuesdays September 24, October 1, 8, 22, 29, November 12, 19 9:30 - 12:00 p.m.

Members: $105.00

Non-members: $115.00

Registration Deadline: September 17, 1996

Watercolour: Introductory and Continuing #WIC06

Learn and enhance the skills of wash, dry brush, wet on wet, glazing and textures, and the fundamental elements ofcomposition, design and colour theory. Using still life, flowers, and materials ofyour choice as subject matter, this is an excellent opportunity for beginners and the more experienced to develop their skills. Bring a sketch book, pencil and any brushes and watercolour paints you have. A materials list will be provided at the first class.

Instructor: Lynda Bryden

7 Tuesdays - September 24, October 1, 8, 22, 29, November 12, 19 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Members: $110.00

Non-members $120.00

Registration Deadline: September 17, 1996

Landscape and Watercolour

This course is structured for the student with previous experience. This 8 week course will focus on technique with special attention to composition, use of colour, drawing and design principles. Students are encouraged to develop their own style while buildingon a solid foundation. Instructor: Americo Del Col

Evening Course #LAEQ7

8 Thursdays - September 26, October 3, 10, 24, 31, November 14, 21, 28 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: September 19, 1996

Day Course #LADO08

8 Mondays - September 30, October 7, 21, 28, November 18, 25, December 2, 9 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Members: $ 130.00

Non-members: $150.00

Registration Deadline: September 23, 1996

Harvest Wall Basket #HWB09

Join us and celebrate the fall season by creating dried floral and herb designs. The harvest wall basket is a great accent for any home. Make yourown designernatural twigwallbasket made of pepper grass, exotic banksia, sweet annie, achillea, love lies-bleeding and other dried material to complement your home. All materials extra. Students must bring - cutting pliers, floral pins, 6" green wooden picks, basket, floral tape and all dried flowers. Specific material list will be provided prior to the first class. (Approximate cost $45-$50)

Instructor: Karen Fisher

Tuesdays - October 1, 8

7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Members:$ 35.00

Registration Deadline: September 25, 1996

Non-member:$ 40.00

Indoor Gardening #IGG10

Come and explore the world of indoor gardening. Learn to use available natural light by the judicious placement of plants and the use of supplemental lighting to extend the growing season indoors, while also exploring the wide range of plants that can be grown successfully in your own home. Learn about indoor air purification techniques using plants and find out how to keep your plants trouble free from pests using natural remedies.

Instructor: Fred Prescod

Wednesdays - October 2, 9, 23, 30 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Members: $ 60.00

Non-members: $ 70.00

Registration Deadline: September 25, 1996

Shape up the Garden for the Spring #SUG11

Putting the Garden tobed? Now is the time to prepare for nextyear s garden! This course offers techniques for using compost; composting in winter; fall fertilizing and soil improvement; cover crops and winter mulching. Tips for planning ahead with seed-saving, raised-beds for spring, and planting spring seeds now.

Instructor: Robin Tench

Thursday October 3 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Member: $ 23.00

Non-members: $ 25.00

Registration Deadline: September 26, 1996

Ikenobo Ikebana-Japanese Flower Arranging #IKE12

This school of flower arranging has been practised for over 500 years. Itis a highly traditional form reflecting appreciation ofnature and art as well as incorporating a modern outlook. This course gives a sound introduction to beginners and continues to develop the skills of experienced students. Please bring a lunch, 1 shallow and 1 tall Japenese-type container, pinholder and clippers (available at the CGC Trellis Shop), pencil and notebook. Due to market fluctuation in the price of fresh flowers, the cost of materials cannot, at this time, be rolled into the course fee. Please be prepared to pay the approximate cost of at least $7.50 per class when you arrive.

Instructor: Shizuko Kadoguchi

Fridays - October 4, 11, 25 10:00 to 2:30 p.m.

Members: $ 75.00

Non-members $ 85.00

Registration Deadline: September 26, 1996

Vegetable Holder Basket #VHB13

These round reed openly woven baskets are great for garlic, onion and potato storage or for winter storage ofyour various garden bulbs. Emphasis is on shaping and proportion ofa free form container with asolid base and a braided border. At least two or three different size baskets should be completed in class. Course is suitable for all weaving levels. Material costs are included in the course fee.

Instructor: Maureen Robbins

Monday October 7 9:30 to 2:00 p.m.

Members: $40.00

Non-members: $ 45.00

Registration Deadline: September 30, 1996

Creative Design with Bulbs #CDB14

Bulbs and bulb-like plants are dependable garden subjects that can be used on their own or in combination with many other plants. Learn how to select bulbs, planting techniques, and how to use bulbs in formal and informal applications while discovering innovative uses for fall, summer and spring. Proper care ofbulbs will also be stressed to maximize their longevity. Sources for common and unusual bulbs and gardens to visit that feature bulbs will also be highlighted in this 3-hour course.

Instructor: Frank Kershaw

Thursday October 10 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Members: $ 23.00

Non-members: $ 25.00

Registration Deadline: October 3, 1996

Propagation - A Do-It-Yourself Kit

#PGN15

Be really prepared for gardening next yearby collecting seed and taking cuttings. Prepare for many winter garden pursuits such as starting seeds by getting all supplies needed. You will be prepared for the gardening season after being supplied with the best sources. This course will be a hands on demonstration of all supplies and techniques available.

Instructor: Marion Jarvie

Thursday October 10 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.

Members: $ 23.00

Non-members $ 25.00

Registration Deadline: October 3, 1996

Introduction to Silk Embroidery #ISE16

This course will introduce you to the Victorian art ofSilk Embroidery, which is making a revival in the 1990 s. You will learn the basic stitches and in the process create a floral design set in a decorative hoop, which you may take home with you. Silk embroidery has the advantage of being faster and more forgiving than traditional needlepoint. Please bring an 8" embroidery hoop, sewing or embroidery scissors, a variety of embroidery flosses in pinks and greens, pencil or fast fade marking pen. All other materials are included in the course fee. Please see Intermediate Silk Embroidery on page 12.

Instructor: Joanne Misener-Allen

Mondays - October 21, 28 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Members: $ 60.00

Non-members$ 70.00

Registration Deadline: October 7, 1996

Cake Decorating Made Easy #CDE17 9&

Bring your taste buds and explore the sweet world of cake decorating. Learn a few basic decorating skills and then delight in personalizing your holiday cakes and pies in style with the use ofmarzipan, gum paste and chocolate paste. You will see how the pastes are made and then you ll go on to model and form fall leaves, holly and berry and marzipan fruits. All material costs are included in the course fee.

Instructor: Klara Johnson

Tuesdays October 22, 29, November 12, 19 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Members: $ 100.00

Non-members: $ 110.00

Registration Deadline: October 15, 1996

Flower Arranging for the Home #FAH18

Creating even the simplest floral arrangement requires an understanding of the elements and principles of design. Through demonstration and practice, you will learn as you create table centre pieces, smaller informal designs, and hostess gifts. Learn about colour harmonies that will best suit your home decor. This course is suitable for beginners and advanced students alike. Bring a container of your choice and appropriate plant material (i.e. five 36-inch branches, 5-7 flowerblooms of varied maturity, a few leaves.) Other materials required are: pinholder, stickum, clippers, oasis, (available at the CGC Trellis shop), and a notebook.

Instructor: Ella Irving

Wednesdays October 23, 30 10:00 to 12:00 p.m.

Members: $ 65.00

Non-members: $ 75.00

Registration Deadline: October 16, 1996

Next Year s Perfect Garden #NYG19

This course will cover all the areas of planning for your next year s garden. There are short cuts to accomplish the fall garden chores; special lawn treatment, how and what to mulch and the many benefits ofmulching, making compost and leafmold.

Instructor: Marion Jarvie

Thursday October 24 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.

Members: $ 23.00

Non-members: $ 25.00

Registration Deadline: October 17, 1996

Writing for Gardening Magazines I #WGM20

This workshop held last April is being repeated due to the overwhelming response. This course will include the following topics to assist in your efforts to get articles published: how to approach an editor with a story idea; what garden editors are looking for; where the best opportunities forbeginners lie and the mistakes that neophyte writers commonly make. Please bring a lunch, a pad of paper and a pen.

See Writing for Gardening Magazines II and III on page 11.

Instructor: Sonia Day

Saturday October 26 10:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Members: $ 45.00

Non-members: $ 55.00

Registration Deadline: October 18, 1996

Breaking into the Garden Design Business #GDB21

Many people envy the garden designers as a profession, but what does it take to provide a high level of expertise and service? Mark will lead a workshop on the education ofwhat' s involved in starting your business, such as: credentials, presentation skills, marketing, ethics, professional development and more. This workshop will help you decide whether it is the right decision for you and will give you some hard realities ofthe business from the ground up.

Instructor: MarkHartley

Mondays November 18, 25 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Members: $ 40.00

Non-members: $ 45.00

Registration Deadline: November 11, 1996

Christmas Past Wreath #CPW22

Celebrate the Christmas season by decorating your front door with a Christmas Past Wreath. This course willbeginwith fresh evergreen branches of pine or spruce, large wire frame, pinecones, holly, pomegranates, limes, cinnamon sticks, and other material to complement your front entrance. A materials list will be provided prior to the first class. (Approximate cost $35$40)

Instructor: Karen Fisher

Tuesdays November 19, 26 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Members: $ 40.00

Non-members: $ 45.00

Registration Deadline: November 12, 1996

Art Appreciation for Gardeners #AAG23

Artists have been inspired by gardens throughout time. This course will explore how the garden as an image hasbeen depicted by artists throughout history; from Roman times, through the medieval period, the impressionists up to contemporary art work.

Instructor: Dianne Bos

Wednesday November 20 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Members: $ 23.00

Non-members: $ 25.00

Registration Deadline: November 13, 1996

Villas and Gardens of California #VOC35

Coastal Route 1 from San Fransisco to San Diego features a number of world-class public and private gardens. Join Frank Kershaw, our travel and garden host, as he presents, through slide format, a tour of fifteen of these famous properties. Learn about these gardens history, their owners aspirations, plant collections and the legacy they have left for future generations. The presentation will be of interest to all who enjoy fine gardens.

Instructor: Frank Kershaw

Wednesday, November 20 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Members: $ 23.00

Non-members: $ 25.00

Registration Deadline: November 13, 1996

Floral Impressions #F1S24

This new course with Americo Del Col is most suitable for intermediate level students. This is a design approach to painting floral patterns and stresses experimental and innovative techniques. Students will be encouraged to explore abstract and impressionistic ideas. Registrants must bring all their own art materials.

Instructor: Americo Del Col

Tuesdays January 7, 14, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Members: $ 120.00

Non-members: $ 130.00

Registration Deadline: January 3, 1997

Acrylics and Oils #AAO25

A step-by-step acrylic and oil painting course in which you will learn through lecture, demonstration, individual attention and critique, aboutbuying and using materials, drawing, colour mixing and composition. The works of other artists will be shown and discussed. This course is suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience. A materials list will be provided at the first class. Expected cost of materials - $80.00

Instructor: James Spencer

Fridays January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Members: $ 100.00

Non-members: $ 110.00

Registration Deadline: January 6, 1997

Writing for Gardening Magazines II and III

#WGM 26

This two-session workshop will allow the student to continue with advanced topics ofwriting for gardening magazines. Sonia Day will cover the following topics: how to write a story outline; methods to lay out manuscripts, how to write creative leads; how to make a run-of-themill subject interesting; what rights to sell; how and where to conduct research; copyright; and interviewing techniques. The goal of this workshop is to help the student improve their writing, as well as gain further insight into the business of magazine writing. Students will also have the opportunity to have a sample oftheir writing critiqued and discussed with the instructor. Students must have attended Writing for Garden Magazines I (see page 10) prior to this workshop. Please bring a lunch, a pad of paper, pen and a sample ofyourwriting.

Instructor: Sonia Day

Saturdays January 11 and January 25 10:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Members: $ 75.00

Non-members: $ 85.00

Registration Deadline: January 3, 1997

Springing Into Action with Seeds #S1S27

Get the jump on spring and join Robin Tench in this two hour workshop on the tips and tech niques forgrowing yourown vegetables from seed. Topics fordiscussion will include; getting the most from seed catalogues, choosing your seeds, seed-starting supplies, the secrets of germination, seedling care, hardening-off, and transplanting.

Instructor: Robin Tench

Saturday January 18 10:00 to 12:00 p.m.

Members: $ 15.00

Non-members: $ 17.00

Registration Deadline: January 10, 1997

Garden Design Principles #GDP28

The intent of this course is to have each student understand the essential principles of designing their own garden, from analysis to final design, including plant material and hard materials to be used. The first session will focus on the process ofgarden design, including survey, analysis, conceptual plan, final plan to implementation. The second sessionwill feature a slide show, followed by discussion, which will lead into the grand finale, where each student will produce their own conceptual plan of a garden. All materials for the garden plan are included in the course fee.

Instructor: Judith Wright

Mondays February 3, 10 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.

Members: $ 60.00

Non-members: $ 70.00

Registration Deadline: January 27, 1997

Intermediate Silk Embroidery #ISE29

This course is designed for the individual who has taken the Introduction to Silk Embroidery course last fall (see page 8). The student willbe introduced to dimensional stitches used in making a variety of flowers. The projectwill be a large floral bouquet which will be suitable either for framing or incorporation into a pillow. The student will be required to provide all basic embroidery tools and an 18" square of their choice of decorator fabric (Moire, demask or linen is recommended.) Silk ribbons may be purchased from the instructor or provided by the student. The instructor will provide pattern and notes.

Instructor: JoanneMisener-Allen

Mondays February 3, 10 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Members: $ 40.00

Non-members: $ 45.00

Registration Deadline: January 17, 1997

Gardening Tool Basket #GTB30

Join Maureen Robbins in making your very own unique tool basket, made from flat reed with a 14" W by 10" H handle. It is sturdy and useful for carrying garden tools, lots of small flower pots or evenbasket making tools. The divider helps keep everything organized. This course is suitable forbeginner and intermediate weavers. Students are required to bring a bucket for water, two dozen clothespins, soft tape measure, pencil, spray bottle, scissors or garden snips, an awl or small screw driver. All othermaterials are included in the course fee.

Instructor: Maureen Robbins

Thursday February 6 9:30 to 3:00 p.m.

Members: $ 65.00

Non-members: $ 75.00

Registration Deadline: January 30, 1997

Gardeners Battle Back #GBB31

Gardening can be become an extremely painful experience ifthe movements and different motions are not done correctly. This course will feature an in depth workshop covering elementary spinal anatomy, common ailments faced by the gardener and review any potential measures to minimize susceptibility to injury. Dr. Terry Bernstein will then demonstrate a few practical daily stretches with the aid ofhandouts and allow time for questions or individual concerns near the end of the workshop. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

Instructor: Dr. Terry Bernstein

Sunday February 9 10:00 to 12:00 p.m.

Members: $ 15.00

Non-members: $ 17.00

Registration Deadline: February 3, 1997

Natural Enemies of Insects are Your Allies #NEI32

This workshop will feature how the gardener can recognize, monitor and promote the presence ofcertain insects in their garden. Insects that feed on others either directly or by laying eggs, in or near their prey or as a food source for their hatching larvae can actually benefit your garden. Find out how in this one evening workshop.

Instructor: Rudy Nagel

Tuesday February 11 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Members: $ 15.00

Non-members: $ 17.00

Registration deadline: February 4, 1997

Introduction to Perennials #ITP33

This course will explore the many different types of Perennials from A to Z. Special emphasis will beplaced on the perennials in bloomby month.

Instructor: Tom Thomson

Wednesday February 12 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Members: $23.00

Non-members: $ 25.00

Registration Deadline: February 5, 1997

Really Hardy Roses #RHR34

In the bewildering world of roses there are so many to choose from it is hard to make the correct choices. This course will help unravel the wonderful maze of roses to help you find the correct type for the city, country and the cottage property. No need to worry about the cold freeze meddling with these petals because they require no protection and in the summer they bloom right through!

Instructor: Marion Jarvie

Wednesday February 19 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.

Members: $ 23.00

Registration Deadline: February 12

Non-members: $ 25.00

The CGC Instructors for the Fall / Winter Semester

Judith Adam, Ontario Diploma in Horticulture (University ofGuelph), certificates in both nursery management and maintenance of woody plants, has been in the landscape design and installation business for the past 11 years. Ms Adam is working towards accreditation in Viticulture and is also a Master Gardener and regular lecturer in gardening related subjects for boards of education and other gardening and horticulture groups. Until recently, Ms. Adam was a staff horticulturist at the Civic Garden Centre.

Dr. Terry Bernstein is a Doctor of Chiropractics and operates his own office called My Chiropractor in Markham. He is also an author of several medical journals and maintains a close corporate and community outreach program of health and chiropractic services. He is the team doctor for various athletics in the area and was the Health Care Consultant for the 1985 World Champion Masters Rowing Team.

Dianne Bos is a avid photographer, musician and artist. She is currently an independent photographer and Visual Arts Consultant and has been involved in many art and photography exhibitions over the last 15 years. She was the Visual Arts Special Projects Manager and previously the Visual Arts Special Projects Manager at the Harbourfront Centre.

Lynda Bryden, B.A., attended Toronto Teachers College and has studied art with well known Toronto artists. An experienced teacher, Ms. Bryden has given watercolour classes for many years at the Centre. She conducts summer workshops in Baysville and has participated in group and juried shows.

Sonia Day, has more than 20 years experience in journalism and corporate communications. Her gardening articles have appeared in Canadian Gardening, Fine Gardening, The Toronto Star, and the Globe and Mail. She s particularly interested in garden humour. Ms. Day joined the Civic Garden Centre s Master Gardener Group in 1992. She is also an accomplished watercolour painter.

Americo Del Col, studied both Graphic and Fine Art. After a lengthy career as a graphic designer and art director he chose a new path to concentrate on painting and teaching, which he had been aiming for all along. He has had numerous one man shows and is represented in private and corporate collections at home and abroad. He conducts adult classes at the Centre as well as the Board of Education and private workshops throughout Ontario.

Karen Fisher is a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and has been a graphic designer for the past 14 years. Karen has her own business Flowers Forever , which caters to the home, office or wedding, with custom floral, fruit and herb designs. She is also a member of the Beach Garden Society and the Scarborough Arts Council.

Mark Hartley, principal ofMark Hartley Landscape Architects offers his experience in many facets of landscape architecture acquired over the past twenty years. Mark has established himself as a leader in residential/estate design and provides consulting services in both Canada and Turkey. Mark has just recently won a national competition (with sculptorJohn McEwen) for a memorial to the 50th Anniversary of World War II, entitled Victory-Peace it was recently opened by the Governor General ofCanada at Coronation Park, Toronto.

Ella Irving, has had thirty years of entering competitions, studying for accreditation, judging and teaching flower design, in North America,Japan, and the UK. In addition to her continuous work in many other styles, Mrs. Irving has been a full professor ofIkenobo Ikebana since 1988.

Marion Jarvie After 11 years as a nursery horticulturist, Marion started her own landscape consultancy 10 years ago. She has been teaching in the field for many years at George Brown College and the Civic Garden Centre as well as lecturing throughoutNorth America. Ms. Jarvie travels extensively to discover and gather new and relevant plant information to add to her already vast repertoire. She has been Program Chairman of the Ontario Rock Garden Society for 9 years.

KlaraJohnson has been teaching cake decorating and sugar craft since 1988. She was the program coordinator at McCalls School ofCake Decorating from 1989-1995, and is currently teaching at George Brown College. Klara has authored two books, has won several professional competitions and has had the honour ofjudging several show cases. She demonstrates and teaches annually in the United States and the Caribbean.

Shizuko Kadoguchi has the highest qualifications in Ikenobo in North America. In addition, she has the honourable distinction ofbeing awarded the name Hosui sweet essence by headmaster Senei Ikenobo. She has been learning Ikebana for over 60 years and teaching for 33 years throughout the U.S.,Jamaica, Canada, and Japan. Mrs. Kadoguchi has assisted Senei Ikenobo and demonstrated for the Consul General of Japan.

Frank Kershaw, has been the director of Planning, Research and Construction Division, for Dept. of Parks

and Property Metro Toronto, for over 20 years. Graduated BA (hons), MSc in Urban and Regional Planning, Diploma in Horticulture, and Certificate in Landscape Architecture, he is a recognized leader in natural landscapes in North America and has done numerous publications and lectures on related subjects.

Frances Key, B.Sc.AAM. acquired her artas an apprentice to master Weaver ProfessorJosefShultz in Vienna, Austria in 1975-76 and has since been doing commissioned work from her studio in Toronto. Her work has been exhibited throughout Canada and New York, in solo and group exhibits. Throughout many workshops and classroom situations, Frances has taught the unique Gobelin Techniques.

Joanne Misener-Allen, was formerly a Staff Development Trainer in thebusiness world. She has over the past few years, combined her teaching skills with her love of fabrics. Joanne teaches children and adults through the Durham Board of Education and through her local quilt shop the Old Silver Thimble. Her love ofquilting has introduced her to the art of Silk Ribbon Embroidery. She is also a member of the York Heritage Quilter s Guild.

Rudy Nagal, is the Owner/Operator of The Homeowners Consultancy in Outdoor Space , where he advises how to achieve pleasing harmony of the home and the outdoors. Rudy has over 25 years of experience in the Horticulture business and has been affiliated with the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, the Canadian Organic Growers, the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario and the turfgrass Research Foundation.

Fred Prescod is a horticultural educator with over 20 years experience at Canada s Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG). During this time he developed and delivered horticultural programs to the gardening public throughout Ontario. He directed the development of RBG s Plantscape - a collection of tropical plantsalong with RBG s tropical orchid collection. In addition, he was the founding organizer for the annual Canadian Interior Landscape Conference, and he established related training courses for the interior landscape industry. He has also written several publications on indoor plant topics.

Maureen Robbins, trained at the Haliburton School, Cedar Ridge Arts Centre, Basketry Network, Marilyn Gannon, and Basketry Focus Harbourfront. She teaches basketry techniques at her private studio, community colleges, services and related associations. Maureen has exhibited in juried shows and maintains her affiliation with The Basketry Network.

Jillian Roos-Markowitz. Almost immediately after emigrating from England Jillian studied life drawing and watercolour at the Three Schools of Art with Roley Murphy and Telford Fenton. She has been printmaking for the past 8 years and finds that teaching printmaking allows her to enjoy the mystery and magical happenings with her students whether they are 8 or 80. Jillian s work has received awards in numerous juried exhibitions and her work is included in private and corporate collections in many parts of the world.

James Sandy Spencerattended Acadia University and graduated AOCA, then went on to a scholarship to study in Europe. His Wolfville, Nova Scotia roots, are apparent in the detail and light reflected in his work. Several large paintings are in the National Gallery permanent collection and many others are in major galleries, corporations and publications across Canada. Sandy has taught for 28 years at such institutions as the Banff School and the University ofToronto.

Robin Tench has been a Composting Information Officer with Metro Works for 6 years, has been in the garden since she was a sprout, and has spent may years giving presentations and workshops on organic gardening, composting, childrens programs, and related topics. Robin is a Master Composter, a past executive of the Canadian Organic Growers, Ottawa Chapter, and a past Ecology Director at Camp Allshaw. Tom Thomson, Qualified Plantsman Diploma, University of Guelph, was educated in Scotland and Canada. A life long amateur naturalist and professional plantsman, he has been Chief Horticulturist at Humber Nurseries since 1982. Tom is the author ofall Humber Nurseries publications, including Perennialsfor Ontario Gardens. He has taught at Humber College and speaks regularly to horticulture societies and garden clubs.

Jessie Wilkins has taught crafts for 35 years, with her first love being Decoupage. Ms. Wilkins has taught for Lewiscraft, Mooredale House, Seneca College and Earl Haig High School. She is the past president of the Decoupeur s Guild ofOntario and has held a position as a Director ofthe National Decoupeur s Guild in the United States. Jessie also has her own craft business for 15 years.

Judith S. Wright, professionally qualified as a Landscape Architect in England, graduating in 1983 from Leeds Polytechnic, School ofArchitecture and Landscape and has since qualified as a Landscape Architect in Ontario. Judith has over 12 years experience in the field of Landscape Architecture, being responsible for a variety of projects, from planning stage to implementation, including Environmental, Urban design, Leisure and Parks, Public and Institutional, and Residential. Judith has developed varying philosophical approaches to her landscape design from her travels abroad and her work experience and her designs reflect a free style of creativity.

HOW TO REGISTER

The start date for registration for all fall and winter courses is September 10, 1996; no registrations will be taken prior to this date. All courses have a registration deadline, after which no more registrations will be accepted, so register early forthe best selection.

Courses may be cancelled one week prior to their start dates, due to lack ofenrollment. In this case, students will receive a full refund. Sudden illness or emergencies encountered by instructors within one day ofclass may result in a substitute instructor.

Students who must drop out of a course once it has begun, for whatever reason, will be charged a $25.00 administration fee against their tuition refund, but only until the second class. There will be no refunds given after the third class. There will be no refunds for students who have attended a full course.

There will be a waiting list for those who wish to enroll in courses which have been filled. Should a space become available, you will receive a phone call from the CGC.

Because many ofthe courses have a limited enrollment, we urge you to phone in your registration: please call 416-397-1340. Registrants are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. You may registerby mailing the form attached to the back page of this brochure to the Civic Garden Centre: Course Registrations, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, North York, Ontario, M3C 1P2. We accept Visa and Mastercard. Course fees include GST.

The Civic GardenCentre is a volunteer-based, non-profit gardening information centre serving Metropolitan Toronto. We offer many programs, including year-round activities for families and children. The Library, Horticultural Information Services, the Trellis shop and the pleasant, friendly atmosphere make the CGC an important gardening resource.

Consider volunteering at the CGC. We require volunteers in all areas, including the Library, Programs, Membership, Marketing, plant sales, and more! To register for the next volunteer orientation session, or for more information, please call 416 397-1340.

Trellis Shop Hours:

November to March 31: Mon. to Fri. 9:30 to 4:00 p.m.

Sat. to Sun. 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.

April 1 to November: Mon. to Fri.. 9:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Sat. to Sun. 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.