Guelph Township Horticultural Society 2012 by WHA Publications Ltd.

Horticultural Guelph Township

Celebrating 90 years

1922-2012

Society

A member of the Ontario Horticultural Association founded in 1906

Marian Brennan Enabling Garden

Gardening then and now 1812 - 2012

Our Purpose

2012

• to bring people together with a common interest in horticulture • to increase our knowledge in all matters pertaining to horticulture, from the environment to landscaping, from trees to houseplants, from flower shows to photography and every thing in between • to instruct and encourage youth in the skills of gardening and related activities • to accomplish special community projects that can only be achieved by volunteers working together

President’s Message The Ontario Horticulture Association theme for 2012 is ‘Gardening Then and Now- 1812-2012’. Like so many other themes of previous years, it looks into the past to see how we have progressed from then to now. I think however, that as a society we cannot afford to look back. We must look forward. This year we celebrate our 90th Anniversary and we recognize that our Society has served our community well and we are proud of our accomplishments. We ask ourselves, “How can we continue to be a viable organization?” and in a nutshell the answer is we need more active members. We want membership in the Guelph Township Horticultural Society to be fun and informative and we need your help. We would like you, our current membership, to ask your friends and neighbours, “What would it take to get you to come out to a horticulture meeting or event?” With that knowledge we will be able to create a program featuring worthwhile speakers, workshops and trips. Let’s get the conversation started! See you at the next meeting.

Jane McDonald, President 519-836-9535 mcdonald_jc@hotmail.com Membership Fees: Adults: $10 Youth: $2 Visit our website: www.guelphtwphortsociety.org

2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgements...................................................................24

Awards and Prizes.......................................................................21

Civic Planting Report.................................................................22

Committees..................................................................................... 4

Fall Flower and Vegetable Show....................................16/17

June Mini-Show...........................................................................10

Mulching Madness.....................................................................11

Officers, Board Members............................................................ 5 .

Photographic Competition.....................................................23

Programme..................................................................................2/3

Rules for Exhibitors...................................................................6/7

Spring Flower and Vegetable Show..................................8/9

Summer Flower and Vegetable Show.........................12/15

Terms................................................................................................20

Youth Yearbook.................................................................... 25-36

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES for 2012 april 21 district 7 annual general meeting Host: Harriston Horticultural Society. Location: Harriston Community Centre. Details to follow. August 17-19 o.h.a. convention and agm Niagara-on-the-Lake. Schedule available upon request or visit www.gardenontario.org october 27 fall district meeting Host: Elora -Salem Horticultural Society. Location: Alma Community Centre. Details to follow. For more info regarding the Ontario Horticultural Association visit gardenontario.org. For society information visit our website guelphtwphortsociety.org.

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Programme 2012 meetings and shows are held at the Marden Library All and Community Centre, 7368 Wellington County Rd. 30, on the 3rd Tues. of each month, 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated. * In case of inclement weather listen to CJOY 1460 am for cancellation information

Tuesday, march 20* potluck supper and awards - 6:30 p.m. Please bring your own cutlery and dishes. Committee: Lorna Brooks, Sylvia Grant, Jane McDonald, Pat Pritchard, Phil Sweet and Linda VanNorman Tuesday, april 17 - general meeting Topic: Gardening in Small Spaces Speaker: Gwynedd Brundrett Contact: Jane McDonald 519-836-9535 Social: Mary Campagnaro, Helen Synnott and Vera Kotaba Saturday, may 5 - green legacy tree distribution and society plant sale Location: Marden Community Centre, 9:00 a.m. Contact: Ruth Robinson Please bring plant donations between 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Saturday, may 12 - spring plant sale Location: Marden Community Centre from 8:00 a.m. to noon *Donated plants to be taken to Ruby Thompson’s, 5628 Wellington County Rd. 39, before Friday evening, May 11th. Contact: Jane McDonald 519-836-9535 Committee: Mary Campagnaro, Joyce Flewelling, Jean Gordon, Sylvia Grant and Donna Rowe Tuesday, may 15 - spring show Topic: The Julien Project, A therapeutic Gardening Program at St. Ignatius Speaker: Sharon Stewart, Founder and Program Supervisor Contact: Jane McDonald 519-836-9535 Social: Wilma Cleghorn Tuesday, june 19 - mini-show and BBQ pavilion behind library - 6:30 p.m. Entries to be placed between 6:30 and 7:00 p.m. Please bring a salad or dessert and your own dishes/cutlery. (Continued on next page) Page 2

Tuesday, june 19 - mini-show and BBQ (ContInued) Meat and beverages will be provided. Speaker: Chris Earley, Interpretive Biologist and Education Co-ordinator at the University of Guelph Arboretum will equip us with butterfly nets and binoculars and lead us on a walk about to identify dragonflies, butterflies and birds. Bring your camera. Show Convener: Jean Gordon Event Co-ordinator: Ruth Robinson Committee: Sylvia Grant, Tony Zamojc and Donna Rowe Tuesday, august 21 and Wednesday, August 22 summer flower and vegetable show Entries placed Tues. Aug. 21, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Results: Wed. Aug. 22. Open 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. with afternoon tea and reopen at 7:00 p.m. Awards: 8:00 p.m. Contact: Pat Pritchard 519-822-2532 Committee: Mary Campagnaro, Jane McDonald, Pat Pritchard, Jean and Phil Sweet and Linda VanNorman Social: Ruby Thompson and Margaret Pearson Tuesday, september 18 - general meeting Topic: “Your Flowers and Vegetables”, A demonstration by society members. Social: Lorna Brooks and Sylvia Grant Tuesday, october 16 fall flower and vegetable show Speaker: Larry Halyk, Stewardship Coordinator, Wellington County Stewardship Council Topic: Marden Creek Restoration Project Contact: Ruth Robinson 519-824-8399 Social: Elizabeth Taborek and Margaret Hull Tuesday, november 20 annual meeting & potluck supper - 6:30 p.m. Please bring your own cutlery and dishes. Topic: “Gardens of Italy”, a slide presentation with commentary Speaker: Linda Clay from Travel Specifics Contact: Sylvia Grant Tuesday, february 19, 2013* photographic competition results Contact: Ruth Robinson 519-824-8399 Page 3

2012 COMMITTEES adopt-a-road: Contact: Pat Pritchard, 519-822-2532 Committee: Mary Campagnaro, Jean Gordon, Stuart McCartney and Jane McDonald Weather permitting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; April 24 and Sept. 25, 6:00 p.m., Marden Library cheers: Marion Campbell, 519-822-4169 civic planting: Contact: Ruth Robinson 519-824-8399 Committee: Brenda Doherty, Phil and Jean Sweet & Linda VanNorman historian: Joyce Blyth, 519-822-8129 membership: Mary Campagnaro, 519-822-9287 nominating committee (2013 executive & board) Jean Gordon plant sale #1: Contact: Ruth Robinson, 519-824-8399 Committee: Linda VanNorman and Jane McDonald plant sale##2: Contact: Jane McDonald, 519-836-9535 Committee: Mary Campagnaro, Joyce Flewelling, Jean Gordon, Sylvia Grant and Donna Rowe photo competition: Contact: Ruth Robinson, 519-824-8399 Committee: Joyce Blyth, Sylvia Grant and Donna Rowe web page: Monica Skinner, 519-821-1758 2013 yearbook: Lorna Brooks, Mary Campagnaro, Jean Gordon, Sylvia Grant, Jane McDonald, Pat Pritchard and Ruth Robinson. (We are looking for volunteers to help with the 2013 yearbook) youth: Jane McDonald and volunteers If you would like to volunteer on any one of these committees, please call the contact person or any board member. Page 4

OFFICERS president Jane McDonald

519-836-9535

first vice-president Sylvia Grant 519-823-5045 second vice-president Position Vacant past president Phil Sweet 519-821-3184 secretary/treasurer Jean Gordon 519-822-5289 assistant secretary Position Vacant show secretary Pat Pritchard 519-822-2532 financial examiners Evelyn Cleghorn and Deb Walker

BOARD MEMBERS 2011 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2012 Lorna Brooks Mary Campagnaro Donna Rowe Linda Van Norman

519-853-4966 519-822-9287 519-821-0689 519-822-5031

2012 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2013 Pat Pritchard Ruth Robinson

519-822-2532 519-824-8399

board meeting dates: 7:30 p.m. at Gencor, April 3, June 5, August 28 and November 6, 2012, and January 15, 2013 Page 5

RULES FOR EXHIBITORS 1. All exhibitors must be paid-up members of the Guelph Township Horticultural Society unless otherwise specified. 2.

Judging will be done in accordance to ONTARIO JUDGING and EXHIBITING STANDARDS for Horticulture and Floral Design. A copy can be purchased from the secretary for approx. $6.00. The judge’s decision is final.

3. Exhibitors: one entry per section unless otherwise specified. 4.

All entries must be grown and arranged by the exhibitor. In design classes material used need not be grown by the exhibitor but must be garden type flowers. Native fruit may also be used. Accessories are permitted in design classes unless otherwise indicated. Plant material from any source may only be used in the Design Classes of the Fall Show.

5. All live plant material must be in water, water retaining material or be able to stay fresh for the duration of the show. 6.

No person is allowed in the show area before and during judging except the judge(s) and the flower show personnel. Exhibitors in the design classes may place their own entries.

7. Prior to judging, flower show exhibits will be checked for conformance by the show personnel. Decision of the committee will be final. 8. A special prize may be created for material that is of special interest but is not included in the schedule. 9. Each exhibitor is responsible for his/her own containers. Society provides trays to exhibit vegetables. Bottles and jars are acceptable. Page 6

10. Prize money is calculated on the point system: each point is equal to 25 cents. Adult members will receive prize money at the November Annual Meeting.

Flowers and vegetable classes First 6 points Second 5 points Third 4 points

Design and special classes (unless otherwise stated) First 9 points $2.25 Second 7 points $1.75 Third 5 points $1.25

$1.50 $1.25 $1.00

11. Exhibitors are responsible for removal of their exhibits after each show. 12. The Society will not be responsible for any loss, damage or injury resulting from these shows. 13. Highest points for the Summer Show cannot win the Championship Exhibitor award and the Grand Championship Exhibitor award for the next two years. 14. Highest Points for the Spring and Fall Shows combined cannot win the Championship Exhibitor award for the next two years.

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SPRING FLOWER and VEGETABLE SHOW “Gardening Then and Now, 1812-2012” Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Marden Library and Community Centre, 7368 Wellington County Road 30 Entries placed between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Class A - Flowers and Vegetables Prizes: 1st - $1.50, 2nd - $1.25, 3rd - $1.00 Points 6-5-4

Section: 1. Narcissi, trumpet or large cup, one cultivar, 3 2. Narcissi, small cup, one cultivar, 3 3. Narcissi, miniature, one cultivar, 3 4. Narcissi, double, one cultivar, 3 5. Narcissi, multiflora, 3 stems 6. Small bulbs, one cultivar, 5 stems, named 7. Tulips, single, red shades, 3 8. Tulips, single, pink shades, 3 9. Tulips, single, yellow shades, 3 10. Tulips, single, white or near white, 3 11. Tulips, single, purple shades, 3 12. Tulips, single, bicoloured, 3 13. Tulips, double, any colour(s), 3 14. Tulips, any other type, any colour(s), 3 15. Lily of the valley, 10 stems 16. Pansies, with own foliage, 6 blooms 17. Any other spring flower, 1 spray or stem, named 18. Flowering branch, max. 30” (75 cm) incl. container, named 19. Gesneriad (African Violet), 1 plant, in flower 20. Pelargonium (Geranium), 1 plant, in flower 21. House plant, any other kind, in flower, named 22. Cactus or other succulent, named (if possible) 23. Asparagus, 5 spears, approx. 8” (20 cm) in length Page 8

24. Rhubarb, 5 stalks, base of stalk & 2” (5cm) of leaf

to be included

25. A planter, containing at least 4 different kinds of plants 26. A spectacular bloom, 1, named 27. Bedding plants, flowers, a cell pack* 28. Bedding plants, vegetables, a cell pack*

*Plants must be home grown from seed in 2012, name of variety and planting date to be given

CLASS B - Designs Prizes: 1st- $2.25; 2nd- $1.75; 3rd - $1.25 Points 9-7-5 (Refer to Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards for Horticulture and Floral Design for full details. Accessories permitted unless explicitly excluded in the section).

29. How Green is my Valley – A foliage design 30. Welcome Baby – A design for a new mother 31. 10 Years Young – To celebrate 90th Anniversary 32. Springtime – Design featuring tulips or daffodils 33. Niagara Falls – A water-viewing design

CLASS c - photography Prizes: 1st- $1.50; 2nd - $1.25; 3rd - $1.00 Points 6-5-4

34. Whispering in the North Wind –

Ornamental grass(es) in Winter

35. Orchid(s) – One or more orchids - wild or cultivated 36. They were there before Europeans came – Native Plants

*These titles can be entered in the OHA 2012 Photographic Competition. See gardenontario.org for rules and regulations. Entries must be postmarked no later than June 1st, 2012

Marion Brennan Memorial Award Prizes: 1st- $2.25; 2nd - $1.75; 3rd - $1.25 Points 9-7-5 To be selected from classes 19-22

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JUNE MINI-SHOW “Gardening Then and Now, 1812-2012” Tuesday June 19, 2012 Marden Library and Community Centre, 7368 Wellington County Road 30 Entries placed between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m.

CLASS A - HORTICULTURE Prizes: 1st - $1.50, 2nd - $1.25, 3rd - $1.00 Points 6-5-4

Section: 1. Iris, bearded, single colour, 1 stem 2. Iris, bearded - bi-colour, 1 stem 3. Iris, any other cultivar, 1 stem 4. Peony, single, 1 bloom 5. Peony, double, 1 bloom 6. Peony, red, double, or semi-double, 1 bloom 7. Rose, miniature type, 1 spray 8. Rose, Hybrid Tea, any colour, 1 bloom 9. Rose, Floribunda, or Grandiflora, 1 truss 10. Any other spring flower, 1 bloom CLASS B - DESIGN Prizes: 1st - $2.25, 2nd - $1.75, 3rd - $1.25 Points 9-7-5 11. Shooting for the Stars - Your interpretation 12. My palette has one colour - Monochromatic design (see pg. 18) 13. String of Pearls - A small design

CLASS C - PHOTOGRAPHY Prizes: $1.50, 2nd-$1.25, 3rd-$1.00 Points:-6-5-4

14. An Old Favourite - Flower, vegetable, shrub, etc. 15. At Rest - Your interpretation 16. A Closer Look Page 10

Mulching Madness Mulching around young trees and in shrub and perennial beds is a great way to help prevent the soil from drying out and to suppress weed growth. It is also done to prevent damage to tree trunks, when maintaining the lawn. All are justifiable reasons, but some mulching is done for aesthetic appeal only. Digging up a lawn, around a mature tree to install mulch, is perhaps a case of over-grooming and not at all necessary. Building high mounds or volcanoes as they are referred to, around trees is a misguided use of mulch, and yet oddly this volcano style seems to be becoming more popular. Below are many reasons this method of mulching can damage or kill your tree. 1. It leads to waterlogged soil, which in turn can suffocate the roots, leading to death of the tree within a few years. 2. It damages the trunk, which can a) stifle the carbon dioxide-oxygen exchange, or b) cause canker disease. In either case, the inner bark may die. Then the roots aren’t fed the energy produced by the leaves and thus the tree dies. 3. The heat produced by the mulch can prevent the tree from hardening off for the winter, so it may be killed by freezing temperatures. 4. It is a hiding place for burrowing rodents, which undetected may chew a ring of bark off the tree trunk, under the mulch. This girdling will cause the tree to die. 5. Any mulching can lead to nutrient deficiencies in a couple of ways. a) Evergreen mulches are acidic and hardwood mulches are acidic at first, but become basic over time. Acid-loving plants such as blueberries and azaleas are fine with acidic mulches, but will eventually need a boost of magnesium and iron if hardwood mulch is used. b) Using too fresh mulch leads to a nitrogen deficiency, since the bacteria and fungi need nitrogen to break down the mulch. The proper method is to keep the mulch 3-5” away from the trunks of young trees and 8-12” away from the trunks of large trees. The recommended depth of mulch is 2” over shallow rooted trees (eg. maples and evergreens), and 4” over deep rooted trees (eg. oak and hickory).

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summer FLOWER and VEGETABLE SHOW “Gardening Then and Now, 1812-2012” August 21-22, 2012 Marden Library and Community Centre, 7368 Wellington County Road 30 Entries placed between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m., Tuesday August 21 Show & Tea: Wed. August 22, 2-4 p.m. Reopens: 7:00 p.m. Award Presentations: 8:00 p.m.

CLASS A - FLOWERS Prizes: 1st- $1.50; 2nd- $1.25; 3rd- $1.00 Points: 6-5-4

Section: 1. Asters (Callistephus Chinensis), one colour, 3 blooms 2. Bachelor Buttons (Centaurea Annual), one cultivar, 3 blooms

3. Calendula, any colour, 3 blooms 4. Cosmos, any colour(s), one cultivar, 3 sprays 5. Dahlia, under 4” (10 cm), any colour, 3 blooms 6. Dahlia, 4” (10 cm) or over, any colour, 1 bloom 7. Echinacea (Coneflower), 5 blooms 8. Gladiolus, white or near white, 1 spike 9. Gladiolus, pink or red shades, 1 spike 10. Gladiolus, purple shades, 1 spike 11. Gladiolus, yellow shades, 1 spike 12. Gladiolus, any other colour, 1 spike 13. Lillium (Lily), any colour, 1 spike 14. Marigolds, under 3” (7.5 cm), 5 blooms 15. Marigolds, 3” (7.5 cm) and over, 1 bloom 16. Nasturtiums, 5 blooms 17. Pelargonium, (Geranium), with own foliage, 1 bloom 18. Petunias, single, 5 blooms 19. Phlox, perennial, one colour, 3 stems 20. Phlox, perennial, 3 stems of different colours Page 12

21. Rudbeckia (Gloriosa Daisy), 3 blooms 22. Salvia, annual, one colour, 3 spikes 23. Snapdragon (Antirrhinum), one cultivar, 3 24. Sunflower (Annual Helianthus), under 6” (15cm) diameter, 1 bloom 25. Sunflowers (Annual Helianthus), 6” (15 cm) and over, 1 bloom 26. Sweet peas, annual or perennial, 6 stems 27. Tuberous Begonia, 1 bloom floating with own foliage in bowl 28. Verbena, any colour(s), 3 blooms 29. Zinnia, any type, one cultivar, any colour(s), 3 blooms 30. Annual, any other, named, 3 spikes, 1 spray or 3 blooms 31. Perennial or Biennial, any other, named, 1 stem, spray or spike

CLASS B - Designs Prizes: 1st-$2.25; 2nd-$1.75; 3rd- $1.25 Points: 9-7-5 Accessories permitted unless explicitly excluded in the section.

32. Clean, Clear, Deep – Underwater design** 33. Market Day – Design in a basket 34. Wine and Roses – A design to celebrate our 90th Anniversary 35. The Future is Now – Modern mass design 36. Gardening Then and Now – 2 distinct arrangements

in suitable containers, using plant material from ‘then & now’

CLASS C - Beginners/novice Prizes: 1st-$2.25; 2nd-$1.75; 3rd- $1.25 Points: 9-7-5 (Two Years or less of exhibiting designs)

37. Rock Garden – design with visible use of stone(s) **See Terms on page 20

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CLASS D - growing experience (Something you grew for the first time in 2012 and would grow again) Prizes: 1st- $1.50; 2nd- $1.25; 3rd- $1.00 Points: 6-5-4 38. A Flower – annual, perennial or biennial, 1 bloom, stem or spray, named 39. A Vegetable or Herb – one cultivar, standard entry*, named *See Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards for Horticulture and Floral Design

CLASS E - Specials Prizes: 1st- $2.25; 2nd-$1.75; 3rd - $1.25 Points: 9-7-5 40. Basket of Gladioli – Not over 12 spikes 41. Basket of Mixed Garden Flowers – A minimum of 5 cultivars, basket not to exceed 8” (20 cm) in width. 42. Green Thumb – Display of garden produce, container not to exceed 20 in. x 20 in. Must include fruit and/or vegetables. May also contain herbs and flowers. Minimum of 5 cultivars.

CLASS F - Containers Prizes: 1st- $2.25; 2nd-$1.75; 3rd - $1.25 Points: 9-7-5

43. Hanging Container – Suitable for outdoors. 44. Outdoor Planter** – Conventional container. 45. Outdoor Planter – Novelty container. 46. Outdoor Planter – Which includes growing vegetables.

CLASS G - photography Prizes: 1st- $1.50; 2nd- $1.25; 3rd- $1.00 Points: 6-5-4

47. Did you see that? – Something you saw at our BBQ. 48. Busy at Work – A pollinator. 49. Wow! – A spectacular bloom.

**See Terms on page 20 Page 14

CLASS H - Fruit and Vegetables Prizes: 1st- $1.50; 2nd- $1.25; 3rd- $1.00 Points: 6-5-4

50. Beans, one cultivar, 5 51. Beans, climbing variety, one cultivar, 5, named 52. Beets, one cultivar, 3 53. Carrots, one cultivar, 5 54. Corn, 1/3 husk removed, named, 3 ears 55. Cucumbers, pickling, 2-4â&#x20AC;? (5-10 cm), 5 56. Cucumbers, slicing, 2 57. Garlic, bulbs, 3 58. Herbs, fresh, in water, in separate containers, named, 3 varieties 59. Onions, one cultivar, not peeled, 3 60. Peppers, hot or sweet, one cultivar, named, 3 61. Potatoes, one cultivar, named, 3 62. Summer Squash, any variety, named, 1 63. Tomatoes, named, 3 64. tomatoes, miniature, named, 10 65. Any other vegetable, not listed, named,

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66. Fruit, 1 cultivar, standard entry* 67. Oddity of Nature, not contrived

*See Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards for Horticulture and Floral Design

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FALL FLOWER and VEGETABLE SHOW “Gardening Then and Now, 1812-2012” Tuesday, October 16, 2012 Marden Library and Community Centre, 7368 Wellington County Road 30 Entries placed between 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

CLASS A - Flowers and Vegetables Prizes: 1st - $1.50; 2nd - $1.25; 3rd - $1.00 Points 6-5-4

Section: 1. Anemone, 1 stem, any colour 2. Chrysanthemum, single or double, 1 spray 3. Sedum, 3 stems 4. Sunflower, 1 large head in seed 5. Ornamental grass, named if possible, 3 stems 6. Dried Flowers, any variety, named, 3 stems 7. Branch of Coloured Foliage, max. 30” (75 cm), incl. container 8. House Plant, grown for bloom, named, pot not to exceed 10” 9. House Plant, grown for foliage, named, pot not to exceed 10” 10. Seed Heads, one cultivar, named, 3 stems 11. Any Other Flower, named, 1 stem, spike, or spray 12. Carrots, one cultivar, 5 13. Garlic, 3 bulbs 14. Herbs, dried, 3 cultivars, named 15. Onions, one cultivar, 3 bulbs 16. Ornamental Gourds, 3 17. Pie Pumpkin, 1 18. Potatoes, one cultivar, named, 3 19. Squash, any variety, named, 1 20. Any Fruit or Vegetable, not listed above, named, standard entry* *See Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards Page 16

CLASS B - Design Prizes: 1st-$2.25; 2nd-$1.75; 3rd-$1.25 Points: 9-7-5 Accessories permitted unless explicitly excluded in the section.

21. Ghost Walk – A design. 22. Canadian Sunset – A design suitable for a dining table. 23. Along the Sideroad – A line design using naturally dried material. 24. Tendrils – A miniature design. 25. Weathered Wood – A design featuring wood and fresh plant material.

CLASS C - photography Prizes: 1st - $1.50; 2nd - $1.25; 3rd - $1.00 Points 6-5-4

26. Silhouette – A black and white/grey scale photo. 27. Standing Tall – Grasses (ornamental or natural). 28. Party Time – Your interpretation.

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MEETINGS AT A GLANCE 2012 January

February February 19, 2013 photographic competition results Come and learn from the judges remarks

March

April

March 20

April 17 general meeting

potluck dinner and awards

Gwynedd Brundrett “Gardening in Small Spaces”

May

June

May 5 - green legacy Tree Distribution / Society Plant Sale

June 19 Mini Flower Show and BBQ

May 12 - plant sale May 15 - spring show

Sharon Stewart, “The Julien Project” A therapeutic gardening program

Chris Earley, Interpretive Biologist at the University of Guelph Arboretum will equip us with butterfly nets and binoculars

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MEETINGS AT A GLANCE 2012 August

July

Happy Gardening

August 21 & 22 summer flower show See programme for details

September

October October 16

September 18

fallâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;flower and vegetable show

general meeting How to show your flowers and vegetables demonstration

Larry Halyk, Wellington County Stewardship Council, Marden Creek Restoration Project

November

December

November 20 annual meeting and potluck supper Linda Clay from Travel Specifics, Gardens of Italy

Merry Christmas see you february 19, 2013 at the photographic competition meeting Page 19

TERMS Cultivar - A word meaning “cultivated variety”. Forms of plants originated and maintained only in cultivation, which when reproduced retain their distinguishing features. For example: ‘Homesteader’ peas. design - A combination of fresh and/or dried plant materials and/ or organic objects arranged to create an artistic unit. The designer uses the elements of design: space, line, form, colour, texture and pattern in the accepted principles of art: balance, rhythm, proportion, scale, contrast and dominance to interpret the theme. Landscape Design - A realistic style capturing a moment from nature. It can be completely naturalist or stylized. miniature design - A design with maximum dimensions of 12.7cm. (5 in.) in any direction (height, width, depth, diagonal). For good proportion, the container should not exceed 3.5cm. (1 ½”) in height. To be viewed at eye level. Modern Mass Design - A design of 3-5 groups of plant material (each group composed of one variety of plant material) juxtaposed to give a sculptural effect. It may be a solid mass or a mass with space. Monochromatic Design – A design of one hue (colour), using various tints, tones and shades in different variations of value (light/dark) and chroma (weak/strong). Example: pale yellow, bright yellow, olive green. Planter – A number of different kinds of plants artistically grouped growing in a single open container for either indoors or outdoors. Small Design – A design from 13.9cm - 25.4cm (5 ½ -10in.) and which must not exceed 25.4cm. (10”) in any direction (height, width, depth, diagonal). Under Water Design – A design with part(s) placed under water to create interest. Although the design must have part(s) under water no definite percentage is required. The entire design may not be under water. Page 20

2011 AWARDS AND PRIZES SPRING AND FALL SHOW AWARD

Championship Exhibitor For the highest points in Spring and Fall Shows combined. Prize to be presented at the Potluck Supper, March 20th, 2012.

Sylvia Grant SUMMER SHOW AWARDS

Championship Exhibitor – Class A: Prize donated by Belgian Nurseries

Leslie Zinger Championship Exhibitor – Class B: Prize donated by Outdoor Services

Jean Gordon Championship Exhibitor – Class F: Prize donated by Canadian Tire

Leslie Zinger Judges’ Choice: Class E. Sec. 20 “Basket of Gladioli”

Leslie Zinger Grand Champion Exhibitor: Highest points in show. Donated by Royal City Nursery.

Leslie Zinger Page 21

Civic planting This was the year of the Grand Opening of our Marian Brennan Enabling Garden, so the focus was on adding a few plants to the garden and having it look as colourful and neat as possible by June 21st. To the beds, we added a few perennials, vines and ground covers. In the area adjacent to the garden, we planted a mix of native trees, which are the beginning of the picnic area of the garden. We were happy to have the supply shed erected by the township this spring. With its green roof and board and batten look, it is definitely an enhancement for the garden. Phil built vine retainers to keep the soil from washing out onto the patio and they work wonderfully well. The vines and ground covers in them add a lovely softening effect to the shade structure. This year the West End Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Institute members and the junior horticulture society members, led by Jane McDonald, did a terrific job of installing and maintaining a delightful jumble of annuals in the three planters. The Grand Opening and Strawberry Social was a great success. Marianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three siblings, who were all present, agreed that the garden is a fine fitting tribute to Marian. After the ceremony, our mayor, Chris White and our four councilors served the strawberry shortcake and attendees mingled to the strains of our guest flautist. Marion Campbell and her siblings and cousins, descendents of Benjamin Thurtell, the first mayor or Guelph Township, dedicated a large white pine in his honour. This tree stands in the picnic area of the garden. While the Enabling Garden occupied most of our time this season, we did spend some time in the Millennium Garden doing regular maintenance and spreading a huge load of wood chips, from the township. To the front of the library, we replaced the dead mountain maple with a young redbud and trimmed and weeded to keep up the look of the inviting entrance. I am very grateful for the 120 hours of hard work from my committee members, Jean and Phil Sweet, Ruby Thompson, and Linda van Norman, and to our planter partners. The gardens shine because of them. Submitted by: Ruth Robinson, Committee Chair, 519-824-8399 Page 22

PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION “Gardening then and now, 1812-2012”

Results Show: Tuesday, February 19th, 2013 Submit by December 31st, 2012, to Ruth Robinson, 5873 8th Line E., R.R.#1 Ariss, N0B 1B0

Categories for 2013: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Etched in Time date on a building Pioneer Tool(s) Laura Secord’s cow? any cow Trail or Path Poppies Profusion of Blooms Tempting Tomatoes Garden Art Raging Nature Best Shot

Prizes: 1st - $4.00, 2nd - $3.00, 3rd - $2.00 Prize money to be given out at the annual meeting in November

Rules: This amateur competition is open to senior and junior members of the Guelph Township Horticultural Society. Photos may be in colour or black and white. Each entrant is allowed one entry per class. Prints may be a maximum size of 5” x 7”. No matting please. The photos should be taken in the past two years. Print your name and class no. on the back of each photo, at the top.

capture our theme, “Gardening Then and now, 1812-2012” Note: If you are interested in entering the OHA photo competition, check the website: www.gardenontario.org Page 23

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Guelph Township Horticultural Society would like to thank all the individuals, organizations, the Township of Guelph/Eramosa and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food for their contributions to our Society. Our Society continues to be an important part of our community. These donations go towards prize money for our four Flower and Vegetable Shows, civic plantings, supporting the youth programme, the cost of providing qualified speakers, judge’s fees and the publication of our yearbook as well as operating expenses.

We wish to thank the following corporate sponsors for their support in 2011: Belgian Nursery Campbell’s Garage & Sanitation RR#2, Breslau 5463 Hwy 6, RR#5 Guelph 519-648-2608 519-822-1521 Canadian Tire Corporation EastGen 10 Woodlawn Rd. E. Guelph 5653 Hwy 6, RR#5 Guelph 519-821-3414 519-821-2150 Grand River Lawn and Tractor Home Depot of Canada Inc. 5624 Hwy 6, RR#5 Guelph 63 Woodlawn Road West, Guelph 519-823-6900 519-780-3400 J & N Martin Produce & Flowers Mosborough Country Market 5982 8th Line, RR#1 Ariss 5284 Wellington Rd. 32 Guelph 519-823-1995 519-763-5224 Outdoor Services R & A Harris Farm Produce 5481 Hwy 6, RR#5 Guelph 394 St. Charles St. E. Maryhill 519-821-4764 519-648-3364 Royal City Nursery 305 Woodlawn Rd. W., Guelph 519-824-4998

Snider’s Pork Sausage 5883 8th Line, RR#1 Ariss Mary Martin, 519-822-1406 Carol Snider, 519-648-2426 Page 24

Gardening then and now 1812-2012

2012 GU ELPH H T H U ORTI YO CUL TOWNSHIP TURA L SOCIETY Page 25

YOUTH CLUB PROGRAMME 2012 “Gardening then and now, 1812-2012” Youth members meet at the Marden Library and Community Centre on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise stated. Our mission is to create in our youth an interest in horticulture and nature. Each meeting consists of at least one “hands on” activity tuesday, march 20, 6:30 p.m. pot luck supper and award presentations Please bring your dishes & cutlery tuesday, april 10, 7:00 p.m. make a hanging seed starter Learn how to transplant seedlings tuesday, may 8, 7:00 p.m Decoupage flower pot and prepare planter in the enabling garden saturday, may 12 spring plant sale Marden Library and Community Centre. See adult programme tuesday, may 15 spring flower and vegetable show Entries placed from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Meeting 8:00 p.m. See Adult Programme for more details tuesday, june 12, 7:00 p.m. make a bird bath and learn how to attract birds to your garden. Marden Park, pavilion behind the library tuesday, june 17, 6:30 p.m. June mini-show and BBQ See Adult Programme for details Page 26

tuesday, july 12, 7:00 p.m. Make a “thumb print” t-shirt. Please bring a white or light coloured T-shirt. Marden Park, pavilion behind library july 23-27 - judging of gardens tuesday, august 14, 7:00 p.m. Make a design in a recycled container. Please bring a suitable recycled container and any flowers you might have to create a design titled ‘Rainbow’ An entry for OHA Convention and the Summer Show Marden Park, pavilion behind the library tuesday, august 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Place entries for summer show Marden Library and Community Centre wednesday, august 22 summer flower & vegetable show Marden Library and Community Centre Viewing and refreshments: 2:00-4:00 p.m. Viewing: 7:00-8:00 p.m. Award presentations: 8:00 p.m. tuesday, september 11, 7:00 p.m. Decorating for the Fall Season using pumpkins, gourds, leaves, etc. Marden Library and Community Centre tuesday, october 9, 7:00 p.m. pine cone flowers Marden Library and Community Centre We will be using paint so please wear old clothes tuesday, october 16 fall flower and vegetable show Entries placed from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Meeting 8:00 p.m. See Adult Programme for details NOTE: Parents are always welcome to stay and participate with their child, however it is not mandatory. Page 27

2011 SERVICE CERTIFICATE AWARD WINNER 5 – 8 years:

9 – 18 years:

Cameron Madill Hayden Starr Elizabeth Zinger Johnny Zinger

Nicole Brenner

A Service Certificate is awarded to a Youth Member for outstanding effort in horticulture. These awards are presented at the Pot Luck Dinner March 20, 2012. To receive this award, members 5-8 years of age must earn 20 points or more and members 9-18 years of age must earn 25 points or more. points are awarded for: 2011 • Attendance - 1 point for each meeting/trip • Entries in our Shows –Spring, Summer & Fall 1-2 entries 1 point

3 entries 2 points

4 entries 3 points

5 entries 4 points

6 or more 5 points

• A judged Regulation or Theme Garden, 5 points • An entry in Class F in the Spring Show, 5 points • An entry in Class K in the Summer Show, 5 points • An entry in Class E in the Fall Show, 5 points 2012 • Attendance - 1 point for each meeting/trip • Entries in our Shows –Spring, Summer & Fall 1-2 entries 1 point

3 entries 2 points

4 entries 3 points

5 entries 4 points

6 or more 5 points

• A judged Regulation Garden, 5 points • A judged Theme Garden, 5 points** • An entry in Class F in the Spring Show, 5 points • An entry in Class K in the Summer Show, 5 points • An entry in Class E in the Fall Show, 5 points

**New for 2012 Certificate: You must have a judged Regulation Garden to be eligible for a judged Theme garden Page 28

GARDEN PRIZES 1st Plaque + $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00, 4th $2.00 junior regulation garden 1st Mosborough Country Market Plaque, Cameron Madill 2nd Aaron Ilic 3rd Lizzy Zinger senior regulation garden 1st Mosborough Country Market Plaque, Carrie Ilic senior theme garden 1st West End Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Institute Plaque, Nicole Brenner 2nd Jonathan Wulff Prize money donated by: Mosborough Country Market

summer show awards Boy - most points: Johnny Zinger Prize: H. E. Markle Honour Award

Boy - second highest points: Cameron Madill Prize: donated by Pat Pritchard

Girl - most points: Nicole Brenner Prize: donated by Pat Pritchard Girl - second highest points: Carrie Ilic Prize: donated by Pat Pritchard

Judgesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Choice: Aaron Ilic Class I, Sec. 24, Display from a Junior Garden (5-8yr.)

spring and fall show awards Highest points combined, boy and girl.

Boy: Girl:

Johnny Zinger Nicole Brenner

Youth prize money donated by: Theresa Fischer in memory of Helena Dalzilio Page 29

junior regulation Garden Ages: 6-8 years

Size: 120 cm. x 120 cm.

1 Bush Cucumber

Potato (1 Hill)

6 Cosmos (Small)

15 Carrots

1 Cabbage

6 Zinnias

2 Peppers

15 Onions

3 Snapdragons

3 Green Beans

6 Marigolds

1 Tomato

15 Carrots

senior regulation garden Ages: 9-16 years

Size: 150 cm. x 150 cm.

1 Bush Cucumber

Potato (1 Hill)

6 Cosmos

2 Peppers

1 Cabbage

6 Zinnias

2 Broccoli

3 Green Beans

3 Snapdragons

1 Tomato

15 Onions

6 Strawflowers

3 Swiss Chard

Beets

15 Leaf Lettuce

6 Marigolds

Herb

15 Carrots

Herb

15 Carrots

Note: Tomatoes must be staked and pruned. All gardens should have a sign with your name. Page 30

Theme Gardens Gardens must be the same pattern as the Regulation Garden. Min: 120 cm. x 120 cm. Max: 240 cm. x 240 cm. Your choice of plant material to reflect your theme. Must contain vegetable and flowers. May contain herbs. Sign should contain theme and your name. For example: Benâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza Garden or Red & White Garden by Ben

JUDGING OF GARDENS Regulation Garden

Points

Growth & health 40 Care, neatness and general appearance 30 Planting according to plan 15 Effort 15 Total: 100

THEME Garden

Points

Growth & health Care, neatness and general appearance Compliance to theme Variety of plants Total:

40 30 15 15 100

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Available from: Mary Martin 519-822-1406 Carolyn Snider 519-648-2426 snidersporksausage@gmail.com snidersporksausage.blogspot.com Page 31

SPRING FLOWER and VEGETABLE SHOW Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Marden Library and Community Centre, 7368 Wellington Road 30 Entries placed between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.

CLASS D - FLOWERS AND VEGETABLES Prizes: 1st-$1.50. 2nd-$1.25, 3rd-$1.00 Points: 6-5-4

Section: 1. A Flowering Branch - named, not over 30” (75cm.), incl. container 2. Lily of the Valley - 7 stems 3. Narcissi - one cultivar, 3 stems 4. Tulips - any colour(s), 3 stems 5. Any Other Spring Flower - 1 spray or stem, named 6. Rhubarb - 5 stalks (base of stalk & 5cm (2”) of leaf to be incl.) 7. Bedding Plants - cell pack, home grown from seed in 2012, named

CLASS E - DESIGN Prizes: 1st-$2.25, 2nd-$1.75, 3rd-$1.25 Points: 9-7-5 8. 9.

Springtime - A design Ages: 5-8 Ages: 9-18 Snapshot – A landscape design. See terms on page 18 Ages: 5-8 Ages: 9-18

CLASS F - creative Prizes: 1st-$2.25, 2nd-$1.75, 3rd-$1.25 Points: 9-7-5 10. “The Floral Clock” Create a picture on 21.5 x 28 cm. card stock using drawings (hand or pre-drawn), pictures, pressed plant material etc. Picture may be coloured with any suitable colouring medium. If pressed plant material is used, picture should be covered with MacTac or similar material. See: www.niagaraparks.com/garden-trail/floral-clock.html Ages: 5-8 Ages: 9-18 Page 32

12. “Walk in the Park”

Create a picture on 21.5cm. x 28cm. card stock of “Daffodils”, the official city flower of Niagara Falls, using a drawing (hand or pre-drawn), pictures and/or pressed plant materials. Coloured pencils, crayons, markers and/or paints may be used. Picture should be covered with clear Mactac or similar material if pressed plant materials are used. See: www.niagaraparks.com/garden-trail/horticultural.html Ages: 5-8 Ages: 9-18

13. “My Favourite Plant”

Entry to be a drawing (hand or pre-drawn) on a 21.5 cm x 28 cm sheet of paper. You may use crayons, paint, pencil crayons, magazine pictures, etc. in any combination. You must include plant name (both common and botanical). Also include requirements for care and any information such plant origin and how it is used etc. (on a separate 21.5 cm x 28 cm sheet of paper if necessary). Ages: 5-8 Ages: 9-18

14. “My Favourite Fruit Grown in the Niagara Fruit Belt”

A written entry to be composed of your own words. Information may be computer/internet generated and researched. Describe how to grow and care for your favourite fruit. Give one or more ways to eat and/or prepare this fruit for the dinner table or a snack. Drawings, photos, recipes and/or magazine pictures are allowed. Display in a duo-tang folder. Ages: 5-8 Ages: 9-18 Entries from Sections 11, 12, 13 may be forwarded to the O.H.A Convention in Niagara in August.

Steve Allen

5624 Hwy #6 North, RR#5, Guelph Phone: 519-767-5800 Fax: 519-767-6711 Toll Free: 1-888-349-0783 www.powersportjunction.ca steve@powersportjunction.ca

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Summer FLOWER and VEGETABLE SHOW

August 14 - 15, 2012 Marden Library and Community Centre, 7368 Wellington Rd. 30 Tues. Aug. 14: Entries to be placed between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Wed. Aug. 15: Show 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Award presentations at 8:00 p.m.

CLASS I - FLOWERS Prizes: 1st-$1.50, 2nd-$1.25, 3rd-$1.00 Points: 6-5-4

Section:

1. Cosmos - one cultivar, any colour(s), 3 sprays 2. Marigolds - one cultivar, under 7.5cm (3 in.), any colour(s), 5 blooms 3. Marigolds - one cultivar, over 7.5cm (3 in.), any colour(s), 3 blooms 4. Sweet peas - any colour(s), 5 stems 5. Zinnia - one cultivar, any colour(s), 3 blooms 6. Any Perennial - 1 spray or 3 stems, named

CLASS J - VEGETABLES Prizes: 1st-$1.50, 2nd-$1.25, 3rd-$1.00 Points: 6-5-4

7. Beans - green, one cultivar, 5 8. Beans – any other colour, one cultivar, 5 9. Carrots - over 15 cm, 5 10. Peppers - one cultivar, named, 2 11. Potatoes - one cultivar, named, 3

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12. Tomatoes - over 50 cm (2”), ripe with calyx, named, 3 13. Any Other Vegetable - named, standard entry 14. Most Unusual Shaped Vegetable - natural or contrived

CLASS K - DESIGN Prizes: 1st-$2.25, 2nd-$1.75, 3rd-$1.25 Points: 9-7-5 Accessories permitted unless otherwise indicated. Refer to Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards for Horticultural and Floral Design for full details.

15. Hot Hot Hot! - A design 16. Rainbow - A design in a re-cycled container,

using a variety of fresh flowers and foliage. Entire design not to exceed 30 cm in any direction ** 17. Tea Time - A design using dried garden and/or wayside flowers and foliage in a suitable container of your choice. Not to exceed 30 cm in any direction 18. Market Day – A design in a basket

CLASS L - SPECIAL Prizes: 1st-$2.00. 2nd-$1.50, 3rd-$1.00 Points: 8-6-4

19. Decoupage Flower Pot – From May meeting 20. My Journal - Keep a gardening journal.

21. Display from Junior Garden (5 – 8 yr.) -

Include photographs, drawings and/or magazine clippings with your entry Grown by the exhibitor

22. Display from Senior Garden (9 – 18 yr.) -

Grown by the exhibitor

CLASS M - PHOTO COMPETITION Prizes: 1st-$2.00. 2nd-$1.50, 3rd-$1.00 Points: 8-6-4 Note - photograph is to be taken by Youth member. Digital photographs allowed.

23. Bathing Beauties - a photo of birds using your bird bath 24. Under my Thumb - A photo of someone wearing the t-shirt

you made at the July meeting.

25. Best Shot – Your best photo (Can be entered

in photographic competition) Page 35

FALL FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SHOW

Tuesday, October 16, 2012 Marden Library and Community Centre, 7368 Wellington Road 30 Entries placed between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

CLASS D - FLOWERS AND VEGETABLES Prizes: 1st-$1.50, 2nd-$1.25, 3rd-$1.00 Points: 6-5-4

Section:

1. A Branch of Coloured Foliage - max. 75 cm. (30“) including container 2. Any Fall Flower - named, 3 stems or 1 spray 3. Dried Flowers - one cultivar, named, 3 stems 4. Carrots - 5, long 5. Any Other Vegetable - named, standard entry

CLASS E - DESIGN Prizes: 1st-$2.25, 2nd-$1.75, 3rd-$1.25 Points: 9-7-5 Accessories permitted unless otherwise stated. 7. 8.

Harvest Time - A design to include fruit and/or vegetables. Ages: 5 – 8

Ages: 9 – 18

Summer’s Last Breath – A design Ages: 5 – 8

Ages: 9 – 18

CLASS F - Special Prizes: 1st-$2.00. 2nd-$1.50, 3rd-$1.00 Points: 8-6-4 9. You Don’t Scare Me! - A carved pumpkin Ages: 5 – 8 Ages: 9 – 18 10. Pine Cone Flowers – From our October meeting Ages: 5 – 8 Ages: 9 – 18 11. Welcome Home – A swag or wreath suitable for your front door Ages: 5 – 8 Ages: 9 – 18 Page 36

Our Purpose

2012

Jane McDonald, President 519-836-9535 mcdonald_jc@hotmail.com Membership Fees: Adults: $10 Youth: $2 Visit our website: www.guelphtwphortsociety.org

2013

Horticultural Guelph Township

Celebrating 90 years

1922-2012

Society

A member of the Ontario Horticultural Association founded in 1906

Marian Brennan Enabling Garden

Gardening then and now 1812 - 2012