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Nov 2009 |
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Next
Meeting: Nov 3rd
Christmas
Potluck
40th
Anniversary Slogans Photo Comp. deadline
Down the
Garden Path
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Our Annual
General Meeting (AGM) will be held
on at the beginning of the
November 3rd
meeting. The three executive roles of President, Treasurer and
Secretary will be open. David Davidson, Heather Lee and I will not
be stepping forward, as we have all completed our two year term and
new blood is needed. The new executive will also need you to vote in
four directors, to assist with Society activities. Below
you can find
the list of your
current executive list with contact info, in case you will like to
speak to any of us prior to our AGM. 2008
Executive
2008-2009 Directors
2009-2010 Directors On a
more personal note, this year has been frightfully busy for our
family. I have found this summer has flown by, especially when all I
seem to remember is all the cold and rain we had. I now really,
really, really appreciate what my Mom and Dad must have gone through
when my brother and I were young. My reflection on my childhood came
about as I finally got around to tidying up my gardens, before that
white stuff starts to arrive. It’s amazing how you relax and reflect
as your toil around your garden and I certainly missed having the
time to do so this year. Well
folks, this outdoor gardening year is coming to an end very soon. I
didn’t get much time in the garden this year with everything going
on in our lives. I managed to get out last weekend to tidy up my
gardens before that white stuff starts to arrive (if I don't name it
maybe it won't come too soon). It's amazing how you relax and
reflect as your toil around your garden and I certainly missed
having the time to do so this year. One thing I noticed was the rush
I must have been in to put the plants from this year’s fantastic
plant sale and a few kind donations from friends in the garden. It
had a very poor shape all season with too many tall plants together
and not in the right place. After the tidying up and cutting down of
the Hollyhocks, Shasta Daisies and others, the garden seemed much
better tamed. I will have to make a note to myself to move some of
the plants around in the early spring.
Hopefully you have had much better success at enjoying your gardens
this year. Don't forget to also clean your garden tools and make
your own notes to plan changes and additions for next year. Now,
perhaps, I will turn my green thumb to those challenging indoor
plants, which should keep me busy well into next year. Robert Barta. KMHS President |
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Next Meeting:
Nov 3rd
Grow to Show and Show What You Grow
with Sheila King Have you
ever wondered how they manage to get such beautiful entries at a
flower/plant show? Are you interested in entering next year’s flower
show or grow beautiful plants for your own pleasure? Join Sheila
King as she gives a talk on how to Grow to Show and Show What You
Grow! We will
hold a very short AGM at the start of the meeting to review this
year’s activities and finances and elect our new executive and
directors. Elizabeth Stokely, KMHS Program Director
Editor’s note: don’t forget to bring along
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Christmas Pot Luck Supper
POT LUCK SUPPER
On
Friday 4 December 2009
6.30 for 7pm
at Our
annual Pot Luck Supper is almost here. The format will be as usual,
a relaxing evening to get to know your fellow members, have some
great food and see the results of the photo competition. Guests are
very welcome and the charge will be the same as at our meetings, $5.
All we ask is that you bring one of the following items with
you:
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an appetizer
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a starter
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a main course dish
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a dessert. We do
need some help earlier in the day (1.00-2.00pm) to set up the tables
& chairs, also a couple of people
to be in the
kitchen just before 6.30 to sort out the food as it arrives. We will
have our gift exchange. Anyone wishing to participate should bring a
wrapped gift valued around $10. There will, as usual, be a box for
contribution to the
I need to
know numbers before the day for
setting out the tables & chairs so would be grateful if you could
email or call me to let me know if you are attending also if you can
help on the day. Hope to
see you Friday 4 December.
In mid
November we will be having a work day
at my house to make the table decoration for the Pot Luck. Anyone
interested in helping should contact me by phone or email and I will
be in touch once I have set a date. Norma Davidson, Parks Maintenance
KMHS 40th Anniversary Competition
We have
received four entries for your 40th Anniversary theme and
slogan competition. We will vote for the winner and runner up at
this week’s meeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting and
would like to vote, please either email me at the address on the
left or phone me at 613 839-0290 with your selection. The entries
are:
1.
Life Begins at
Forty, Start Planting (the
words would be arranged in a logo to make the number 40)
2.
Gardening for the
Future (to tie in with a
conservation theme)
3.
Garden for the
Future (to tie into a
biodiversity theme)
4.
Gardening for the
Greater Good (this is to tie
in with the United Nations year of Biodiversity 2010) Thank
you very much all the members who took the time to think about a
theme for next year—I think you’ve done a great job. Margaret Turner,
KMHS Newsletter Editor 2009 Photography Competition deadline
Just a
reminder for those keen photographers out there. If you haven’t
already sent your submissions for this year’s competition to Karl,
they must be with him by Nov 3rd – that’s this Tuesday. Please
get them to Karl Siemens, either at the meeting, at his home
address,
Karl Siemens,
Photography committee |
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Down the Garden Path
(Notes
from the KMHS history files.)
Composting:
I am sure that you are all aware of the new compost program
sponsored by the City of
Litter
Decomposition:
the time it takes to decompose what
thoughtless persons throw out the car window: Paper:
two to five months Orange
peels: six months Milk
cartons: five years
Filter-tip cigarette butts: 10 to 12 years Plastic
bags: 10 to 20 years Leather
shoes: 25 to 40 years Nylon
cloth: 30 to 40 years Plastic
containers: 50 to 80 years
Aluminium: 90 to 100 years Plastic
foam: never
Source: KMHS Newsletter
– May 1992
Yet More
Honours:
The KMHS newsletter was the best in the 1993
Ontario Horticultural Society newsletter contest, in the category of
no advertising and number of publications per year. The newsletter
editor had several requests for copies of both winning newsletters
and yearbooks, as clever societies were trying to figure out what
the winning tips were.
On the
subject of newsletters:
Did you know that in 1993 KMHS had a
newsletter dedicated to junior gardeners? The topics included how to
plant giant sunflowers, an invitation to a “Bring and Brag” plant
show and how to recognize good bugs/bad bugs. Gisčle Robertson, KMHS historian |
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One last note on Orchids Just a quick follow up
to the discussion in the October meeting about growing orchids and
the type of medium in which they flourish. Bill Neill sent us the
following note.
“I
was looking all around and found bags of "Shultz" Orchid potting mix
at Home Depot! By the way, I also noticed that some Wal-Marts have
it too at a good price in case anyone else wants to know. It is wood
chip based with no moss.
If
you are looking for an orchid, Home Depot in
Thanks
for the input Bill.
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Contact us |
Newsletter
Input
Input for inclusion in the next newsletter is due to me by the third
Friday of each month. Email me at
Margaret Turner
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