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The Columbine K I N G S T O N H O R T I C U L T U R A L S O C I E T Y
I N S I D E T H I S
I S S U E :
President’s Message 2
Website Contest 3
Upcoming Meetings 4
In The Spotlight 5
Hidden Treasures Garden Tour
6
KHS Classifieds 7
Vesey’s Fall Bulb Campaign
7
Home-made Borax Based Weed Killer
8
M A R K Y O U R
C A L E N D A R :
• May Days flower show
& guest speaker Bill
Allen—May 9th
• Spring Plant Sale—
May 25th
• Joys of June flower
show & guest speaker
Paula Allen—June
13th
• Hidden Treasures
Garden Tour—July
14th
• Vesey’s Fall Bulb
Campaign orders
due—September 12th
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C e l e b r a t i n g 1 3 0 Y e a r s
Our society is 130 years old this year. Do you have a story of the ‘good old days’? We'd like
to reminisce and reflect on what our members have been doing all these years...not that
any current members can go that far back in time! But anything goes: 10, 20, 30 years
ago? For sure, life has changed, but gardens and gardening endure: let's celebrate our
shared interest and activity.
Send your stories to columbine.editor@gmail.com to be included in a feature for the Sep-
tember/October issue.
S p r i n g P l a n t S a l e
The race is on. Start your enginesThe race is on. Start your enginesThe race is on. Start your enginesThe race is on. Start your engines
First of all, we need the weather to co-
operate and give us some more sunshine to
awaken the plants, don’t you agree? Sec-
ondly, we need everyone to get in the start-
ing gates and get your en-
gines ready. Thirdly, we
need all the support we can
gather to gear up for Friday
night set-up and our Satur-
day sale, providing excep-
tional customer service.
The starting gates are openThe starting gates are openThe starting gates are openThe starting gates are open
You have signed up to vol-
unteer on Friday and/or Saturday but now
we need you to visit the Plant Sale Table at
the May meeting and direct your energies
toward one of these specific tasks: Digging
up crew, Carriers, Plant Identification, Pricing
and Labelling, Customer Service, Tallying
Chit Sheets, Cashing Out, etc.
You have ordered your prepared mini-blind
labels with detailed plant information, or you
will be picking up some blank mini-blind la-
bels to get ready to insert into
each of your potted plants. Ba-
sic information (e.g. height, sun
or shade, colour) is important,
especially for novice gardeners,
to learn more about the ideal
habitat for the potential new
addition to their garden.
You are scouting your garden to
see which specimens can be divided. Get
your pots and healthy soil ready. Potting-up
one week in advance of the sale helps the
plants get established and look perky and
(Continued on page 2)
Only 3 weeks
to our Spring
Plant Sale
Saturday,
May 25th
P a g e 2 T h e C o l u m b i n e
P r e s i d e n t ’ s M e s s a g e
What is it they say—April showers bring May flowers? Let’s hope we get sprinkled with a few more showers to spring
the flowers up in our gardens. Are you seeing the blooming crocuses surfacing amongst the scented hyacinths sup-
ported by the wintry green hellebores interspersed with the happy faces of daffodils and smiling tulips? So much is
going on. The shredded fall leaves that protected them for the winter are now being ‘submarined’ by the earthy
worms to depths below. If only they could tell us about how happy they are to finally get out from under all the heavy
ice and feel safe to reach for the warming skies protecting their strength against the fearless invaders. Safe and
sound.
We are awakening to the sunshine invigorating us to slowly spring back to life and stretching out our muscles in
preparation of breathing fresh air and getting us ready for another beautiful season of colourful sights and sensory
stimulations. We slowly unwrap our layers releasing our winter tensions and frustrations to be in a happier place
amongst the organic landscapes. Breathe in. Breathe out.
Just like the emerging changes, we reconnect with all of you as we join together to share and participate in new life
at Gardening Kingston. Yes, there are new developments that have been transforming our landscape—check out
our new revitalized website at kingstonhort.ca with easier access and updated images; be inspired by the vibrant
retractable banners that will stop visitors in their tracks; and give some due diligence to the revised membership
brochure. The OHA’s new Garden Ontario website has finally been revamped after three years of transformation; a
new lease on life with benefits and rewards to come.
As we start our planning for another exciting year, take some time to share your thoughts and ideas with us as well
as your memories in our continuing celebration of KHS—130 years in the making. Enjoy your summer whatever it
may bring, indulge in our upcoming Hidden Treasures Garden Tour, or drop by for an afternoon visit in my gazebo.
Until we meet again in September…Happy trails.
Jean Barna, President
happy to find a new home. Lining the bottom of the pot with newspaper will reduce the
trail of soil tracking across the gym floor. Keep in mind: wilted and bare root plants will
not sell. Victoria Day weekend is the perfect time to dig and pot up, don’t you think?
Revving up the engines and getting into gearRevving up the engines and getting into gearRevving up the engines and getting into gearRevving up the engines and getting into gear
Friday night set-up begins at 5:00 pm with members dropping off plants at around 6:00
pm. The shop will close-up by 8:00 pm and re-open Saturday morning after 8:00 am. Check out the website under
Plant Sale/Information for Members, for more details. The race begins at 10:00 am and we will cross the finish line
at 1:00 pm followed with the usual task of cleaning up.
Doing the victory lapDoing the victory lapDoing the victory lapDoing the victory lap
Just imagine the cheers and applause as we walk off the field together in celebra-
tion. We pat ourselves on the back for a job well done and rest our weary bones.
Thanks to everyone for your support in another successful fundraiser from your
Events Portfolio committee members: Jean, Lorna, and Suzanne.
(Continued from page 1)
S p r i n g P l a n t S a l e
Images under license from Microsoft Corp
P a g e 3 M a y / J u n e 2 0 1 9
Our new website https://kingstonhort.ca/ is now up-and-running! To celebrate our new on-line home we are running a
contest. Come and check out our completely new design and search through the site for answers to the contest ques-
tions. Submit your answers for a chance to win two tickets to the Hidden Treasures Garden Tour.
Contest Rules:Contest Rules:Contest Rules:Contest Rules:
1. Open to KHS Members only (Board Members excluded)
2. Contest ends June 1st
3. Winner will be selected from all correct entries at the June 13th monthly meeting
4. Entries must be submitted through the ‘Contact’ link on the website
5. The Comment section must start with the words ‘Website Contest’ and then include answers to each of the five
questions listed below
Contest Questions:Contest Questions:Contest Questions:Contest Questions:
1. Under which dropdown menu can you find the Volunteer Hours Tracking Form?
2. What is the deadline for submissions to the September/October issue of The Columbine?
3. Who is the speaker going to be at the October meeting?
4. How many awards are up for grabs at the AGM?
5. Which year was the Pollinator Garden recognized as a Pollinator Haven by the OHA?
G a r d e n i n g K i n g s t o n W e b s i t e C o n t e s t
P a g e 4 T h e C o l u m b i n e
U p c o m i n g M e e t i n g s
H a r d s c a p i n g Y o u r S o f t s c a p e
P a i n - l e s s G a r d e n i n g
At our meeting on May 9th, one of our members, Bill Allen, will speak to us about his favourite topic—landscaping. Bill
is with the Rideau 1000 Islands Master Gardeners and has the Landscape Gardener Certification from St. Lawrence
College. Over the past couple of years, Bill has offered his
management expertise by serving on our Board of Directors
as our Secretary and as a member of various committees
such as the Membership, Survey, and Portfolio Planning
Committees. He created and established our new portfolio
system for managing Executive responsibilities. He has man-
aged many public gardening events in our community such
as organizing two Home Gardener conventions, the Lung
Association Gardening Festival from 2001 to 2007, and the
Home and Cottage Show in 2018. He also offers coaching to
home gardeners through his own business called Gardens
by Design. From 2001 to 2010, he was Head Gardener at
the Colonnade Golf and Country Club, designing, building and
maintaining 120 gardening areas on the courses. Landscaping is at the heart of any home gardening process and is
vital to our garden planning.
Come to the June 13th meeting for a hands-on demonstration of garden tool use from an ergonomic perspective.
Paula Allen will lead an interactive discussion about the physi-
cality of gardening, entitled ‘Gardening Safety with E's: Effective-
ness, Efficiency and Enjoyment’. She was a physiotherapist for
over 35 years with an interest in ergonomics and will show us
how to prepare our bodies for the summer’s heavy gardening
tasks. Be prepared to get in shape with a floor demonstration.
Paula is a member of the KHS who has informed us before on
using gardening tools correctly so that our muscles do not suffer
from undue fatigue. It is so important to enjoy the experience of
living in the garden while we enjoy the results of our efforts.
There is a proper posture for gardening ...and for relaxing afterwards.
Bill, hard at work Photos: Bill and Paula Allen
Arrive early to the May 9th and June 13th meet-
ings at 6:45 pm to take part in the floral design
demonstrations by Ann Levison. She will help
us prepare for the Joys of June show as well as
September’s Autumn Bounty show.
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P a g e 5 M a y / J u n e 2 0 1 9
Photos: Denise Owsianicki
Book of 10 Neat Things’with Swiss Alps Bee House.
I n t h e S p o t l i g h t
At the May 9th meeting, In the Spotlight will have the theme of May Days. The Design Division will feature Victorian Memo-
ries while the Horticultural Division will offer competitions for narcissi, tulips and other spring bulbs. Check the new KHS
website for details on the design and horticultural rules and categories.
The June 13th meeting will be very exciting. For the first time, we are including The Rose and Flower Show with the gen-
eral meeting. We are hoping that more people will be able to enjoy viewing and will be encouraged to take part in the de-
sign and horticultural competitions. The theme of the design division is The Sound of Music, which should appeal to
those gardeners who are also musically inclined.
S h o w R e s u l t s :
E l e m e n t a l S p r i n g
ParticipantParticipantParticipantParticipant Points EarnedPoints EarnedPoints EarnedPoints Earned
Adrian Cooper 20
David & Rebecca Kelly 15
Jean Barna 8
Denise Owsianicki 7
Nalini Stiermerling 5
Jessica Campbell 4
Point totals earned in the first show at the April
meeting are as follows:
To view more details on the
Sections and Classes for each show go to
Events/In the Spotlight Flower Show
Competitions on the KHS website
For detailed show results listing the
winners in each class please go to the
KHS website under Events/Show Results
S h a r e t h e W e a l t h
At the May 9th meeting there will be another Share the Wealth fundraising event. Tickets for this Chinese Auction are 3
for $5.00 or 7 for $10.00 (cash only). You can chose which prizes you want to bid for and how many tickets you want to
spend on each prize. The winning ticket for each prize is drawn from the pool of tickets placed for that prize. The more
tickets you buy, the better your chances to win.
Prizes are pictured below. Thank you to the members who donated items.
Basket filled with napkins, hanging ce-ramic planter and Garden Art journal.
Painted bird house with glass serving tray.
P a g e 6 T h e C o l u m b i n e
H i d d e n T r e a s u r e s G a r d e n T o u r
Take time to envision the warmth of the sun
shining upon the vibrant colours of the flowers
blooming in a privately owned garden
with the anticipation of knowing
that hidden treasures will soon be discovered
as you walk with your friend
around the corner and up the sidewalk
on a relaxing Sunday in July
admiring all the work homeowners have dedicated
to making their gardens inviting and inspirational
for us all to enjoy
during our time on our Garden Tour.
Doesn’t that sound magical and wonderful?
Save the date! Our Hidden Treasures Garden Tour is happening on Sunday, July 14th from 12:00 pm—4:30 pm. Check
out the website for more details. We can all make this event a successful and enjoyable experience, but we need your
help:
• Recommend your garden or a friend’s as we gather a unique and wonderful collection for your viewing
pleasure
• Sign-up with a friend to be hosts at one of our gardens
• Print a flyer found on our website and post it
• Share the flyer with all of your friends on Facebook
• Help us to sew fabric signs and insert one on your front lawn
• Chat with your friends and encourage them to join in the fun
Admission is $10.00 and tickets will be available after June 14th at our local stores: Urban Nature Store on Gardiners,
Avenue Florists on Portsmouth, The Jungle on Wellington, Minotaur on Princess, and Un-Wine-D on Gore Road. They
will also be available at our June 13th meeting, and at each of the gardens on July 14th.
The forecast is sunny, the skies are blue, and there is love in the air.
Brought to you by the Events Portfolio committee: Diane, Jean, Maureen, and Tanya.
I N M E M O R Y O F R U T H H II N M E M O R Y O F R U T H H II N M E M O R Y O F R U T H H II N M E M O R Y O F R U T H H I C K SC K SC K SC K S
The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada—Kingston Branch has invited Gardening Kingston to support the planting
of a tree at Lemoine’s Point Native Plant Nursery in memory of Ruth Hicks. She was a valued KHS member since
1965, serving on our board and also as District Director. She was a certified OHA Judge and was always willing to
share her love of alliums and her gardening expertise. We will be collecting donations at our monthly meetings.
P a g e 7 M a y / J u n e 2 0 1 9
K H S C l a s s i f i e d s
Wanted: Wanted: Wanted: Wanted: Do you have gardening tools
that you no longer need? Clean them
up and bring them to the May 9th
monthly meeting. To be sold as part of
our annual plant sale on May 25th.
Urgently NeededUrgently NeededUrgently NeededUrgently Needed: Please consider join-
ing the Board. We are in desperate
need of a Secretary to take minutes at
our monthly Board Meetings. Contact
Jean Barna at 613-389-1714
Gardening OpportunityGardening OpportunityGardening OpportunityGardening Opportunity: I have a vege-
table garden that is larger than needed
and limited energy. I am interested in
sharing with someone who may be
looking for a ‘Community Garden’ ex-
perience. Tools and water are avail-
able. Is there a Hort. member who
would like to explore this opportunity?
I am at 18 Alwington Avenue near King
St. West & Sir John A MacDonald Blvd.
Contact Norma Graham at 613-546-
9381 or njgraham@cogeco.ca
Help Wanted: Help Wanted: Help Wanted: Help Wanted: I have an aging friend
with a large vegetable garden who lives
on Kensington Avenue in Kingston. In
exchange for half of the produce, she
needs someone to care for the garden.
Contact Jane Murphy at
jane.murphy@sympatico.ca
For Sale:For Sale:For Sale:For Sale: KHS name tags are available
to members for approximately $7.00
each. Contact Denise at a monthly
meeting or kingstonhosoc@gmail.com
V o l u n t e e r H o u r s
Veronica Butler will be collecting and tallying our volun-
teer hours, so please bring completed forms to the meet-
ings or send as an attachment via email to kingstonhort-
soc@gmail.com. The 2019 form is available on the web-
site and blank copies will be at the meetings. Thank you,
Veronica.
M e m b e r s h i p P o r t f o l i o — U p d a t e
D E N I S E O W S I A N I C K I ( C H A I R )
I am happy to inform members that we will continue to
receive discounts on live plants from the same businesses
and nurseries as last year. Thanks to the team for assisting
with this program again for 2019.
Connon Nurseries in Trenton also offers a Grower Direct
program that offers savings on all your garden needs.
Check out their website https://connon.ca/specials-and-
events/loyalty-programs/ for further details.
N u r s e r y D i s c o u n t s
Do you love Bulbs? We will be participating in Vesey’s Fall
Bulb program this year.
Catalogues will be available in May and June for all who
wish to buy and/or sell to friends. Final orders with pay-
ment will be due September 12th
for bulb delivery in Oc-
tober. What a great way to support our club—via this
generous fundraising activity—we get to keep 50% of the
sales!
I could use a helper to distribute catalogues in May/June,
collect orders in September, and deliver bulbs in October.
Contact me at maureenwilliams204@gmail.com
V e s e y ’ s F a l l B u l b C a m p a i g n
Photo: Maureen Williams
P.O. Box 774
Kingston, Ontario
K7L 4X6
Contact Us:
By Phone: Jean Barna 613 389-1714
By Email: kingstonhortsoc@gmail.com
Find us on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/pages/Kingston-Horticultural-
Society-of-Ontario/496123443738841
Website Coordinator: Hugh Pollitt-Smith
Email: hpollittsmith@gmail.com
The Columbine Editor: David Kelly
E-mail: columbine.editor@gmail.com
Kingston Horticultural Society
K H S B o a r d f o r 2 0 1 9
P R E S I D E N T : Jean Barna
V I C E P R E S I D E N T : Suzanne Maranda
P A S T P R E S I D E N T : Alita Battey-Pratt
S E C R E T A R Y : Vacant - TBD
T R E A S U R E R : Maureen Williams
M E M B E R S H I P : Denise Owsianicki
P U B L I C I T Y : Suzanne Maranda
P R O G R A M S : Alita Battey-Pratt
E V E N T S : Lorna Lee and Jean Barna
M A R K E T I N G : Vacant - TBD
P o r t f o l i o C h a i r s
Member OHA District 3
WE’RE ON THE WEB
KINGSTONHORT.CA
G a r d e n P e s t C r o s s w o r d — A n s w e r s
1. deer
3. thrips
5. wireworm
6. spidermites
10. flea
12. cabbage
16. leaf
2. stink
4. cutworm
6. squashvine
7. whiteflies
8. tomato
9. Colorado
11. squirrel
13. European
14. aphids
15. slugs
D o w n A c r o s s
Crossword appeared in the March / April 2019 issue.
I have not used this recipe myself, but have heard from other Kingston gardeners that it is effective. Borax is legal to use under
the City of Kingston By-law # 2008-28 (pesticides). Borax (sodium tetraborate) is a white, crystalline, naturally occurring min-
eral salt. It is available as boric acid in a number of commercial products, but the cheapest, purest and easiest to find is 20
Mule Team Borax, a laundry supplement available in the grocery store. Most of the following information is from Belle River
Hort. on the OHA website, but I have edited and combined it with what is on the Iowa State University website.
Established grass is tolerant of borax, though it may temporarily show brown discoloration. Also, borax should not be used in
your garden. Creeping Charlie (Glechoma hederacea) should be controlled in flowerbeds by hand pulling, persistently. The rec-
ipe must be followed exactly. If applied in too high a concentration or repeatedly, borax will be toxic to grass. This treatment
can be applied only once each year for two years. Do not use it more than two consecutive years. It should be applied when the
weed is actively growing in either spring or fall and when rain is not expected for 24 hours.
For 500 square feet, dissolve 5 oz. powdered borax in 2 oz. warm water, and then dilute with 1.25 gallons water.
Spray carefully to keep to grass area only.
H o m e m a d e B o r a x - B a s e d W e e d K i l l e r
P A T H A S L E T T
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