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Water, Water, Everywhere, but...Tuesday, Feb. 8, 7:30 pmPresbyterian Church367 So. Sanderson Way, FB
Somewhere between 70 and 75 percent of the earth’s surface is covered with water. Much more fresh water is stored under the ground in aquifers than on the earth’s surface. Of all the water on the earth, humans can use only about three tenths of a percent of this water. Bob Weissman, from the DeAnza Chapter, will explain to us some of the efficient ways to irrigate our gardens. Bob is well known to us having judged our Show numerous times. For a number of years Bob has been active in the ARS. Currently he’s the webmaster and in charge of digital publications for the Society. Bob is much more than a computer geek. He’s an accomplished gardener.
If you’re thinking about upgrading, changing, or improving your watering system Bob will explain ways to do it.
Expanding Your Horizons 101
While you’re not deeply involved in your garden it’s a great time to see some other gardens. A pamphlet, Greater Bay Area Public Gardens (published by the LEF Foundation), lists several. When you are out and about consider some of these.
QUARRYHILL BOTANICAL GARDEN (Glen Ellen)By appointment; admission;707-996-3802 Quarryhill Botanical Garden inhabits 40 acres above vineyards. It houses one of the largest collections of scientifically documented wild-source Asian plants in North America.
NATIVE PLANTS GARDEN (Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park)Free; tours available; 707-996-3802 This is a 4-acre arboretum designed to demonstrate California’s major plant communities.
UC BOTANICAL GARDEN (Berkeley)Admission, 510-643-2755 A 34 acre garden with one of the world’s most diverse plant collections. The 12,000 different kinds of plants representing nearly every continent are organized by geographical regions.
LAKESIDE PARK GARDEN CENTER (Lake Merritt, Oakland)Free; parking fee; 510-238-3208 Home of the Golden State Bonsai Collection, Palmatum, Cactus and Succulents. There’s an extensive rhododendron collection, including many vireyas. This is the site of the California Chapter’s annual Plant and Sale Show.
CONSERVATORY OF FLOWERS (Golden Gate Park in San Francisco)Admission; 415-666-7001 This is North America’s oldest public conservatory. It features tropical plants in five galleries. Special exhibits and seasonal flora displays complement the permanent plants.
SAN FRANCISCO BOTANICAL GARDEN AT STRYBING ARBORETUM(Golden Gate Park in San Francisco)Free, donation encouraged; 415-661-1316 The 55-acre San Francisco Botanical garden features plants from the world’s mediterranean and mild-temperate climates as well as high-elevation tropical cloud forests.
FILOLI (Woodside)Admission; 650-364-8300 Filoli is recognized as one of the finest remaining country estates of the early 20th century. The 654-acre property includes a 36,000 sq-ft
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Noyo NewsNoyo ChapterAmerican Rhododendron SocietyFebruary 2011
Noyo Chapter MinutesShow Meeting
January 1, 2011•Members Present: Rosalie Stanley, Nannette & Terry Giomi, Frank & Jim Celeri, Dick Jones, Bob Schoenhoff, Shirley Kelley, John Winding, Susan Tubbesing, Reba Dible
Old Business•Nannette reported that 10 sponsors were confirmed for the Mendocino Traveler’s Guide. When trusses are delivered to businesses before the Show we’ll give each of them a potted plant instead of a truss.Members are encouraged to reciprocate the support they give us. They are: Celeri & Son Nursery 20000 Summers Lane, 964-7526Fort Bragg Bakery360 N. Franklin St., 964-9647Heartwood Nursery20100 Hanson Rd., 707-964-3905Hare Creek Nursery32461 Highway 20, 707-964-4648Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens18220 North Highway 1, 707-964-4352Mendocino Coast Photography Guild & Gallery344 N. Main St., 707-964-4706Mona Vie ~ Drink It, Feel It, Share It707-964-4435Surf Motel & Gardens1220 S. Main St., 800-339-5361Teamwork-Sports Apparel, Awards334 N. Main St., 707-964-9122Well House WestClothing ~ Kitchen ~ Gifts311 N. Franklin St., 707-964-2101
Whistlestop ~ Gifts & Home DécorFort Bragg & Mendocino ~ 800-335-3631
•Dick will update the Rules to reflect the change of three classes (floral arranging, bonsai, and photography) to People’s Choice awards.
New Business•R h o d o d e n d r o n We e k a n d a Proclamation from the City Council was discussed and Dick will arrange these.
•Jim will arrange for a radio interview.•It was agreed that it’s good to have 3 clerks for each pair of the 8 judges. To speed the clerking process we’ll staple the ribbons to the entry cards. John will get 4 staplers.•A discussion about charging for food will be continued at the Feb. meeting.
•Meeting adjourned at 7:24.•Respectfully submitted,Dick Jones, Secretary, Jan. 11, 2011
General MeetingJanuary 11, 2011
•Meeting called to order at 7:34 pm by President, Frank Celeri•Mario Abreu presented a program about mushrooms with an emphasis on mushrooms found in the MCBG. Of the 3,500 species found in North America, 153 have been identified in the Gardens.•Terry reported that our membership at 70 regular members and 5 associates is down by 9 from last year.•The minutes of the Jan. 11 General Meeting were approved as printed in the Feb. newsletter. (m/s Tubbesing/Dible)•John Winding gave a Treasurer’s Report. See attached. •A special thanks to Ann and Tom Brown and Marcy Hanson for the night’s refreshments.
Old Business, none
New Business•If you’d like to take a more active role in the Noyo Chapter for next year we’ll need a secretary, a treasurer, and two Board of Directors. •Dick announced the “Up and Down the Redwood Corridor” program at the Humbolt Speaker’s Symposium on Feb 5th in Eureka. He also reminded m e m b e r s o f t h e A R S A n n u a l Conference at Vancouver, Washington, on May 11-15.
•Jim, Show Cochair, reminded members to donate their old ribbons and to save and clean champagne bottles. He announced that the plants we get from Oregon for the Show Sale will be available to members before the Show.•Jim conducted the plant raffle.•A motion to adjourn the meeting was passed at 8:50. (m/s Schoenhoff/T Giomi)
•Respectfully submitted,Dick Jones, Secretary, Jan. 11, 2011
Cash Flow11/10/2010 through 1/11/2011
INFLOWS Club Donations 95.00 Dues ARS 560.00 Chapter 190.00 TOTAL Dues 750.00 Interest Inc. 3.09 Raffle 62.00 Show Donations 800.00 TOTAL INFLOWS 1,710.09
OUTFlOWS Advertising and Publicity Newsletter 81.67 TOTAL Advertising and Publicity 81.67 ARS Dues 560.00 Gifts ARS Research 100.00 MCBG, FB Section 300.00 Species Foundation 100.00
TOTAL Gifts 500.00 Hospitality 79.99 TOTAL OUTFLOWS 1,221.66
OVERALL TOTAL 488.43
Account Balance (1/11/11)Checking 4,800.43Savings 2,250.27TOTAL Bank Account 7,050.70
mansion and 16 acres of European-inspired gardens.
HAKONE GARDENS (Saratoga)Admission; 408-741-4994 Harmonious placement of plants, stones and water are the essence of this 18-acre Japanese Garden. This is the oldest Asian and Japanese estate in the Western Hemisphere
These are just some of the sites listed. Although they are not listed in this pamphlet two other sites are well worth a visit. If you’re headed north the new H U M B O LT B O TA N I C A L GARDENS (admission, 707-442-5139) is a site to see. It’s located between Fortuna and Eureka, just north of the main campus of the College of the Redwoods. It formally opened last spring. Bob Boddy has donated many plants. While it is not a mature garden like the MCBG it is being developed by a very viable, ambitious group of members. It will become a gardener’s destination. It will be fun watching it grow and develop. To the south is the SONOMA HORTICULURAL NURSERY (Sebastopol, free, 707-823-6832). This large nursery has probably the largest selection of rhododendrons available in California. Notwithstanding the nursery, the 7.5-acre garden with it’s pond and paths is worth hours of meandering.
Expanding Your Horizons 102 Recently Bob Boddy mentioned that members ought to come out and take a look at the camellias in bloom. Both Bob (Descanso Nursery, 964-5397) and Dan Charvet (Heartwood Nursery, 9643905) have many plants in bloom now in their nurseries. Both are wholesale nurseries but Dan also does retail business. Their nurseries are adjacent and located near the end of Hanson Rd. Turn north on Benson Lane from Hwy 20, and then north on Hanson Rd. Dan is one of the premiere camellia hybridizers in the country. While you’re at it, the Celeri & Son Nursery (964-7526) is located just east on Summers Lane. Jim and Frank have many plants if you need a plant to fill a hole.
Expanding Your Horizons 103 Consider the attending the ARS Convention in Vancouver, WA, May 11-15. The
winter issue of the Journal is filled with details. Click ARS Convention for a short video.
John Druecker
Donation
Editor’s NoteA Year of Ones
In preparing the Feb newsletter I
noticed the date of our minutes, 1/11/11. We also had 1/1/11, and we’ll also have 11/1/11 and 11/11/11. So, take the last two digits of the year you were born and add the age you’ll be this year. What number did you get?
Noyo Chapter, ARS Officers & ChairpersonsNoyo Chapter Website
President Frank Celeri 367-1554
Vice Pres. Barbara Smith 884-1943, [email protected]
Secretary Dick Jones 964-4353, [email protected]
Treasurer John Winding 937-2140
Directors: Tom Browne 964-1041
Byron Jonk 964-5172, [email protected]
Lucy Johnson 964-1426, [email protected]
Phillip Johnson 964-1426, [email protected]
Past Pres. Rosalie Stanley 367-0720, [email protected]
Show Co-Chairs Jim Celeri 964-7526
Frank Celeri 367-1554
Membership Terry Giomi 964-4435, [email protected]
Hospitality Shirley Kelley 937-1550, [email protected]
Plant Raffle Jim Celeri 964-7526
Wellness Bea Aker 884-1909 or [email protected]
Editor Dick Jones 964-4353, [email protected]
Noyo ChapterAmerican Rhododendron SocietyP.O. Box 1068Fort Bragg, CA 95437-1068
Mark Your Calendars2010 - 2011 Meeting Schedule(Meetings typically are at the Presbyterian Church in Fort Bragg starting at 7:30 pm.)•Tuesday, Feb. 8•Tuesday, Mar. 8•Tuesday, Apr. 12•Saturday & Sunday, Apr. 30 - May 1
34th Show & Plant Sale“Oldies But Goodies”
•Saturday, May 21 - Spring Potluck
ARS ConventionVancouver, WA
May 11 - 15, 2011
Show Meeting There will be a Show meeting at 6:30 before the General Meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 8. All members are encouraged to attend .