Sudbury Horticultural Society

“The Newsletter”January, 2006

President: Hermina Hubert Editor: Richard ToivonenPhone: 692-9859 Phone: 566-3037 Fax: 566-0142 e-mail: herminahubert@yahoo.com e-mail: toivonen@cyberbeach.net

Editor Emeritus: Claire Liinamaa Phone: 524-0670 e-mail: clairel@persona.ca

Visit our web site: http://groups.msn.com/SudburyHorticulturalSociety Dedicated to the beautification of the Sudbury region and the preservation of our environment

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Should auld acquaintance be forgot,and never brought to mind?

Should auld acquaintance be forgot and days of auld lang syne? (See note on page 4)

In this issue: Bus Tours ... pages 7 and 10Committee Members - 2006 ... page 6Editorial ... page 2Flower Names ... page 4Horoscope ... page 8Introducing our Guest Speaker ... page 8Membership renewal ... page 2Puzzle and Humour... page 3TIPs from the Master Gardener ... page 5Website of the Month ... page 5Winners - 2005 ... page 9

Linda Hugli has just been accepted as

the new Editor of the Ontario Horticultural Assoc. Newsletter. What a prestigious

appointment! She takes over her new responsibilities as of now. Check out

gardenontario. org. Home Page for her debut online newsletter tidbit.

Be sure to attend the

Jan.22nd meeting to

vote on the proposed

changes to our

constitution

PAGE 2Editorialby Richard Toivonen

I was originally going to entitle this “Everything YouWanted to Know About Fertilizer, but Was TooEmbarrassed To Ask”. However, that sounded toopresumptuous because, perhaps, I am the only one in thegardening world who has problems with the intricate codeson fertilizer containers. Here is the real “poop” on gardenfertilizer.

“The feeding of plants is a complicated and quite technicalprocedure, but the few essential facts about fertilizers canbe quickly mastered.”

At this point I felt hopeful that I was finally going to get thehang of the mysteries of fertilizer. The article goes on tostate, “Just remember the numbers 3-2-5. They refer to: the3 basic types – messy, stinky, and messy/stinky; the 2 sizesthey are available in – tidbit (4 ounce packet) and blammo(220-pound sack); and the 5 methods of application – toomuch, too little, too early, too late, and wrong kind.”

Finally, those cryptic numbers made sense, thanks to HenryBeard and Roy McKie, in their 1982 book entitled, ADictionary for Weedpullers, Slugcrushers & BackyardBotanists, published in New York by Workman Publishing.

I knew I had in my hands a lexicon to demystify thelanguage of gardening, for right on the cover was thedefinition of gardening: “the art of killing weeds and bugsto grow flowers and crops for animals and birds to eat”.

Now what could be more simple? If only I could figure outwhy my wife presented this book to me as a birthday gift.

Annual MeetingSunday, January 22 , 2006nd

LCambrian Hall C.N.I.B Corner of Regent andYork Streets (Use the Regent Street entrance)

LDoors open at 1:15 p.m. for “The Gardeners’Friendship Hour” with refreshments

LPresentation and installation of the BoardDirectors for 2006

LVoting on the Constitutional changes presentedat the December 4 , 2005 meetingth

LGuest Speaker: Dr. David PearsonTopic: “Global Warming and Horticulture”

Read Dr. Pearson’s impressive biography on page 8

LAdmission is free to those who have renewedtheir 2006 membership. Otherwise $2.00

Why not renew at the door and save the two bucksand the $3.00 mailing fee?

LWhite elephant table

L50 - 50 Draw

LDoor Prizes

EVERYONE IS WELCOMEBring some friends and encourage them to join

Now is the Time to Renew Your Commitment to Support Your SocietyMemberships are now available for renewal, or for new members, at meetings, shows or by mail. For renewal by mail, Add $3.00 if youwish to have your Yearbook mailed to you. Use the coupon below and mail it with your cheque for $15.00 single or $20.00 family plus

mailing to:

Claire Liinamaa,1789 Springdale Cr. P3A 5H9

SUDBURY, ON

Please make cheques payable to : Sudbury Horticultural Society

Name ...........................................................................................................................

Address......................................................................................................................... ..........................................................................Postal code.............................

Telephone.............................................E-mail.............................................................

Solution to November puzzle

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Z T A E D G N K I T G T I F T H R I S A R B E N H E E H E E A N D U T O N

G N M O N

Place the letters in the columns below the diagram into the boxes above them in such a way asto form words. Once a letter is used, cross it off since it will not be used again. The blacksquares indicate the end of a word. When all the letters have been correctly placed, you will

discover a quotation by reading across the boxes.

A wealthy lady was giving a gardenparty. During the festivities, some ofthe guests watched two gardenersgoing about their business. While onewas weeding an island bed, the otherbegan dancing around. One of theguests remarked to the hostess, thatshe would pay the dancer onehundred dollars to demonstrate hissteps to her aerobics class.The message was delivered to thegardener doing the weeding and heshouted to his partner, “Hey Fred, fora hundred bucks, would you step onthe rake again?”

I have learned that it is unwise to take a laxativeand a sleeping pill on the same night.

When the letters in “A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year” are rearranged, they will read “May manya red wreath carry happiness”.

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The following explanations for the names of certain plants come from a book entitled, Why Do We Say It? It was publishedby Castle Books of Edison, New Jersey in 1985. The book, subtitled, The Stories Behind Words, Expressions and Cliches WeUse, does not list an author.

Bachelor’s buttons: “The flower got its name from its similarity in appearance to the buttons on men’s clothing - since thesewere originally covered with a rough cloth. Then because of its name, the flower came to have significance in interpreting thechances of a bachelor with his sweetheart. If a bachelor put one of these flowers in his pocket and it did not fade but simplydried out he could hope for the best; but if it wilted and died it was a bad omen.” Page 24

Belladonna: “The plant got this name because ladies once used the extract to enlarge the pupils of their eyes, and so makethem beautiful. Belladonna is Italian for ‘beautiful lady.’” Page 32

Corn refers to so many different grains,”because originally [it] meant any small particle - even salt or sand. That is why beefpreserved by the use of salt is called ‘corn beef.’ When ‘corn’ finally came to mean a certain type of grain it was used to referto the grain that was the leading crop of the locality. In England, therefore, ‘corn’ is wheat; in Scotland and Ireland, ‘corn’ isoats; and in the United States [and Canada] it’s maize.” Page 64-5

Dandelion: Its name, “comes from the jagged edges of its leaves - which were supposed to look like a lion’s teeth. The Frenchform is dent de lion - that is, ‘tooth of the lion.’” Page 70

Dogwood: The tree was named for its berries and they were called ‘dogberries’ because they were worthless - ‘dog’ is usedrather generally in plant nomenclature to denote ‘inferior quality’ or ‘worthless.’” Page 78

Jerusalem Artichoke: “‘ Jerusalem artichokes’ are members of the sunflower family, and the Italian word for ‘sunflower’is girasole . The artichoke’s name is just a corruption of this word.” Page 135

The same book has an interesting note on Auld Lang Syne. “It’s a Scottish phrase that literally means “old long since” - inother words, the ‘olden times.’ The song, ‘Auld Lang Syne,’ though usually attributed to Robert Burns, was not composed byhim. He heard an old man singing it and took it down. The author and composer are wholly unknown.” Page 23

Here is a tid-bit from Claire Liinammaa.....Included in the goody bags at the May 7/05 District #13 Annual Meeting were envelopes of sunflower seeds, complimentsof Bruce Mines and Plummer Additional Union Public Library. CEO/Librarian Nancy Leindecker extended an invitation toattendees to enter their sunflower photos in a contest for a book entitled "The Container Gardening Encyclopedia."

Theresa Cullum was pleasantly surprised, early last month, to receive congratulations from Nancy, along with the 348-pageencyclopedia. Her entry in the Sunflower Photo Contest was declared overall winner of the entries received.

WELL DONE THERESA !!! See the winning photo on the next page.

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TIPs from the MASTER GARDENERS

Tender-bulb storageStoring tender bulbs like gladiolus and freesias can be achallenge. An egg carton makes an excellent storagecontainer. Simply fill it with a dozen cleaned bulbs andwrite the variety name with a permanent marker on thecover. The holes in the carton provide essential ventilation,and the individual cells keep mold and other diseases fromspreading. The carton takes up just a little bit of space ona basement shelf and adds organization to your gardening.

Covering container drainage-holesUse self-adhesive fiberglass drywall joint tape to cover thedrainage holes in the bottoms of clay and plastic pots. Thismesh tape is available in rolls at building-supply stores. Asmall square cut from the roll is the perfect size to coverthe holes of most pots, it sticks to the inside of the pot welland prevents soil from being washed away.

Website of the Month

A website devoted entirely to seeds!theseedsite.co.uk

This comprehensive website includes information onidentifying, harvesting, sowing and germination of about1000 seeds and seed pods. An extensive gallery of seedlingimages from “seed to seed” is included, as is a dictionaryof botanical terms and “other technical stuff”. A section offrequently asked questions such as “How do I know ifwhat’s coming up is what I planted”, answers thosenagging questions you have but didn’t know where to turnto find the answer. Also useful are the links to other sitesrelated to the topics covered.

You will notice that this article does not end with thefamiliar graphic “From the desk of Linda Hugli”.As you will have seen on the front page, Linda hasaccepted a new position with the Ontario HorticulturalAssociation. She will also serve as the Chairlady of thelocal Master Gardeners.As if that were not enough, take a look at page 6 to see howmany SHS Committees she will convene.Thank you Linda for the countless hours you spent over theyears, locating and writing about websites you found thatwere of interest to our membership.

So, if you love “surfing the web” in search of interestingbotanical websites, and wouldn’t mind sharing yourdiscoveries with our members in this newsletter, contactRichard Toivonen to volunteer.

An example of the

R e d d e n k a m p f f ’ s

handiwork at the New

Sudbury Library

This is the prize winning photo taken by

Theresa Cullum as mentioned on page 4.

Unfortunately this black and white version

does not do justice to the brilliant yellows

and greens of the original.

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2006 COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE

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March 8-12, 2006

Metro Toronto Convention Centre,

South Building

Visit www. canadablooms.com and sign

up for automatic e-mail updates

The Toronto Flower and Garden Show, celebrates its 10th anniversary Urban Mosaic. The largest

flower and garden show in the country, celebrates the best in Canadian gardening and floral design.

This year’s feature gardens celebrate the cultural mosaic of our towns and cities, including Urban Oasis presented by The

Home Depot. Discover small-space ideas in the balcony, townhouse and new terrace gardens. Delight in stunning floral

creations at Canada's most prestigious standard judged flower show. Get answers to all your horticultural questions in non-

stop workshops and demonstrations by your favourite gardening gurus. Shop to your heart’s content and find everything for

your garden from designer innovations to the latest gardening gizmo!

Information on this year’s bus trip to Canada Blooms is found on the back page of the newsletter.

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Attention all Do-It-Yourselfers

Tapani Kangasniemi has a large number of 16"x24" glass panes for sale for anyone planning to construct a

green house or cold frames. He can be reached at 522-5318, or they can be viewed at 386 Harrison

Drive, SUDBURY.

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The Sudbury Horticultural Society would like to wish Frank Vettoretti a speedy recovery from his quintuple heart bypass

surgery. Your timing is perfect Frank, since you have all winter to rehabilitate in order to tackle your show gardens. It’s

hard to keep a good man down, but snow in the garden sure helps.

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Thanks to Lisa Robinson for her excellent photos of the Christmas Show found throughout the newsletter.

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Ontario Horticultural Association 100 . ANNUAL CONVENTION th

Aug.9 to 13, 2006

BUS CHARTER - to Ottawa

BUS CONVENER / TREASURER - GILBERTE LAMBERTE, (705-524-5779),

glambert45@sympatico.ca

The Ontario Horticultural Association, 100 Anniversary,th

Convention and Annual Meeting will be held in beautiful Ottawa in August 2006. District 13 &

District 18 members and executive are planning to travel together on a comfortable motor coach

(Great Lakes Bus Tours - 55 passenger coach) from Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury and North Bay.

This scenic tour will help to save on :

Ø stress & fatigue of driving your own car

Ø the high price of gas $$

Ø parking fees $20.00 x 5 days = $100

The bonuses are:

% the added fun of travelling with a group

% the excitement, events and networking at the OHA Convention

% the group tour of the Canadian Museum of Civilization (Thursday) included

BUS PICK-UP LOCATION, DEPARTURE TIME & TRIP COST.

Sudbury, 4 Corners Algonquin Road, parking lot of Tim Horton / Eastside Mario’s - 12:15 pm,

$160 per person.

ITINERARY

Wednesday – Aug. 09 ~ Scenic tour to Ottawa and settle into our Hotel.

Thursday - Aug. 10 ~ Group tour of Canada’s most visited museum “Canadian Museum of Civilization” in Hull.

Friday - Aug. 11 ~ O.H.A Convention activities.

Saturday - Aug 12 ~ O.H.A Convention activities.

Sunday - Aug 13 ~ O.H.A closing ceremonies, hotel check-out and departure of Ottawa for a return to home base with

times to be determined.

It is very important to determine very soon how many people are interested and committed in taking the BUS CHARTER so

that Gilberte can conclude contract arrangements with the bus provider.

Travellers will be required to submit a deposit of half of the total fee ($80.00 per person), by the end of January 2006. There

is a no refund policy (unless the bus is cancelled due to not enough participants). Seat reservations will be confirmed on

payment of deposit. The balance of $80.00 must be paid before July 15,2006.

Visit the OHA website at www.gardenontario.org/conventions for an update of convention activities.

Happy New

Year

to our

Faithful

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Mark Ruthenberg

photo

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Monthly Horoscope for Dec. 22 to Jan 19 nd th

Practical and industrious Capricorn would prefer a more long lasting gift than ephemeral flowers that are gone

within a week. You are unlikely to give flowers as freely as some of the other signs preferring something practical

like a Hoover or new washing machine. You mean well of course, because Capricorns are well known for their

dependability, but when it comes to the giving of flowers you need a little guidance.

A little advice to anyone giving flowers to a Capricorn: If it worked last time choose the same flowers again next

time for Capricorn are sticklers for routine. As an earth sign ruled by the steady planet Saturn you appreciate

plants and flowers that have taken a lot of time and patience to cultivate. A bonsai tree, for example, or an

extremely rare orchid would have your respect and praise. The traditional flowers of Capricorn are

Chrysanthemum, Poinsettia and Gladiola. Saturn also rules the evergreen plants of holly, ivy and moss.

Your earthly practicality comes into its own when you're let loose on a garden. It's something you enjoy and you'll soon have even the most

untidy piece of wasteland looking tidy. Your colour preferences are indigo, dark brown and black so you're most likely to select blooms of

a darker hue.

The evergreen yew is a symbol of eternal life and the lucky tree for Capricorn. It is planted in church yards as a symbol of protection from

evil. A sprig of yew placed under your pillow will ensure that you will meet the person of your dreams who will love and protect you from

harm. www.psychics.co.uk

Dr. David Pearson is a Professor of Geology in the Department of Earth Sciences at Laurentian University. He is interested in water quality

issues in Sudbury lakes and is a member of the Cooperative Freshwater Ecology Unit at the University. He is also the Laurentian Co-Director

of the new Science North - Laurentian University Graduate Diploma in Science Communication, the first program of its kind in North

America. From 1980-86 he took a leave of absence from the University to be the Project Director and founding Director of Science North,

Sudbury's world renowned science centre, where he is still involved.

Dr. Pearson has extensive media experience through hosting two TV series: "Understanding the Earth" (TV Ontario) and "Down to Earth"

(MidCanada TV), as well as CBC Northern Ontario's "Radio Lab" science commentaries (1982-1997).

He has been a part-time member of the Ontario Environmental Review Tribunal since 1987, dealing with matters under the Environmental

Protection Act, the Ontario Water Resources Act, the Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act, and Ontario's Environmental

Bill of Rights. In 2003 he was a member of the two person Review Panel that held public hearings on the Niagara Escarpment Plan and

recommended changes to the Minister.

He is currently Chair of the Ontario Office of the Canadian Climate Impacts and Adaptation Research Network and chair of the Natural

Science and Engineering Council's PromoScience Panel and the Michael Smith Awards Committee.

In 2000 David received the Geological Association of Canada's Ward Neale Medal for public communication of the earth sciences, and in

2003 he was awarded the McNeil Medal of the Royal Society of Canada for public communication of science. In 2002 he received the Queen

Elizabeth Jubilee Medal for environmental work in Sudbury and in 2004 the Northern Life "Community Builders" Award in the Environment

category.

He also writes regular editorial page commentaries on environmental topics for community newspapers in Ontario as a member of the Osprey

Writers Group.

WARNING: Bird Flu Please be on the lookout for the following symptoms, and seek immediate medical attention if you experience

any or all of them:

1. High fever 2. Congestion 3. Nausea 4. Fatigue 5. Aching in the joints 6. An irresistible urge to “poop” on a statue

or someone's windshield.

PAGE 9Awards Presentation 2005

African Violet Show

Most Points in Show

Best Entry by Senior

Best Entry by Novice

Queen of the Show

Best in Design

Most Points in Arts &Crafts

Rose & Perennial Show

Most Points in Show

Best Red Hybrid Tea

Most Unusual Flower

Best in Design

Autumn Show

Most Points in Show

Most Unusual Vegetable

Most Points - Sweets

Best in Design

Pumpkin Show

Most Points in Show

Most Points - Savoury

Best in Design

Christmas Show

Most Points in Show

Best in Design

Most Outstanding Design

Overall Awards

Most Points in All Shows

Most Points in Photography

Winnifred Squires Trophy

Scherzinger Trophy

Gift Certificate (Vesey’s)

Gift Certificate (Vesey’s)

Gift Certificate (Dominion)

Liinamaa Family Trophy

Gisella Duru Memorial Trophy

K. W. Bigelo Trophy

Gift Certificate (Dominion)

Gift Certificate (Stokes)

Acme Printer’s Trophy

25 Additional Points

Helen Duncan Award

Gift Certificate (OSC)

Book

Rita Fox Plaque

Gift Certificate (Stokes)

Claire Linnamaa Award

Gift Certificate (Dominion)

Gift Certificate (Dominion)

Sudbury Hort Society Award

Claire Peterson Award

Theresa Henderson

Kay Tones

Richard Toivonen

Colombe Charest

Theresa Henderson

Giselle Boutot

The Vettoretti’s

The Vettoretti’s

Colombe Charest

Helen Toivonen

Helen Toivonen

Helen Toivonen

Tammy Briet

Helen Toivonen

Helen Toivonen

Helen Toivonen

Gilberte Lamberte

Helen Toivonen

Hermina Hubert

Theresa Cullum

Helen Toivonen

Giselle Boutot

88 points

112 points

63 points

111 points

27 points

64 points

24 points

66 points

313 points

141 points

Joanna and Frank Vettoretti have been very active members for over 25 years, having entered almost every

show over the years, and their garden has always been an award winning showplace. Several other members

and I used to tease Joanna that she must go out twice a day with nail clippers and a feather duster to keep it

so immaculate. Frank also served two years as a board Director. When Science North first opened, our society

was quite heavily involved with it. Frank and Joanna both volunteered to look after the indoor gardens in the

name of the Horticultural Society. They just retired a couple of years ago after 15 years of service. Back in the days when I taught adult

classes in landscaping and gardening their garden was always open to me and my students and they would instruct the students in the

intricacies of growing prize winning vegetables (Frank) and roses (Joanna). They also volunteer at the Caruso Club which is just a half a

block away, to look after their grounds as well. They were recently honoured by the Caruso Club with the Joe Fabbro Memorial Award.

They also continue attending almost every Society meeting. The Vettoretti’s are warm and wonderful people and our Society is proud to

honour them with life memberships.

Otto and Mary Lou Reddenkampff have been members for over 10 years. Several years ago, the Sudbury Public Library sent out a plea

to the Horticultural Society for volunteers to look after their houseplants. That was for all Sudbury Branches. Others have come and gone

but the Reddenkamff's have stuck with it, for many years. Their certificate is one of appreciation for a job well done. See a photograph

of their work on page 5. At the presentation, they publically thanked Uta Decker for her taking over the responsibilities while they were

away.

By Claire Liinamaa

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WE’RE

“ON THE ROAD AGAIN”

IN 2006The Sudbury Horticultural Society invites you to enjoy these

horticultural adventures this year!

CANADA BLOOMS TRIPThursday March 9, 2006

5:30 am to 11:30 pm

$80.00 - SHS Members $85.00 - Non-Members

Canada Blooms has received national and international

recognition and The New York Times referred to Canada

Blooms as one of the top three shows of its kind in North

America.

Explore acres of fantasy gardens - stretching the

imagination with vibrant colours and fragrances.

Delight in stunning floral creations at the standard judged

flower show.

Shop for exciting gardening gadgets and designer

innovations from across Canada.

Learn the answers to all your horticultural questions in

non-stop workshops and demonstrations by your favourite

gardening gurus.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

Gilberte Lambert - (705) 524-5779

MANITOULIN ISLAND

GARDEN TOURSaturday June 24, 2006

8:00 am to 9:00 pm

$50.00 - SHS Members $55.00 - Non-Members

Last year’s bus trip to North Bay proved to be so popular

that we have planned a similar excursion to Manitoulin

Island this summer.

Join us as we visit beautiful gardens in a variety of

locations on the east end of the Island.

Tour the greenhouses at J D's Garden Centre (owned

and operated by Sharon and Jerry McMullin) in

Tehkummah.

Enjoy a light lunch in Spring Bay hosted by the youth

group from the Campbell Society.

Lunch and Dinner included in ticket costs.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

Wayne or Linda Hugli - (705) 693-2476

TRAVEL IN COMFORT ON A WASHROOM-EQUIPPED MODERN MOTORCOACH

TICKETS FOR THESE EXCURSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT

UPCOMING SUDBURY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETINGS AND EVENTS

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT