Winter is still all around us, but escape the ice and cold by using your Internet to travel to gardens around the world...and to investigate new plants for your garden this spring....a good place to check the comments on some of the newer varities is at:
Cornell University's Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners Web site. Gardeners can register at the site http://vegvariety.cce.cornell.edu.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
VGC February Newsletter
Next meeting: Tuesday, February 12th at 7:00 pm at the Manor House. Please note: The business meeting starts at 7:00 pm SHARP. The program begins at 7:30 pm.
Hostesses: Diane Sedore, Louise Winter and Stephanie Pratt
Note: Hostesses need to coordinate with each other desserts, creamer, and decorations for the table. Please arrive at 6:30 so you have plenty of time to set up before the meeting. Thanks!
Program: “Seeding Operations & New Annual Arrivals”
Sean Giles, Sunny Gardens
**Sean Giles and Gail Ruit are owners of Sunny Gardens. They do so much to support the club. Why not invite a friend to hear Sean speak and show our support for them!
Joyce provides the following quote to prepare us for this program:
SEED GARDENING IS THE MOST REWARDING TYPE OF GARDENING! To take a small, dormant capsule of life and unlock its culinary and/or aesthetic potential is glorious indeed! Thank you for supporting a family-owned business! ~ CURTIS AND JUDY, CO-OWNERS
© 2007 Botanical Interests, Inc. www.botanicalinterests.com
Joyce will have hand outs and catalogs available at the meeting.
VGC Blog: Get all the latest news and gardening tips at our new blog website. Go to http://vgcstonykill.blogspot.com/ from any Internet connected computer.
Program Updates: April 8th Meeting will be Laura Bell of Mountain Laurel Florist speaking on “Growing Medicinal Herbs.” On May 13th Reba Laks will be speaking on future plans and initiatives at Stony Kill. I have decided to take on doing the schedule of programs for next year. If you have a suggestion please give it to me as soon as possible so I can contact the person(s) and get our schedule going for next year.
YEARBOOK: If you haven’t received yours yet please see Gail Whitefield. Please note this update: June Joyce’s phone number is 838-1584. Please correct your yearbook.
Harvest Festival: Thank you to everyone for completing her section of the report. Copies of the report will be available at the next meeting.
The Orchid Show: The New York Botanical Gardens is having an Orchid Show. Go to http://www.nybg.org/tos/ for additional information. I am looking to form a trip to the show on either Sunday, March 16th or Sunday, March 30th. Please let me know if you are interested in going. The tickets are $20 a person and $18 for seniors. Groups of 15 or more receive a discount. Karen Vitek will have a sign up sheet at the meeting. We will meet at the train station and ride the train to the city.
A quote especially for February~
"That pleasure which is at once the most pure, the most elevating and the most intense,
is derived, I maintain, from the contemplation of the beautiful.”
– Edgar Allan Poe
Hostesses: Diane Sedore, Louise Winter and Stephanie Pratt
Note: Hostesses need to coordinate with each other desserts, creamer, and decorations for the table. Please arrive at 6:30 so you have plenty of time to set up before the meeting. Thanks!
Program: “Seeding Operations & New Annual Arrivals”
Sean Giles, Sunny Gardens
**Sean Giles and Gail Ruit are owners of Sunny Gardens. They do so much to support the club. Why not invite a friend to hear Sean speak and show our support for them!
Joyce provides the following quote to prepare us for this program:
SEED GARDENING IS THE MOST REWARDING TYPE OF GARDENING! To take a small, dormant capsule of life and unlock its culinary and/or aesthetic potential is glorious indeed! Thank you for supporting a family-owned business! ~ CURTIS AND JUDY, CO-OWNERS
© 2007 Botanical Interests, Inc. www.botanicalinterests.com
Joyce will have hand outs and catalogs available at the meeting.
VGC Blog: Get all the latest news and gardening tips at our new blog website. Go to http://vgcstonykill.blogspot.com/ from any Internet connected computer.
Program Updates: April 8th Meeting will be Laura Bell of Mountain Laurel Florist speaking on “Growing Medicinal Herbs.” On May 13th Reba Laks will be speaking on future plans and initiatives at Stony Kill. I have decided to take on doing the schedule of programs for next year. If you have a suggestion please give it to me as soon as possible so I can contact the person(s) and get our schedule going for next year.
YEARBOOK: If you haven’t received yours yet please see Gail Whitefield. Please note this update: June Joyce’s phone number is 838-1584. Please correct your yearbook.
Harvest Festival: Thank you to everyone for completing her section of the report. Copies of the report will be available at the next meeting.
The Orchid Show: The New York Botanical Gardens is having an Orchid Show. Go to http://www.nybg.org/tos/ for additional information. I am looking to form a trip to the show on either Sunday, March 16th or Sunday, March 30th. Please let me know if you are interested in going. The tickets are $20 a person and $18 for seniors. Groups of 15 or more receive a discount. Karen Vitek will have a sign up sheet at the meeting. We will meet at the train station and ride the train to the city.
A quote especially for February~
"That pleasure which is at once the most pure, the most elevating and the most intense,
is derived, I maintain, from the contemplation of the beautiful.”
– Edgar Allan Poe
Monday, January 28, 2008
Surround Yourself With Fresh Flowers
Don't wait until Valentine's Day to bring the good vibes of flowers into your home or office. Choose several small vases and feature a different type of flower in each vase. Cut the stems short so the flower heads form a tight cluster: one for your desk, one next to the kitchen sink, one on the bathroom vanity. Group vases together on the dining table.
Thanks for this tip, Joyce!
Thanks for this tip, Joyce!
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Gardeners questions and answers for January
Question: I bought seeds on sale last fall and I didn't store them carefully. How can I tell if they are still viable?
Answer: Here's a fairly quick way to test the viability of your old seeds:
Dampen a thick paper towel. Sprinkle some seeds on the paper towel (you don't have to use all the seeds). Gently roll up the towel and store in a sealable plastic bag. Place the bag in a warm area (about 75°F; the top of a refrigerator works well) and keep away from direct sun. Check the seed packet for number of days to germination, and start checking your seeds a few days before the recommended number. Once germinated, you can transfer the seeds in to a soil medium. You can determine the rate of germination by counting germinated seeds (e.g., if 10 seeds out of 100 germinate you can estimate that 10 percent of the seeds in the packet are viable).
Question: I stop feeding my houseplants during the winter. When should I start feeding them again?
Answer: Watch the plant, typically it will show you! Once you see new growth (around mid-February when days grow longer) start feeding, but don't get carried away. More is not better. I advise feeding at 50 percent strength of recommended applications. Also, different plants need different nutrients, so make sure your feeding program is appropriate for your plants. When in doubt, you can't go wrong with an all-purpose houseplant fertilizer. I prefer using organic plant food, which is widely available at garden centers and nurseries. And be careful with the watering. People are more likely to kill plants by over-watering them. Water only when the top inch of soil begins to dry out. Remember that water requirements also vary from one plant to the next.
Courtesy of Joyce Banner
Answer: Here's a fairly quick way to test the viability of your old seeds:
Dampen a thick paper towel. Sprinkle some seeds on the paper towel (you don't have to use all the seeds). Gently roll up the towel and store in a sealable plastic bag. Place the bag in a warm area (about 75°F; the top of a refrigerator works well) and keep away from direct sun. Check the seed packet for number of days to germination, and start checking your seeds a few days before the recommended number. Once germinated, you can transfer the seeds in to a soil medium. You can determine the rate of germination by counting germinated seeds (e.g., if 10 seeds out of 100 germinate you can estimate that 10 percent of the seeds in the packet are viable).
Question: I stop feeding my houseplants during the winter. When should I start feeding them again?
Answer: Watch the plant, typically it will show you! Once you see new growth (around mid-February when days grow longer) start feeding, but don't get carried away. More is not better. I advise feeding at 50 percent strength of recommended applications. Also, different plants need different nutrients, so make sure your feeding program is appropriate for your plants. When in doubt, you can't go wrong with an all-purpose houseplant fertilizer. I prefer using organic plant food, which is widely available at garden centers and nurseries. And be careful with the watering. People are more likely to kill plants by over-watering them. Water only when the top inch of soil begins to dry out. Remember that water requirements also vary from one plant to the next.
Courtesy of Joyce Banner
April 2008 Gardening Symposium
Greetings! My name is Kerry Ann Mendez and I am a garden writer, speaker, teacher, and designer from Upstate New York. I hope your New Year is off to a great start. Would you kindly share the below information about the Fifth Annual Great Gardens and Landscaping Symposium with your group and other gardeners? For more information, please visit the www.pyours.com/Symposium2008.html. This event sold out two months ahead of time in 2007 so those interested should reserve their spot early! If you have questions, please call me at (518) 885-3471.
Fifth Annual Great Gardens and Landscaping Symposium April 4 & 5, 2008 at the world-class Equinox Resort in Manchester, VT
Sponsored by Bradfield Organics, Coast of Maine Organic Products, Davey Hecht Woodworking, Dutch Gardens, Equinox Valley Nursery, Gardener’s Supply Company, Messenger, People, Places & Plants, Proven Winners, SafeLawns, TerraCycle, The Vermont Association of Professional Horticulturists & Garden Arts Custom Landscapes
Friday 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Enjoy six dynamic lectures by renowned professionals in their fields. Last year the symposium sold out two months prior to the event. Guest speakers are Tara Dillard, a national award winning author, designer, speaker and former TV host on CBS from Atlanta, Georgia; Shepherd Ogden, a renowned speaker, author, teacher, horticulturist, and founder of The Cooks Garden (a pioneering organic seed company); Mardell Steinkamp from Sunny Border Nurseries, one of the largest wholesalers of perennials and new introductions in the northeast; Kerry Mendez, a popular speaker, teacher, writer, consultant and former TV show host; and Kelly Sweeney, master designer, landscaper and head gardener for the 700 acre Basin Harbor Club in Vermont (one of the Historic Hotels of America). Topics include The Art of Garden Design, New Perennials for 2008, Creating Focal Points In The Garden, Sensational Flowering Shrubs,Step-by-Step Organic Vegetable and Flower Gardening, and All About Annuals. Package price for one night's accommodations at a four diamond resort, welcome reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar, full breakfast, midmorning refreshments, gourmet luncheon buffet, six garden lectures with handouts, a garden gift, chance to win great door prizes, and all taxes and gratuities is only $276.97 single or $406.79 double ($203.40 per person). Two night packages available. For package reservations, call the Equinox Resort (www.equinoxresort.com) at (800) 362-4747. For more information about the agenda and topics, visit www.pyours.com/Symposium2008.html or call (518) 885-3471.
Fifth Annual Great Gardens and Landscaping Symposium April 4 & 5, 2008 at the world-class Equinox Resort in Manchester, VT
Sponsored by Bradfield Organics, Coast of Maine Organic Products, Davey Hecht Woodworking, Dutch Gardens, Equinox Valley Nursery, Gardener’s Supply Company, Messenger, People, Places & Plants, Proven Winners, SafeLawns, TerraCycle, The Vermont Association of Professional Horticulturists & Garden Arts Custom Landscapes
Friday 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Enjoy six dynamic lectures by renowned professionals in their fields. Last year the symposium sold out two months prior to the event. Guest speakers are Tara Dillard, a national award winning author, designer, speaker and former TV host on CBS from Atlanta, Georgia; Shepherd Ogden, a renowned speaker, author, teacher, horticulturist, and founder of The Cooks Garden (a pioneering organic seed company); Mardell Steinkamp from Sunny Border Nurseries, one of the largest wholesalers of perennials and new introductions in the northeast; Kerry Mendez, a popular speaker, teacher, writer, consultant and former TV show host; and Kelly Sweeney, master designer, landscaper and head gardener for the 700 acre Basin Harbor Club in Vermont (one of the Historic Hotels of America). Topics include The Art of Garden Design, New Perennials for 2008, Creating Focal Points In The Garden, Sensational Flowering Shrubs,Step-by-Step Organic Vegetable and Flower Gardening, and All About Annuals. Package price for one night's accommodations at a four diamond resort, welcome reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar, full breakfast, midmorning refreshments, gourmet luncheon buffet, six garden lectures with handouts, a garden gift, chance to win great door prizes, and all taxes and gratuities is only $276.97 single or $406.79 double ($203.40 per person). Two night packages available. For package reservations, call the Equinox Resort (www.equinoxresort.com) at (800) 362-4747. For more information about the agenda and topics, visit www.pyours.com/Symposium2008.html or call (518) 885-3471.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
VGC January Newsletter
Next meeting: Tuesday, January 8th at 7:00 pm at the Manor House
Hostesses: Pat Broun, Cecilia Schnackenberg & Gail Whitefield.
Note: Hostesses need to coordinate with each other desserts, creamer, and decorations for the table. Please arrive at 6:30 so you have plenty of time to set up before the meeting. Thanks!
Program: Taking Down the Decorations
VGC Blog: Get all the latest news and gardening tips at our new blog website. Go to http://vgcstonykill.blogspot.com/ from any Internet connected computer.
YEARBOOK: If you haven’t received yours yet please see Gail Whitefield. Please note this update: Rita Dalton’s new email address is: rdalton1377@peoplepc.com
Harvest Festival: Each venue chairperson for the Harvest Festival is asked to complete a report: include comments on set-up, expenses, income, supply sources and cost, top sellers, what didn't sell, and any other information that would be helpful for next year's festival. Be sure to get your report to Karen Vitek who is typing up the annual Harvest Festival Report.
Step into Spring: If you haven’t paid Diane yet, you are late! The dinner is Monday, April 28th at Anthony's Pier 9 in Newburgh, NY. Please see Diane Sedore if you have any questions.
DEC Camp: Applications are being accepted for our scholarships for two summer campers to one of four New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Summer Camps. If you need information please contact:
--DEC's website at www.dec.ny.gov;
--call 518-402-8914,
--e-mail edcamps@gw.dec.state.ny.us or
--call Joyce Banner at 896-5283.
This year's camper scholarship deadline is February 9th. Campers, boys or girls, age 12-14 can choose from one of four camp locations. Campers, boys or girls, age 15-17 must attend Camp Pack Forest. Returnee campers are welcome, with certain weeks set aside for returnee campers only. Campers must meet the age requirement during the week they attend camp. Campers choose from 8 one-week camp sessions with week 1 being June 29 thru July 5 and week 8 being August 17 thru August 23
Check with your children, neighbors, co-workers, and friends for a teenager who would like to be sponsored by us. We sponsor two campers each summer. The camper and his or her family are responsible for transportation to the DEC camp. If you know of an interested camper, call or e-mail Joyce. Additional camper information will be distributed at the December meeting.
A quote especially for January~
In seed time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy. ~William Blake
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Hostesses: Pat Broun, Cecilia Schnackenberg & Gail Whitefield.
Note: Hostesses need to coordinate with each other desserts, creamer, and decorations for the table. Please arrive at 6:30 so you have plenty of time to set up before the meeting. Thanks!
Program: Taking Down the Decorations
VGC Blog: Get all the latest news and gardening tips at our new blog website. Go to http://vgcstonykill.blogspot.com/ from any Internet connected computer.
YEARBOOK: If you haven’t received yours yet please see Gail Whitefield. Please note this update: Rita Dalton’s new email address is: rdalton1377@peoplepc.com
Harvest Festival: Each venue chairperson for the Harvest Festival is asked to complete a report: include comments on set-up, expenses, income, supply sources and cost, top sellers, what didn't sell, and any other information that would be helpful for next year's festival. Be sure to get your report to Karen Vitek who is typing up the annual Harvest Festival Report.
Step into Spring: If you haven’t paid Diane yet, you are late! The dinner is Monday, April 28th at Anthony's Pier 9 in Newburgh, NY. Please see Diane Sedore if you have any questions.
DEC Camp: Applications are being accepted for our scholarships for two summer campers to one of four New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Summer Camps. If you need information please contact:
--DEC's website at www.dec.ny.gov;
--call 518-402-8914,
--e-mail edcamps@gw.dec.state.ny.us or
--call Joyce Banner at 896-5283.
This year's camper scholarship deadline is February 9th. Campers, boys or girls, age 12-14 can choose from one of four camp locations. Campers, boys or girls, age 15-17 must attend Camp Pack Forest. Returnee campers are welcome, with certain weeks set aside for returnee campers only. Campers must meet the age requirement during the week they attend camp. Campers choose from 8 one-week camp sessions with week 1 being June 29 thru July 5 and week 8 being August 17 thru August 23
Check with your children, neighbors, co-workers, and friends for a teenager who would like to be sponsored by us. We sponsor two campers each summer. The camper and his or her family are responsible for transportation to the DEC camp. If you know of an interested camper, call or e-mail Joyce. Additional camper information will be distributed at the December meeting.
A quote especially for January~
In seed time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy. ~William Blake
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Sunday, December 2, 2007
December 2007 Newsletter
Next meeting: Tuesday, December 11th at 6:00 pm at the Manor House
Hostesses: Margaret Doerr, Dorrie Hansen and Carol Dickson
Note: Hostesses need to coordinate with each other desserts, creamer, and decorations for the table. Please arrive at 5:30 so you have plenty of time to set up before the meeting. Thanks!
Program: Holiday Party and Decorating the Manor House
VGC Blog: Get all the latest news and gardening tips at our new blog website. Go to http://vgcstonykill.blogspot.com/ from any internet connected computer.
YEARBOOK: If you haven’t received yours yet please see Gail Whitefield. Please note this update: Rita Dalton’s new email address is: rdalton1377@peoplepc.com
Notes for Party and Decorating: Please gather at 6 PM for dinner. Those arriving late due to commuting home from work, call Gail Whitefield or Diane Sedore so that a plate can be set-aside for you.
Supplies members need to bring to the December decorating meeting: scissors (for cutting ribbon), wire, wire cutters, glue gun and glue sticks. Donations of artificial decorations, candles and candleholders, and ribbon are welcome as well as any fresh greens (holly, boxwood, bittersweet, other evergreens) for use outdoors. Call Gail Whitefield and leave a message as to what type of fresh greens you have available as she will soon be buying greens for outdoors.
Harvest Festival: Each venue chairperson for the Harvest Festival is asked to complete a report: include comments on set-up, expenses, income, supply sources and cost, top sellers, what didn't sell, and any other information that would be helpful for next year's festival. Be sure to get your report to Karen Vitek who is typing up the annual Harvest Festival Report.
Cookie Exchange: Barbara Marcello is hosting her annual cookie exchange on Tuesday, December 18th at 7:00 PM. Barbara invites any garden club member to participate in the cookie exchange and socialize over coffee and cookies. Let Barbara know by December 11th if you will be joining the cookie exchange.
Step into Spring: The reservation and payment deadline for the "Step Into Spring" Breast Cancer Dinner has been extended to December 11th. The dinner is Monday, April 28th at Anthony's Pier 9 in Newburgh, NY. If you are not going to be at the December meeting, you need to mail your payment of $50 to Diane Sedore.
DEC Camp: Applications are being accepted for our scholarships for two summer campers to one of four New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Summer Camps. If you need information please contact:
--DEC's website at www.dec.ny.gov;
--call 518-402-8914,
--e-mail edcamps@gw.dec.state.ny.us or
--call Joyce Banner at 896-5283.
This year's camper scholarship deadline is February 9th. Campers, boys or girls, age 12-14 can choose from one of four camp locations. and campers, boys or girls, age 15-17 must attend Camp Pack Forest. Returnee campers are welcome, with certain weeks set aside for returnee campers only. Campers must meet the age requirement during the week they attend camp. Campers choose from 8 one-week camp sessions with week 1 being June 29 thru July 5 and week 8 being August 17 thru August 23
Check with your children, neighbors, co-workers, and friends for a teenager who would like to be sponsored by us. We sponsor two campers each summer. The camper and his or her family are responsible for transportation to the DEC camp. If you know of an interested camper, call or e-mail Joyce. Additional camper information will be distributed at the December meeting.
November Meeting Notes:
Speaker: Jim Heron historian from the Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estruaries.
He wrote the book “Denning’s Point: A Hudson River History.”
The Beacon Institute was the brainchild of Governor Pataki. The first small building is almost finished. Eventually there will be laboratories and classrooms on the scale of the Woodshole Institute.
Denning’s Point is just south of the train station. There will be sensors from Manhattan to Troy. He started by just being asked to make a pamphlet about the history of Denning’s Point. He ended up doing research and writing this book.
Barbara Marcello is having the Cookie Exchange on the 13th of December for club members. Please contact Barbara if you plan on attending.
(Thanks to Dottie Bell for continuing to take the following notes!)
Joyce talked about education – birdhouse instructions, etc.
Rita Dalton’s husband is in the hospital.
Advised to keep kids pumpkins for painting separate from the other pumpkins at Harvest Fest.
It was asked that members hear of price reductions first at Harvest Fest.
December Meeting: Decided to go wit the large sandwiches for dinner. Diane Sedore will order them. Dorrie and Margaret will keep the desserts simple. Dinner will be at 6:30 followed by decoration of the Manor House. Reba asked us to do less decorating in the Manor House and more in the new addition.
Open House is December 27th from 12:00 to 4:00.
Ideas for decorating were discussed.
Help is needed to straighten the storage room. Items cannot be brought downstairs until day of meeting. Angie, Diane and Karen will work in Sue’s office. We need to get permission to move the displays on the mantels and windowsills. Barbara and Gail will work on tree. Evelyn and Nancy will work on the coffee room. Pat Broun and Pat Lyman will work on the library. Joyce Banner will work on the children’s room.
Barbara Marcello, Diane Sedore and Joyce Banner are on the nominating committee.
We’re looking for campers to sponsor.
“Step into Spring” reservations now due.
***Thanks to members for understanding the absence of the November newsletter as I was hospitalized at that time. I’m feeling better now and hope to have it stay that way! ~ Karen
A quote especially for December~
"Nature has undoubtedly mastered the art of winter gardening
and even the most experienced gardener can learn from
the unrestrained beauty around them."
Vincent A. Simeone, in "Wonders of the Winter Landscape"
Hostesses: Margaret Doerr, Dorrie Hansen and Carol Dickson
Note: Hostesses need to coordinate with each other desserts, creamer, and decorations for the table. Please arrive at 5:30 so you have plenty of time to set up before the meeting. Thanks!
Program: Holiday Party and Decorating the Manor House
VGC Blog: Get all the latest news and gardening tips at our new blog website. Go to http://vgcstonykill.blogspot.com/ from any internet connected computer.
YEARBOOK: If you haven’t received yours yet please see Gail Whitefield. Please note this update: Rita Dalton’s new email address is: rdalton1377@peoplepc.com
Notes for Party and Decorating: Please gather at 6 PM for dinner. Those arriving late due to commuting home from work, call Gail Whitefield or Diane Sedore so that a plate can be set-aside for you.
Supplies members need to bring to the December decorating meeting: scissors (for cutting ribbon), wire, wire cutters, glue gun and glue sticks. Donations of artificial decorations, candles and candleholders, and ribbon are welcome as well as any fresh greens (holly, boxwood, bittersweet, other evergreens) for use outdoors. Call Gail Whitefield and leave a message as to what type of fresh greens you have available as she will soon be buying greens for outdoors.
Harvest Festival: Each venue chairperson for the Harvest Festival is asked to complete a report: include comments on set-up, expenses, income, supply sources and cost, top sellers, what didn't sell, and any other information that would be helpful for next year's festival. Be sure to get your report to Karen Vitek who is typing up the annual Harvest Festival Report.
Cookie Exchange: Barbara Marcello is hosting her annual cookie exchange on Tuesday, December 18th at 7:00 PM. Barbara invites any garden club member to participate in the cookie exchange and socialize over coffee and cookies. Let Barbara know by December 11th if you will be joining the cookie exchange.
Step into Spring: The reservation and payment deadline for the "Step Into Spring" Breast Cancer Dinner has been extended to December 11th. The dinner is Monday, April 28th at Anthony's Pier 9 in Newburgh, NY. If you are not going to be at the December meeting, you need to mail your payment of $50 to Diane Sedore.
DEC Camp: Applications are being accepted for our scholarships for two summer campers to one of four New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Summer Camps. If you need information please contact:
--DEC's website at www.dec.ny.gov;
--call 518-402-8914,
--e-mail edcamps@gw.dec.state.ny.us or
--call Joyce Banner at 896-5283.
This year's camper scholarship deadline is February 9th. Campers, boys or girls, age 12-14 can choose from one of four camp locations. and campers, boys or girls, age 15-17 must attend Camp Pack Forest. Returnee campers are welcome, with certain weeks set aside for returnee campers only. Campers must meet the age requirement during the week they attend camp. Campers choose from 8 one-week camp sessions with week 1 being June 29 thru July 5 and week 8 being August 17 thru August 23
Check with your children, neighbors, co-workers, and friends for a teenager who would like to be sponsored by us. We sponsor two campers each summer. The camper and his or her family are responsible for transportation to the DEC camp. If you know of an interested camper, call or e-mail Joyce. Additional camper information will be distributed at the December meeting.
November Meeting Notes:
Speaker: Jim Heron historian from the Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estruaries.
He wrote the book “Denning’s Point: A Hudson River History.”
The Beacon Institute was the brainchild of Governor Pataki. The first small building is almost finished. Eventually there will be laboratories and classrooms on the scale of the Woodshole Institute.
Denning’s Point is just south of the train station. There will be sensors from Manhattan to Troy. He started by just being asked to make a pamphlet about the history of Denning’s Point. He ended up doing research and writing this book.
Barbara Marcello is having the Cookie Exchange on the 13th of December for club members. Please contact Barbara if you plan on attending.
(Thanks to Dottie Bell for continuing to take the following notes!)
Joyce talked about education – birdhouse instructions, etc.
Rita Dalton’s husband is in the hospital.
Advised to keep kids pumpkins for painting separate from the other pumpkins at Harvest Fest.
It was asked that members hear of price reductions first at Harvest Fest.
December Meeting: Decided to go wit the large sandwiches for dinner. Diane Sedore will order them. Dorrie and Margaret will keep the desserts simple. Dinner will be at 6:30 followed by decoration of the Manor House. Reba asked us to do less decorating in the Manor House and more in the new addition.
Open House is December 27th from 12:00 to 4:00.
Ideas for decorating were discussed.
Help is needed to straighten the storage room. Items cannot be brought downstairs until day of meeting. Angie, Diane and Karen will work in Sue’s office. We need to get permission to move the displays on the mantels and windowsills. Barbara and Gail will work on tree. Evelyn and Nancy will work on the coffee room. Pat Broun and Pat Lyman will work on the library. Joyce Banner will work on the children’s room.
Barbara Marcello, Diane Sedore and Joyce Banner are on the nominating committee.
We’re looking for campers to sponsor.
“Step into Spring” reservations now due.
***Thanks to members for understanding the absence of the November newsletter as I was hospitalized at that time. I’m feeling better now and hope to have it stay that way! ~ Karen
A quote especially for December~
"Nature has undoubtedly mastered the art of winter gardening
and even the most experienced gardener can learn from
the unrestrained beauty around them."
Vincent A. Simeone, in "Wonders of the Winter Landscape"
Lawnflowers, A Story and A List of Names
Sue Kmiotek shared this information:
Hello!
I am announcing the recent publishing of my book:
“Lawnflowers, A Story and A List of Names”.
Please share this announcement with members of your garden club who are interested in any of the following horticultural trends.
1) Enjoying a succession of beautiful lawnflowers blooming throughout the whole growing season long.
2) Transforming lawns into botanically diverse conservation preserves for native and naturalized wildflowers.
3) Growing lawnflower lawns to create habitat for the many beneficial insects that protect landscapes and garden plantings.
4) Celebrating family life through participation in backyard agriculture and horticulture.
5) Eliminating the far reaching harms caused to humans and environment by lawn pesticides.
6) Owning an “ecological performance lawn”.
“Lawnflowers, A Story and A List of Names” may be bought:
1) Directly from the publisher, PublishAmerica, by doing a keyword search for lawnflowers.
2) From the many other book sellers listed on my website.
Below is a description of the book “Lawnflowers, A Story and A List of Names”.
Have fun with your lawns, and happy lawnflowering!
Dennis Bauer
Please visit my website for more information:
www.lawnflowersjerkyandbigfoots.com
Hello!
I am announcing the recent publishing of my book:
“Lawnflowers, A Story and A List of Names”.
Please share this announcement with members of your garden club who are interested in any of the following horticultural trends.
1) Enjoying a succession of beautiful lawnflowers blooming throughout the whole growing season long.
2) Transforming lawns into botanically diverse conservation preserves for native and naturalized wildflowers.
3) Growing lawnflower lawns to create habitat for the many beneficial insects that protect landscapes and garden plantings.
4) Celebrating family life through participation in backyard agriculture and horticulture.
5) Eliminating the far reaching harms caused to humans and environment by lawn pesticides.
6) Owning an “ecological performance lawn”.
“Lawnflowers, A Story and A List of Names” may be bought:
1) Directly from the publisher, PublishAmerica, by doing a keyword search for lawnflowers.
2) From the many other book sellers listed on my website.
Below is a description of the book “Lawnflowers, A Story and A List of Names”.
Have fun with your lawns, and happy lawnflowering!
Dennis Bauer
Please visit my website for more information:
www.lawnflowersjerkyandbigfoots.com
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Step Into Spring
2008 'Step into Spring' Breast Cancer Dinner
Monday, April 28, 2008
Anthony's Pier 9 on Route 9W in Newburgh, NY
If you plan to attend next spring - Reservations and Payment
Need to be made to Diane Sedore at the next VGC Meeting - Tuesday, Nov. 13
Cost $50.00 ~ Same as last year.
(With the popularity of this event, reservations
and payment cut-off will be Nov. 13 ~ unable to
attend the VGC meeting, make your reservation and payment
to Diane Sedore by mail prior to Nov. 13).
Thank you Diane, for graciously arranging for tickets for
Garden Club Members wishing to support breast cancer
Monday, April 28, 2008
Anthony's Pier 9 on Route 9W in Newburgh, NY
If you plan to attend next spring - Reservations and Payment
Need to be made to Diane Sedore at the next VGC Meeting - Tuesday, Nov. 13
Cost $50.00 ~ Same as last year.
(With the popularity of this event, reservations
and payment cut-off will be Nov. 13 ~ unable to
attend the VGC meeting, make your reservation and payment
to Diane Sedore by mail prior to Nov. 13).
Thank you Diane, for graciously arranging for tickets for
Garden Club Members wishing to support breast cancer
Deer Protection
Dear hunting season has opened, but that doesn't stop the deer from grazing in your yards and gardens.
Here's a company that P. Allen Smith likes for protecting his gardens from the deer and other critters.
Click here: Messina Wildlife Management - Deer Stopper (R), Plotsaver (TM), Goose Stopper (TM) and more...
Here's a company that P. Allen Smith likes for protecting his gardens from the deer and other critters.
Click here: Messina Wildlife Management - Deer Stopper (R), Plotsaver (TM), Goose Stopper (TM) and more...
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