2011 'BACK TO BASIC' 'BACK TO GREEN'

	Wed.  Jan 26 7:30 pm Welcome and Round Table Out come. What did you say you wanted? 'Master Gardeners Corner' Speaker: Terry Sprague-"Our County's Own  Naturalist"       Topic:  "The Big Freeze"-how nature survives winter. Do we need to worry about their survival?   Mini Show: 1) "I Can do that"- a contrived flower made from dried natural material-eg. cone, cornhusk, birchbark,etc. (no artificial material) in a vase. 2)"Nature's Architectual Design" something you found in nature that has an interesting shape, design etc-  eg  curved branch, pine root etc 3)"WINTER BEAUTY"  A 5 in. X 7 in. photo   Taken in Our County. We hope to make a photo album using these pictures; however, orginals will be returned if requested. 4) "Horticultural Show Off"  This is a new Show and Tell category. Be creative: some examples: potted plants, arrangements,pictures, crafts paintings etc. Wed.   Feb 23 Welcome and news 'Master Gardeners Corner' 'Walters Special' Speakers: Richard Johnston and Vida Zalnieriunas , Co-owners , "By Chadsey's Cairns Winery and Vineyards--re: Growing grapes in our County   Mini Show & Brag table: 1) "Cupids Dart"- a design with a Valentine theme 2) Bird House -made from recycled or natural materials 3) "Look What I Did!"- A  5 in X 7 in. photo .  Use  your contrived flower or natural architectural design from January as a starting point. OR Any seasonal picture such as a scene at the bird feeder or the first  pussy willows. 4) 'HORTICULTURAL SHOW OFF'        This is the new Show and Tell category.  Be Creative : Some examples: potted plants, arrangements,pictures,crafts,paintings etc.   Wed.   Mar 30 Welcome and news  'Master Gardeners Corner' 'Walters Special' Speaker: Kim Katanik  Kuris of P.E.C. Landscape Design Topic:  Ornamental Grasses   Mini Show & Brag Table: 1) 'Maple Syrup Festival'- A design for a breakfast table to include a place setting. 2)'Budding Out'- design showing bud formation. 3) House plant- Non flowering ( one not grown  for its blooms) 4) "SPRING IS IN THE AIR"  Photo  5)  "Horticultural Show Off"     This is the new show and Tell category. Be creative: Some examples: potted plants, arrangements, pictures, crafts, paintings, etc.         Wed.   Ap 27 Welcome and news 'Master Gardeners Corner' 'Walters Special' P E C Horticultural Plant Auction   6:30 pm bring your plants 7:00 pm start time   Money raised at this helps  to keep our bills paid for the year.    Hands on flower arranging in smaller groups- more information at the previous meetings.   Mini Show and Brag Table: “Petite Surprise” – design in an egg cup or egg shell “Easter Door Display” – wreath, swag etc. Your choice of material “Harbingers of Spring” – Your choice of display Houseplant – Succulent - Named if possible (cacti are succulents) Horticultural Show Off     Wed.   May 25           Welcome and news 'Master Gardeners Corner' 'Walters Special'   Our Speaker: Scott Olan,  OME representative Topic:   Pesticieds  "What should we use on what"     Do you have pests you would like to get rid of?      How can we do this safely,as home owners!     Mini Show and Brag Table: “Tip Toe Through the Tulips” your choice of design Photo – “Spring is Here”  Container of Seedlings – Named Vase of mixed narcissi (daffodils are narcissi) Spring perennial or biennial in a vase. One specimen. Named. Horticultural Show Off Sat.  June  10th             GARDENER'S  GALA ! Crystal Palace-Picton Fair Grounds             10 am- 6 pm Floral and Garden Show Speaker --Ed Lawrence-1-3  $10       Victorian Tea-11-3            $ 5                 BBQ -4-6                $10 or $20 for all the above   FREE - ADMISSION   all day  FREE - Childrens activities "Bugs Corner" FREE -  PEC Master Gardeners Advice               Crafts  & Local Vendors & Exhibitors Plant Sale   See our GARDENERS' GALA SECTION       Saturday  July 9th      The Prince Edward County Green Trust        GARDEN  TOUR  $15        Visit Ten Inspiring Gardens        Across the County   Saturday  July 9,   11am to 4pm            rain or shine   Sunday July 10th     PEC Horticultural Societys'         Summer Picnic                 at Walter & Irenes McGees house        841B Hyw. 49, Picton Time : 12:00 to 3:00 app. All members and family welcome!! Come, and see what they have grown in what used to be just a field! BRING PLATE, CUTLERY, & CUP!!. Walter & Irene have ALL the food-this year SO... just bring any salads-esp if you have allergies- Thanks   Wed  Sept. 28 Welcome and news 'Master Gardeners Corner' Walters Special Keith Edgett and topic Dahlias -do's and don'ts   Mini Show and Brag Table “Hot Tamale” – sizzling design “Ornamental Grasses” – design of 5-7 grass stalks (same or mixed) “Ingredients For My Favourite Soup” – a collection of vegetables etc. from ANY source, displayed and named Tree Fruit – 3 specimen of same variety eg. apples, pears, plums etc.– Named Patio Plant – Named Horticultural Show Off Wed.  Oct. 26   Welcome and news 'Master Gardeners Corner' Walters Special   Dave and Sandy Taylor Topic:  Squash and Gourds   Mini Show and Brag Table : “Bon Appetite” – design suitable for the Thanksgiving Table “ A Church Window” – colourful display of flowers Design featuring a squash or gourd Photo – “Fall Splendour”  Fruited branch from a shrub or tree. – Named Horticultural Show Off Wed. Nov 30           Our P E C Horticultural Societys                      Pot Luck Dinner                          and  AGM  Please , bring your own plate, cutlery, mug and of course, something to share. Business and Fun!!   Mini show: Houseplant - Named “Swept Away” – design on a small broom (or other cleaning item) using dried plant material Preserve for 2011 -  Named, with recipe attached “Last Bloom of the Season” - One bloom from your garden - Named Photo Horticultural Show Off   December NO MEETING   All the best from the Prince Edward County Horticultural Society's board of Directors to each of our members!   We will see you January 25th to start another year of gardening!