DECEMBER 2013 The Christmas season is the perfect time to take a The Christmas season is the perfect time to take a moment to reflect on the events of the past year, on moment to reflect on the events of the past year, on the people who are in our lives now and who have the people who are in our lives now and who have passed from our lives. We would like to share this passed from our lives. We would like to share this lovely little poem written by lovely little poem written by Joanna Fuchs Joanna Fuchs: This Christmas may you have the fulfillment of seeing around you the people you love the most. May you have the satisfaction of creating special memories they will remember with pleasure forever. This Christmas, may you feel peaceful and contented, knowing what Christmas means, and celebrating it your way. On behalf of the WinHort board, we would like to send On behalf of the WinHort board, we would like to send our very best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday our very best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season to you and your families. See you in the New season to you and your families. See you in the New Year! Year! Jane and Gerrie Jane and Gerrie
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DECEMBER 2013
The Christmas season is the perfect time to take a The Christmas season is the perfect time to take a moment to reflect on the events of the past year, on moment to reflect on the events of the past year, on the people who are in our lives now and who have the people who are in our lives now and who have passed from our lives. We would like to share this passed from our lives. We would like to share this lovely little poem written by lovely little poem written by Joanna FuchsJoanna Fuchs::
This Christmas may you have the fulfillment
of seeing around you the people you love the most. May you have the satisfaction of creating special memories
they will remember with pleasure forever.
This Christmas, may you feel peaceful and
contented, knowing what Christmas means,
and celebrating it your way.
On behalf of the WinHort board, we would like to send On behalf of the WinHort board, we would like to send our very best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday our very best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season to you and your families. See you in the New season to you and your families. See you in the New
Year!Year!Jane and GerrieJane and Gerrie
Coming Events/Notices
ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS680 Plains Road, Burlington
Holiday Traditions – runs until January 5, 2014 Weekends filled with seasonal activities, trains, musical entertainment, local school and adult choirs, PLUS visits from Santa. Something fun for everyone!Winterfest – December 27 – 31 10 am to 3 pmArboretum. 5 days of outdoor, family fun at the Nature Interpretive Centre. Register online or call 905 537-7962Savage Gardens, Nature's Ninjas – January 18 to April 13, 2014 10 am – 5 pmFeed your senses with the captivating, bizarre, larger-than-life world of carnivorous plants then come face-to-face with animals that harness the wildest defense weaponry on earth! Two amazing exhibits together with live demonstrations and activities for the whole family!
There is always so much going on at the RBG, of interest to gardeners, nature lovers, artists and kids ofall ages. Be sure to look through the Paradise Found magazine for more on programs, then callRBG at 905 527-1158 or visit their website www.rbg.ca to register. Ask Krys to borrow the WHSmembers' card and parking permit.
WINONA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Next Meeting January 15, 2014 7:30 pmSt. John's Anglican, Winona
DREAM GARDEN CONFERENCE – Sunday, January 29, 2014 Grand Valley Golf Club1910 Roseville Rd., RR2, Cambridge, ONPresented by the Galt Horticultural Society, with master of ceremonies: David Hobson. Speakers and topics will be: Paul Zammit, Toronto Botanical Gardens (The Soul of the Garden); Lorraine Roberts, author and photographer (Recipe for Continuous Bloom); and Darren Heimbecker, Whistling Gardens (20 Acres of Paradise). Tickets $40 each. Includes refreshment breaks, lunch, door prizes and vendors.For more information call Nancy Smith at 519-623-7085 or e-mail [email protected]
IDEAL SPRING HOME & GARDEN SHOW – February 27 to March 2, 2014The Careport Centre270 Longwood Rd., S., HamiltonHundreds of exhibitors and show stopping features ... PLUS FREE PARKING. Get inspired, get informed, be entertained and most importantly be ready to shop.More information at www.idealhomeshow.ca
STRATFORD GARDEN FESTIVAL “ Beyond the Garden Gate” – February 27 to March 2, 2014
Stratford Rotary Complex353 McCarthy Rd, StratfordPresented by the Lung Association and sponsored by Orr Insurance and InvestmentTickets $9 (or $20 for a 4-day pass) For more information contact the Lung Association at [email protected] or call 519 271-7500.
INTERNATIONAL HOME & GARDEN SHOW and SUCCESSFUL GARDENING SHOW – March 6 – 9Metro Toronto Convention CentreAmazing home and garden idea, shopping and advice.
"How can those who do not garden, who have no lot in the great fraternity of those who watch the changing year as it affects the earth and its growth, how can they keep warm their hearts in winter?" - Francis King
A fitting quote for the dark days of winter . . . submitted by Krys Moraal
Osage Orange At last month's decorating workshop, there was great interest in some knobbly, green fruits called Osage Oranges. Here are some facts about them, submitted to the Newsletter by Sandra Leng, in December 2009. Osage orange is an interesting tree with a fascinating history. It is a member of the mulberry family The Osage orange tree grows as a wide-spreading tree about 25 to 40 feet in height and width. The short trunk divides into many limbs, forming an irregular crown of dense, interlacing, distinctly arching branches, and it is armed with short, stout thorns on twigs and smaller branches. The fruit is round up to 6 inches in diameter, lime-green with a wrinkled skin that reminds me of brains. They have a pleasant smell and only appear on female trees, hence the name "orange" applied to it. Chop one in half and you will see a pithy core surrounded by up to 200 small seeds (smaller than sunflower seeds) that are much sought after by squirrels. The seeds are edible by people, but one must do like the squirrels and pick them out of the pulpy matrix and remove the slimy husk. The wood is extremely strong, dense and split-resistant and was prized by the Osage tribe of Native Americans who made prized bow and arrows. The price of a bow and arrows was a good horse. The wood is valuable firewood, producing almost as much heat as coal. Because of its hardness, strength and beautiful orange-yellow colour, the wood is prized for musical instruments such as violins and harps. In addition, the wood also contains a chemical that makes it highly rot and insect resistant, making it good for fence posts and outdoor furniture; it will last for many decades without decay or insect damage.
Horticultural OutreachStaff at Orchard Terrace Care Centre, Stoney Creek Lifecare Centre (Glover Road and #8 Highway) and Heritage Green Nursing Home (Isaac Brock Drive) asked WinHort if members would be interested in presenting workshops on garden related topics. Residents miss working
with the soil, plants and flowers. Topics could include flower arranging, transplanting plants, taking cuttings, planting seeds, etc., If you are interested in becoming involved with any of these workshops or have ideas about other workshops, please contact Jane or Gerrie.
“Although the ground we plant in may be covered in snow, it is from that snow that the true joy in our hearts comes.” Pearl Inch
Membership RenewalIt's that time of year again! Winona Horticultural Society memberships are due for 2014. Think about all the benefits you get – great speakers, RBG membership, plant exchange, workshops, social time and ideas exchange – to name a few!Give yourself a gift this Christmas, and sign up for another year! (Or treat someone else, too!)Single $10 Family $20Please pay Krys.
"It is my goal to get you to think inside the yard and outside the box". (Mark Cullen)
"It is as if nature pauses to take a moment of silence,softly wishing for peace on earth" (Unknown)
quotes submitted by Rosemary Salisbury
Members' CornerAs always, we welcome your comments and suggestions. Who would you like to have as future speakers? What kind of topics or activities interest you? Share gardening tips or pictures of your yard or garden. Please, drop us a line, send an e-mail or talk to one of the Board members. Here are some of the names:
