The General Meeting was called to order by President Carol Ross on Monday, November 9, 2009, at 12:15 p.m., at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT.
The much welcomed return of Ruth Martin (who is at home now, following a period of recuperation at the Whitney Center) was announced.
The meeting format was presented: Susan Ehrenkranz, Award chair, will make a presentation--program—15 minute recess for refreshments & plant purchases—brief business meeting.
The much welcomed return of Ruth Martin (who is at home now, following a period of recuperation at the Whitney Center) was announced.
The meeting format was presented: Susan Ehrenkranz, Award chair, will make a presentation--program—15 minute recess for refreshments & plant purchases—brief business meeting.
Carol Stancliff Bowl Award Presentation
Congratulations to the 2009 recipient of the Carol Stancliff Bowl award for excellence in horticulture, Betsy Gentry. The award was presented by Susan Erenkranz, Award committee chair.
Program
Program Chair, Debbie Moore, introduced guest speaker, Art Scrapa, whose subject was, “Winter Growing Plants for the Home.” Mr. Scrapa brought many interesting specimens to show and speak about and also brought plants for sale to club members. He presented information about growing a variety these plants and where to purchase them, and he provided the following suggested reading and plant care tip
Art, displaying a plant
Suggested Reading:
Winter Flowers In Green House and Sun-Heated Pit, by Kathryn S. Taylor & Edith W. Gregg, Published by Charles Scribner’s Sons, N.Y.
Plant Care Tips:
• Bloom Food: Add 1 T. Epson salt to 1 gallon of water.
Use once a year just before the plants normally bloom, or use a purchased bloom food of 5-50-17.
• Organic Pesticide: Mix 70% rubbing alcohol with water (50-50) and add ½ to 1 tsp. Dawn dishwashing liquid.
Put mixture in a spray bottle and spray your infected plants. If you have mealy bugs, spray this mixture every three days for two weeks.
• “Bayer Advanced (12 Month) Tree & Shrub Insect Control.” This is a chemical product with a low toxicity.
Use 1 T. to 1 gallon of water once a year to kill just about anything on your plants! Yikes!
Business Meeting
The Business Meeting was called to order by President Carol Ross at 1:47 p.m. It was M/S/P the minutes of October 5, 2009, be approved as amended.
President Carol Ross reported the following:
• The Treasurer’s Report will be presented in January 2010.
• Information to be included in the newsletter should be given to Anne Hoefer by the Sunday following the General Meeting.
• Thank you to Cordalie Benoit for hosting the “tomato tea” in her home.
• Thank you to Natalie Ronai for sharing hostas from her garden with GCNH members.
• Thank you to Debbie Edwards for arranging publicity for our club on the 2013 Elm Tree Project.
• Billie Ladd is our GCNH liaison with the Long Wharf Nature Center.
• Common Ground School will continue to partner with us on the Shakespeare project.
• Thank you on behalf of Cordalie Benoit to members who brought succulents for display at this meeting.
Succulents brought by members
• Horticulture will conduct a succulent workshop; sign-up for either November 16 or 30.
• Recommended art exhibit at the Yale Center for British Art, “Mrs. Delaney and Her Circle.” Mary Delany is best known for her botanical “paper mosaics.” The exhibition ends January 3, 2010.
• Thank you to committee chairs who attended the Zone Representives meeting.
Hospitality—Rosita Murphy
• Thank you to all who brought refreshments.
• Thank you to Lucy Ambach for the wonderful table arrangement.
Civic—Judi Freudenburg
• December 7—Holiday Workshop/General Meeting/Holiday Sale. The fun begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Edgerton Park Carriage House. Thank you to members who volunteered for preparation of materials (collect from Lucy Eliot) and delivery of arrangements. Betsy Nininger asked for greens to be brought as well as dried materials sprayed gold (“Designer Craft” or “Gold Metal” or “14K Gold” spray paint available at craft stores). Lucy Eliot will provide the ornaments that go on the trees. Stephanie Rank volunteered to be the boxwood chair. Bring your own plant shears.
Ways and Means—Vicki Arkins
• Compliments to Lisa Lovejoy for her idea to place information flyers on chairs at the General Meeting.
• Members are asked to bring something to sell at the Holiday Boutique on December 7—baked goods, holiday decorations, pomanders, small gifts, dried arrangements, etc.
• Only three blubs are left for sale—contact Vicki for purchase.
Membership—Debbie Edwards
• New-member proposal packets are available. The deadline for submitting nominees for consideration is
February 1, 2010. Candidates must attend one General Meeting before the deadline. A wine-and-cheese reception is planned at Rosita Murphy’s home on January 31, 2010, from 4-6 p.m. Please give Debbie any candidate’s name and address so an invitation to the reception can be sent.
Conservtion—Mikey Hirschoff
• Flyers were placed on chairs regarding the Asian Beetle infestation. If you see this insect, call the Ag. Station: (203) 974-8500.
• Up-coming events will be posted in the newsletter.
• November 13—The 12th Annual Trees in the Urban Landscape Symposium, Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Boylston (Worcester), MA. The program includes “Return of American Elm to Community Forest, Pruning Young Elms. Next Generation of Elms, and Elm Planting Demo.” Contact Cordalie Benoit if you would like to attend.
• November 18—Special edition of Conservation Watch, “The Oregon Way: Lessons for All of America,” is now posted on GCA’s website: www.gcamerica.org User name: gcamember Password: compost
Flower Design—Lisa Lovejoy
• Congratulations to Vicki Arkins who received a 2nd place award at the Garden Club of Madison Flower Show.
• A sign-up clipboard was passed for the Wilton Flower Show car pool. Departure time is 9:30 a.m., Friday, November 13.
• The first KI workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, November 18, at 12 noon. Workshops are open to all interested members, but you must sign-up. The meeting location is in the lower level laboratory room of the Jenkins Building at the Ag. Station. Participants will be making a table round floral design.
• Thank you to members who have filled out the Flower Design Survey. Please fill-out a survey if you haven’t already.
• The Federated Garden Clubs of CT Flower Show, “Spice of Life,” will be held in Hartford, February 18-21.
• Information about upcoming flower shows will be posted on the GCNH website.
Garden History and Design—Karyl Evans
A committee working lunch will be held at Karyl’s home on November 30; please note a change in time to 12:30 p.m. President Carol Ross congratulated this committee for its documentation of the Laughlin Garden for the Smithsonian Garden History and Design Project.
Phelps Triangle Park Project—Karen Doyle
A grounds clean-up is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at 10:00 a.m. Bring a lawn rake and gloves.
M/S/P to adjourn at 2:09 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Recording Secretary, Marty Dauwalder
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