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2016 Sliver Trowel Garden—Linda and Bob Cox 798 Floral Drive, De Pere
6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Dear Fellow Gardeners,
I want to thank Marge and Carl for hosting us for our June meeting. The presenta-tion on roses that Carl gave was excellent. What a great educational meeting; hope-fully everyone learned some-thing on roses as I did. What a wonderful lunch they provided. Thank you, Marge and Carl.
As we go into July, our club has quite a bit going on. To all the members attending the national convention in
Our July meeting will be held at our Silver Trowel 2016 residential winners’ house, Linda and Bob Cox. The yard is filled with a mixture of beautiful perennials and annuals overlooking a peaceful man-made lake. I hope everyone is able to attend and see this spectacular yard.
Take care and enjoy the summer.
Scott Casperson
06/28/2017 Minutes
Next Month’s Program
Savannah/Charleston Trip
2
Officers and Chairpersons
Club/Member News 3
Garden Club Schedule
GBBG Events 4
GBBG Summer Concerts
The Fibinacci Sequence in
Nature
5
Heat Proofing Your Vegetable
Garden 6
Keeping Cut Flowers 7
Advertisers 5, 8
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Tiller
The July 2017
Volume 35, No. 7
Refreshments Scott Casperson Mary Naumann
Sue Rohan
From the President . . .
Cleveland, OH, have a safe and fun trip. Then we have our annual picnic which will take place at Betty Cox's house on August 23rd. At the next meeting we will need to finalize the plans. The club will furnish the meat and buns.
Then we have to start thinking and planning for our Harvest Banquet in November. Patty Nellis has volunteered to organize a committee for the table decorations. She did an excellent job last year.
The front yard of the Cox's home is lined with lots of annuals and perennials inviting people to stop and smell the flowers. When you do, you are encouraged to take a walk in the back yard. Along the boardwalk you will find even more flowers, benches, swings, birdhouses, butterfly houses, wind-catchers, and other yard art leading you to the gazebo overlooking Dream Lake.
Please bring a lawn chair for seating.
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The Green Bay Gardeners Club members held their June meeting at the home of Carl Christensen and Marge Labs. Members came to tour the yard to see many con-tainers of different roses, tree roses, shrubs, David Austin English roses, Proven Winners, climbing roses, Easy Elegance, and many more.
The meeting began by President Scott Casperson at 7 p.m.; 20 members and 3 guests were present.
Carl discussed how he fertilizes and grows his roses. He also showed how to start roses from seed from the hips. Growing roses from seed will take about three years. He also showed how to start a rose from a cane.
The minutes in the Tiller were approved by the members. Perry Sieloff gave the treasurer’s report on the cost of the May
Meeting Minutes - 06/28/2017
What’s Coming Up? August 23 picnic/meeting at Betty Cox’s Yard
plantings at the YMCA in Bellevue and the results of the asparagus event.
The July 26th meeting will be a yard tour of Bob and Linda Cox who were the 2016 Silver Trowel winners.
President Scott Casperson is planning a board meeting in August.
There will be a picnic and meeting at Betty Cox’s home on August 23.
Plans were being discussed to have Nancy Hamann for the December meeting at the Village Grill if possible. Motion made by Marlene Bergum; seconded by Ritalyn; motion carried.
Perry Sieloff and Marge Labs will be ending their terms at the end of this year 2017. Vice President Judy Nighorn would like to resign also at the end of 2017.
President Scott Casperson adjourned the meeting at 8 p.m.
Everyone was able to tour the yard as the RAIN had stopped. Carl and Marge enjoyed your company. Thank you for coming.
Marge Labs Secretary
Savannah, GA, and Charleston, SC, Gardens Trip
March 21-28, 2018
Co-sponsored by GBBG and Odyssey Tours
$3,195 per person/double occupancy; $250 deposit due September 1,
balance due January 10, 2018. Includes roundtrip air from Green Bay, deluxe
motorcoach transportation at destination, accommodations, 15 meals, sites
listed below, and escort. Contact Pat Fasanella at 920-217-5181 or
Private city tour of Savannah.
Enjoy two tours of homes and gardens—one in Savannah, the other in
Charleston.
Relax and enjoy the flora and fauna of Kiawah Island.
Magnolia plantation and gardens near Charleston.
Horse-drawn carriage ride through Charleston’s historic district.
Culinary tasting tour.
Charleston harbor cruise.
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Club and Member News . . . The Gardeners Club of Green Bay
Officers and Chairpersons
President Scott Casperson, 920-435-1780 [email protected]
Vice President Judy Nighorn, 920-865-4311 [email protected]
Secretary Marge Labs 920-425-3224
Treasurer Perry Sieloff, 920-435-1780 1247 Emilie Street Green Bay, WI 54301 [email protected]
Past President
Carl Christensen, 920-425-3224 [email protected]
Membership and Public Relations Ritalyn Arps, 336-0225 [email protected]
Sunshine Ruth Goeben, 920-494-3008
Tiller Editor, Website Manager, and
TGOA-MGCA National Photography
Competition and Calendar Chairperson Shirley Winnes, 920-499-4441 [email protected]
Historian Barb Vandersteen, 920-435-0568 [email protected]
Civic Projects and Fund Raising
Asparagus Sale Betty Cox, 920-468-8693 [email protected]
Silver Trowel Scott Casperson, 920-435-1780 [email protected]
Inventory Control and
Education and Plant Records
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House and Program Paul Hartman/Carl Christensen [email protected]
Refreshments Coordinators Sue Rohan, 920-336-3004 [email protected] Mary Naumann, 920-866-2282 [email protected]
Articles for next month’s issue of the Tiller
are due by August 10. Send to Shirley Winnes
at [email protected] or to
Lee Hansen is recovering at the
Woodside Rehab Center after
surgery required after suffering
a broken leg. Carl and Marge
presented this bouquet of roses
from their garden to Lee.
Barb Vandersteen and Clara
McGarity are experiencing health
problems. Please keep them in
your thoughts and prayers.
When you have news about yourself, your garden,
anything that might be of interest, please share the news to be included in the Tiller. It’s difficult to fill
this page, not to mention all of the pages in the
newsletter!
Shirley Winnes
Editor
National Convention Attendees Ritalyn Arps, Rose Borowitz, Maxine Cashman, Carl
Christensen, Betty Cox, Mary Naumann, Mary Ellen
Ranney, Sue Rohan, and Shirley Winnes are the
club members participating in the national
convention on July 19-21 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Fertilizer Numbers Explained All fertilizer labels have three bold numbers. The first
number is the amount of nitrogen (N), the second
number is the amount of phosphate (P 2 O 5) and the
third number is the amount of potash (K 2 O). These
three numbers represent the primary nutrients (nitrogen
(N) - phosphorus (P) - potassium (K)). Just remember this saying, “Up, Down and All Around.” The first number is for the above ground part of the plant…hence “Up”. The second number is for the below ground part of the plant...hence “Down”. The third number benefits everything about the plant…hence “All Around.” For more detailed information see: http://www.growingagreenerworld.com/the-numbers-on-fertilizer-labels-what-they-mean/
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Coming Attractions Sponsored by the Green Bay Botanical Garden
Call 920-490-9457 or see http://www.gbbg.org for complete information, reservations,
and cost about any of the following:
Vegetable Pest & Disease Management, July 18, 6-7:30 p.m. Vijai Pandian, UW-Extension Horticulture Educator. Join Horticul-ture Educator Vijai Pandian as he explores different methods of vegetable garden disease and pest management to keep your garden healthy. This class takes place indoors. Presented in partnership with UW-Extension and N.E.W. Master Gardener Association.
Basic Leaf Casting, July 25, 6–7:30 p.m. Steve Schultz, Steve’s Leaves. Have you ever wanted to make a beautiful and colorful accent for your garden or as a gift for that gardener in your life? Steve Schultz, owner of Steve’s Leaves, will share his technique on creating beautiful cement leaves that can be used as birdfeeders, bird baths or patio accents. In this workshop, you will make a cement leaf that will cure for a few days at the Garden. Steve will also share his unique approach to painting leaves that you can do at home. You will enjoy Steve’s fun and humorous approach to this craft! Bring disposable rubber gloves, all other materials will be provided. Please register by July 17. Space is limited to 20 people.
Members Only Tour: The Re-Envisioned Garden Patch, Aug. 8, 5–6:30 p.m. Break bread with Linda Gustke, GBBG’s Education Manager as she samples the produce in the re-envisioned Gardening Patch near the Children’s Garden. She’ll teach you about the All-America Selections vegetables and different gardening techniques highlighted in this garden. Reservations are required. RSVP to Membership & Volunteer Manager, Anne Basten, at 920.491.3691 ext. 105 or [email protected].
Silk-Painted Pillowcase: Georgia O’Keefe Style, Aug. 11, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Sandy Melroy, Silk Sensations. Stroll through the garden for creative inspiration, then design your silk pillowcase. Sketches of various flowers in bloom for starting points will be available. Silk painting is fun for all artistic levels, no experience necessary. This class will be held in the Lusthaus (perfect for inspira-tion from the summer blooms in the Garden!) and you are encouraged to bring a snack to enjoy afterwards in one of the great picnic spots in the garden. Each participant will make an 18″ silk pillow cover, pillow not included. Feel free to bring a camera to take pictures of inspirational flowers. All other supplies will be provided.
The Gardeners Club of Green Bay
Upcoming Schedule of 2017 Meetings
July 26 ..............2016 Silver Trowel Home (Yard Tour)
Aug. 23 ..............Picnic, Betty Cox’s Home
Sept. 27 ............Autumn Color, Vijai Pandian
Oct. 25 ..............Brag Night – How Did Your Garden Grow?
Dec. 6 .................Christmas Traditions, Nancy Hamann
Special Events April 29 .............Celebrate Asparagus!
July 19-21 .......TGOA-MGCA National Convention, Cleveland, Ohio “The Gardening Scene in 2017”
Sept. 9 ...............Fall Family Art Festival at GBBG
Sept. 16 .............Farmers Market - Large Produce Weigh-in and Sunflower Measurements
Oct. 7 .................Farmers Market - Pumpkin Weigh-in and Sunflower Measurements
Oct. 7 .................Fall Regional Meeting, Belvidere, Illinois
Nov. 10 ...............Harvest Banquet
Green Bay Botanical Garden
BMO Harris Bank Getaway Wednesdays
June 7 – August 30
Cookouts | 11 am–1 pm Take advantage of a midday refresh by spending your lunch break surrounded by the beauty of nature! All produce is grown at the Garden in partnership with the N.E.W. Master Gardeners Association. Free admission with the purchase of lunch. $5/GBBG Member; $9/Non-Member
Children’s Discovery Station | 4–6 pm Join us in the Nielsen Children’s Garden for free, nature-themed, hands-on activities for your family to enjoy. Supported in part by Schreiber and Green Bay Preble Optimist Foundation, Inc.
Free Admission | 4–8 pm Enjoy a picnic, play in the Nielsen Children’s Garden, check out a S.E.E.D. Pack and even search for Pokémon!
Garden to Glass: Cocktails with
Tunes | 6–7:30 pm A weekly event series with a unique theme each month. Guests enjoy specialty cocktails, beer, wine and live music. Fresh ingredients from the Garden will give your craft cocktail experience a scent and taste to remember! Sorry, no alcoholic beverage carry-ins.
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June 22-August 17, relax on Thursday even-
ings with this annual music series that thrills
music lovers across all genres and all genera-
tions. Stroll through the Garden, enjoy live
music, wine, beer, and dining. Guests are
encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets,
picnic baskets, and their dancing shoes!
ADMISSION
Free/GBBG Member
NEW! $15/Family (2 adults and children 17 &
under in the household or grandchildren)
$10/Non-Member Adult
$8/Senior (62+)
$5/Child (3-12)
Free/Children 2 & under
LINEUP
July 20—Dead Wood Chop (Americana,
Bluegrass, Indie)
July 27—Greenhouse Jazz (Jazz, Pop,
Broadway)
August 3—Trapper Schoepp (Rock & Roll,
Americana)
August 10—Paper Birds (Folk)
August 17—John Kelley & Fusion Express
(Classical, Rock, Jazz, Musical Theatre)
The Fibinacci Sequence in Nature Why is it that the number of petals in a flower is often one of the following numbers: 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34 or 55? For example, the lily has three petals, buttercups have five of them, the chicory has 21 of them, the daisy has often 34 or 55 petals, etc. Furthermore, when one observes the heads of sunflowers, one notices two series of curves, one winding in one sense and one in another; the number of spirals not being the same in each sense. Why is the number of spirals in general either 21 and 34, either 34 and 55, either 55 and 89, or 89 and 144? The same for pinecones: Why do they have either 8 spirals from one side and 13 from the other, or either 5 spirals from one side and 8 from the other? Finally, why is the number of diagonals of a pineapple also 8 in one direction and 13 in the other?
Why should this be? Why has Mother Nature found an evolutionary advantage in arranging plant structures in spiral shapes exhibiting the Fibonacci sequence?
We have no certain answer. In 1875, a mathematician named Wiesner provided a mathematical demonstration that the helical arrangement of leaves on a branch in Fibonacci proportions was an efficient way to gather a maximum amount of sunlight with a few leaves—he claimed, the best way. But recently, a Cornell University botanist named Karl Niklas decided to test this hypothesis in his laboratory; he discovered that almost any reasonable arrangement of leaves has the same sunlight-gathering capability. So we are still in the dark!
Sources: http://popmath.org.uk/rpamaths/rpampages/sunflower.html and https://math.temple.edu/~reich/Fib/fibo.html
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Heat Proofing Your Vegetable Garden Source: http://extension.psu.edu/plants/gardening/news/2017/heat-proofing-your-vegetable-garden
The dog days of summer can be tough on your vegetables. Even heat-loving plants like tomatoes and peppers might need a little extra care during a heat wave. Here is how you can to protect your garden—and harvest during a heat wave.
Early watering In the absence of rain, watering your vegetable
garden early before the onset of heat can protect the plants. A well-watered soil will stay cooler than a dry soil. Also, soil that has been dried out by the sun does not absorb water well; the water will just run off. However, you need to make sure there is good drainage because water-logging in a compacted, dense soil is especially damaging to the roots during warm weather when they need more oxygen than in cold temperatures.
Mulching with straw, other organic matter or unprinted cardboard helps retain moisture and slightly lowers the soil temperature. Black plastic mulch, however, does the opposite, it “cooks” the soil and should not be used.
Sufficient nutrients Plants that have received the proper amount of
nutrients tolerate hot weather better and recover from wilt injury faster than plants grown in poor soil. That is because healthy vegetable plants have better resistance to heat than plants weakened by disease or insect damage. Generally, fertilizer should always be applied before planting or early in the growth of a crop, but if you feel you must give your vegetable plants a little nutrient boost later in the growing season, and you want to add liquid fertilizer, make sure not to pour too much on or near the leaves as it can burn them.
Protecting tender fall crop seedlings Of all the plants in your vegetable garden, the
seedlings of fall crops such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and cauliflower are the most susceptible to heat. They are best planted along a shade barrier or in the shade of other taller vegetables to protect them from direct hot sun, especially from the hot afternoon sun.
A good investment if you want to grow lettuce and other leafy greens all through the summer, is a shade cloth. It looks like black netting and comes in varying densities, which correspond to the percentage of blocked light. For most vegetables, a 30% to 50% shade cloth is recommended. Note that the shade cloth should not come in contact with the plants, otherwise the heat from the cloth can burn the plants, and the movement of the cloth in the wind can damage the plants. The shade cloth should be securely attached to poles. Another enemy of tender seedlings is hot summer wind, which will dry them out and break them. Place a windbreak in front of the seedlings to protect them from the prevailing wind.
Plant slow-bolting or bolt-resistant varieties
Bolting, the premature growth of a flower stalk, can occur in lettuce, leafy greens, beets, cabbage, and celery, and turns them bitter. While bolting is commonly associated with hot weather, it is triggered by changes in day length. To prevent this, plant slow-bolting or bolt-resistant varieties. Ensure good air circulation. In a vegetable garden that is planted too densely, disease can spread more easily, especially in hot humid weather. If your indeterminate tomato plants have turned into a thicket by mid-summer, it is best to sacrifice a few tomatoes and cut out some stems and foliage to increase air circulation. If you prune tomato plants, disinfect your tool after every plant (household bleach and water mixed in a 1:3 ratio) which helps prevent the spreading of disease that might be present in a plant.
Harvest tips Harvesting during the cooler hours of the day
is not just easier on the gardener but also on the produce. Strong midday sun can wilt or dry out your crops, so move them out of the sunlight and bring them to a cooler location as soon as possible. Ideally, the harvest should be washed immediately to cool it down to remove field heat. Placing your harvest on top of ice in a cooler box has the same effect.
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Keeping Cut Flowers Mary H. Meyer, Extension Horticulturist Department of Horticultural Science
University of Minnesota Extension
Whether cut flowers are grown in a home garden or in a greenhouse by commercial experts, their care is a science.
To keep cut flowers beauti-ful longer; remember that they have been removed from their source of water, the root system, and will wilt quickly if not placed in water. Cut stems should be placed in water immediately, as air will rapidly move into the water-conducting tissues and plug the cells. This is why the cut flower that has been out of water more than a few minutes should have a small por-tion of the lower stem cut off so that water will move up freely when it is returned to water. Cuts can be made under-water to assure no air enters the stem.
A cut flower also has been removed from a major source of food—the leaves on the plant to which it was attached. Although the leaves on the flowering stem make food, once indoors they are in a reduced light situation and this limits available carbohydrates.
Use a preservative Commercial preservatives will increase the
life of cut flowers and should always be used. (Adding aspirin, wine, or pennies to cut flowers WILL NOT help to keep them fresh longer. Do not attempt a home brew concoction.) A floral preservative is a complex mixture of sucrose (sugar); acidifier, an inhibitor of microorganisms; and a respiratory inhibitor. Sucrose serves as a source of energy to make up for the loss of the functioning leaves and insures continued development and longevity of the flower.
An acidifier makes the pH of the water more near the acid pH of the cell sap. Most water supplies are alkaline and can reduce the life of cut flowers. The acidifier also stabilizes the pigment and the color of the flower. This is why red roses turn "blue" when placed in water without a preservative or acidifier.
A microorganism growth inhibitor is perhaps the most important part of a floral preservative. Bacteria and fungi are everywhere and are ready
to enter the cut surface of the stem and multiply. Prior to actual decay symptoms, cells of the water-transporting tissues can become blocked with microorganisms, inhibiting water uptake.
To aid the floral preservative in slowing down microorganisms, always clean the vase or container. Also remove all leaves below the water
surface, as they soon deteriorate. Water and water uptake are major factors in keeping cut flowers fresh. A process called "hardening" ensures maximum water uptake. It simply means placing the freshly cut stem in 110° F (43.5° C) water (plus preservative). Place in a cool location for an hour or two. Maximum water uptake is attained because water molecules move rapidly at 110° F (kinetic energy) and quickly move up the stems. Flowers at cool temperatures lose less water. In this one brief period
while the water is cooling, freshly harvested stems, leaves, and flowers take up almost as much water as in the balance of their life.
Other tips for long-lasting cut flowers Check the water level of the container or vase
daily and add water plus preservative when needed.
Keep flowers away from hot or cold air drafts and hot spots (radiators, direct heat, or television sets).
While both drafts and hot spots increase water loss, hot spots reduce a flower's life by speeding transpiration (water loss) and respiration (use of stored food such as sugars) and increasing development (rate of petal unfolding).
When away from home, move the flowers into the refrigerator or the coldest (above 35° F/1.5° C) spot in the house. Again, this will slow down water loss, respiration, and development.
Never store fruit and flowers together. Apples produce ethylene gas, a hormone that causes senescence, or aging, in flowers.
In summary, to keep cut flowers longer: Recut the stems and remove excess foliage. Harden the flowers by setting them in warm
water in a cool place. Use a floral preservative. Keep them cool and avoid drafts, hot spots,
and television sets. Use a clean vase or container and check the
water level daily.
Affiliated with The Gardeners of America/Men’s Garden Clubs of America
National website: www.tgoa-mgca.org Local website: http://gardenclubgreenbay.weebly.com American Horticulture Society website: http://ahs.org
The Gardeners Club of Green Bay was begun
in 1967 and became chartered in 1968 by
the Men’s Garden Clubs of America (now The
Gardeners of America, Inc./The Men’s
Garden Clubs of America, Inc.).
Purpose and objectives of our club:
to educate its members and the public
and to promote interest in horticulture per-
taining to home gardening,
to acquire and disseminate horticultural
knowledge in regard to materials, plans,
and ideas in connection with home gar-
dens to and for the benefit of individuals
and communities,
and to encourage and promote civic inter-
est and pride in individuals and communi-
ties, and to encourage and promote pride
in individual or private gardens, commun-
ity plantings, and parks.
Membership is extended to serious gardeners
who have a concern for the above objectives
of the organization. Membership categories
and dues for 2017 are
1. $25 per individual,
2. $35 per family,
3. lifetime: $200; $5 annual local dues.
In addition to the tiller, members receive a
national newsletter.
At the national level, a photography contest is
held each year with photographs selected to
use for a calendar, five annual $1,000 scho-
larships are presented, Youth Gardening and
Gardening from the Heart programs are
implemented, a national convention is held,
and much more.
At the local level, members are involved with
numerous community institutions through
financial support and contributions of labor
and plant materials. Silver Trowel awards are
given to recognize contributions to com-
munity beautification, four awards are given
to youth in the Big Sunflower and Big
Pumpkin contests, and much more.
Shirley A. Winnes
Tiller Editor
301 David Drive
Green Bay WI 54303
The Gardeners Club of Green Bay