ANCASTER HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER OCT., NOV., DECEMBER 2016

ANCASTER HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, P.O. BOX 81056, ANCASTER, ONTARIO L9G 4X1

From the President’s Grapevine

A WARM WELCOME

Shirley Bailie Lynn Courtney Liza Drozdov Patty King Kate Sault Lesa & Joe Saur Claudette Sims

Contact Us President: Bob Wilt 905 648-3369 wilts3@execulink.com Membership: Dorothy Macintyre 905 627-4381 dotnandy2@gmail.com Florascape Editor: Donna Parker 905 304-6110 donnaparker@cogeco.ca

Mailing Address: Ancaster Horticultural Society P.O. Box 81056 Ancaster, ON L9G 4X1 www.ancasterhort.org

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Page Content 1……….President’s Grapevine 1……….New Members 2……….Flower & Vegetable Show 2……….Award Winners 3……….Prize Donors 3……….OHA Award of Merit winner 3……….Municipal Gdns clean up 4……….Coming Events 4……….Photos, Show Awards Inserts/Attachments 5………..Trillium Awards Ceremony 5………..Area Events 6………..Volunteer Opportunities 6………..Cheque presentation

FlorascapeHello Fall! It was a busier than usual summer for your Society. In addition to hauling water into our home gardens, many of us were doing the same thing for 3 different municipal gardens and various sections of the front Fieldcote gardens. What a dry summer! It also affected the landscaping that we judged for the Trillium Awards. Even our number of entries in the Flower, Vegetable & Photo show was reduced this year.

Our Society held 2 unusual events this summer. First, was our highly successful Dream Garden Tour and Tea as a fundraiser for the Fieldcote Museum expansion fund. The Society turned over 90% of the ticket sales to Fieldcote and presented Curator, Lois Corey, with a cheque for $5500. (photo p. 6) A huge THANK YOU to Mavis Baker and her committee and to Lois Corey and the Fieldcote Museum staff. Our Second big event was at the OHA Convention in Kitchener. Our long-time member, Sheila Oddy, was presented with their Award of Merit. (see p. 3) Congratulations to Sheila for a well-deserved honour.

Our regular monthly meetings resumed on September 20th. I hope you enjoyed speaker, Paul Knowles. Our next meeting is October 18th with speaker Dr. Greg Thorn, on ‘The Secret Lives of Mushrooms.’ Bring a friend and join us!

In 2017 we’ll lose five of our directors or co-directors. Three volunteers have stepped up to replace some but we’re always looking for new faces and talents. (See p. 6 for a list of the volunteer opportunities.) Don and Donna Foster have been with us for 30 years in a variety of positions. They’ll be greatly missed when they move to Brantford in the spring. This will be the Society’s 56th year. Please contact me if you’re interested in assisting with our 2017 activities. Bob Wilt

ANCASTER HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER OCT. NOV. DEC. 2016

ANCASTER HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, P.O. BOX 81056, ANCASTER, ONTARIO L9G 4X1

Betty Palmer Award Runner-Up Highest Total Points-Floral Betty Howitt Lindley Award Highest Total Points-Floral Sheila Oddy Oddy Award Runner-Up Best in Show- Floral Tracy & Jerry Dmetrichuk Horace King Cup Best in Show-Floral Sheila Oddy Mrs. Horace King Cup Best in Show-Rose Tracy & Jerry Dmetrichuk Certificate Runner-Up Highest Total Pts.-Vegetable Joyce Radford Waddell Award Highest Total Points- Vegetable Marian English Certificate Runner-Up-Best in Show-Vegetable Marian English President’s Award Best in Show-Vegetable Marian English Certificate Runner-Up-Highest Total Pts.-Design Betty Howitt Whitfield Memorial Award Highest Total Points-Design Mabel Ward Certificate Runner-Up-Best in Show-Design Mabel Ward Murray Ferguson Award Best in Show-Design Mabel Ward Anc. Garden Club Award Best in Show-Design-Miniature Lorraine Held Lil Arno/Donna Hills Award Peoples’ Choice-Design Mabel Ward Certificate Runner-Up-Best in Show-Photographic Sheila Oddy Wilt Award Best in Show-Photographic Lorraine Held Certificate Runner-Up-Highest Total Pts. Hort. Sheila Oddy Pattinson Award Highest Total Points-Horticultural Marian English Certificate Runner-Up HIghest Total Points-Overall Betty Howitt B.A. Harper Award Highest Total Points-Overall Sheila Oddy

‘In an English Country Garden’ FLOWER, VEGETABLE AND PHOTO SHOW

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Photos: David Puskas

by Lorraine Held, Co-Director

“In an English Country Garden” was the title of our Annual Flower, Vegetable and Photo Show and Afternoon Tea on Saturday August 20. We had 141 excellent entries, although our numbers were certainly down from last year likely due to the heat and drought this summer. The OHA judges and the photo judge were impressed with the quality of our members’ efforts and enjoyed the Tea with the volunteers. Sixty-six guests visited and enjoyed the Tea and the awards presentation. Many thanks go to Councillor Lloyd Ferguson for making the time to be with us and for assisting in the presentation of the trophies listed below. Betty Howitt and her committee received donations of 38 door prizes and 10 raffle prizes from 36 community donors. (list p. 3) We thank them all for their generosity. Rosemary Anstey and her well-organized team prepared sandwiches and desserts for the Tea and did a great job of serving them to our guests. Many thanks also go to the volunteers who helped prepare for the show, set up the hall on Friday evening and helped with the take down at the end of the day. Special thanks to all who entered specimens in the Show in spite of the extreme gardening conditions this year. (And special thanks to Co-Directors of the Show, Lorraine Held & Betty Howitt, and Social Director, Rosemary Anstey, for their tireless efforts. editor)

ANCASTER HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER OCT. NOV. DEC. 2016

ANCASTER HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, P.O. BOX 81056, ANCASTER, ONTARIO L9G 4X1

Prize Donors for the Flower & Vegetable and Photo Show-We thank these individuals & businesses for their generosity. Please support these businesses in return.

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Sheila Oddy given OHA Award of Merit (as submitted by Bob Wilt for OHA Trillium Newsletter, edited) Every Society needs at least one Sheila Oddy! Over the years Sheila and I have volunteered together on many tasks. Sheila is always thorough and accurate but I’ve also learned that she is artistic and a knowledgeable gardener.

In just 17 years with our Society, Sheila has done just about every task asked of her: secretary, treasurer, co-president, membership archivist, co-director of both the Trillium Awards and the Flower, Vegetable & Photo Show. And Sheila has also shown her considerable photographic skills by speaking to our Society about the gardens that she and her husband have seen around the world. You name it Sheila has done it!

Sheila has adapted to the newer technologies too. She consistently surprises us with her manage-ment of copious amounts of data but also her deft artistry in creating posters, booklets & programs.

But at the core, Sheila is an avid gardener along with her husband, Ted. She has donated hundreds of plants to our Plant Sale. Again, if your Society has a Sheila Oddy as a member, you’ll be fine. She can do anything! Congratulations, Sheila, on a well-deserved award!

Municipal Gardens submitted by Sue Groleau Thanks to our crews of gardeners that kept our gardens going in this harsh summer. Garden clean-up will take place on a day at the beginning of October. If you can help please contact Sue Groleau at 905-648-2964

Albert Snow Hair Design Group Ancaster Agricultural Society Ancaster Jewellers Ancaster Pizza Canadian Tire Assoc. Store Coach & Lantern Pub Dave & Betty Howitt Domino’s Pizza Dr. Felice Dental Office Food Basics Fortinos Ancaster Glendale Motors Golden Pita India Village Restaurant Jack Arno Jerome Bros. Farm Market Jerseyville Garage Kristen’s Fashion Lindley’s Farm & Market Pearle Hospitality Inc. Purple Pony Ice Cream Shop Raston’s Guardian Pharmacy Rousseau House Restaurant & Lounge Shoppers Drug Mart Silver City Ancaster Southcote 53 Tap and Grill Starbucks (Chapters) Sue Groleau Subway Sweetness Bakery Swiss Chalet Rotisserie & Grill Ted & Sheila Oddy The Egg & I Restaurants The Grant Family The Spa of Ancaster Trattoria Cavallo Nero Walker’s Chocolates

Photo: B Wilt

photos: D. Puskas

ANCASTER HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER OCT. NOV. DEC. 2016

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Coming Events Monthly meetings of the Society are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month from January to June and September to November. Meetings are held in the Ancaster Old Town Hall beginning with a Social Half Hour at 7:30 pm. followed by the meeting at 8:00 pm. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ October 18th. Monthly Meeting ‘The Secret Lives of Mushrooms’ with Dr. Greg Thorn November 15th Annual Meeting & Pot Luck Dinner 6:00 Join us for a fun evening! Bring a dish-enjoy a feast & live entertainment! (Bring your own cutlery, plate, cup etc.) Entertainment: singer Cameron Caton

19th OHA Dist. 6 Fall Dinner hosted by Milton Hort. Society See ad on p. 5 For Tickets please contact Bob Wilt 905-648-3369 or wilts3@execulink.com

30th Decorate Old Town Hall 9:00 am. Bring your branches, secateurs & trimmings and join us for a fun morning in making the Town Hall ready for the festive season. Coffee & Refreshments December No Meeting in December Happy Holidays!

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Award Winners Flower, Vegetable & Photo Show (Absent: Sheila Oddy) Photos: David Puskas

ANCASTER HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER INSERT OCT., NOV., DECEMBER 2016

Trillium Awards 2016 Submitted by Carol Howe & Sheila Oddy

The Trillium Awards Ceremony were to be held in the grounds of Fieldcote Museum on August 16th but a forecast storm necessitated a change to the Old Town Hall. The committee quickly swung into action with emails, phone calls and hand-delivered letters to get the word out. Thanks to everyone for their patience as one of the largest audiences ever crammed into the old town hall. 325 properties were judged; 125 Trilliums awarded with 26 going to first time winners. Two Diamond Trilliums were awarded. Receiving were Marian & Jim English and Joe & Lesa Saur. We congratulate them on keeping their garden looking beautiful for us all to admire for 15 years. The residents of Ancaster are giving more and more effort to maintaining a high standard for our community. The cut off mark for an award this year was 91%. The Awards were presented by our Councillor Lloyd Ferguson and former Mayor Bob Wade. Thanks to the 46 judges (9 of whom were new this year) for their time and efforts. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to keep their properties beautiful in spite of the hot, dry summer.

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Diamond Trillium Award Winners

Photos: S. Oddy

Marian & Jim English

Lesa & Joe Saur

Join us for an Escarpment Country Evening

Centerpieces designed

by Lizzie

Matheson

Where: Teatro Conference and Event Centre 21 Chisholm Dr., Milton, ON L9T 4A6

Date: November 19, 2016

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner starting at 6:30 p.m.

Cash Bar

Buffet Dinner Menu:

Butternut squash with apple cider soup Teatro tossed garden salad with a selection of dressings

Fresh carved roast beef with horseradish and burgundy gravy Teatro signature herb roasted red skinned potatoes

Grilled chicken in a creamy pumpkin sauce over farfalle pasta Seasonal vegetable medley

Dessert —a selection of cakes, tortes, pies and individual squares Freshly brewed tea and coffee

Note: Gluten free and vegetarian options available Price: $35 each—for tickets email Lianne at lkrane@freshstart.pro

Key Note Speaker: Sean James Come for fun, good food and prizes: Get raffle tickets For Chris Burnett’s Arawana Print—a night time view of Glen Eden and Lion’s head 24”x 36” (sofa size), plus many other prizes and a 50/50 draw. Any questions, please contact Lianne Krane at 905-875-8722 or lkrane@freshstart.pro DEADLINE: November 5, 2016 with no refunds. NOTE: All tickets will be held at the door by Society Name.

District 6 Fall Dinner hosted by Milton & District Horticultural Society

District Six Annual Fall Dinner Order Form

Saturday, November 19, 2016. Doors open at 5:30 pm, Dinner at 6:30 pm Teatro Conference & Event Centre, 21 Chisholm Drive, Milton, ON

Name of Society____________________________________________________________ Contact Person: ________________________PH# or Email:________________________

Number of tickets required_____________X $35 = Total Amount $_________________

Total Regular Meals: ______ Total Gluten Free Meals: _______ Total Vegetarian Meals: _______

Please clip and mail to Milton & District Horticultural Society, P.O. Box 40064, Derry Heights PO, Milton, ON L9T 7W4 with 1 Society Cheque made out to OHA District Six

Design Workshops:

Thurs. Oct. 6 Autumn Splendour Table Design 1-3pm or 7-9 pm $60 (members 10% off) A beautiful design in time for Thanksgiving Tues. Nov. 29 Holiday Magic Table Design 1-3pm or 7-9pm $40. (members 10% off) Wed. Nov. 30 Holiday Magic Door Design 1-3pm or 7-9pm $40 (members 10% off) Pre-registration required. For further details: https://tickets.rbg.ca/PEO 905-527-1158 ext. 270

ANCASTER HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER INSERT OCT. NOV. DEC. 2016

Fieldcote Museum Curator, Lois Corey was presented with a cheque for $5500 to kick off the museum’s expansion fund campaign. Presenting were President, Bob Wilt and Councillor Lloyd Ferguson

Photo: Sheila Oddy

Have you visited our web site?

www.ancasterhort.org

You’ll find the latest information about the next meeting, speaker bios, upcoming events & activities, photos, contact info. Check it out. It’s there to help. Web Masters Dorothy Macintyre & Donna Parker work to keep the web site up to date and accurate. (Web Site Design and Hosting by Autumnfire Internet Solutions)

Celebrating the Success of our

Dream Garden Tour

“Many Hands Make Light Work!” How you can help…. Your attendance at meetings and events is welcome regardless of your knowledge of plants. Our meetings and events are great opportunities to learn something new and to contribute.

Here are some Volunteer Opportunities throughout the Year~~~ -Gardening Crew (May -Sept. at Fieldcote weekly or at Municipal beds on scheduled weeks weeding, watering, spring/fall clean up) -Plant & Bake Sale (potting, selling, contributing plants, baking items) -Trillium Awards (Judging, Administration help) -Flower, Veg. & Photo Show (set up/take down, judge assist., prize canvassing, tea help, enter an item) -Social (sign up to bring a treat for a meeting, serve beverages, help with special events) -Annual Pot Luck Dinner (co-ordinate, book entertainment, bring food and enjoy) -Meetings (help with set up/take down, suggest speakers, attend regularly & meet new friends) -Decorate Old Town Hall (bring greens & decor items, help decorate for Christmas, take down) -Committees (join one, share your skills and ideas) -Board (take a turn on the Board, try being a co-director-it’s your chance to shape the Society’s future!)