Fall Rose Show – September 25

marvin_chapmanOur Annual Fall Rose Show will take place on Wednesday, September 25 at the Society’s September meeting at the Fire Hall on Ross Street.

Entry set-up time is from 6:30 pm until 7:00 pm (when the meeting officially opens), with judging from 7:00 until 7:30 when the meeting’s formal program begins.

Judging will be done by Marvin Chapman from Flowers by Marvin.

Roses should have foliage attached and be named if possible

Categories

Single Rose – 1 bloom

1. red
2. light pink
3. deep pink
4. yellow
5. white
6. orange and orange blends
7. blend and/or bicolour
8. any colour not in 1 to 7

Cluster Roses – 1 spray

1. red and red blends
2. yellow and yellow blends
3. pink and pink blends
4. apricot, orange and blends
5. white
6. Any other colour
7. Floating Rose (foliage unnecessary)
8. Arrangement of at least 3 Roses in a container
9. Miniature:1 bloom or spray

Most Fragrant Rose – 1 bloom

SPECIAL – Best Rose

For more info call Sandra 613 393 5577

Member Picnic

Sunday July 21 – fine weather out at the Glenora home of Bert and Mary Jenkins. Twenty-five people showed up and had a great time at the member picnic. Many thanks to the organizers and especially to Bert and Mary for their hospitality.

For those who couldn’t make it, come out to the September meeting and we’ll tell you what you missed!

The 2013 Show

The County Garden Show on June 8 at the Crystal Palace in Picton, was a great success! The Show was three times larger than the previous year.  2013 saw over 30 Vendors and 7 Not For Profits. Despite Mother Nature not co-operating (showers on and off all day) over 500 visitors attended. Vendors were impressed with the management and organization of the event and a number have already requested space next year. One frequent comment from vendors and visitors alike was how much they had enjoyed themselves.

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The Raffle offered over $1300.00 in prizes, with all profits going to various Community ventures. Special Thanks to the over 20 Sponsors who were generous with their offerings!

The Victoria Tea Room was very busy with all tables full most of the day. Visitors were very surprised by the value they received there and the easy companionship of fellow Tea Enthusiasts.
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Paul Zammit’s presentation on Container Gardening was a resounding success. A highly animated and knowledgeable speaker at his best.

Mayor Peter Mertens presided over the official opening of the Flower Show. This Show was larger than ever with over 150 entries.
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Our Volunteers received a Big Thank You with a special Volunteer Appreciation BBQ a few days after the Event. Frankly, without them, the show could not have gone on!

Many, many pictures of the Garden Show and the Flower Show are posted on our Facebook page.

Members Picnic – July 21

PECHS picnic will be a pot luck with complimentary soft drinks.

The picnic will be held on Sunday July 21/13 from 12 to 5pm at 11437 Loyalist Parkway (Glenora Rd,). Pot Luck plus bring your own cutlery, plates, cups and chairs. Spouses are welcome to attend.

Seed Forecasting Workshops – June

Trees Ontario is conducting free tree seed forecasting workshops to help improve seed collection efficiency and restore tree seed inventories across Ontario.

Local workshops on June 13 in Napanee and June 21 in Bancroft.

This workshop is intended for individuals with a strong interest and prior experience in tree seed collection and forecasting.

Registration required – visit www.treesontario.ca or call 1-877-646-1193.