Garden delights ISSAQUAH GARDEN CLUB

How beautifully leaves grow old, How full of light and color are their last days.” John Burroughs, American naturalist and nature essayist, 1837-1921

October Meeting

October 10, 2018, 10:00 A.M.

Tibbetts Creek Manor is again unavailable to us for our meeting in Oc- tober. We’ll again meet at the Issaquah Train Depot Museum, be- tween City Hall and the Issaquah Senior Center, approximately one block off of Front Street. The address for this facility is given variously as at 50 Rainier Avenue North or at 78 First Avenue NE. here are en- trances to parking on both Front Street and Sunset Way. You might also consider parking at the King County Library Building, though this may be more of a walk than you’d like.

We’ll meet again in the original baggage room of the Depot, which pro- vides adequate, though somewhat rustic, space, with a tiny kitchen and other necessary facilities. Our business meeting, program and lunch will all be held in this room. There will be a hospitality table right out- side the entrance to the room. ______

“Paint a Picture—You are the Artist”

Our speaker this month is Linda McClenahan, a member of Terra Till- ers Garden Club since 1995. She’ll talk about floral arrangement. She states that she has always been interested in art, having earned a minor in Fine Arts at Washington State University and completing graduate work in Art Education.

She was influenced by her mother, whose charcoal and pen and ink drawings she still has. A former teacher, she taught elementary children overseas for the Department of Defense, where she had the opportunity to

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2 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE thinking about and executing arrange- ments…this is kind of what I’ll be Inspired talking about in my program. “ Our September meeting speaker, Bar- bara Reisinger, inspired me to start re- IGC PLANT SALE juvenating a small garden space on the east side of my house. Your officers have planned to continue the tradition of our annual Plant Sale Several years ago, I planted ‘Sun Gar- next May 3 and 4. Joanne and Ken den’ plants and a small vine maple in Morgan have again generously donated the sunny space. The perennials looked their property for the sale. great the first two years, but as the vine maple grew, the flowers looked sad It’s early, but not too early to think and were stretching out from under the about the sale or make plans about maple toward the light. The maple which plants you might donate to the helps shade the side of the house from sale. Fall is a great time to divide per- the hot summer sun so it stays. I am ennials. You might designate a part of saving a few sedums to replant and your garden to hold your donations. pulled out the remaining few leggy You might then bring them to a potting plants. I am replacing them with party, next April.

‘Harbour Dwarf Heavenly Bamboo’ on [There’s a great tutorial on this web- the sunny border of the bed and ferns site: https://gardenerspath.com/how-to/ and hellebores is the shadier area. A propagation/divide-perennials/ ] few new plants are giving a fresh look to the whole space!

I’m looking forward to our October program ‘Paint a Picture - You are the

Artist.’ Dividing daylilies Debbie DeFilipps

OCTOBER PROGRAM (continued from page one) PLEASE HELP OUR CLUB! enjoy and appreciate the art of differ- ent cultures which has influenced the Please don’t forget to bring your way she arrange flowers. Then, while plate, cup and utensils from living in the South, she started an art home! program for a predominantly boys’ military academy, And please don’t forget your “Flower arranging is an art form...so contributions for the Issaquah goes along with my interest. It seems Food Bank! to fulfill my need to continue to be cre- ative....and to use my background in

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OUR DISTRICT GENERAL BBG WORK DAY, Cont. MEMBERSHIP MEETING, SEPTEMBER 24 According to the BBG Director, "We will focus on fall clean up and “Hi IGC members — just an update on wattle fencing. We’re asking peo- the ELWD meeting at Saint Andrews Lu- theran Church, Monday September 24. ple to bring long pruned branches This meeting was well attended by dis- (about ½” diameter) if they have trict garden club members and the our them, to help build the wattle." club was represented by twelve mem- Even if you didn’t sign up at our bers. We had an excellent presentation by September meeting—and not many Patrick and Margaret Spence owners of Cascade Iris Garden in Lake Stevens. did—your help will be appreciated. He provided a colorful and informative This is a chance to share our exper- talk on a wide variety of Iris species. tise and get to know some friendly gardeners at the same time. There was a district horticultural flower show which had many interesting and beautiful specimens. A number of our 2018 October Classes club members received awards for their at BBG entries. There is always lots to be learned from these competitions. Bellevue Botanical Garden Society is pleased to offer the following educa- Three fabulous prizes donated by garden tional opportunities. Pre-registration is clubs were raffled off, and a delicious required for our classes. Many of our lunch was provided by West Sammamish classes sell out so we strongly encour- Garden Club. age you to register early. Please be ad- Our afternoon program, a design pro- vised that if you elect to come to a class gram by Linda Maida, gave us lots of in- without pre-registering, you may be spiration to try floral design. She was turned away if the class is full. If you witty and entertaining and enticed even do attend a class as a walk-in, you must some of u who never thought about en- pay with exact cash or a check. tering a design. BBGS members receive special pric- Georgann Lennon ing on all classes and lectures. Want to enjoy our classes and lectures at WORK DAY AT BELLEVUE reduced prices? Become a member BOTANICAL GARDEN now.

ELWD, in partnership with Belle- MEMBERS, PLEASE NOTE: When vue Botanical Garden, will be par- registering for classes and lectures, you ticipating in the work day in the must sign in with your user name and BBG Discovery Garden on Fri- password to receive your member dis- day, October 12, from 10 A.M. to count. Visit the website to register:

12 noon. ELWD will be working https://bellevuebotanical.org/classes/ along with the Native Plant Society. {See page 4 for classes offered.)

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BBGS CLASSES IN OCTOBER plants that shine as backdrop plants dur- ing the winter months. We will discuss October 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am, why plants are evergreen and how to FALL CARE FOR YOUR PEONIES best use them in your garden. Conifers and their pruning will be touched on, but Peonies are prized in gardens for their easy we won’t limit “evergreen” to upkeep and exquisite flowers. They may “conifers.” Come and enjoy a winter gar- bloom for years with little or no mainte- den stroll with George, who was the su- nance. Ensuring the beauty of your peony pervisor of the Perennial Border garden plants requires minimal fall season atten- at BBG for 8 years. He shares his exten- tion. However, some care is important to sive knowledge of plants and gardening ensure maximum blooms and to prevent with humor and wisdom. ... diseases. Join Kit Haesloop for some hands -on time with peony plants learning winter- izing techniques and how to divide them. This class will spend time outdoors in the LECTURE, October 17 at 7 pm, Garden's Perennial Border. $15 BBGS & Aaron Education Center NPA/ $20 nonmembers The New Perennial Movement:

October 12 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm, Bringing the Highline Home Aaron Education Center Tony Spencer is the MINDFULNESS IN THE GARDEN: creative force be- DEEPENING YOUR AWARENESS hind The New Peren- nialist, an award- A second class added due to popular de- winning blog explor- mand! While we move through various gar- ing the frontiers of dens, we will focus on nurturing the natural naturalistic garden flow of the senses and deepening our con- design. In his Power- nection to nature, allowing ourselves to ful- ly engage and awaken to the combined Point presentation, he healing power of nature and present aware- will give us an intro- ness. Utilizing elements of mindfulness duction to the ethos, meditation and Shinrin-oku (Japanese For- aesthetics and ecological tenets of the est Bathing), we will cleanse and free our New Perennial Movement in terms of nat- mind, body, and spirit creating a sense of uralistic planting design. Tony will in- inner strength, spaciousness, and stillness. clude an overview of some key princi- Instructor Deborah Wilk LMFT. ples—layering, matrix planting, intermin- October 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, gling, etc.—and how to achieve that in Gathering Place at BBG our gardens. These design principles in- TOP 10: WINNERS OF AN EVER- spired the new Urban Meadow at the Bellevue Botanical Garden. $15/$5. GREEN WINTER

Taught by George Lasch. The rest of the world covets our Pacific Northwest lush- ness in winter...and so they should! In this seasonal class, we will talk about the

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AN EDITORIAL OF SORTS THINGS TO DO IN OCTOBER

WASHINGTON GARDEN Fall is the best time of year for moving & DESIGN plants. Transplant deciduous trees and shrubs when they are dormant. Evergreen The 2018 Fall issue has just arrived and it’s a trees or shrubs, however, may be transplant- stunner, before you’ve even opened the cov- ed earlier in the fall, before they go dormant. er! The handsome plant that graces the cov- er, is a semi-double blooming tree peony, One of the most popular of the early spring (Paenias suffruticosa ‘Shimadaijin’), “a pur- flowers is the perennial Polyanthus Primrose ple blend color that glows in the garden.” (Primula x polyantha). Plant some this fall, Your editor is Kelly green with envy and and you will have a rainbow of colors when covetousness. She had a beautiful four-foot the weather breaks. Other plants that can be tall tree peony with raspberry-colored blooms planted early include Calendula, Iceland pop- in the center of her formal knot garden in Ar- py, pansy, stock and sweet pea. lington, Virginia, before the move to Issaquah in 2007. It was, alas, much too Be sure to clean up from around your peren- large to dig and bring across the country. nial flowers such as rose and peony. If left on the ground, leaves and stems can harbor If your garden doesn’t include peonies, you diseases and provide convenient places for should consider purchasing one to pests to spend the winter. plant this Fall in late September and Octo- ber.. For a special thrill, plant a tree peony. Cut back perennial herbs to encourage well- “Bearing stronger stems -- and often larger branched growth next year. flowers -- than their more common shrub Protect your outdoor fountains this winter by cousins, tree peonies look like royalty in the draining them to prevent cracking due to ex- flower world. Most varieties are hardy in panding ice, then covering them so they Zones 4-8, reach 6 feet tall and wide (or so), won’t collect rain water. and grow best in full sun and moist, well- drained soil rich in organic matter.” (Better Cacti and other succulents, such as jade Homes & Gardens post) plants and sedums, do best in a sunny south or west window during the winter. They do But, back to Washington Flower & Design… not mind cool temperatures, but you may this issue, as are all previous issues, is want to move more tender-foliage plants packed with information, including that’s away from cold windows. about WSG C Holiday Show, November 5 Christmas cactus need special care now and 6, and National Garden Club, as well as to produce flowers in December. Buds will interesting articles about horticulture, land- form when temperatures are between 50-60° scape design and environmental concerns,, F. or if the plant is exposed to at least thirteen and intriguing book reviews. Be sure to give hours of complete darkness each night. Put- this issue your time and attention. ting them in a spare room is well worth the Cate Mueller extra effort it may take for the spectacular

Just for fun... display of blooms that is sure to follow. It’s not unusual for some spring flowering bulbs to send up a few leaves in the late fall or early winter. The bulbs will remain safe over the winter and will still produce flowers next spring.

[reprinted from October 2010 newsletter]

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MASTER GARDENERS’ P.M. Individual classes are offered for $5 CLASSSES per person or all ten for $50. Pre- Demonstration Garden, registration is required. To register online, the link is: Bellevue https://conta,cc/2MrQaUM. Oct 6: Rain Garden and Storm Water You can pay online when you register. Run-off, by Lisa Haglund, King County See the full program description at Rain Garden Program Coordinator, WSU http://mgfkc.org/resources/ Extension Master Gardener GrowingGroceries. You have probably heard of rain gar- If you have any questions, please email; dens, but do you know what they are and [email protected] where it is appropriate to use them? The first two of the ten class series: Class Come to this workshop to get all the de- tails. on October 17: Principles of Vegetable Gardening in the Pacific Northwest and Oct 13: English Design in the Garden, the Onion Family, including garlic, on- by Allison Johnson ions, leeks, chives, and shallots. The English are known for their beautiful gar- dens. Would you like to make your garden November 14—Soil, Compost, and Gar- more like those English gardens? It all starts dening Methods including soil analysis, with a design. Alison will give you some of de- garden bed preparation, fertilizers, sign principles so you can incorporate them into your garden. amendments, and cover crops.

[These are the last two programs for 2018. Programs resume in January, 2019.] Field Bindweed – Weed of the Month King County Noxious Weed Control Bellevue Lake Hills Greenbelt Urban Program Demonstration Garden is located at 15500 SE 16th Street. The easiest way to get there is from Eastgate, 158th Av- enue SE to 16th street S.E., where you’d turn left. The garden is immedi- ately on your left. Weeds are, unfortunately, a common sight, but it takes a special kind of weed to make the “World’s Top 10 Worst Weeds List.” Field GROWING GROCERIES 2.0 bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis), a non- regulated Class C noxious weed, is one of “Beginning in October 2018, King them. If you’ve ever found it in your yard, you County Master Gardeners will offer ten probably understand why. 2.5-hour classes designed for Master Gar- Field bindweed is a perennial vine that grows deners as well as the general public. Clas- along the ground and over all objects it ses will be presented by WSU Extension meets, twining itself around them. It’s a ma- Master Gardeners on the art and science jor pest in fields, turf, and farmland (hence its of growing your own food. While Grow- name arvensis, “of the field”), and also grows in residential areas. These days, people ing Groceries 2.0 is intended to be an in- struggle with it in at least 19 countries and on tegrated in-depth series of classes, build- 32 separate crops. Bindweed roots are deep ing on knowledge gained each class will and extensive, reaching 15 feet deep and 20 contain the minimum information you -30 feet wide, making it difficult to eradicate. need to get started.” What’s more, it reproduces not only by seed, Classes are offered at The Grange, but also via roots, rhizomes, and stem frag- 145 NE Gilman Blvd., Issaquah, once a ments. So if you hand-pull bindweed and leave many bits behind, you might end up month on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 9:00 with a lot of new plants when you return. 7

GARDEN PLANT: CERCIDIPHYLLUM JAPONICUM

An incredible fall flush of acid yellow, rosy apricot and brilliant orange make this wonderful specimen tree a "must have" for a large full sun or part shade location; it may grow 60 feet tall by 50 feet wide. Should you wonder which neighbor is baking cinna- mon rolls in late fall, wander over to your Katsura (Cerdiphyllum japonicum) and cherish the sweet brown sugar smell that it exudes. Endearing heart shaped leaves, brilliant fall colors and stomach- grumbling scents will make you want to add a bench beneath its branches.

If you enjoy the relaxing nature of weeping plants, Katsura can also be found as Cercidiphyllum japoni- cum 'Morioka Weeping'.

[Taken from the October 2018 newsletter, Gardens Alive Design, of Kirsten Lints, C.P.H., Landscape Designer & Garden Coach] The Mueller’s Katsura, October 22, 2017

Garden delights c/o Cate Mueller, Editor 24205 SE Tiger Mtn Rd Issaquah, WA 98027-7336

Oct. meeting: Location change!