The Path Official Publication of The Ohio Association of Garden Clubs, Inc. April-May-June 2016 Vol. LXXXVII No. 3

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Coming Events OAGC 86th Convention – June 6-8, 2016 “Garden Art and More...” April 4-6, 2016 Spring State Board Meeting, Deer Creek State Park Lodge, You won’t want to miss this year’s convention. It is filled with Mt. Sterling, OH fantastic programs (Garden Art and More... by Rob and Jan Young, Contrived Containers by Naomi Ormes and Tickled by Feathers by Steve April 15, 2016 Deadline for submissions to the Jul- and Marian Moeckel), additional learning sessions (on Bonsai, Aug-Sep issue of The Garden Path Propagation, Sit-Down , Landscaping, and Succulents), great vendors, a flower show, awards and so much more. May 22-27, 2016 Nature Study Retreat, Camp Check out the convention mini-schedule and registration form on Oty’Okwa in the Hocking Hills area page 15 of this issue and expanded program notes on the front page of the 2016 Jan-Feb-Mar issue of The Garden Path. June 6-8, 2016 OAGC Convention, Deer Creek State Park Lodge, Mt. Sterling, OH Now Live: The New OAGC Website June 20-21, 2016 One of the goals the Strategic Planning Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School #5, Committee had was to redesign the OAGC Deer Creek State Park Lodge, Mt. Sterling, OH website (www.oagc.org). That is now a reality. The site is mobile-friendly and the July, 9, 2016 easy-to-use search box and drop down ’ Day Out, Blennerhassett Island, WV menus make navigating a breeze. The new calendar feature allows for two different July 15, 2016 views (list or by month), expanded Deadline for submissions to the Oct- Nov-Dec issue of The Garden Path information (including the Google map location and contact info) and a quick click September 12-13, 2016 Upcoming Events icon is located in the Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School #6, Deer Creek State Park Lodge, upper left corner of every page. Mt. Sterling, OH New to the website is the Blog feature where news can be quickly posted. Be sure to sign up to receive notices of blog updates. Need to find September 26-28, 2016 Fall State Board Meeting, a flower show judge? Just look under the Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School Deer Creek State Park Lodge, tab. Have a change in membership in your club? Just look under the Mt. Sterling, OH Membership Department tab to submit a form noting the changes to the October 15, 2016 state Membership Chair. Deadline for submissions to the Jan- We wish to humbly express our gratitude to the former webmaster Feb-Mar issue of The Garden Path Jan Harmon for her dedication to the website these past 15 years! Please note the new webmaster is now Vicki Ferguson. Page 2 The Garden Path Spring (Apr-May-Jun) 2016

2014-2016 OAGC State Officers President Peggy Case 400 US Highway 250 S New London, OH 44851-9376 419-929-6117 [email protected] 1st VP Geri Rea 3380 Shad Dr. E Mansfield, OH 44903-9127 419-709-8184 [email protected] 2nd VP Suzy Parker P.O. Box 802 Syracuse, OH 45779-0802 740-992-5555 [email protected] Secretary Diane Daniels 9137 Keys Rd. Mt. Vernon, OH 43050-9281 740-397-4505 [email protected] Sales Sec. Babs Sabick 1128 Darlington Dr. Beavercreek, OH 45434-6304 937-429-0987 [email protected] Treasurer Judy Christman 1963 Ethellynn Ln. Goshen, OH 45122-9207 513-722-2844 [email protected]

2015-2017 OAGC Regional Directors Reg. 1 Barb Deetz 9247 County Rd. 12 Montpelier, OH 43543-9643 419-485-4506 [email protected] Reg. 2 Kim Sigler 12748 RD 6 Ottawa, OH 45875-9720 419-615-2737 [email protected] Reg. 3 Barbara Miller 4020 Wolcott Pl. Englewood, OH 45322-2643 937-836-8965 [email protected] Reg. 4 Joyce Sullivan 8021 Princeton Rd. Liberty Twp., OH 45044-9514 513-779-9221 [email protected] Reg. 5 Marian Moeckel 7725 Walnut Grove Rd. Troy, OH 45373-8640 937-335-6653 [email protected] Reg. 6 Doug Bland 2521 Parkwood Ave. Toledo, OH 43620 419-310-9627 [email protected] Reg. 7 Mary Ellen Heacock402 Euclid Ave. Galion, OH 44833-3120 419-468-6353 [email protected] Reg. 8 Sandy McCullough 28247 St. R. 83 Coshocton, OH 43812-9629 740-622-7358 [email protected] Reg. 9 Barb Mann 12050 Basil Rd. NW Baltimore, OH 43105-9468 740-862-3432 [email protected] Reg. 10 Beverly Norman 2010 Henley Deemer Rd. McDermott, OH 45652-9133 740-372-5039 [email protected] Reg. 11 Pam Schatz 51984 Rye Rd. Reedsville, OH 45772-9740 740-667-9712 [email protected] Reg. 12 Elaine Wukelic 489 Williams Blvd. Steubenville, OH 43953-7147 740-317-5553 [email protected] Reg. 14 Lori Everett 4248 Wood Lake Tr. Wooster, OH 44691-7222 330-601-0140 [email protected] Reg. 16 Linda Morgan 6138 Milledgeville Octa Rd. Wash. Ct. House, OH 43160 740-948-2476 [email protected]

2014-2016 State Department Chairs Design Study Sharon Ware 4252 Waterfront Ct. Fairfield, OH 45014-3584 513-382-2582 [email protected] E and J School Naomi Ormes 5064 Princeton Rd. Liberty Twp., OH 45011-9737 513-863-4620 [email protected] Flower Shows Janet Seabold 3369 Township Rd. 629 Loudonville, OH 44842-9540 419-685-4056 [email protected] Jane Adkins 4426 Clark Pl. Grove City, OH 43123-3538 614-875-5059 [email protected] Jr. Gardeners Deborah Graham 10764 St. Rt. 559 North Lewisburg, OH 43060 937-747-2474 [email protected] Membership Kim Long P.O. Box 635 Goshen, OH 45122-0635 513-877-2386 [email protected] Nature/Conservation Mary Martin 8956 N. Honeytown Rd. Smithville, OH 44677-9742 330-669-2188 [email protected]

2014-2016 Liaisons Archival Manager Janet Evans 2804 Sherman Rd. Portsmouth, OH 45662-2629 740-353-9563 [email protected] Garden Path editor Vicki Ferguson 2853 Circlewood Ln. Dayton, OH 45458-9440 937-885-6163 [email protected] Mohican School Tim Daniel 5370 Bunkerhill N. Rd. Butler, OH 44822 [email protected] Ohio State Fair Jim Chakeres 402 Reinhard Ave. Columbus, OH 43206-2757 614-787-5611 [email protected] Wahkeena Tom Shisler 2200 Pump Station Rd. Sugar Grove, OH 43155 800-297-1883 [email protected] Website Vicki Ferguson 2853 Circlewood Ln. Dayton, OH 45458 937-885-6163 [email protected]

2014-2016 Counselors Past President Mary Lee Minor 833 Arrowhead Dr. Bucyrus, OH 44820-2502 419-562-6377 [email protected] Past Sales Sec. Stephanie Patrick 407 Ridgedale Dr. Circleville, OH 43113-1442 740-474-8661 [email protected]

OAGC Foundation Officers and Appointments Board Chair Marlene Purdy 5229 Arborfield Ct. Ft. Wayne, IN 46835-4636 260-492-2653 [email protected] President Babs Sabick 1128 Darlington Dr. Beavercreek, OH 45434-6304 937-429-0987 [email protected] Treasurer June Gebhardt 2435 Mt. Zion Rd. Bucyrus, OH 44820 419-569-7177 [email protected] Secretary Vicki Ferguson 2853 Circlewood Ln. Dayton, OH 45458-9440 937-885-6163 [email protected]

WHERE TO SEND IT: Membership changes (including changes of address for The Garden Path delivery and sign up for ePath electronic notice) and dues: Membership Chair; Donations to the OAGC Foundation: OAGC Foundation Treasurer; submissions for In Memoriam, Via the Grapevine and Stepping Stones: The Garden Path editor. Spring (Apr-May-Jun) 2016 The Garden Path Page 3

A note from our president:

Dear OAGC Gardeners, right, plus I have healthy treats and lettuce seeds to share. Be sure to check out the activities we are planning for Happy Spring! You should have our convention, June 6-8: Garden Art and More...... Look many special seedlings growing for Succulents, Pruning, Bonsai, Landscaping, Propagation, by now and making plans to start Sit-Down Gardening and more. When you get your name garden work. Some flowers can tags, they will be marked with the times you are attending be planted while it is still cool: the sessions each day. sweet peas, clarkia, marigold, The vendors are always a treat; consider being a vendor poppies, bachelor's buttons, yourself with a card table in the hall. Contact Anita Roller, zinnia, larkspur, calendula, [email protected] for a spot. Seeing old friends nigella and others. When hardy perennial flowers are an inch and sharing garden ideas is another treat, so bring your high, they can be transplanted. garden pictures to share during that little time of rest or In the early vegetable garden, cold-lovers such as waiting. cabbage, kohlrabi, lettuce, carrots, onions, potatoes, Since one of our themes is reusing, recycling, restoring, radishes, Brussel sprouts, cauliflower and broccoli. My etc, be sure to find that used bargain treasure suitable for a mission is to spread gardening and get others to eat right and fairy garden and bring it with you for something special. stay healthy. My friend changed to a nearly all vegetarian Plan to wear a little recycled BLING (sparkly purse or diet a year ago and already has dropped half her pills. Her jewelry or other items ) at Tuesday evening’s dress-up doctor is impressed. reception. However, I visited two friends my age (77) in the Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School is coming June 20-21 nursing home and they had to be fed, plus they were too to Deer Creek State Park Lodge and Conference Center. Join weak to get up and walk. Another friend my age used to be us; it’s fun; and if you want to set up a vendor table, contact heavy, but turned to a Christian-based vegetarian diet plan. Naomi Ormes at [email protected]. Lots of vendors make E Results: she is stunning. She always had a beautiful face and and J an event. Everyone likes to shop and find bargains. now she is trim and active. I read recently that after only a Keep that in mind when planning your regional meetings. few weeks on a diet with lots of fruits and veggies, you will Lots of interesting vendors and bargains add to the fun. The notice better skin and better hair, even if you are not losing registration form and mini-schedule can be found on page 15 any weight yet. of this issue of The Garden Path. Thanks to Linda Warfield and Judy Christman, the Our Strategic Planning Meetings have been productive, Philadelphia flower show trip was amazing. I’m worn-out, thought-provoking and challenging; our Root Camps are a but full of new ideas. I’m also planning on going to Nature great addition to our garden outreach. Our mission is to Study Retreat again, May 22-27, 2016, at Oty’Okwa in the share our love for gardening with those not in garden clubs. Hocking Hills area and encourage you to join me. I’m an Many find gardening to be a wonderful activity and outside girl and tromping around is my thing. I used to walk vegetable gardeners get great food, also. Keep finding new 30 minutes each day to the woods and back, but since I am members for your garden club. Have a veggie night with getting up there (?) my girls said I have to stay in the yard recipes and veggie foods, plus a speaker on vegetable for my walk. gardening. Invite new people, pass out garden tips at the By the time you have read this, I will have presented an library, start a cable TV spot with garden tips (our Master all-day OAGC Root Camp program as part of my church’s Gardeners do that). outreach program for single moms. My booth is about eating Gardeners are so resourceful that I know you will enjoy right and starting a garden, even if it is only lettuce in a pot planning new ways to share and ideas. I love being and one cherry tomato in another pot. I have OAGC out digging in the dirt and I’m hoping you love it too. handouts and copies of my garden columns about eating I am happy to inform you all that our new website is up and running. The new webmaster is Vicki Ferguson. Be sure to stop by for a visit. The Garden Path - The Quarterly Publication of The Ohio Association of Garden Clubs, Inc. (5229 Arborfield Ct., Ft. Wayne IN 46835-4636) See you, Peggy Case, OAGC President Vol. LXXXVII No. 3 Subscriptions for affiliated club members: $7/year Members-at-Large: $10/year Page 4 The Garden Path Spring (Apr-May-Jun) 2016

2016 Convention Artistic Flower Schedule “Reduce, Recycle, Reuse, Repurpose” (Designers: Please refer to flower show rules for staging notes)

SECTION I: ADULT ARTISTIC DESIGNS removed until convention is adjourned. 1. Reduce, Recycle, Reuse - A traditional mass design 5. Entry tags and 3"×5" cards on which to list all plant with some added recycled items materials will be furnished and must be placed with the 2. Paper or Plastic? Neither! - A decorated shopping bag, entry. Juniors must complete their own tags, cards and using horticulture materials for printing or attaching or mark their age. 6. Designs must include plant material, fresh or dried. No both. Fill with newspaper so it will stand alone. artificial plant material (including fruits or vegetables) or 3. Plastic Again! - A creative design using recyclable artificially colored fresh material are allowed. No cut plastic(s) fruit or vegetables are allowed. Dried/preserved material 4. Is Composting Your Cup of Tea? - A semi-formal may be natural color or painted/treated. functional table, settings for 2. Will be judged seated. 7. Plant material on the conservation list may not be used Include a floral design. Designer must provide their own unless grown by the exhibitor and must be stated on a card table. Tablecloth should be 12" drop. Refer to the card accompanying the design. OAGC E and J HANDBOOK (pages 389-398). 8. Neither the show committee nor OAGC can assume 5. Consequences of NOT Trying To Save The Earth - A responsibility for loss or damages. All possessions should topiary using all dried material be marked with the exhibitors’ name and address. 6. Turning Trash Into Treasure - A design using a 9. Exhibitors may, and are encouraged to, enhance container not originally intended for a flower design cardboard backgrounds as they choose without damaging 7. Taking the Plunge - A creative design showing water the existing background. (Do not pin, staple, paste, tape 8. Trendy Gardening - A design using succulents or paint, etc). Accessories and or/bases, may be used to 9. Rust and Rhythm - A creative design featuring rusted enhance designs but are not required. material(s) 10. Accredited judges of the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs, Inc. will judge the show according to the standard 10. Look What I Found! - An assemblage, a free standing, system. The decision of the judges is final. three dimensional abstract design combining plant 11. Staging notes: Class 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, will be material and unrelated objects, into an integrated whole displayed in a 30" wide by 30" deep, with white table 11. Tiny Steps Do Count - A miniature design not to coverings and 45" tall white cardboard background. exceed 5 inches in any direction Designer must provide own card table for Class 4. 12. Reducing Our Energy Use - A small design to be more Class 10 and 13 will be staged on a free standing than 5 inches but less than 12 inches in any direction pedestal, 36" high with a 24" square top. Class 11 13. Challenge Class - Materials and container supplied. and 12 will be staged on white 6"x6"colored boxes Contact Jan Seabold, page 2, to enter. and table. 12. Ribbons awards of first, second, third and honorable SECTION II - JUNIOR ARTISTIC DESIGNS mention will be given in all classes. More than one 14. Avoid Fast Food - A design incorporating an item(s) honorable mention may be given to worthy entries in the used with fast foods junior classes. Rosette awards will be given for the adult 15. Roadside Trash - A design using a least one piece of Best of Show and Judges Award of Distinction. A recyclable trash Rosette will be given to the Junior Best of Show. 16. Tin Man - A design using metal can(s) 13. Challenge Class: Designers will be provided with similar containers and plant material by Tom and Myrna Cordray. Designers are to bring their own tools. This Artistic Rules class will be judged. Designers will be chosen through a 1. Artistic classes are open to members of OAGC who are lottery method by the OAGC executive board. Interested registered for convention. designers should submit their name and phone number to 2. Each adult class is limited to four entries. Junior classes Jan Seabold or by email or phone by April 30. Lottery have unlimited entries. winners will be notified by May 5 and will have 3. Designers registering for a class must fulfill their confirmed registration. commitment or provide a substitute and notify the artistic 14. Adult exhibitors must preregister by contacting flower show chair of the change. convention show chair, Jan Seabold (info page 2). With 4. All entries must be the work of the exhibitor and must be the exception of Class 13, all reservations must be made placed by the exhibitor between 9 am and 1 pm, June 6, no later than May 25. Classes will be filled in the order at Deer Creek State Park Lodge. No entry may be in which reservations are received. Spring (Apr-May-Jun) 2016 The Garden Path Page 5

Gardeners’ Day Out West Virginia Bound

Gardeners’ Day Out Registration Form Saturday, July 9, 2016 starting at 10 am Blennerhassett Island, Wine Tree Parkersburg, West Virginia Cruising down the river, time-traveling, in “Almost Heaven, West Virginia:” that will be Gardeners’ Day Out Registration deadline: June 30, 2016 on Saturday, July 9, 2016! Join us as we cross the Ohio River to scenic Parkersburg, West Virginia, for a day of Please complete a form for each person. timeless beauty with a turbulent past. Blennerhassett Island spans back 13,000 years ago Name: ______when Ice Age Native American hunting tribes lived there. Address:______White settlers began to flock to the valley in the 1780s and City/State:______Irish aristocrats Harman and Margaret Blennerhassett built Zip:______Phone:______a magnificent estate. Harman’s entanglement in a Email:______mysterious enterprise with Aaron Burr resulted in President Jefferson accusing both of treason. Garden Club:______You can be part of the Club Code:______Region:______island’s guest list, which has included George Rogers $50 fee includes museum, mansion and home Clark, Johnny Appleseed, admission, boat and wagon rides, brunch, Henry Clay, Walt Whitman parking and winery tour. and Gore Vidal. We will view Make checks payable to: OAGC. Total Enclosed: $______the famous Stahl prehistoric Mail check and registration forms to: Indian and archeological artifacts at the Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History Suzy Parker, Gardeners’ Day Out Chair before boarding the Island Belle sternwheeler for a scenic Box 802, Syracuse, OH 45779 cruise to the estate. Email: [email protected] Disembarking there, we will be treated to brunch with Phone: 740-992-5555, Cell 740-508-2494 the lady of the mansion, “Margaret Blennerhassett”, who will regale us with tales of the glory and tragedy experienced by the family. Her friends will continue the story on your guided tour of the restored mansion. The Nominating Committee, comprised of Douglas A narrated horse-drawn wagon ride around the island Bland, chair; Lori Everett, Barbara Miller and Jan offers views of the lush hardwood groves and fields Seabold, is pleased to present the following slate of providing habitats of white-tail deer, waterfowl and officers for election for the 2016-2018 term: songbirds. The 1802 Putnam-Houser home, Maple Grove, President: Geri Rea, Reg. 14; 1st Vice which was brought across the river by barge in 1986, is nd part of our tour. Extras available on the island include President: Suzy Parker, Reg. 11; 2 Vice President: bicycle rentals, self-guided hikes, a refreshment stand and Jean Jankowski, Reg. 8; Secretary: Kim Long, Reg. gift shop with local pottery, arts, books and garden items. 4; Ellen Stoudinger, Reg. 1; or Linda Young, Reg. 1; Following a half-hour cruise to the mainland, those who Treasurer: Judy Christman, Reg. 4; Sales Secretary: wish may make a ten-minute drive to Wine Tree , Babs Sabick, Reg. 16 where award-winning vintners grow, ferment and bottle varieties and you can try free samples. Their Wine In accordance with the OAGC bylaws, Article Selection Guide and staff offer suggestions through a IX, Section 1: “There shall be one voting delegate to sometimes confusing process. Restaurants, shopping and the annual meeting for each club of 20 or less, active hotels are available in Parkersburg and nearby Marietta, members. Each club with 21-40 members shall have 2 Ohio. Cost for the day is $50. Registration deadline is June voting delegates. Each club with 41 or more shall have 30. NOTE: This event is not a bus trip. Those attending 3 voting delegates. No club, regardless of size, may will provide their own transportation to the site in have more than 3 voting delegates.” Parkersburg. Registrants will receive an email Balloting will be conducted during the OAGC confirmation, agenda and any other details. Visit Convention by secretary Diane Daniels. www.oagc.org for the latest information. Page 6 The Garden Path Spring (Apr-May-Jun) 2016 Department News

Design Study Department session featuring Ohara School of Ikebana designs. Sharon Ware, Chair Attendees are encouraged to bring properly labeled The winner has been chosen! The Faye Collins cultivars staged in appropriately sized clear containers to be Designer of the Year Award will be presented during used in the plant horticulture sessions. There will be a convention. If you entered the contest and receive a drawing for a FREE (one day) registration for those bringing ‘Congratulations’ letter, you might be the talented winner. in cultivars. Please remember that all judges are required to The first four winners in each class will receive a attend one day of either School #5 or School #6 to retain certificate and the first place in each class is eligible to accreditation. win the award. The deadline to register for School #5 is May 20. You Even numbered regions (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, and must reserve for lodging directly with Deer Creek State Park 16) are responsible for supplying the Design Educational Lodge (800-282-7275) by May 20, 2016 to guarantee the Display this year at convention. These designs are to be $79/night room rate. an Ikebana style from one of the Schools in Ikebana Save the date for School #6, September 12-13, 2016, International (i.e. Sogetsu, Ohara, Ikenobo.) Designs will for another chance to enjoy the topics scheduled. They will be staged on our designer pedestal tables that are 36” tall include Creative Designs R-Z; Chrysanthemums; Fruits, with a 24” square top. You may add a background and/or Vegetables, and Herbs; Educational Exhibits; Terrariums, cover the top if you wish. A spring regional workshop Dish Gardens and Fairy Gardens; Orchids and Bromeliads; could be taught by an instructor from one of these schools and Plant Identification. to aid in your display. Judges Jean Walton and Virginia Sharp have requested At the upcoming Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School in and have been granted Judge Emeritus status. We appreciate June, Louise Bennett will be teaching the design workshop their years of service to OAGC. New student judges are in the Ohara School on Monday evening. The fee is $15 always in demand to replace those who have retired or and payable when you register for school. Class is limited passed away. If you are an active member of a club in the to 20 persons, so get your reservation in early. The Ohio Association of Garden Clubs, have entered at least 3 September School workshop will focus on the Ikenobo shows judged by an OAGC Accredited Judge and earned at School of Ikebana. least five (5) ribbons in horticulture and five (5) ribbons in Recycling hint: cut old foam core boards (from past artistic, and served on at least two different OAGC show displays) with an X-acto knife into odd shapes (triangles committees, you qualify to submit an application to become are good). Cut 1/4” slits into each piece and then interlock a student. If interested, please contact me (info on page 2) these pieces to create a constructive container. You might for the application form. anchor the pieces to another form (metal or wood) to add dimension to it. Use cup pinholders for plant material. Flower Shows Department Don’t have a cup pinholder? Recycle a tuna fish can with Jan Seabold, Chair a needlepoint in it. Foam core can easily be painted, and I This year, the OAGC Convention Flower show has a know that Design Masters brand spray paints work well. class for functional table settings. Descriptions of Table Setting designs can be found in the OAGC Exhibitors’ and Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School Department Judges’ Handbook. A functional table setting is an actual Naomi Ormes, Chair setting for the service of food for two, meaning it has all the Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School #5 will be held June dinnerware needed in proper position for the efficient service 20-21, 2016. We will recap School #4's Kinetic and of food, although no actual food is used. All elements of the Abstract designs and then continue our study of the setting should be coordinated to the style of the meal, formal, Creative Designs. Other topics will be: Plant semi-formal or casual. Flatware is never required and the Identification; Growing, Showing and Judging setting has a decorative unit in keeping with the style and Hemerocallis, Lilies and other summer bulbs; Hostas, proportionate to the size of the other elements. The Caladiums and Elephant ears; Begonias and Geraniums; functional table setting is judged in a seated position. and Hanging Baskets including ferns and ivies. There will Please read over the flower show schedule and consider also be a panel session to discuss judging problems. being an exhibitor. Have fun with it. You are a winner for Louise Bennett will teach the evening Design Study just entering! Spring (Apr-May-Jun) 2016 The Garden Path Page 7

Horticulture Department your garden in? Is there shade or sun where your garden is Jane Adkins, Chair going to be planted. Looking at gardening catalogs or It’s that time again! Time to marvel at the awakening taking a field trip to a local nursery spring bulbs. Time to check the garden daily to see what is might help inspire the young showing a bit of green. Time to hope a late frost doesn’t nip growers. Also letting them choose the magnolia buds and turn the emerging hostas to mush…. their own seeds to plant in their and time for so much more. Isn’t spring wonderful? It’s the garden is sure to spark interest. time for gardeners and their gardens to come alive again Don’t forget the gardening and anticipate the coming season. tools for the junior . It’s also the time to be thinking about entering the Gloves and tools sized for them OAGC Convention’s flower show horticulture division. will add to their gardening Everyone would love to see what is happening in your experience. Start with getting them garden this year. Please plan to bring a few special blooms, gloves, a trowel they can handle houseplants or containers with you. Regions 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and a small watering can. A regular hoe can easily be and 11 will be providing the horticultural educational adapted for a young child by cutting the handle down to exhibits at convention this year. their size. Having tools that they can easily manage will When preparing your containers, do you add a bit of keep them engaged. or well-aged manure to the potting soil? A Try planning and planting a rainbow with slow-release fertilizer works well, too. Have you considered your junior gardener. A rainbow color garden is a brilliant using grass clippings as mulch in the vegetable garden? display that echoes the colors of the rainbow. Choosing They break down quickly to enrich the soil. Take care to flowers, fruits or vegetables that complement each other only use clippings that have not been treated with a and that have bright colors work well in the rainbow fertilizer containing weed killer. It would be detrimental to garden. Teach them that varying heights and textures also your garden. add interest to their rainbow color garden. Finish the rainbow color garden with handmade garden art or garden markers made by the junior gardener. Once their garden is planted remind them that there is still work to be done in a garden. Watering and weeding are essential to a successful garden. Have them take time for a daily visit to the garden, to check on what needs to be done Support OAGC when you shop on-line for your bulb in it or to just reflect on how nice the garden looks. Be sure needs at Brent and Becky’s Bulbs. Go to to take pictures of their garden and to show off their work. Attention given to all their accomplishments in the garden is always a good motivator. www.bloomingbucks.com So springtime and gardening do go hand-in-hand. Teach and excite your young person about gardening this Select ‘Ohio Association of Garden Clubs’ from the spring. They will become a life-long gardener! pull-down menu. A portion of each non-sale dollar you spend will be given to OAGC. Membership Department Kim Long, Chair

As always, we encourage OAGC members to support “Plant a seed of friendship; reap a bouquet of happiness” our friends at Brent and Becky’s Bulbs. – Lois L. Kaufman Such is the friendships and bonds that we all have Junior Gardeners Department developed within OAGC. Our members make up a Deborah Graham, Chair beautiful bouquet, don’t you think? Ponder this: that little Spring is the perfect time to get the junior gardener seed of friendship was the start of OAGC way back in excited about gardening. Ask your young gardeners what 1930. That little seed of friendship is one reason most they would like their gardens to look like this year. Do they people join our clubs. That little seed has helped our clubs want a , a vegetable garden or combination of grow into a beautiful bouquet of flowers (OAGC). We both? Teach them that planning ahead is a good thing when must remember to provide nourishment (interesting planting a garden. How much space will you have to plant programs, etc.) and sunshine (sharing of the knowledge) to Page 8 The Garden Path Spring (Apr-May-Jun) 2016 help the seed grow. Our state board and committees are If you need more information visit: coming up with new ideas and changes. But, hey, we http://www.americangourdsociety.org/ohiochapter/Show.ht gardeners are always trying something new, whether it is a ml. You will enjoy the show if you attend. The gourds really new gadget or plant. So, why not try their ideas. We love can become beautiful art objects, useful items and great new things! And yes, sometimes we will have wilting leaves crafts. You can create natural ornaments for your decorative (dropped members) but there is always new growth (new needs. And you can start yours now! members) emerging into a beautiful and amazing floral bouquet: that’s OAGC! Exhibitors’ and Judges’ Handbook Note to club presidents and treasurers: at the time of membership renewal, please pass the roster among your club Revision Update by Mary Lee Minor members. Verification of correct information is needed to As arrangers and gardeners all over the state await the properly maintain the records. Correct e-mail addresses are ‘hot-off-the-presses’, 2016 edition of the Ohio Association a must for ePath delivery. To date, we have 3270 members. of Garden Clubs, Inc. Exhibitors’ and Judges’ Handbook, And am happy to say, we do not have any dropped clubs. the authors hope that the following efforts will be welcomed: Now, that is something to crow about! A special thank you • a new 8½” x 11" format in a three-ring binder is sent out to all who have invited people to join our clubs, • the flow of the chapters from planning flower shows to an so that we can continue to grow and keep our organization alphabetized listing of horticulture aspects alive! Keep up the great work! • the removal of ‘you’, ‘your’ and ‘etc.’ • scorecards that show ‘merits’ and ‘faults’ Nature and Beautification Department • a fuller listing of flowers which belong to round, spike and Mary Martin, Chair spray form families Spring, planting and gourds. They go together. Have • the removal of the word ‘special’, replaced with ‘unique’ you ever grown gourds? Have you ever crafted with gourds? and other synonyms Decorated with gourds? Gourds are easy to grow, come in • illustrations with shadows which give better definition to so many varieties and can be used for crafts and decoration. line drawings I think a gourd or two would be great to plant this year. • the term ‘score sheets’ covers forms sent to the state chair You can find many growing tips and advice online by using for flower shows. ‘Scorecards’ are the rubrics that guide a search engine. You can find many gourd seeds at the judging of designs and horticulture www.foothillsfarm.com. Of course you can find gourd seeds • ‘handcrafted’ is clarified as flowers made by hand with at most places that sell seeds, too. plant materials while ‘contrived’ is a term for flowers Before you purchase gourd seeds do a little browsing made from man-made materials and think about the use(s) you would like for your gourds. • a huge glossary which covers most chapters There are large gourds to make birdhouses, gourds shaped • a new chapter on Trees and Shrubs like eggs to decorate and create Christmas ornaments, there • addition of the new chapter, Extending Flower Show are gourds that lend themselves well to creating vases or Artistic Classes. The chapter brings classes which used to bowls. There are gourds that look like large apples and also be in the back, under ‘special’ and includes Challenge ones shaped like pears! They are really cute when painted Class, a few Botanical Arts classes (both came from and coated with acrylic; great for decorating. viewing the World Association of Flower Arrangers’ I hope I haven’t lost you. I know you are wondering Boston show) and Pot-et-Fleur, another new style of how these gourds become birdhouses, Christmas ornaments, designing with either creative or traditional approaches vases, bowls and home decor. Again, use a search engine to (the label on this class is ‘unique’). find many options or try Pinterest. You may even grow your • some new line drawings and comments to guide next vase/container for an arrangement! What fun to plant, Traditional Flower Arranging grow, harvest, craft and decorate your own container. • Container Grown is now one chapter Now you are wondering what all of this has to do with nature and conservation aren’t you? Well you can plant the The editing team, comprised of Mary Lee Minor, gourds to diversify your garden, add a bit of natural wonder Bonnie Allan, Myrna Cordray, JoAnn Graham and Anita and at the same time grow gourds to create a decorative Roller, offers no apologies for the stretch of time spent bowl, vase, decoration or birdhouse! The birdhouses are cleaning up copy and layout, and organizing. The chapter sturdy, long lasting and can be decorated by wood burning, content has been streamlined in many instances. Chapters carving or painting. Home decor, too, will create a natural contain new lists of ideas for show themes and titles and beautiful addition to enjoy. Ornaments made from borrowed from actual flower shows. Editing a 400-page gourds may be used indoors or out to add a bit of color in document takes many hours. The team is not expecting a their natural state or decorated to add a bit of whimsy or an purple heart. Grateful hearts and kind words would put artistic element. smiles on faces. Spring (Apr-May-Jun) 2016 The Garden Path Page 9

Contact Jeannine Phlipot at 937-298- May 10, plant auction; Jun. 14, “Grow 6177. a Tomato in a Hanging Basket” Via the Saville Hilltoppers GC: Apr. 5, workshop by Karen Feltham, bring a “Cool Weather Salad Greens Hanging hanging basket/soil, tomato plants Basket” workshop by Katie from supplied. Contact Barbara South at Grapevine Siebenthaler’s; May 3, plant sale 937-593-5897. (Please send all submissions directly to planning meeting; May 14, plant sale the editor of The Garden Path) (839 Silverleaf Dr., Riverside, OH); Region 6 Jun. 7, tour Miami Valley School Region 6: Apr. 9, Design Study Region 1 Environmental Lab/. Contact Workshop led by Mary Lee Minor, Fostoria GC: Apr. 13, “Rain Carol Evers at [email protected]. Sandusky Township House in Fremont, Barrels and Rain Gardens” by the Wood fee: $25. Register by Apr. 2. Contact Co. Park District; May 11, Guest Night, Region 4 Christine Michael at “Aromatherapy” by Schooner Farms; Day Heights GC: Apr. 26, [email protected]. May 16, town and cemetery planting in “Wildflowers” by Bill Creasey of Firelands GC: Apr. 11, prepare Fostoria; Jun. 8, Rose Breakfast at Cincinnati Nature Center, meeting is for May plant sale; May 9, Plant Sale Otterbein Senior Lifestyles Community open to all; May 24, “Composting: and Auction; Jun. 13, tour Willoway in Pemberville and tour of Audrey Make Your Own Garden Gold;” Jun. Nursery in Avon. Contact Mary Palumbo’s in Perrysburg. 28, tour hosta gardens of Judy Case. McConnell at 440-647-3690 or visit Fostoria Farmers Market begins May 7 Contact Kathy Fernandez at Fireland Garden Club’s Facebook page. and May 21 in downtown Fostoria. Find [email protected]. Huron GC: Apr. 22, “How to us on Facebook at Fostoria Garden Flores Amo GC: Apr.18, Make a Flower Garden Quilt”; May 21, Club LTD. Contact Ellen Stoudinger at wildflower walk at Miami University; Annual Plant and Bake Sale, 9 am-noon [email protected] or Box May 17, overnight trip to Ohio Amish (First Presbyterian Church, 225 381, Fostoria, OH 44830. Country; Jun. 20, election of new Williams St., Huron, OH); May 27, officers. Contact Midge King at tour Miller’s Nature Preserve and Region 2 513-738-3353 or Conservatory in Avon; Jun. 24, tour the Happy Hours GC: Apr. 7, [email protected]. rose garden of M. J. Bailey. Contact “Garden Journals;” May 5, “Artistic Springdale GC: Apr. 10, “A Bonnie Ritchey at 419-433-2661 or Designs;” Jun. 2, tour Woodlawn Biblical Garden” by Judy Schlinglaw, [email protected]. Cemetery. Contact Alice Winter at Butler County Master Gardener; May 9, RFD GC: Apr. 19, “9 Months of [email protected]. “Vegetable Gardening in Small Spaces” Blossoms” by Master Gardener Jim by Juli Crook, OSU, Extension Service, Bailey; May 17, tour of perennials at Region 3 Hamilton County; Jun. TBD, tour Sullivan Gardens by Lynette Fox and College Hill GC: Apr. 7, Mary’s Plant Farm. Contact Joan Knox plant exchange; Jun. 21, “Flower “Wildflowers of Ohio” by Bob Henn. at 513-674-7755 or Arranging 101” by Sandy Kessler. Contact Barbara Hall at 937-898-6709. [email protected]. Contact Sandy Kessler at 419- Here and There GC: Apr. 12, 639-3187. Open Meeting, Tom Hissong, Aullwood Region 5 Whispering Meadows GC: Apr. Audubon Center Naturalist; May 3, Alpha GC: Apr. 12, “Square Foot 14, Open meeting: “Going Native: A Fairy Garden Snipe Hunt; Jun. 9, tour Gardening” by Deb Keppel; May 10, Personal Journey from Cultivars and Wogoman’s hosta garden. Contact Babs spring planting at Duke Park in Troy; Chemicals to Landscaping with Sabick at [email protected]. Jun. 14, “Monarchs in Mexico” by Ruth Natives” by Hal Mann, President, Oak Leaf and Blossom GC: Apr. 5, Bowell. Contact Ruth Bowell at Openings chapter, Wild Ones; May 12, Sachet workshop; May 14, breakfast [email protected]. Kelly’s Island lilac tour and Lakeside tour area gardens and garden centers; Blooming Betsys GC: Apr. 14, daisy tour; Jun. 9, tour Peg Greider’s Jun. 7, plant exchange. Contact Kathy “Trees: To Plant or Not to Plant” by garden home, visit to club member and Brandt at [email protected]. Doris Hager; May 12, silent plant master gardener’s home garden. Contact New Neighbors GC: Apr. 19, auction; Jun. 9, Secret Garden Tour. Donna Foss at 419-334-8452 or “New and New to You Perennials and Contact Anita Brown at [email protected]. Native Trees” by Pat Greeson of [email protected] or Natorps; May 17, Cincinnati Civic 937-339-0926. Region 7 Garden Center tour; Jun. 21, “Keep the Fleurette GC: Apr. 12, “How to Apple Valley: Apr. 20, “Purple Color Going in Your Garden” by author Kill Weeds Without Killing Yourself” Martins Need Homes” by Don and and educator Janet Macunovich. by Cheri Elkins; Page 10 The Garden Path Spring (Apr-May-Jun) 2016

Diane Plant; May 18, club’s Gardeners’ Contact Margie Graft at 740-366-3982 Garden Estate of past Gov. Thomas Day Out (includes stop at Inniswood or [email protected]. Worthington in Chillicothe; Jun. 22, Gardens and lunch); Jun. 22, High Tea Town and Country: Apr. 14, “Strawberry Festival.” Contact Barbara 30th anniversary celebration at “All about Irises” by Bob Baxton; May Kochick at 614-837-3951 or Libby Foundation Park in Mt. Vernon. 12, Plant Auction; Jun. 9, “Let’s Make Stearns at 614-837-4455. Contact Sue at a Terrarium.” Contact Sandy Story Place GC: Apr. 13, [email protected]. McCullough at 740-502-2077. “Sustainable Gardening” by Paul Galion North End GC: Apr. 18, Dorrance; Apr. 14, trip to Cincinnati “Creating Sounds of Spring” wind Region 9 Flower Show; May 11, Oriental Style chime workshop; May 7, May Market, Basil GC: Apr. 18, “At Workshop by Sharon Ware; Jun. 11, East Park Cabin; May 16, Natives in Nightcrawler Gardens” by Jason tour of Juanita Wilkins’ gardens and Harmony, Marengo field trip; Jun. 20, England; May 16, annual plant and “Introduction to Creative Line fair planning. Contact Mary Ellen Chinese Auction, at VFW (2155 Designs;” Jun. 25, trip to Garden Art Heacock at Baltimore-Reynoldsburg Rd., Happenings in Logan. Contact Karen [email protected]. Baltimore) refreshments, good quality Middleton at Town and Country GC: Apr. 1, plants from the gardens of experienced [email protected]. “Community Gardens” by Pat Tuttle gardeners; Jun. 20, “Culinary Herbs” by and Sue Siegel, Volunteers at Arch Park Mary Lewis, Master Gardener. Contact Region 10 in Mt. Vernon; May 6, “Children’s Trudy Keck at 740-862-8206. Minford GC: Apr. 14, “Tics” by Books Bloom” by Lois Hanson, Darby Valley GC: Apr. 28, Rebecca Dodson and Plant Auction; manager of Paragraph’s Bookstore in Annual Founders’ Day Celebration of May 5, plant containers at Concord Mt. Vernon; Jun. 11, field trip to the 64th anniversary of Darby Valley Health and Rehab Center in QuailCrest Farms in Wooster, lunch at Garden Club, “The Biology of a Wheelersburg, OH; May 12, clean-up Pine Tree Barn. Contact Mona Nacey at Terrarium” by Ruth Wolery, followed beautification project at Bennett’s [email protected]. by a Terrarium Workshop with Ruth Cemetery; Jun. 9, Design Workshop by Wayside Mt. Gilead GC: Apr. Wolery and MJ LaLonde; May 26, Irmalee Gampp. Contact Irmalee 21, “Proper Growing for Showing” by “How to Build A Square Foot Garden” Gampp at [email protected]. Kit Walter; May 19, “Right Plant/Right and plant exchange; Jun. 23, “Preparing Slocum GC: Apr. 14, Place” by Christine Libby of Alta for the Flower Show.” Contact Jeanne beautification activities at Adult Daily Greenhouse; Jun. 16, “Edible Flowers” Barbee at 614-875-5472. Living, Wheelersburg and James Irvin by Diane Shroyer. Contact Doris Groveport GC: Apr. 5, Guest Post, American Legion, Minford, lunch McManis at 419-560-3232. night with Lithopolis GC, speaker is and club auction at Greater Portsmouth Pam Bennett, author of book “Darn, I Regional Airport, Minford; Apr. 23, Region 8 Wish I Had Known That;” May 3, Earth Day Environmental Fair at Tracy Region 8 is selling the children’s annual plant auction; Jun. 7, “Roses, Park, Portsmouth; May 1, deliver May Green Activity book, “What Can You Roses, Roses” by Stoyana Stoyan of baskets to shut-ins; May 12, picnic and Do with an Old Red Shoe?” by Anna Oakland Park Nurseries; Jun. 26, Pioneer Trail walk at Roosevelt Lake, Alter. The book teaches children about annual “Groveport Home and Garden Shawnee State Park, plant milkweed at reusing items and will be available for Tour” sponsored with the Heritage park office, “Efforts of the Natural $12 at Region 8's spring meeting and at Society and City of Groveport. Contact Resources Defense Fund to Save the the OAGC Convention. Contact Reg. 8 Priscilla Harris at 614-830-1806 or Monarch;” Jun. 16, tour Ritter Park Director Sandy McCullough at [email protected]. Rose Garden in Huntington, WV and [email protected]. Marabar Heights GC: Apr 14, Central Park Butterfly Waystation in Grow and Show GC: Apr. 27, “Deer Resistant Plants” a presentation Ashland, KY; Jun. 22, annual plant sale “Bio Diversity, Perennial and Seed by Master Gardener Linda Johnson; at Wheelersburg Flea Market. Gardener Exchange” by Celeste Jirles, Guernsey Apr. 30, Plant and Bake Sale, at the Days Out: May 5, Amish 4-Mile County Master Gardener Volunteer; Livingston House in Reynoldsburg with Greenhouse in Jackson; May 21, May 7, Garden Fair at the Pavilion, the Four Seasons GC; May 12, Columbus, German Village garden and Cambridge, OH; May 25, “Super Food” “Making Small Flower Arrangements” greenhouse tour. Garden Therapy at by Kat Bennett; Jun. 22, Progressive in teacups or other small containers and Adult Daily Living, Best Care, Apr. 19, Meeting at Seneca Lake, “The History for local nursing homes/hospitals; Jun. May 17 and Jun. 16. Contact Diane of the Muskingum Watershed.” Contact 9, tour of Dawes ’s Japanese Reese at 740-259-4432 or at Jocelyn Davis at 740-432-4131. Garden and lunch. Contact Stella Gibb [email protected]. Newark GC: Apr. 8, at [email protected]. Waverly GC: May 14, Plant “Traditional Design Demonstration;” Pickerington GC: Apr. 20, Sale, Canal Park in Waverly. Contact Jun. 10, “Welcoming Wildlife to the “Garden Potions - Home Solutions to Kathy Duffy 740-708-0761 or Garden” by Peter Lowe, Dawes Garden Problems” by Mary Carter; [email protected]. Arboretum Director of Horticulture. May 18, tour Adena Mansion and Spring (Apr-May-Jun) 2016 The Garden Path Page 11

Region 11 Depot; Jun. 14, President’s Tea, Barlow Bluebells GC: Apr. 21, “Orchids” by Kim and Edgar Stehli of In Memoriam “Introduction to Barlow Library’s Seed Windswept in Time Orchids. Contact Library”; May 19, Spring Plant Marie Stritzel at 440-748-2267. Exchange; Jun. 16, Nature Scavenger Hunt with junior gardeners. Contact Region 16 Kim Henry at 740-678-8291. Bellbrook GC: Apr. 27, “Good Open Gate GC: May 31, Bugs–Bad Bugs! Know How to Region 2 “Planting Containers”; Jun. 28, Identify”; May 25, Civic Planting and Donna Lee Franks, 71, 1/7/16, “Transplanting Naked Lady Lilies” by Appreciation Luncheon; Jun. 22, tour Happy Hours Garden Club Brenda Covert. Contact Nancy Skaggs the VA Historical Grotto in Dayton. Region 4 at 740-245-5874. Contact Krista Miller at 937-862-9181 Phyllis Cain, 83, 1/26/2016, Sprouts Jr. GC: Visit Bob’s or [email protected]. Springdale Garden Club Market in Mason, WV, followed by Clearcreek GC: Apr. 19, discussion on prepping the garden for “Cooking With Herbs” by Martha Janet Dumas Keys, 100, 12/29/2014, planting; Jun. 8, flower arranging. Martin; May 17, visit the Secret Garden Pan City Garden Club Contact Vanessa Fulmer at in Waynesville; Jun. 21, tour Joan Region 5 740-416-8445 or Peggy Crane at Day’s gardens in Hamilton. Contact Pat Selma Geib, 101, 1/23/2016, Rainbow 740-416-9272. Stidham at 937-885-5155 or Gardeners of Shelby County Wildwood GC: Apr. 14, [email protected]. Joyce Park, 11/18/15, “Trillium grandiflora” by Joy Bentley; Fayette GC: Apr. 8, spruce up DeGraff Garden Club May 12, “Pink Lady Slipper Orchids” grounds at Judy Chapel at Washington Region 7 by Kim Wolfe; Jun. 9, “Dame’s Rocket Cemetery in Washington Court House; Betty Hammon, 88, 1/17/2015, charter (Hesperis matronalis)” by Chris May 13, 94th Anniversary Celebration, Chapman. Contact Shirley Hamm at “Years Remembered” by Connie member Shiloh Town and Country 740-949-2256. Meriweather; Jun. 10, “Floral Design Garden Club Tips” by Terry Barden. Contact Pam Kathy Tallman, 78, 5/12/2015, Shiloh Region 12 Rhoads at 740-335-1279. Town and Country Garden Club Flushing GC: Apr. 18, Open Hillsboro GC: Apr. 26, Region 8 meeting, “Raising Buckeye Trees” by “Ornamental Grasses” by Carol Gorby, Sharlene Flowers, 11/9/15, member of Larry (Buckeyeman) Lokai; May 16, plant and garden related item auction; Green Valley and Town and Country “Rain Chain” demonstration by Karen May 24, “A Special Kind of Garden” by Garden Clubs Large; Jun. 20, “Kokedama: Japanese Nancy Sonner. Contact Nancy Sonner Vera Norman, 101, 1/4/2016, past Moss Balls” by Donna Hirauk, and at 937-393-1231 or plant swap/seed exchange; club flower [email protected]. president of Newark Garden Club show TBA. Contact Barbara Cencula at Osborn Historic GC: Jun. 25, Region 9 [email protected]. Osborn Historic Garden Tour. Contact Eurshie Holton, 12/23/2015, Four Seasons GC: Apr. 22, Russ Collins at [email protected] or Lithopolis Garden Club “Wildflowers” by Judy Workley; May 937-270-3475 or Janeen Kopp at Margaret (Peggy) Scherer, 86, 12/4/2015, 25, “Incredible Ornamental Edibles” by [email protected] or founder of Gardenwood Garden Club Kelsey Menges; Jun. 22, tour Fairy 937-879-4859. Region 11 Gardens created by Rickie Fulton. Washington GC: Apr. 5, Cathaline “Katy” Mullins, 90, 9/30/15, Contact Sharon Gump at 740-658-3402 “Trimming Fruit Trees” by David or [email protected]. Persinger; May 3, “Snapdragons” by founding member of Woodland GC: Apr. 7, “Herb Elsie Prater; Jun. 7, “Backyard Nesting The Plains Garden Club Garden in a Jar” by Susan Tatar; May Sites” by Helga Kent. Contact Linda Region 12 5, “Waxing Flowers” by Joyce Griffen; Morgan at 740 948-2476. Melody Hickenbottom, 64, 2/11/2016, June field trip to the Pittsburgh Wilmington GC: Apr. 1, past president of Flushing Garden Club . Contact Carole “Vertical Gardening” by Sabrina Region 14 Patton at 740-264-9524 or Shirtzinger, OSU Extension Educator Ruth Phillips, 86, 11/2015, Tuslaw [email protected]. for Knox County; May 7, club $2 plant Garden Club sale; May 9, “Pursuing the Blue Region 16 Region 14 Ribbon” by OAGC Judge Judy Valley City GC: Apr. 21, “Bugs Stopkotte; Jun. 13, picnic at Caesar Harry Butler, 1/30/2016, life member of That Bug Our Gardens” by Charles Creek State Park, “Tree Identification the Bellbrook Garden Club, former Behnke, OSU Instructor for Master using Bark and Leaves” by Kim Baker, WHIO TV personality in Dayton, past Gardening Program; May 19, plan plant Corps of Engineers Interpreter. Contact president American Society sale; May 21, Plant Sale at Valley City Beverly Sanders at 937-382-8188. Page 12 The Garden Path Spring (Apr-May-Jun) 2016 Stepping Stones

Region 3 Region 10 New Neighbors Garden Athens Garden Club will celebrate their 80th year as a Club planted two Magnolia trees club this year. The club has a long history of community at Smith Gardens in Oakwood to beautification and was instrumental with the Johnny honor long time club members Appleseed Highway project in the 1950s. Some of the Lucy Schaffer and Evelyn crabapples from that project can still be found in Athens and Jarrett. Lucy was a founding a current project, the Johnny Appleseed triangle features member and Evelyn was a vital flowers, trees, a butterfly garden and garden bench. member remembered for her support of the Senior Camps Though the club was started during an era when the held for many years. founding members did not work outside the house, today’s members juggle full-time professional careers with a desire Region 4 to dig in the dirt. Kudos to the Athens Garden Club for their Over 100 friends and faithful work. fellow gardeners joined the Pan City GC’s celebration of Region14 its 50th anniversary. The club Ripley Garden Club was founded in 1965 and took on an interesting affiliated with OAGC in project: they painted a 1967. The club’s mission is to develop a deep appreciation county snow plow blade! for all flora, study gardening, develop a love for horticulture, The blade featured the share ideas and enhance skills in floral arranging. Two of the name of the club, the founding members continue as active gardeners along with county and a painting of a seven other club members. mouse and a chunk of cheese. After all, Holmes County is Pan City has a 50 year legacy of giving back to the famous for its cheese! Members in the photo: Terry Moore, community in the form of civic beatification and landscaping Jane Bilek, Dona Doty, club president Millie Casey and projects, monetary donations, flower shows, educational Joyce Wines. workshops and memorials to honor Pan City’s deceased members. Each year the money raised from their annual Fall Region 16 Festival Luncheons allow the club to continue to make an The Washington Garden Club honored Nancy Jo overall positive impact on the community. The 2015 Civic Esper. Nancy Jo has been a member of garden clubs in Beautification Award of $1000 was presented to the Fayette County for over 37 years. She was a member for 22 Rothenberg Rooftop . years and past president of the Posy Garden Club before the Photo: Front center: Jewell Carter; 1st row L-R: Bette club disbanded. Nancy Jo then joined the Washington Jungeberg, Liberty GC; Joyce Sullivan, Reg. 4 Director; Garden Club years ago. She is a past Region 16 Director Rosetta Hull; Alice Adams, luncheon co-chair; Rubye and is the Regional Horticulture Chair. She truly enjoys Glenn, Charter Member; Rose Kearney, Charter Member; sharing her Regional Horticultural Exhibits at convention. 2nd row L-R: Rosemary McClendon, luncheon co-chair; Dorothy Rollinson; Ann Tillman, Pan City President. Not present: Ann Cooper.

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The Mission Statement for the OAGC Foundation “.... is to promote the appreciation of nature and the environment in the State of Ohio by providing scholarships to horticulture students and grants supporting nature education, conservation and beautification.” How does the OAGC Foundation accomplish these goals? The answer is printed on the donation envelope included each year in the fall issue of The Garden Path. When making a donation, there are 5 funds from which to choose. The General Fund allows the OAGC Foundation to function by providing the money to do business. The Scholarship Fund helps students further their education in the fields of horticulture and . The Wahkeena Fund provides food for raptors and songbirds. The Sarah Budnick Fund provides transportation funding for school children to visit Wahkeena Nature Preserve. The Mohican Outdoor School Fund furthers the goal of providing students with a hands on experience with nature. The Nature and Conservation Fund provides grants supporting projects dedicated to the environment. All donations to the OAGC Foundation are tax deductible and are a great way to honor club members and friends. Honoring them also helps funding for so many worthwhile causes.

The OAGC Foundation is grateful for the following donations (Received to December 31, 2015): General Fund Scholarship Fund Huron GC, Mary Lee Minor, OAGC Region 1, OAGC Firelands GC (in honor Bob Morog), Kim Long (in memory Region 7 (in memory of Evelyn Wade, Gretchen Huvler, of Cynthia Lee Decker), Marabar Heights GC Betty Grogan) Wahkeena Nature Preserve Fund Mohican Outdoor School Fund Judith Harmon, Groveport GC (in memory of Hazel Forbis), Ganges GC, Marabar Heights GC, Weeds Beware GC (in Marabar Heights GC, Pickerington GC memory of Ruth Sweval) Bird Food Fund: Hillsboro GC (in memory Leona Gabriel), Slocum GC (in memory of Rosemary Montevon), Region 11 Scholarship Fund Tan and Toil GC OAGC Region 11 (in honor of Shelia Curtis, Life Patron) Sarah’s Transportation Fund: Basil GC; Jane Ellen Dottie Bates Scholarship Fund Hablitzel, Maryland Keller and Carl Budnick (in memory of Butterflies Junior GC, Derby GC, GE Foundation, Jan Diane Budnick Campbell) Harmon, Jean Jankowski, Kathy Martino, OAGC Inc., OAGC Judges Guild Region 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, Stephanie Patrick, Bill and Geri Rea, Anita Roller, Donn and Charlene Nature and Conservation Fund Thornhill, Jean Walton (in memory of Jo Hune), Linda Four Seasons GC (Reg. 4), Four Seasons GC (Reg. 5), Here Young and There GC, Hike 4 Health Fundraiser, Presidential Gardeners GC, Geri Rea, Babs Sabick, Sharon Ware

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Nature Study Retreat Schedule Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School #5 (subject to change) Registration Form May 22-27, 2016 Come for a day or two, but please let us know when to Monday and Tuesday, June 20-21, 2016 expect you. Special dietary needs should be listed on the Deer Creek State Park Lodge and Conference Center Registration Form which can be found on the OAGC 22300 State Park Rd. #20, Mt. Sterling, OH 43143 website and on page 14 of the 2016 Jan-Feb-Mar issue of (740) 869-2020 The Garden Path. Registration Deadline: May 20, 2016 Sunday, May 22: 3:30-6 pm, arrival; 6:30 pm, dinner Monday, May 23: 6:30-7:30 am, bird walk on own; 8 I wish to register for two days @ $80 ______am, breakfast; car pool to Bishop Educational Gardens (host site for the annual LilyFest in Rockbridge) for a tour led by Rebecca Miller of the Hocking County Soil and Water I wish to register for one day @ $40 Department. Box lunches in the garden. 6:30 pm, dinner. _____Mon. ____Tues. Annual plant auction this evening. Bring something unusual from your garden to share. Optional Evening Choices (no fee): Tuesday, May 24: 6:30-7:30 am, bird walk with Paul _____ Student Judge Session (required for students) Knoop; 8 am, breakfast; Sharon Treaster and Jerry Greer _____ Park Naturalist share “The Mistaken Identity – Native Plants and their _____ Design Study - Plant materials $15 ______Native Look-a-Likes.” We will have hands-on identification (limited to first 20 registered) within the campgrounds. Hopefully, Tom Shisler will stop by. Meals will be in the dining hall. Check One: _____ Exhibitor ______Judge Wednesday, May 25: 6:30-7:30 am, bird walk with _____ Student Taking Test ______Judge Emeritus Paul Knoop; 9:15 am, car pool to Sheick Hollow. 10 am, Jim Osborn of ODNR for an interpretative hike. Sheick Make checks payable to OAGC. Do not send cash. Hollow has many rare plants such as the Pink Lady Slipper Mail by May 20, 2016. Orchid and a rare moss on the state’s endangered list. The $5.00 late fee if postmarked after May 20. moss is found only on dying maple trees. This is prime time No refunds after May 20. for spring bird watching as we hike. Box lunches will need to be carried by each person, so bring a backpack. We’ll eat on the trail today. Sharon Treaster will give insight on Mail to: Native Bees in the afternoon and there will be a Sensory Naomi Ormes, E and J Chair Awareness hike near dark. 5064 Princeton Rd., Hamilton, OH 45011 Thursday, May 26: 6:30-7:30 am, bird walk with Phone: 513-863-4620 Email: [email protected] Paul Knoop; meet with Dale “G” Gnidovec, a geologist from Columbus. He will share in-depth information about the Name: ______formations found in the Hocking Hills and take us on a hike Address: ______at the camp. Cindy Loos will lead a craft time. Business meeting in the evening. City:______Zip:______Friday, May 27: 6:30-7:30 am, bird walk with Paul Club Code: ______Region: ______Knoop. After our final breakfast and clean up, we’ll pack up and say goodbye to our friends, old and new. Phone: ______Email: ______Special Needs: ______2016 Convention Lodging Information

A block of rooms has been reserved for Ohio PLEASE make hotel reservations directly with Deer Association of Garden Clubs at Deer Creek Lodge and Creek State Park by calling 800-282-7275. Mention ‘The Conference Center. Call 800-282-7275 and ask for the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs.’ The rate of $79/night OAGC block of rooms. Total cost for rooms are: (single or double occupancy) guaranteed until May 20. single or double occupancy, $110.72/night; triple occupancy, $124.31/night; and quad occupancy, $137.90/night. Call now and also inform the staff of any food needs or special ambulatory needs. Spring (Apr-May-Jun) 2016 The Garden Path Page 15

86th OAGC Convention Registration Form 2016 Convention Mini-Schedule June 6-8, 2016 (Please note, schedule is subject to change) Deer Creek State Park Lodge and Conference Center 22300 State Park Rd. #20, Mt. Sterling, OH 43143 Monday, June 6, 2016 (800) 282-7275 or (740) 869-2020 8:30a-5p Registration Registration Deadline: May 16, 2016 8:30a-12:45p Flower show entries accepted; Regional and Educational exhibits set up REGISTRATION INFORMATION: 11a-11p Vendors open Name: 1-4p Flower show closed for judging 1:30p-4:15p Repeated Sessions on ‘Pruning’ by Bob Address: Iiames; ‘Succulents’ by Bruce Brethauer and City/Zip: ‘Bonsai’ by the Columbus Bonsai Society Phone: ( ) Region: ____ 6p Banquet, Introductions: Convention Co- chairs, Executive Board, Counselors, Past Email: Presidents, Judges; Awards: Convention Flower Show, Faye Collins Designer of the Year, Gladys Thomas Judge of the Year. STATUS: (circle what applies) Door Prizes OAGC Past President Counselor OAGC Liaison 8p “Garden Art and More....” by Jan and Rob OAGC Active Judge OAGC State Exec Young OAGC State Chair Regional Director 9-11p Vendors, flower shows, exhibits open

REGISTRATION OPTIONS: Tuesday, June 7, 2016 Junior, 18 and under are FREE but must register 8:30a-5p Registration Adult, full convention $40 ______9a Business meeting; Reports: Department Junior, full convention FREE ______Chairs, Regional Directors; Awards: Juniors, Adult, one day $25 per/day ______Nature and Conservation Contests, Flower Junior, one day FREE ______Show Contest; Vendors, flower shows, Circle the days you are attending: Mon Tues Wed exhibits open 12p Luncheon; Business; Reports: Liaisons, MEAL SELECTIONS: Strategic Planning, Website (Note: Walk-ins are not seated for meals) 1:30p-4:15p Repeated Sessions on ‘Home Landscaping’ Monday, June 6, evening Banquet $29 ______by Brandon Parks, ‘Propagation’ and Tuesday, June 7, noon Luncheon $18 ______‘Sit-Down Gardening’ Tuesday, June 7, evening Banquet $29 ______5p Officers Reception in Lounge area 6p Banquet with BLING! Awards: Citation, Wednesday, June 8, noon Luncheon $15 ______Service, Daisy Sticksel Conservation, OAGC Please include list of dietary needs and ambulatory concerns Gardener of the Year ______8p “Contrived Containers” by Naomi Ormes Juniors 11 or under meals are $10 each 9-11p Visit vendors, flower shows, exhibits Circle meals needed for Juniors: Monday Banquet Tuesday Lunch Wednesday, June 8, 2016 Tuesday Banquet Wednesday Lunch 8:30a Registration Total meal cost for Junior ___ meals @$10 ______9:00a Business meeting; Awards: Outstanding Regional Contests; Results of the Election. Total enclosed for registration and meals: ______Visit vendors, flower shows and exhibits 12p Luncheon. Life Patrons, OAGC Foundation: NO REFUNDS AFTER MAY 16, 2016 Scholarship Presentation; Installation of Make checks payable to: OAGC. Mail this form to: 2016-2018 OAGC Officers and Department Nancy Riopelle, Convention Registrar Chairs 701 West River Road, Valley City, OH 44280-9303 1:30p “Tickled by Feathers” by Steve and Marian Moeckel Phone: 330-483-3360 Invitation to 2017 Convention; Adjourn Email: [email protected] Non Profit Org OHIO ASSOCIATION OF GARDEN CLUBS INC US Postage 5229 ARBORFIELD CT PAID FORT WAYNE IN 46835-4636 Permit 966 Dayton OH

2016 SPRING REGIONAL MEETINGS Consider visiting a neighboring regional meeting. Just contact the appropriate Regional Director. Contact info on Page 2.

Reg. 1 May 5 Camp Widewater Liberty Center AM: “Lilies of the Field” by Juanita Wilkins PM: “Small Creative Designs” by Marlene Purdy Reg. 2 Apr. 26 First Presbyterian Church Findlay AM: Flower Show/ “Small Space Container Gardening” by Ilene Fruth PM: “Potting and Propagating Succulents” by Michele Ruehle Reg. 3 Apr. 25 Turtle Creek Golf Course Greenville AM: “Bees” by Daniel Jones of Jones Bees PM: “Spring, Sweet Spring”Floral Design program by Mary Lee Minor Reg. 4 Apr. 22 Receptions Loveland AM: “Native Flowering Trees and Shrubs for Pollinators” by Terry Goode PM: “Plants and Herbs for Bees, Bats and Butterflies” by Pamela Bennett Reg. 5 Apr. 23 Fletcher UM Church Fletcher AM: Flower Show, Doris Hager, chair PM: “Humane Solutions to Living with Wildlife” by Becky Crow Reg. 6 May 6 Catawba Island Club Port Clinton AM: “Lake Erie Algae Bloom” by Sandy Bihn PM: “Controlling Pests Naturally” by Naturalist Sandy Yahn Reg. 7 Apr. 27 Trillium Event Center Bucyrus AM: “Health Benefits of House Plants” by Chris Libby of Alta Greenhouse PM: “Healthy Ways to Garden to Protect Your Back” by Dr. Colleen Denton Reg. 8 May 18 Eagles Auxiliary McConnelsville AM: “Pot Party” clubs bring ideas to refurb a flower pot by Sandy McCullough PM: “Homegrown Flower Arranging” by Mary Lee Minor Reg. 9 May 4 Village Chapel Meth. Ch. Ashville AM: “” by Gina Wagner PM: Design program by Sharon Ware Reg. 10 Apr. 21 Waverly Grace UM Church Waverly AM: “Beginning Floral Design” by Irmalee Gampp and Carolyn Wilcox PM: “Welcome to My Garden” Steve and Marian Moeckel Reg. 11 Apr. 23 Syracuse Comm. Center Syracuse AM: “Worms” by Jenny Ridenour PM: “Designs Using Recycled Materials” Reg. 12 Apr. 16 Hilltop Social Hall Colerain AM: “Springtime Bouquet – Stained Glass Flowers” by Donna Hutmacher PM: “Springtime Bouquet – Sweet Flowers” by Andria Kinney Reg. 14 May 11 Holmes Co. Cath. Ctr. Millersburg AM: “Gourmet Culinary Gardening” by Deb and Rachel Geiser PM: “Uncommon Hardy Shrubs and Trees For Our Region” by Paul Snyder Reg. 16 May 12 Maranatha Comm. Fwsp. Plain City AM: “Something to Crow About” - Flower Show PM: “Succulents Are Here to Stay” by the Central OH Cactus/Succulent Society