April May 2013 PHGC Newsletter - ONLINE Edition

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Palos Heights Garden Club Newsletter http://phgc.blogspot.com

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Earth Day Celebration

April 27, 2013

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Admission: Free for All plus

U of I Master Gardener Shrub Giveaway

Native Plant Sale - $3 plant/plug

Children’s Crafts

Hayrides

Food Vendors

… and our club will have a table focusingon the history of the PHGC in Palos Heightsand at Lake Katherine regarding our fostering an appreciation of nature in thehome garden and at Lake Katherine. We will

highlight our new initiative with LakeKatherine which is part of its 10 year Master Plan. The initiative involves creating a

butterfly garden along the path leading to thetop of the waterfall comprised of only native

species supplying nectar providing flowersand host plants. (Butterfly Plan – Click here.)

We will also provide info to visitors on the 4other gardens at Lake Katherine which thePHGC supports and maintains:

Hosta ~ Rock Garden

Rhododendron/Azaleas ~ Dahlias

Read more about events at LK, by visiting

www.lakekatherine.org

What’s Happening ~ Special Events

Want to volunteer to sit at our table? Call our

resident Ken Kasza 708.448.1426

PALOS HEIGHTS GARDEN CLUB MEMBERSHIP

At the April and May meetings dues for 2013 will

collected. Dues have remained the same for several yea

because of our club’s efforts in printing a bi-month

newsletter, members opting for an emailed newsletter, and increasing our guest fee. $20 – Single $35 – Coupl

Guest Fee is $5.00 This year’s membership form is attach

to this newsletter and posted on our website along wi

pertinent club information. http://phgc.blogspot.co

All members are asked to complete a membership form witheir dues. Paying by check is your receipt. Each member

also asked to contribute a food item during the year for ohospitality table and in October at our Harvest Night. You w

need to indicate your month of choice on your form.

TOPIC: Drought Tolerant Plants

Marcy says… Drought is always a concern when gardening. Thesetwo perennials did great last year with very little water. For sun, trycalamint (Clinopodium nepeta Montrose White). Thousands of

tiny white flowers appear on a 2- by 2-foot plant all summer. Usewith roses or repeat through the border individually or in groups of

three.

“Prairie Dropseed— Sporobolus heterolepis. It’s a great clump-forming, sun-loving mature grass for the front or middle of the

border, with narrow, fine-textured leaves. It’s long-lived, drought

tolerant, and non-aggressive.”

For shade try goatsbeard (Aruncus Misty Lace). The fernlikefoliage looks good all summer and white flowers appear on a 2- by2-foot plant in June. Good with hostas.

Since several of our members also belong to the Palos Heights

Woman’s Club, we have attached their flower sale flyer to this newsletter.

Ron Karlic and Dale Barz just returned from 16 days in Tanzania,

Africa. If anyone is interested in seeing their pictures and videos ofthe trip can go to http://rkarlic.com/Welcome.html and press the"Latest Trip" button.

April and May 2013 Edition The Palos Heights Garden Clu

promotes gardening through sharing knowledge, talent, and resources whil

developing community pride, environmental concern, and a sense of fulfillment

APRIL MEETING

April 22, 2013

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Ask Donna… Q. I'd like to put some vines in my yard, but have heard horror stories. What can I use to soften a bare wall?

A. If you're auditioning vines for your garden, why not try some annual vines? These are inexpensive, and they are starte

easily from seed. They allrequire full sun for maximum

blooms. Annual vines also bloom mid-season throughfall and are vigorous growers.

Mina lobata, aka

Spanish Flag orFirecracker Vine,can grow 10 -12 feettall. Tubular flowers 1-

2" long open deep reddish-orange and fade to orange, yellow and finally white. They don't need a lot of support - just a long section of chicken wire o

a lattice frame to attach to.

Hyacinth Bean loves to grow on a structure like a pergola or a trellis. It's a sturdy green vine with purple veining, but it'smost desired for the shiny purple seed pods it produces in the late summer. This vine can top out at 15'.

Cardinal Vine is a more delicate vine. The leaves are delicate and feathery looking, and the scarlet flowers close in theearly evening, only to reopen in the morning. It should be started from seed indoors, as it can take up to 4 months to begin

to bloom. Give it a trellis for support and it can grow to 15'. Different varieties bloom in red, pink or white.

The Black-Eyed Susan Vine comes in orange, bright yellow, apricot or white. It's often available from a larger nursery in

a 3 or 4" pot. It is a relatively short growing vine - only 6' tall - but it looks beautiful in a hanging basket.

So try something new this year. Pick a vine that coordinates with your annuals and extend the bloom in your garden,literally and figuratively!

HOSPITALITY FOR APRIL AND MAY… Please indicate if your dish has nuts in it.

APRIL REFRESHMENTS:

Helen Wann, Fred & Karen Kunz, Donna Hirsch, Phil and Doris Tortorici, Gail Hossin, and Kathy Lewis

MAY REFRESHMENTS:Yvonne Freeman, Judy Markik, Bonnie McCarthy, Janet Engstrom, Rose Bennett, and Ken Kasza

THANK YOU TO OUR TWO SETUP TEAMSSET UP begins at 5:30 p.m.

RED Set Up Team Dates BLUE Set Up Team

2013 - 4/22, 7/22, 9/23, 10/28 2013 - 5/20, 8/26, 10/28, 11/25

2014 - 2/24, 4/28 2014 - 3/24, 5/19

Bonnie McCarthy ~ Regina Childs Donna Oliver ~ Eileen A. Lange

Louise Gasior ~ Fred Kunz ~ Pat Johnson Hank Polson ~ Yvonne Freeman

May 20, 2013Speaker: Dennis Kovar

Topic: Flower Arranging

2008 2011 Click years for online photos.

Photos are on our Smugmug websitehttp://phgc.smugmug.com

It’s been 2 years since we had Dennis Kovar “wow” our group with his fantastic floral

arrangements. The club purchased vasesto hold the arrangements which will be for sale after Dennis’ presentation. What a

wonderful way to support the club and

beautify your own home at the same time!

Mina lobata Hyacinth Bean Cardinal Vine Black-Eyed Susan Vin

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Have Tea with Nancy Kuhajda



SALT’s

Spring Tea and Tulip Luncheon

May 22nd Noon-2:30

Grand Lobby of the Ozinga Chapel Trinity Christian College – 6601 W. College Dr. Palos Heights IL

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Guest speaker, Nancy Kuhajda, master gardener, and known throughout the U.S. forher humorous presentations will fill the afternoon with gardening tips and laughter.

~There will be games, party favors, and MANY adorable tea pots to be given away!

~The elegant lunch will be prepared and served by Trinity’s Creative Dining staff:

1st course

Spring mix garden salad with craisins, mandarin oranges, walnuts, and poppy seed dressing

2nd course

Cloverleaf of salads: chicken, ham, and egg served on a bed of leaf lettuceSpring vegetables in a lightly sweetened marinate

Sliced fresh fruit Assorted sweet breads: zucchini, apple cinnamon, blueberry & cherry

Dessert

Strawberry Shortcake Torte with fresh strawberries and whip cream

and, of course, a delicious assortment of hot and cold brewed TEAS

Men and Women Welcome! $35 per personSuggested attire: gardening garb – flowery hats, ties, scarfs, smocks, etc.

Remember dress updays? Big floppy hats,

your mom’s high heels,

bright lipstick?

Well, we are all grown

up now, so put on your loveliest summer frock, a

becoming chapeau,a dab of lipstick, and joinus at this charming tea

party!

To reserve your seat(s) or table of 8 [email protected] or 708.239.4827

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