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Much Useful Learning Concerning Horticulture VOL.22 No.11, October 2016
Castlemaine & District Garden Club Inc.
President Sally Leversha 0437 683 469
Vice-president & Membership Officer Judy Eastwood 0417 149 251
Secretary Janine Young 0417 770 168
Treasurer Alan Isaacs 0407 725 426
Committee Members Marion Cooke
Judy Uren Sue Spacey
Temporary Newsletter Editor Maxine Tester 5470 6463 [email protected]
Webmaster Judy Hopley 5472 1156
Castlemaine & District Garden Club P.O. Box 758, Castlemaine 3450
Email: [email protected] http://castlemainegardenclub.wordpress.com
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
There was a point in time, when I
thought I should throw my rain
gauge out, as it only just ever filled
with dirt & cob webs- now I think I
need a bigger one! and I can’t mow
the lawns as it is too wet & boggy-
but am I complaining- absolutely
not!!!
It is well worth a drive around the
district just to view the wonderful
over flowing creeks & rivers. The
grass is almost a fluorescent green
and they should certainly have a
great show for the Festival of
Gardens. Bendigo Gardens are
currently a mass of tulips and look
absolutely splendid- a must for all
to see.
We were to have Barry Lacey talk
on Bonsai at our General Meeting
in September but he was fortunate
enough to gain a lucky place on the
surgeons operating list and alas was
unable to do the talk- we trust you
are having a good recovery Barry!!!
Fortunately for us Barry organised
his own replacement, Trevor
Wheeler who brought many of his
delightful plants for us to look at
while he gave a very hands-on
talk about potting and shaping
of these interesting forms of art-
Many
Thanks Trevor.
I have decided that I am an over
feeder (after all a bit more won’t
hurt????) Unfortunately, you would
think that I would have learnt from
this- but no! My mother would often
over feed her plants- the grass being
a good example- rather badly burnt
by too much fertilizer.
A couple of weeks ago I said to Rob
let’s get out there quickly before it
rains and feed the roses so the rain
will help it soak in- out we went and
diligently cast off a cup here and
there onto all the roses- which
looked very healthy indeed- alas a
near disaster! The next day all the
new shoots looked very sad and
some had even died- I was then in
damage control to remove the rose
food with the trowel- a very close
shave for my poor roses!!
Some reminders- there are so many
events coming up so don’t forget to
check MULCH for this list. Please
also remember that we are often
very light on for helpers and
desperately need assistance.
We have Maroopna Garden Club
visiting Tuesday 18th October- we
need to show our hospitality with
a good afternoon tea- please contact
Marion Cooke 0n 5473 4050 for your
services!!! A sponge or two would be
great! Or anything else!
Also Judy Eastwood is taking names
and deposits for the
Christmas Function at ASQ
Butterfly House Tuesday 15th
November-
we can even do some Christmas
shopping there if we wish
Take Care
Yours In Gardening
Sally Leversha
GARDEN MARKET
Garden Market is on Sunday
30th October 2016, from 8am to 12
noon. The Volunteers roster is
enclosed.
MARKET RAFFLE
Market Raffle donations to Maxine
at 51 Berkeley Street or bring to the
next meeting. As we go to print,
there are only a few donations for
the Monster Raffle. Please donate
garden tools etc, or let Maxine have
a small cash donation to top up.
There are only a handful of items so
far so anything you wish to supply
would be very gladly appreciated.
SHOW PARADE
The Show Parade is on Friday
October 28th. Volunteers are
needed to provide flowers and make
posies at Peggy Munro’s house in
Burnett Road at 9.30 and then meet
outside the old Fire Station in
Templeton St at 5.45pm to
participate in the Parade.
Arrangements will be finalised at the
next meeting.
New Member
Welcome to Bev Tozer
Club member and Bonsai enthusiast, Barry Lacey was unable to give a presentation at the September meeting so he kindly arranged for fellow Bonsai expert, Trevor Wheeler, to give a talk on the topic. Trevor and his wife, Helen, founders of the Goldfields Bonsai group, brought along a number of Bonsai together with various tools and books related to this form of gardening.
Trevor explained that Bonsai is a Japanese art form using trees and other plants grown in ornamental pots. The purposes of bonsai are primarily contemplation (for the viewer) and bonsai practice focuses on long-term cultivation and shaping of one or more small trees growing in a container.
Trevor makes his own ornamental pots and uses a variety of tools to shape and trim Bonsai specimens.
Soil preparation is very important and a sieve is used to remove excess dust and other bits and pieces from Bonsai potting mix, before sand is added to the mix. Soil needs to drain well but also be able to retain moisture. Bonsai need to be re-potted and fed with special fertiliser at appropriate times of the year.
Club members enjoyed Trevor's talk, asking many questions with some thinking they may give this art form a try!
Notes compiled by Judy Hopley
BONSAI WITH TREVOR WHEELER
Please join us for the
Christmas Breakup
to be held at
Skydancers Garden, Gift & Café
on
Tuesday November 15th
at
6.00pm
The Garden Club will pay for drinks and finger food Members are required to pay for their meal
A deposit of $10.00 is requested to secure your booking
and RSVP This can be paid at our October meeting or to
Judy Eastwood 0417149251 BY NOV 4th
Payment can also be sent to the Clubs Bank Account:
Castlemaine &District Garden Club BSB 633-000 Account No. 104908280 Ref: Your Surname
Skydancers will have their Garden and Gift Shop open for pre-Christmas
shopping
Held on Tuesday, 11th October 2016 at 9.30am Alan Isaacs, 51 Wright Street, Elphinstone
Chair: Sally Leversha Members present: Sally Leversha, Judy Eastwood, Alan Isaacs, Marion Cooke, Sue Spacey Apologies: Janine Young 1. Minutes: That the minutes of the meeting held on 13/09/16 be accepted
Moved: Sally Leversha Seconded: Marion Cooke 2. Correspondence IN :
As per list attached;
3. Correspondence OUT:
As per list attached;
Moved: Sally Leversha Seconded: Marion Cooke 4. Treasurers Report: Moved Alan Isaacs Seconded: Sally Leversha
5. Upcoming Events: refer attached list
5.1 Sunday 16 Carisbrook Garden Party. RSVP to MGC 7-10 people- Sally to confirm
numbers & contact Ross Fitzmaurice 5.2 Tuesday 18th October Maroopna Garden Club to visit our member’s gardens . Peter R, Sally L, Marion C. 10 CGC attending, list emailed to Committee.
Marion has had correspondence & so far 36 people are to attend on a bus
They will meet at the Botanical Gardens for lunch 1230pm- we can join if we wish
Leave gardens approx 1.15pm for Peter Roterveel’s, then Sally & then Marion’s
gardens
Afternoon tea to be supplied at Marion’s by CDG
5.3 Hanging Basket Form submitted. Discussion with Jennifer form RHSV, very pleased we are submitting a basket, great designs previously from us. Pick up kit from ASQ Skydancers when notified, designs must be robust as moved around & in wind, minimum 1 growing plant, wicker basket. Free ticket + free tickets for any volunteers to assist with display, greatly appreciated.
5.4 Christmas ASQ Tuesday 15th November (This will replace the meeting on the calendar for the 22/11)
Good list of people to attend
$10 deposit to be collected to secure booking
Members to choose & pay for their own meal
Garden Club will pay for welcome drinks & nibbles as well as soft drinks, wine, tea
& coffee
MINUTES OF COMMITTEE MEETING
Cont. Minutes of Committee Meeting: 5.6 Show Parade
Do a list of helpers at October meeting & finalise plans
5.7 Garden Market
Grass cutting is being kindly attended by “Cookie” who has already mowed a few
times & will have ready on the day
Float for $300 to be done by Alan
Entry to be $2.00 adult entry, children free
Raffle- $2 per ticket
Blackboard- Marion to do
Roster to go into MULCH
Labelling of plants to be done on Friday 28/10
5.8 Bursary
Helen Morris is away & has been unwell- would like someone to take over this role
& she can assist as able- we have someone interested – to meet with Sally this week
Email from Tom Comerford see correspondence in regard to need for CDG to
contribute for 2015 it was moved by Marion Cooke Seconded: Sally Leversha
that we put in $100 to match co contributors for 2015
That a meeting be convened to discuss/reassess if there is a lack of suitable
applicants
6. Planning for 2017
Committee to meet at Sue Spacy’s on Tuesday 8th Nov to start Calendar Planning
for next year- there are quite a few very good suggestions
7. Portfolios/roles within the committee
7.1 Social Secretary required- prospective member may be interested- Sally to discuss
role& offer position this week
7.2 Bursary Coordinator- prospective member has shown interest- Sally to meet this
week to discuss role
8. MULCH Editor role
8.1 Maxine as temporary editor. Still awaiting to hear if anyone can assist
9. Treasurer- To discuss early next year “Association Rules” & meet with Judy Eastwood
prior to meeting to present point to committee
Meeting closed: 11am
29th October to Sunday 6th November -Castlemaine Festival of Gardens Entry fee $5 per garden http.//festivalofgardens.org 5th/6th Nov. Open Garden Open Garden -Bank House, Newlyn entry $10.00 5th/6th Nov. Open Garden Open Garden -Grey Lyon’s Garden 104 Ascot Rd, Creswick 5th/6th Nov: Creswick Flower Show, Town Hall, Sat 2.30 – 5pm, Sun 10-4pm www.creswick.net/events 12th/13th Nov: Ballarat Open Gardens, 4 Gardens 10-4pm entry $5.00 each http://www.myopengarden.com.au/openGarden.jsp?e=1&id=1353 25th Nov. Maryborough Club Hosting Get-To-Gether For more detailis on Open Gardens during the months please go to : http://www.myopengarden.com.au
COMING EVENTS
GARDEN TREASURES
A ‘little’ rain produces miracles
Last year this was grass!
Early morning wonderland
GARDEN TREASURES
TREASURER’S REPORT – September 2016
Main Account
Cashbook Balance at 31/08/2016 2,148.35
Income to 30/09/2016
Membership 20.00
Trading Table 30.70
Raffle 20.00
70.70
2,219.05
Expenses to 30/09/2016
Printing - September Mulch 53.63
Speaker fee 50.00
Postage 42.00
145.63
Cashbook Balance at 30/09/2016 2,073.42
Bank Reconciliation:
Bank Balance at 30/09/2016 2,164.72
Add receipts not yet credited 50.70
Less unpresented cheques:
#1354 50.00
#1358 42.00
#1359 50.00
142.00
2,073.42
Bursary Account
Bank Balance at 30/09/2016 716.00
Cash at Hand ($62.80) and Fixed Assets ($1,612) remain unchanged.
DISCOUNTS
Members are reminded to continue to support the businesses that support us in the form of discounts:
You will need your 2016 membership card for identification
All Stone Quarries (ASQ) 5% off gravel, mulch etc. 15% off pots and plants
Beard’s Hardware
10% on most garden related products
Gardens Etcetera 21-25 Main Street Maldon Tel: 5475 233
Discount of 10% excluding items on consignment and sale items www.gardenetcetera.com.au
Sociana’s ‘The Green Folly’
10% discount
Stoneman’s Bookroom 10% on all purchases over $10
Taylor Brothers
5% on garden related products
Tonks Gardening Section 10% on garden related products
MULCH is printed with the assistance of
LEGION OFFICE WORKS
NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 25th October, 2016
General Meeting 7.30 pm. Wesley Hill Hall
Guest Speaker: Richard Lay -Iris
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Next Committee Meeting: Tuesday 8th November at 9.30am–
Sue Spacey
6 Grumont Street, Castlemaine
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The Castlemaine & District Garden Club meets at 7:30pm on the fourth
Tuesday of each month from February to October at the Wesley Hill Hall,
Duke Street, Wesley Hill.
Membership of the Club is open to all and costs $20 a year per household
($31 if you want a paper copy of Mulch mailed to you). Mulch (in colour) is
available via email on request. Subscriptions are payable at the
beginning of each calendar year. New members are very welcome. The Club distributes this monthly newsletter to all members and other like-minded
organisations.
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