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Coming EventsOctober 15, 2016

Deadline for submissions to the Jan-Feb-Mar issue of

The Garden Path

December 15, 2016Deadline for Faye Collins Designer

of the Year Contest, Regional AwardNominations (to your Regional

Director), Junior State Contests,Beautification Contests, Victor H.

Reis Outstanding Club Contest

January 15, 2017Deadline for submissions to the

Apr-May-June issue of The Garden Path

March 15, 2017Nomination deadline for the OAGC

Gardener of the Year, Citation,Membership Incentive, Service,

Gladys Thomas Judge of the Yearand Daisy Sticksel ConservationAwards and OAGC Foundation

Scholarship Application Deadline

March 27-28 , 2017Spring State Board Meeting, Deer Creek State Park Lodge,

Mt. Sterling, OH(full board starts 7 pm, Mar. 27)

May 22-23, 2017Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School #1,

Deer Creek State Park Lodge,Mt. Sterling, OH

May 28-June 2, 2017Nature Study Retreat,

Camp Koinonia, Geneva, OH

June 8-17, 2017OAGC Trip to Ireland

July 13-15, 2017OAGC Convention,

Marriott Northwest, Dublin, OH

September 18-19, 2017Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School #2,

Deer Creek State Park Lodge,Mt. Sterling, OH

Meet the New Faces on the2016-2018 OAGC State Board

The GardenPath

Official Publication of The Ohio Association of Garden Clubs, Inc.

October-November-December 2016 Vol. LXXXVIII No. 1

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Wilma Beerman,

Junior Gardeners

Department Chair

Deborah Graham,

Horticulture

Department Chair

Sue Hamlet,

Design Study

Department Chair

Newly Installed OAGC State Officers:Front row L-R: Suzy Parker, 1 Vice President; Geri Rea, President;st

Jean Jankowski, 2 Vice Presidentnd

Back row L-R: Kim Long, Secretary; Judy Christman, Treasurer;Babs Sabick, Sales Secretary

Diane Daniels,

Membership

Department Chair

The Garden Path Fall (Oct-Nov-Dec) 2016

2016-2018 OAGC State OfficersPresident Geri Rea 3380 Shad Dr. E Mansfield, OH 44903-9127 419-709-8184 [email protected]

1st VP Suzy Parker P.O. Box 802 Syracuse, OH 45779-0802 740-992-5555 [email protected]

2 VP Jean Jankowski 20 Carmarthen Way Granville, OH 43023-1090 740-587-4116 [email protected]

Secretary Kim Long P.O. Box 635 Goshen, OH 45122-0635 513-877-2386 [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 DirectorsReg. 1 Barb Deetz 9247 County Rd. 12 Montpelier, OH 43543-9643 419-485-4506 [email protected]. 2 Kim Sigler 12748 RD 6 Ottawa, OH 45875-9720 419-615-2737 [email protected]. 3 Barbara Miller 314 Kristina Lynn Pl. Englewood, OH 45322 937-836-8965 [email protected]. 4 Joyce Sullivan 8021 Princeton Rd. Liberty Twp., OH 45044-9514 513-779-9221 [email protected]. 5 Marian Moeckel 7725 Walnut Grove Rd. Troy, OH 45373-8640 937-335-6653 [email protected]. 6 Doug Bland 2521 Parkwood Ave. Toledo, OH 43610 419-310-9627 [email protected]. 7 Mary Ellen Heacock 402 Euclid Ave. Galion, OH 44833-3120 419-468-6353 [email protected]. 8 Sandy McCullough 28247 St. R. 83 Coshocton, OH 43812-9629 740-622-7358 [email protected]. 9 Barb Mann 12050 Basil Rd. NW Baltimore, OH 43105-9468 740-862-3432 [email protected]. 10 Beverly Norman 2010 Henley Deemer Rd. McDermott, OH 45652-9133 740-372-5039 [email protected]. 11 Pam Schatz 51984 Rye Rd. Reedsville, OH 45772-9740 740-667-9712 [email protected]. 12 Elaine Wukelic 489 Williams Blvd. Steubenville, OH 43953-7147 740-317-5553 [email protected]. 14 Lori Everett 4248 Wood Lake Tr. Wooster, OH 44691-7222 330-601-0140 [email protected]. 16 Linda Morgan 6138 Milledgeville Octa Rd. Wash. Ct. House, OH 43160 740-948-2476 [email protected]

2016-2018 State Department ChairsDesign Study Sue Hamlet 6915 County Rd. #3 Swanton, OH 43558-9779 419-825-3195 [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]

Horticulture Deborah Graham 10764 St. Rt. 559 North Lewisburg, OH 43060 937-747-2474 [email protected]

Jr. Gardeners Wilma Beerman 11845 Ballah Rd. Orient, OH 43146-9132 614-565-5698 [email protected]

Membership Diane Daniels 9137 Keys Rd. Mt. Vernon, OH 43050-9281 740-397-4505 [email protected]

Nature/Conservation Mary Martin 8956 N. Honeytown Rd. Smithville, OH 44677-9742 330-669-2188 [email protected]

2016-2018 LiaisonsArchival Manager

Garden Path editor Vicki Ferguson 2853 Circlewood Ln. Dayton, OH 45458-9440 937-885-6163 [email protected]

Mohican School Bill Thombs 5370 Bunkerhill N. Rd. Butler, OH 44822 330-416-4127 [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]

2016-2018 CounselorsPast President Peggy Case 400 US Highway 250 S New London, OH 44851-9376 419-929-6117 [email protected]

Past President Vicki Ferguson 2853 Circlewood Ln. Dayton, OH 45458-9440 937-885-6163 [email protected]

OAGC Foundation Officers and AppointmentsBoard 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]

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Fall (Oct-Nov-Dec) 2016 The Garden Path

A note from ourpresident:

Garden Club Friends,As you are reading this,

the fall season has arrived to ourneighborhoods. Beautiful colorsare everywhere we look so, pleaseget in your car for a road trip andenjoy the scenery. If you cannottravel at this time, just look outthe window at all the trees andshrubs you have planted because they give yousummer wonders and lovely fall colors as well. Imention trees because it is a goal of mine toencourage everyone to plant at least four trees in youryard or encourage the community where you live todo so. I’m sure you all know that Ohio does not haveany Old Growth forests – we must plant trees for thefuture generations. This past summer in many areas,including our area of Richland County, we had toendure the noise and the destruction caused by BroodV(5) 17-year cicadas. They flew around us and on us,laid their eggs in tree branches which then fell to theground. The larvae burrow underground to live for thenext 17 years.

Another goal of mine is to expand ourmembership. For example, some clubs are very small.Just think of the knowledge you members have toshare with others. Invite your neighbors, recentlygraduated students who are starting a career andgetting their first home. They would love to learn theplants that are tried and true to the local area. Sharesome of your plants with the new people you invite toattend a meeting or two in the spring and just maybethey’ll come back to ask more questions that come upas they “dig in the dirt.” Don’t let your club dwindledown and fade away. Add members this year. I willcarry a poster to each of the regions I visit – It will bea tree with bare branches at first, I’ll tack on a leaf foreach new member that joins beginning October 1,2016 through July 1, 2017. How many new memberscan we add to OAGC? This will be the Tree of

OAGC’s Life 2016–2017!!Since I retired five years

ago, I have attended many of theExhibitors’ and Judges’ Schools.I learn so many new things aboutspecific plants that I grow orlearn that there are some plantsout there that will be fun to add tomy gardens. There will be many

other topics covered for everyone who attends as wellas the students who are working toward being aOAGC Judge in the future. Be willing to compensatethe judge you hire for your flower shows, they deservepayment. All the judges must continue to attend aspecific number of schools to keep their credentials.

OAGC is returning to Ireland next June. Besure to get your deposit in to secure your place on thisamazing trip. The trip is limited to only 30 people.Trip highlights on page 8 of the Jul-Aug-Sep issue ofThe Garden Path. Complete information can be foundat: http://providentvacations.com/oagcireland.html

Thank you all for having faith in me to be yournext OAGC President. Yes, I’ve moved up the ladderand it was a “done deal” when the votes were countedat the convention, but it is something that I hope to dowell. If you have any ideas or suggestions, pleaseemail me and our Executive Board will review thesefor consideration. Please keep blowing your hornabout the greatness of OAGC. Remember, theMission of The Ohio Association of Garden Clubs,Inc. is ‘To promote innovation and excellence inhorticulture and floral arts through programs thatfoster creativity and personal growth.’

Take care, Geri Rea, OAGC President

Don’t forget to be Owlsome! (awesome)

Owl ways be ready to learn and share ideas. We

OAGCers give a HOOT about

gardening and floral designs

Let’s Crow and Hoot about OAGC!!

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Ohio State Fair Updates

OAGC’s Outreach Venture at the FairDeemed a Successby 1 Vice President Suzy Parkerst

The Ohio State Fair is one of the largest and bestsuch events in the world. The midway teems withthousands of people, amid smells of barbeque anddeep fried treats, the din of blaring music, whirlingrides and eager barkers touting their wares. As oneheads south, hot and weary, a colorful floral displaybeckons fairgoers into a relaxing oasis. The OhioDepartment of Natural Resources (ODNR) Park offersa relaxing oasis.

The parkfeatures seatingin the form of benches bearingthe name ofeach of Ohio’seighty-eightcounties madeof recycled milk

jugs. Visitors stroll through the arboretum of treeslabeled with names and benefits. There are many largerock specimens denoted by mineral names andhistorical significance. Along the way, enclosuresallow us to view the life cycle of butterflies as they flitamong the native flowers. Rescued Ohio birds andmammals on display allow people a view up close.Children are assisted in fishing and adults enjoyarchery and target shooting, and both can enjoyentertainment and receive instruction and practice inkayaking.

OAGC becameinvolved with the OhioDepartment of NaturalResources at thefairgrounds when RobLucas of the WatercraftDivision, sought ourexpertise and help in

revamping the plantings around the kayak pond.OAGC members responded by participating inplanning sessions, work parties and even donatingplants from their gardens.

Work was also done at the nearby log housewhere herb and culinary gardens appropriate to the1820 time frame were placed, in addition to othernative plants. ODNR provided signs at the kayakpond and log house noting their appreciation toOAGC for our help in improving these areas.

The OAGC StrategicImplementation Team hasworked to broaden publicawareness of OAGC andincrease membership byoffering “Root Camps”around the state. Theseeducational events offeredgardening programs, demonstrations and hands-onactivities.

The ODNR park attracts thousands of visitorsduring the twelve day fair, offering OAGC a hugeopportunity to market our group to a diversepopulation in a ready-made audience. ODNRprovided OAGC a shelter for a display adjacent to thelog house plantings, with an established prairie inbloom nearby. ODNR also gave free admission andparking to the volunteers.

Each day ofthe fair two shiftsof OAGC membersengaged visitors byasking if they havean interest ingardening. Theteam explained themission and scope

of OAGC, located their home town on the OAGCRegion map and helped determine which clubs wouldbe near to the prospective gardeners. Those who werevery interested were asked to complete a sign upsheet.

The sign ups will be referred to RegionalDirectors in their areas, who will invite them toupcoming regional meetings and activities, and leadthem to clubs they may visit, in hopes they willchoose to join. Several were parents or teachers whoexpressed interest in starting a garden club forstudents, either through science lessons, after-school

Planting at kayak pond

Display area

OAGC Foundation Treasurer June

Gebhardt manning the display


programs, or home school groups. The OAGC JuniorGardener Department chair will follow these leads toestablish these clubs.

Visitors were given flyers and bookmarksbearing OAGC’s purpose, logo and the contactinformation for the incoming state Membership Chairso recipients could talk with a “real live” person in thefuture and either be answered or referred to anappropriate member.

OAGC’s fairvolunteers answeredvisitors’ gardeningquestions, includinghow to deal withvarious pests andproblems. Somevolunteers wereMaster Gardeners orjudges and areexperienced growers

and offered gardening advice. They enjoyed engagingwith visitors and hoped to encourage them to join anexisting club or start a new club. Visitors were alsoencouraged to visit the flower show exhibits in nearbyAgriculture and Horticulture Building.

A number of people who stopped at our displayidentified themselves as OAGC members, spouses oradult children of deceased or former OAGC members.Various staff of divisions of ODNR came to expresstheir appreciation for the work of OAGC volunteers,and to say they were glad to have us with our displayat the park. Additional networking was done with acompany that expressed interest in having OAGCmembers present demonstrations to store customers, which would offer OAGC additional opportunities forpublic outreach.

ODNR has asked that we continue ourpartnership with them, developing a long range planand expanding our involvement. Some businesses haveoffered to donate plants and materials for this project.We need to attract more of our members to becomeinvolved now that this program had a successfulinaugural year. The OAGC state officers will speak ofthis opportunity at the fall and spring regionalmeetings.

If you have questions, suggestions, or offers,please contact 1 Vice President Suzy Parker.st

Ohio State Fair Flower Show Updateby Past OAGC President Mary Lee Minor

As part of the OhioState Fair flower show,designs were guided by atheme with challenges.

First time artisticexhibitors were:Charlene Guingrich,Michael Hoepf, CindyPiper, Pat Moeller andMarily Schweitzer. Otherdesigners over the threeshows include JaneAdkins, Vicki Ferguson, June Gebhardt, Mary LeeMinor, Marlene Purdy, Abbie Riley, Babs Sabick andJuanita Wilkins. Abbie and Mary Lee exhibited in allthree shows! OAGC Judges were Jane Adkins,Virginia Bowers and Bonnie Eddy. (Editor’s note:When the dust settled and the award points weretotaled, Mary Lee Minor was proclaimed the show’sMaster Designer!)

In the Extemporaneousdesigning, where everyone getsthe same materials andcontainer and are given a timelimit to create, clean up andname their design, JuneGebhardt and Mary Leereceived firsts. Babs’granddaughter Quincy AnnSabick was awarded an eighthplace with her first-ever fresh

design and even beat her grandmother!OAGC members also create educational Niche

Designs, some doing two per show. The ‘Best ofNiche’ ribbon was won by Marlene Purdy!

On the horticulture side there was powerfulcompetition amongst growers and names of moreOAGC members. Our own Jim Chakeres (president ofthe German Village Garten Club) was an exceptionalentrant. Jane Adkins also exhibited in horticulture.June Gebhardt entered hostas. Michael Hoepfexhibited in the Gladiolus Society’s show.

The top three winners in each class can be foundon the Ohio State Fair website (www.ohiostatefair.com). The winner’s list proves the support levelOAGC members give to the state fair flower show.

Jean Jankowski (L) and Suzy

Parker (R) meet up with OAGC

Foundation Scholarship winner

Aubrey Von Stein

First OSF show 1 Best of Showst

Winner by Abbie Riley

Quincy Sabick beats out

Nana Babs


Department NewsDesign Study DepartmentSue Hamlet, Chair

Another year is coming to a close and it is time tothink about entering the Faye Collins Designer of theYear Contest. The contest recognizes designers basedon photographs of arrangements that are submitted. Lastyear, there were over thirty entries. Let’s break thatrecord this year. OAGC has many excellent designersacross Ohio and in our Indiana club and this is a fittingway to recognize their talents.

Page 57 of the OAGC Handbook for Garden Clubshas the entry form/score sheet with all the informationyou need or you can visit the OAGC website(www.oagc.org) to download an entry form. The entrydeadline is December 15, 2016 and all entries should besent to me. Photos must be 4" by 6" with or without awhite border. Please center the design within this space.A light green or black background works best to makeyour design shine!

There are five classes in this contest: PeriodDesigns, Traditional Designs, Ikebana Designs,Creative Designs and Holiday and/or Special OccasionDesigns. Entries are limited to one per class though oneperson may enter all five classes.

If you have never entered before now is the time tolook over your photos! If you have entered before do itagain, now! You never know who will win thisprestigious award. Good Luck!

Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School DepartmentNaomi Ormes, Chair

The OAGC Exhibitors’ and Judges’ Schools offera comprehensive program including material on bothhorticulture and artistic design and everyone isencouraged to attend. Each series of six schools is filledwith horticulture information, design instructions,judging techniques, and many, many helpful hints toincrease your knowledge of gardening and floral design.

The next series will begin with School #1 on May22-23, 2017 at Deer Creek State Park Lodge andConference Center in Mt. Sterling, Ohio. The subjectswill include Period Designs; Growing, Showing andJudging Iris; Growing, Showing and Judging Peonies;Planning and Staging Flower Shows; Flower Show

Schedule Writing;and EducationalExhibits. If even oneof these subjects isyour passion, comejoin us!

There areseveral people whohave shown aninterest in becominga judge and School

#1 is a good place to start. Contact [email protected] you would like an application that explains therequirements or for further information. Contact yourRegional Director or judges in your area forinformation on shows so that you might be able tofulfill some of the requirements in the time frameprior to School #1.

Deer Creek State Park in Mt. Sterling iscentrally located and continues to offer the bestlodging rates for those attending the Schools eventhough there will be a small increase of only $3/roomfor 2017.

The Exhibitors’ and Judges’ HandbookRevision Committee included many changes in thelatest edition and one change will be of particularinterest to the accredited judges. To stay up-to-dateon new designs and current on judging issues, atleast two of the required 6 days will need to be atSchools #4, #5 or #6. The Creative, Abstract andLine Design classes have been restructured so thiswill give you more opportunity to fulfill that requiredattendance. Be sure to get your new OAGCHandbook for Exhibitors and Judges at yourRegional Meeting or at Exhibitors’ and Judges’School.

School # 2 will be September 18-19, 2017. Thesubjects to be covered include Oriental Designs;Color Theory; Growing, Showing and JudgingRoses; Growing, Showing and Judging Dahlias;African Violets and Gesnariads; and Small Gardens.

Save the dates, and join us for a good time, goodshopping and good fellowship with all yourgardening buddies!

Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School

Support OAGC when you shop on-line for your bulbneeds at Brent and Becky’s Bulbs. Go to

www.bloomingbucks.com

Select ‘Ohio Association of Garden Clubs’ from thepull-down menu. A portion of each non-sale dollar you

spend will be given to OAGC.


Flower Shows DepartmentJan Seabold, Chair

As I sat down to write this article, I reread thechapter on writing flower show schedules in theOAGC Handbook for Exhibitors and Judges. I alsothought about the flower show schedules that I havewritten in the past. I’ve made many mistakes over theyears on the schedule and rules. Remember theschedule is the law. That’s the only thing the judgehas to go by. Be sure of the details that you include.Our new Handbook for Exhibitors and Judges shouldbe the first place to look for information to guide youthrough the process.

The schedule sets the pace and enthusiasm forthe show, from the theme to the types of classes thatyou want to include. Description of the classes isvery important. Make it clear what design you areasking for and only include one restriction orrequirement per class. Classes can vary fromminiatures to floor designs. Be specific on thedimensions and staging plans for each class.

There are many examples and explanations ofschedules on pages 13-20 in the Handbook forExhibitors and Judges and extending flower showclasses on pages 21-30. Please read them over andshare them with your flower show committee.

Have fun planning and arranging for the show.Learning all comes with doing. Even if you are anovice, you can plan a successful show!

Horticulture DepartmentDeborah Graham, Chair

Fall is a good time toplant many tree species,shrubs and of course thosespring flowering bulbs. Trees,shrubs and spring floweringbulbs can all be planted in thefall until the ground freezes.

When planting trees andshrubs in the fall, water on aregular weekly basis until theground does freeze. Newly

planted trees and shrubs should have a 2-3 inch layerof mulch spread around their base. The mulch helpsto insulate the roots of your tree or shrub during thewinter freezing and thawing.

Now is a good time to put in fall plantings of

ornamental cabbage and kale to fill in the bare spotsin the garden. Remove those fading annuals incontainers and replace them with seasonal mums toextend color and life in your landscape.

The cool weather may also inspire you to doother outdoor projects like make a new flower bed,renovate an old bed, put in a new walk or patio. Thefall garden cleanup is essential to a healthy thrivinggarden. Sometimes it is easier to get as much cleanedup in the fall as you can instead of waiting till springto do the cleanup. When spring comes there arealways so many things to do and if one waits too longto trim away last year’s dead growth on a plant yourun the risk of damaging tender new sprouts.

As our growing season is winding down it is agood time to reflect on the past growing season.What did well in my garden and what did not? Howcan I improve the overall appearance of mylandscape? Start thinking about what you might wantto plant next year. A few written notes about yourgarden in the fall can be a great tool in the spring.

Junior Gardeners DepartmentWilma Beerman, Chair

Fall is the time to include our junior gardeners inthe joy of harvesting the end of the season producefrom the garden, and to share the art of preserving itfor winter enjoyment. As we put our gardens “to bed”it is also time to collect seeds for next year’s garden.

Seed collection can be an interesting and usefulactivity for our Junior Gardeners and a perfect wayfor adult gardeners to share with the young ones. Youcan plan a seed exchange or have a joint meeting thatincludes a tour of gardens to collect seed. Wildflower


seeds can be collected during a walk through awooded or prairie area and then stored and used inthe spring to plant a naturalized area. Seeds fromhybrid plants may not always produce the same plantbut heirloom seeds will reproduce the same plant.

The OAGC Junior Gardeners 2016 Fall Contestis to create and use a Seed Journal. The journal willbe a place to store the seeds that have been collectedand should have at least three pockets: one forvegetable seed packets, one for flower seed packets,and one for wild flower/Ohio native seed packets.

A simple journal can be made out of three paperlunch bags. Place the paper bags on top of each other,alternating the top and bottom. Fold the stack of bagsin half. You will notice that three of the pages willhave the openings of the bags; these are the pocketsof the seed journal. To bind the pages together youcan staple the center, or punch 2 or 4 holes on theclosed side of the journal and fix them withstring/ribbons or bookbinder rings. It is important notto fix them too tight, but leave room, as it makes iteasier to flip the pages of the journal. The cover ofthe journal can be decorated in any way the juniorchooses and must include the junior’s name, age andclub in the bottom right corner of the cover. Thepocket pages should be labeled and the additionalpage can be used as the junior so chooses.

The packets for seed can be small plastic bags orenvelopes that are labeled and contain cleaned anddried seed from one plant variety. The junior’sjournal should include no less than one packet ofappropriate seed in each of the three journal pockets.There are many helpful sites that can be found on theinternet by searching for seed journals and collectingseed. These instructions for the journal came fromwww.hubpages.com/art/making-scrapbook-albums-from-household-materials.

Along with the finished seed journal, the juniorgardener should have a 3"x5" card with their name,age, club, region and the names of the seeds theyhave collected on the card.

This contest is for all ages but regions shouldhave a 6-11 year old division and a 12-18 year olddivision. Regional Junior Gardener Contest entriesshould be judged at the regional levels and thendisplayed at the regional meetings. Prizes andribbons for the contest winners should be decidedupon by each region. The first, second and third place

winners from each age group of each region may alsodisplay their seed journals at the OAGC 2017Convention. Encourage your junior gardener toparticipate in the Junior Gardener Contest.

Membership DepartmentDiane Daniels, Chair

Although summer is over, there are still manyopportunities to promote your club and add newmembers. Our organization is certainly moving in theright direction. The many Root Camps that have beenheld as well as our partnerships with MasterGardeners and ODNR are exciting and inspiring.Consider inviting the public to one of your specialevents or plan a local ‘Root Camp’ with membersfrom your region. Giving out promotional materialwith your club name and contact information is agreat way of letting the public know about ourorganization and perhaps will spark an interest injoining your club.

Invite friends and neighbors as well as thosefellow gardeners that you meet at flower shows andevents to join us at Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School,Gardeners’ Day Out and Nature Study Retreat. Plan aprogram that will attract men and invite members’husbands. I am always so impressed when I read theVia the Grapevine column of The Garden Path andsee all of the interesting programs and events thatyour clubs hold. Great job!

I joined our garden club years ago because I wasintroducing a gardening program at the library whereI worked and a garden club member attended. Sheinvited me to join and I was hooked. Although I havesince moved, I still drive 60 miles round trip eachmonth to attend the meetings. I agreed to chairOAGC State Membership Department because Iwanted to continue to meet with the other boardmembers and share ideas.

As a reminder to club treasurers, send OAGCannual dues to me (info on page 2) by October 1 ofeach year. I’ll send out club renewal forms to you.Please review the club roster and ask your membersfor any changes such as e-mail, address and phonenumber and submit the changes to me. You can nowsubmit club membership updates throughout the yeardirectly from the OAGC website, www.oagc.org.Look under the Membership section of theDepartments tab. If your regions collects regionaldues, those dues are sent to your regional treasurer.


Nature and BeautificationDepartmentMary Martin, Chair

Fall is a great time to plan fornext summer. Was there an area inyour landscape that needed a littlecolor, a little updating, and a littleattention? Consider this time achance to fix them all withperennials planted now for healthy,attractive plants next summer.

If you visit the garden centersnow you may be able to still find afew, sad perennials that need agood home. Know the plants youwould like to have and purchasethe needy finds to plant now. Theywill not be beautiful but they willgrow roots and be ready to fill inthose trouble spots.

Even though the days aregrowing shorter the soil is stillfairly warm. Perennials plantednow will grow and settle in untilthe ground becomes frozen. Waterthe new plants when you plantthem, check to make sure theground is moist and as it growscolder surround them with a layerof mulch to protect them. Nextspring you will be rewarded withhealthy new growth and eventuallythe color you were looking for!

You will be able toaccomplish this for a fraction ofpurchasing the same perennials inthe spring. Don’t wait though.Some garden centers may not haveany perennials left to choose from;some will. Shop at the centers youare familiar with; ask for the plantsyou are seeking. Best wishes to youfor a more colorful 2017!

Beautification Contestdeadline nears

Has your club consideredentering the OAGC BeautificationContest? A contest applicationmust be completed and sent to theregional nature and conservationchair so that your project can bejudged. The scorecard is thensubmitted to the state nature andconservation chair. The completedproject book must be submitted tothe state nature and conservationchair by December 15. Thewinner(s) will be recognized at theOAGC 2017 Convention. There isa monetary award!

Please consider entering theBeautification Contest. Your clubwill benefit and so will yourcommunity. It is very rewarding towork together on such a beneficialproject. The feeling ofaccomplishment can be sharedamong members. The project maydraw as much attention during thebeginning, planting and growing ofthe project as it will when theproject is finished. Of course theadmiration of the finished project iswelcome too!

If you have questions pleasewrite or email Nature andConservation Chair, Mary Martin(contact info on page 2).

Bee a PollinatorSupporterBabs Sabick, OAGC Sales Secretary

Did you know that 30% of thefood we consume is the result ofpollinator activity? It is easy to helpthe pollinators in your area as welland would be a wonderful gardentherapy project or project for JuniorGardeners.

In support of these pollinators,the Beavercreek Senior CenterGardening Group, located inRegion 16, planted a raisedgrowing box to provide nectar andhost plants for pollinators.

The Senior Center membersalso enjoyed speakers on honeybees and butterflies, as well as aprogram on pollinator plants.

After planting, the gardenapplied for and was accepted aspart of a national project called‘One Million Pollinator Gardens.’

Some of the plants included inthe garden are a milkweed plant for Monarch Butterflies and a parsleyplant for Swallowtail Butterflies.The larval forms of thesebutterflies must feed on theseplants as part of their life cycle.

For more information injoining the ‘One Million PollinatorGarden’ project, visitwww.millionpollinatorgardens.org.

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Via the

Grapevine(Please send submissions directly to the

editor of The Garden Path. Info on page 2

or on the OAGC website: www.oagc.org)

Region 1Fostoria GC: Oct. 12,

“Garden Art” by Ashley Blachuda;Nov. 9, “Antique Gardens” byMary Strayer; Dec. 14, Christmasluncheon/community project atGood Shepherd Nursing Home.Find us on Facebook at FostoriaGarden Club LTD. Contact EllenStoudinger [email protected].

Region 2Happy Hours GC: Oct. 6,

“Bee Keeping” by Flecia fromTriangle R Ranch; Nov. 3,“Essential Oils” by a club member;Dec. 8, Christmas party. ContactAlice Winter [email protected].

Region 3New Neighbors GC: Oct. 18,

“Ornamental Grasses” by PatGreeson of Natorps Nursery; Nov.15, “Conifers” by Bob Iiames; Dec.20, Christmas luncheon. ContactDoni Owen [email protected].

Region 5Blooming Betsys GC: Oct.

13, Knoop Farm Tour; Nov. 10,Aromatherapy; Dec. 8, Deck theHalls. Contact Anita Brown [email protected] or937-339-0926.

Rainbow Gardeners ofShelby County GC: Oct. 11,“Blue Birds of Happiness” by LarryDicke; Nov 8, “Succulents in theGarden and Home” by GinnyShaw; Dec. 13, flower show at FairHaven Nursing Home. ContactMarie Theis at 937-492-0304.

Region 7Apple Valley GC: Oct. 19.

“Art in the Garden”; Nov. 16,members make nature relatedholiday decorations for/andassemble Christmas gift bags forlocal women’s shelter; Dec. 14,holiday party and luncheon.Contact Nancy Pry at 614-674-4250 [email protected].

Harlem Township GC: Oct.18, “Twig and Peony Production”by Red Twig Farms; Nov. 15, clubbegins making fresh evergreengrave blankets and swags forannual fundraiser and place freshswags on all Harlem Townshipcemetery gates; Dec. 20, Christmasdinner at New Albany CountryClub. Contact Toni Link [email protected].

Town and Country GC: Oct.7, “Nematodes” by Jeff Gabric;Nov. 4, “Tall Grass Prairies inOhio” by Guy Denny; Dec. 2,annual Christmas silent auction tofund beautification programs inKnox County. Contact MonaNacey [email protected]

Region 10Willow, Minford, and

Slocum GCs: Dec. 1, present aChristmas flower show, “Sing WeNow of Christmas,” GlendaleSenior Citizens Center. OpenHouse is 1-3 pm. Contact Pamela

Scarfpin at 740-820-8409.Slocum GC: Oct. 13, tour

gardens of Mary Agnes Bihl,planting perennials in gardens ofPioneer Village, Wheelersburgwith presentation by Connie Ison;Nov. 10, celebrating club’s 65 th

anniversary, sharing autumnthemed centerpieces, “Mexico’sChristmas Traditions”; Nov. 7-8,decorating of Shawnee State ParkLodge; Dec. 1, hosting withMinford and Willow GCs “Songsof the Season” flower show atGlendale Community Center,Clarktown; Dec. 11, Shawnee StatePark Lodge’s Open House; Dec.16, “Festive Sanctuaries”, awalking tour of Portsmouth’schurches, with dinner at the RiverHouse Restaurant. Contact DianeReese at 740-259-4432 or [email protected].

Region 12Flushing GC: Oct. 17,

Making an Obelisk Birdfeederdemonstration by Mary Betts; Nov.21, “Honey Tasting” by MichelleMeyer; Nov. 28, Christmas Wreathworkshop with instructors KathyGibeaut and Mary Betts; Dec 19,Christmas Party. Contact BarbCencula [email protected].

Region 14Evergreen GC: Oct. 24,

“Raised Bed Square FootGardening” by Velda Rohrer andseed exchange; Nov. 21, “HarvestCenterpieces” a flower designworkshop; Dec. 19, Christmasdinner and gift exchange withChristmas/gardening poems and areading. Contact Linda Henry at 330-682-4321 or [email protected].


Region 16Clearcreek Gardeners GC: Oct. 18, trip to

Hueston Woods; Nov. 15, Amazing Life of Bees;Dec. 20, Holiday Luncheon. Contact Pat Stidham at937-885-5155 or [email protected]

Wilmington GC: Oct.10, “Pumpkins andGourds”; Nov.14, “Holiday Decor” by JuneBowling; Dec. 12, “Colors of Christmas” flowershow theme, Moyer Room in the Wilmington CityBuilding (S. South St. and Locust St.). Contact TerriThobaben at 937-725-1471.

Stepping StonesThe Harlem Township GC (Region 7)

celebrated a 65 anniversary this year. The club wasth

organized and joined the OAGC in October of 1951.Members celebrated the club’s 65 year byth

participating in Sunbury’s bicentennial July 4th

parade. The celebration continued in August whenall members, past and present (some husbands,too!!!) enjoyed a potluck picnic.

Regional Club Contest ThoughtsGeri Rea, OAGC president

The executive committee considered the pros and cons and hadmuch discussion prior to the elimination of the Club ContestDepartment. Awards are important to many clubs and the challengecreates good organization and basic elements for goodcommunication between members.

Recognizing this, clubs are encouraged to submit their ProgramBook, Therapy Book and Publicity Book to the region’s chair forscoring and recognition at the regional level. In contacting tworegions about how they handled the change within their region, theyare both working out the kinks. Yes, there should be a chair at theregional level to gather the books and ask for help in scoring thebooks. The old application/scoresheet form could be used. These contests are not pitting one club against another; butrather following guidelines and attempting to put forth informativematerials for your members throughout the program year. The clubis then having someone score the entered item to determine howmany suggestions from the score sheet were included.

One regional chair took into account the type of club and size ofclub as she was scoring the book. The other chair used the theme ofthe regional meeting, which was “To Your Health”, to create smallawards besides the standard certificate for a clubs scrap-book. Onewas “An apple a Day keeps the Doctor away,” and another was“Spectacular Strawberry.” She had a very colorful tri-fold posterboard set up where all the books were displayed.

The best thing would be for the regional chair to glean programideas from the program books and compile a program/speaker listfor other clubs in the region. Sharing information is an objective ofall gardeners, right?

So submit your books to the regional chair and point out thebest program you had last year. Be sure to include the details withthe contact person, phone number for the list of program ideas sothat it can be shared with everyone.

In Memoriam

Region 6Mary Beamer, 6/26/2016, Attica

Community Garden ClubDarlene Shell, 3/31/2016, Attica

Community Garden Club

Region 7Ruth Johnson, 91, 4/7/2016, life member

Harlem Township Garden Club

Region 9Vera Messerly, 96, 7/21/16, RegionalOutstanding Club Member 1986 and

1990, Basil Garden Club

Region 14Hannah Gavin, 89, 6/6/2016, chartermember for 60 years of Evergreen

Garden Club

Region 16Kathleen Griffith, 85, 6/21/2016, past

treasurer of Hillsboro Garden Club

Check out The Garden Path online atwww.oagc.org.

It is in COLOR!


You Love Lasagna – Now Put itin Your Garden!

After a long cold winter, most gardeners arerabid to get back out and work in the soil with theirhands. They are anxious to see change in the seasonand raptly await the signs of new life in the garden.To get a jump-start on spring, one needs to takeaction now! It might not surprise you to know thatthere are many people who only go shopping fordaffodil and tulip bulbs when they see the colorfulspring displays in March or April. It never crossedtheir minds that the time to shop for the bulbs wasthe previous fall. Here is the reminder: get out thereand do some spring bulb shopping now!

Be sure to check out the great bulb selectionfrom our friends at Brent and Becky’s bulbs. Theyare generous supporters of many horticultural groupsand offer a 25% kickback to OAGC for non-saleorders placed through their portal:www.bloomingbucks.com.

Try something new:Bulb Lasagna! Layeryour spring bloomingbulbs in a container, likelasagna. By choosing avariety of bulbs that allbloom within a fewweeks of each other youcan create continuousblooms for nearly two

months. The most important consideration increating a bulb lasagna is choosing a container thatis both wide enough and deep enough. For example,a 10-inch deep container can only hold two layers ofbulbs and a 14-inch deep container will hold threelayers of bulbs. Choose bulbs that grow to differentheights to create a more interesting spring display.

A classic combination is tulips, daffodils andgrape hyacinth. Read the planting depth instructionswhen designing your layered container garden toensure that your plan will work with the containeryou’ve chosen. Make sure the container has drainageholes!

If you are planting three layers of bulbs in yourcontainer, consider the following bulb options: (toplayer): Muscari, Crocus, Chionodoxa, Puschkinia,Galanthus, Eranthus, Iris reticulata, Anemone

blanda; (middle layer): Emperor Tulips, Hyacinths,dwarf Daffodils and; (bottom layer): Daffodils,midseason or late season Tulips, Alliums.

To plant, applya thick layer ofpotting soil mixedwith bulb food inbottom of thecontainer. Place thefirst layer of bulbs inthe pot and coverwith a layer of soil.Continue layering.Cover the top layerof bulbs with a finallayer of soil, as if you were planting outdoors.

Water thoroughly. If you leave it outdoors, letthe fall rains take over. However in our area of thecountry, potted bulb containers should be protectedfrom extremely cold temperatures in an unheatedattached garage or in a crawl space for the winter.Water occasionally and place back outside when theleaves of the top layer bulbs begin to show. Thenenjoy a beautiful spring container!

Let’s Recognize YourHard Work!We’re looking for Regional Contest Winners

There are many outstanding garden clubs,amateur gardeners and garden club membersthroughout the state and OAGC has three awardsspecifically created to recognize theiraccomplishments: the Regional Outstanding GardenClub Award, Regional Outstanding AmateurGardener Award and the Regional OutstandingGarden Club Member Award.

There is only one winner in each region peraward and the winners will be recognized at the2017 state convention. The Scorecard/Applicationform for the Regional Contests can be found on theOAGC website (under the Browse/Downloads tab),in the OAGC Handbook for Garden Clubs orsecured from your Regional Director. We wouldlove to recognize all three regional winners in eachregion!

Bulb Lasagna: Layering of bulbs

in a container


Whoooooo? What?Where?Marian Moeckel, Region 5 Director

Ohio owls are much more commonthan most of us realize. Maybe it isbecause we do not prowl around atnight or maybe it is because we just donot know for what we need to look andlisten. I would imagine that many of ushave heard one or more owls but did not realize whatwe were hearing. Not all owls “HOOT!” The calls ofsome of our owls sound like horse whinnies, screams,cackles, whistles, hisses, barks, and shrieks, to name afew. Many people confuse the cooing of a mourningdove for an owl.

Ohio’s smallest common owl is the Easternscreech-owl. This owl is about the same size as arobin but twice as heavy. There are two color morphs

(forms) of Easternscreech-owls, red and gray.There is also a rarer brownmorph. They are found allover the state and are mostcommon where there at leastsome large shade trees. Areaswith open woodlots withproximity to pastures and

fields and a stream are particularly popular. Urban andsuburban sites that contain some large trees are likelyto have some screech-owls.

The vocalizations of the screech-owl vary from aquavering whistle which can sound like a “quaveringtremolo” or monotone trill to a descending trill thatsounds like a horse’s whinny. The frequency seemsgreatest on moonlit nights. They nest in tree cavities,especially those where a limb has broken off or anabandoned flicker cavity. I often hear screech owlsaround my home in August when I am up latedesigning for our fair flower show and wonder if they

are mocking me for being aprocrastinator!

The Great horned owl is thesecond most common owl in Ohio.Its colloquial name is cat owlwhich might give you a clue to thesize of the prey this large owl cantake. They eat a wide variety offood items including rabbits,skunks (a favorite), Norway rats,

muskrats, woodchucks and also smaller prey such asmice, birds, voles, ducks, pheasants, various reptilesand even large insects.

It is a large owl with a length of 22 inches and aweight of 3.1 pounds. Its wingspan is 44 inches. Itsflight is nearly silent due to the softness of itsfeathers. This is true of all owls. Although it lookslike it has external ears, these are only feathers andhelp camouflage the bird. Owl ears are not visibleunless the feathers on the head are pulled back. Greathorned owls are found where there is a diversity ofscattered woodlots, open fields and meadows,marshes and other open to semi-open habitats.

Horned owls nest in large stick nests, often thosetaken over from red-tailed hawks, American crowsand great blue herons. Otherwise, broken-off treesnags or large open cavities within trees are used.There are cases where a great horned owl was knownto drive a bald eagle from its nest and take it over forits own. This large owl is our earliest nester. Themales start calling in late fall and eggs are often laidby the end of January.

The call of the great horned owl is the typical“hoot” we often connect with owls. Normally it isdescribed as “Whooo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo” but they alsomake other calls such as barks, screams, soft whistlesand low laughing sounds. Like other owls, they canalso make loud clacking sounds by snapping theirbeaks together. (To be continued in the January issuewith two more owls that are found in Ohio.)

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OAGC Foundation NotesBabs Sabick, OAGC Foundation Development Director

A rather disturbing statistic was recently released stating that childrenonly spend about 30 minutes a week outdoors. The fixation with virtualreality may ultimately change society’s attitude toward the natural world.Several OAGC Foundation Funds are instrumental in providing youngpeople with exposure to the “real world.”

The Mohican School in the Out-of-Doors, located in Butler, Ohio, givesmiddle school students the opportunity to experience Mother Nature througha residential program. Children learn life skills as well as being exposed to the environment. Funds are used topromote the school’s goal of fostering a love of nature.

Wahkeena Nature Preserve welcomes students from the area to experience woodland and pond life througha day trip format. After her passing, a transportation fund was established to honor Past President Sarah Budnick.Through Sarah’s Transportation Fund, school systems wanting students to visit Wahkeena now have a way todefray the cost of busing.

The OAGC Foundation also acts as the administrator for the Junior Camper Scholarship to the OAGCNature Study Retreat. Young campers can apply for the funds to attend this week-long event. Your tax deductibledonations through the OAGC Foundation, Inc. is helping to insure that the next generation will care for nature asmuch as you do.

The OAGC Foundation is grateful for the following donations:(Received as of July 15, 2016)

Wahkeena Nature PreserveFund

Harlem Twp. GC, Open Gate GC(in memory of Irene Rector),Weed-A-Way GC (birdfood)

Dottie Bates Scholarship FundFour Seasons GC, OAGC Region

9, Tom Shisler (in memory ofDottie Bates)

General FundFindlay GC, Harlem Twp GC(lifetime membership for Betty

Johnson), Jean Jankowski,OAGC Region 8, OAGC Region

10, OAGC Region 11, OAGCRegion 12

Sarah’s Transportation FundOAGC Region 1 (in memory of

Carol Hall, Fostoria GC),OAGC Region 2, OAGC Region

4, OAGC Region 5, OAGCRegion 6 (in memory of Olive

Babione), OAGC Region 7, Tanand Toil GC (in memory Patty

Brill)

Scholarship FundCollege Hill GC, Mary

Gamstetter, Celeste Hicks (inmemory of Eurshie Holton and

Ernest Becker), WhisperingMeadows GC (in memory of

Olive Babione)

Mohican Outdoor School FundBriarwood Beach GC (Mohican

GLOBE program), OAGCRegion 1 (in memory of Carol

Hall, Fostoria GC), OAGCRegion 2, OAGC Region 6 (in

memory Olive Babione), OAGCRegion 14, Jean Walton (in

memory of Barbara Feightner)

Nature and Conservation FundNewark GC (in memory of

Barbara Feightner), OAGCRegion 3, OAGC State Board (in

honor of Peggy Case, OAGCPresident), OAGC Region 16,

Babs Sabick (in memory ofCharles Sonny Morgan)

Save a Tree!To opt out of the printed, snail-mailed version of The Garden Path, and get notification of the electronic version,please email your request (include your garden club name and region) to the state membership chair (information

found on page 2.)


Help the Monarch Butterflies byCollecting Milkweed Seed Pods

The Ohio Department ofTransportation (ODOT) is askingfor the public’s help with a newcampaign to plant milkweed alongstate highways to support Ohio’smonarch butterfly population.People can help the OhioPollinator Habitat Initiative bygathering milkweed seed podsfrom established plants anddropping them off at collectionstations around the state through

October 30. The seeds are to be planted along ODOT’s19,000 miles of highway right-of-way statewide.

“Common milkweed is essential to the survival ofmonarch butterflies in Ohio,” Marci Lininger, a biologistwith the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, said in an ODOTstatement. “Ohio is a priority area for monarchs.Fourth-generation monarch butterflies hatch in Ohio in latesummer, migrate north to Canada, and then come backthrough Ohio once more in order to fly to Mexico for thewinter,” Ms. Lininger said. “This same generation is alsoresponsible for starting the life cycle all over again in thespring, laying the following year’s first generation ofmonarchs.”

“Planting milkweed and other native wildflowers onour roadsides benefit the pollinators who in turn benefitagriculture,” ODOT Director Jerry Wray said. “They alsobeautify our highways and reduce mowing costs — adouble bonus for Ohio taxpayers.”

The Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative was formed inresponse to a 2014 petition to list the monarch butterfly asfederally endangered. It is an educational campaign toinform landowners, farmers, government agencies, and thegeneral public of the importance of pollinators to humanfood supplies and the habitats they need to survive.

Harvesting pods does not affect milkweed plantpopulations in established areas, according to ODOT.People harvesting pods should wear clothing appropriatefor outdoors and consider wearing disposable gloves whilepicking and handling the pods. Milkweed seed pods ideallyare picked when they are dry and gray or brown in color. Ifthe center seam pops with gentle pressure, the pods areready for picking. Pods should be stored in paper bags orgrocery sacks so they stay dry, then placed in a cool, dryarea until they can be delivered to a collection station.

Collection stations are located at Ohio Department ofAgriculture Soil and Water Conservation District offices inmost counties.

Fall 2016 OAGC Sales List(All prices are subject to change)

BOOKSHandbook For Exhibitors and Judges 25.00Garden Club Handbook (2010) 8.00

FLOWER SHOW SUPPLIESArtistic Best of Show Rosette 7.50Green Thumb Award for Hort. Excel. Rosette 5.00Horticulture Best of Show Rosette 7.50Indoor Growers Award, Container Grown 7.50Judges Award of Distinction Rosette 6.50Outdoor Growers Award for Cultural Perfection 6.00Sweepstakes Rosette 8.501 Place Flower Show Ribbon (flat) .45st

2 Place Flower Show Ribbon (flat) .45nd

3 Place Flower Show Ribbon (flat) .45rd

4 Place Flower Show Ribbon (flat) .45th

Junior Sweepstakes 6.50Flower Show Entry Tags (Pack of 250) 13.50Miniature Flower Show Entry Tags (Pack of 50) 2.50

GARDEN ITEMSAtlas Gloves (small, medium, large) 5.00Tool Grip Gloves (small, medium, large, xlarge) 5.00Handy Tool 12.00Plant Markers – Heavy Duty (bundle of 25) 15.00Soil Knife 20.00Soil Knife Sheath 10.00

OAGC ITEMSOAGC Logo Coffee Mug 12.00OAGC Car Magnet 4.00

MORE ITEMS AVAILABLE AT OAGC EVENTS

Do not send money until shipping cost is tabulatedTOTAL OF ORDER $______POSTAGE & HANDLING** $______(**dependant on weight of items shipped)TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $______

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO OAGCSEND TO: State Sales Secretary, Babs Sabick

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2016 FALL REGIONAL MEETINGSConsider visiting a neighboring regional meeting. Just contact the appropriate Regional Director. Contact info on Page 2.

Reg. 1 Nov. 3 Camp Widewater Liberty Center AM: “Straw Bale Gardening” by Mary FosterPM: “Design Comparison” with Carol Lemle and Sue Hamlet

Reg. 2 Oct. 25 Trinity Friends Church Van Wert AM: Fall Flower Show, “Bats”PM: Floral Design Program

Reg. 3 Oct. 24 Celebrations Banq. Ctr. Dayton AM: “Hosta and Shady Companions” by Gene WogomanPM: “Celebrate Fall” by Myrna Cordray

Reg. 4 Oct. 28 Receptions Banquet Ctr. Loveland AM: “Four Seasons Container Gardening” by Jennifer Radcliffe

Reg. 5 Oct. 27 Urbana VFW Urbana AM: “Gardening for Wildlife” by Donna Schwab, Wildlife ManagementPM: “Gardening for Pollinators” by Denise Ellsworth, OSU, Wooster

Reg. 6 Nov. 5 Terra Comm. College Fremont AM: “Tuskegee Airmen from WWII” by Dr. Harold BrownPM: “How to Save Documents for the Future” by Becky Hill

Reg. 7 Oct. 26 Liederkranz Mansfield AM: “Making Fairy Gardens” by Mark Langon, Mulberry Creek HerbsPM: “Making Small and Miniature Arrangements” by Jo Ann Graham

Reg. 8 Oct. 19 Canal Lewisville Meth. Ch. Coshocton AM: “Community Supported Agriculture” by Mary and Ron MeyersPM: “Worm Composting” by Tammy Rogers, Coshocton Ext. Agent

Reg. 9 Nov. 2 Christ UM Church Baltimore AM: “Square Foot Gardening by Gina Wagner PM: “Falling for Flowers” floral design program by Debbie Molisee

Reg. 10 Oct. 20 OU Southern Campus Ironton AM: “Mycology in the Garden: Good, Bad & Ugly” by Andrea MoorePM: “Rainbows From My Bed” design program by Mary Lee Minor

Reg. 11 Oct. 22 Rockland Meth. Church Belpre AM: “Monarch Butterflies” by John MortonPM: “Herbs and Folklore” by Jann Adams

Reg. 12 Oct. 15 Pennington’s Jewett AM: “Making Health Smoothies From Your Garden”PM: “Planting the Right Herbs in Your Garden” by Mike Paprocki

Reg. 14 Nov. 9 Chapel of the Cross UMC N.Lawrence AM: “Rehabbing Ohio Birds of Prey” by Ohio Bird SanctuaryPM: “Gardens and Programs of Kingwood Center” by Chuck Gleaves

Reg. 16 Oct. 13 Caesar Creek St. Pk. Waynesville AM: “Saving the Monarch” by Larry and Carolyn TurnerPM: “Prairie Wildflowers and Their Pollinators” by Kim Baker

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