October 17 was the DelDot’s statewide cleanup day. Members and a
friend of the club cleaned Blackenville Road in Hockessin on Saturday morning.
“Look what I found on Blackenville Rd. this morning. Now if I could find the mate…” said Pat.
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A visit at Brader’s wetland habitat
This morning, members of Countryside Garden Club visited Brader Elementary School in Newark, DE to meet with Sharon Brubaker, a national award winning librarian, who developed the unique program about wetland habitats for the Brader students. She introduced us to the wetland in the school property and showed us some interesting wetland species. You can learn more about the Delaware’s wetlands programs at the Division of Watershed Stewardship website. Thank you Sharon for your excellent work.
Ikebana Exhibit at DCH
Ikebana Exhibit
The inspirational Japanese art of floral design will be on display for you to see and enjoy. Midori Tanimune, teacher of the Sogetsu School in Tokyo along with 30 of her students, will exhibit their work. Both traditional and contemporary design will be shown.
Date Friday, October 2, 2015
Time 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location Event held at TheDCH
Registration cost Free and Open to the public
Contact Marcia Stephenson
Our September Meeting Reminder
SEPTEMBER 24, 2015 MEETING REMINDER
New members are welcomed to join us!
NOTES:
- Bring horticultural and/or related questions or topics to share
- Remember to bring your coffee mug
WHAT:
- Organizational Meeting & Yearbook Review: Let’s get organized for this year’s events and projects. We’ll distribute Yearbooks, discuss goals and programs for the upcoming year and approve the new budget.
WHEN:
- Thursday, September 24, 2015
- 8:30 – coffee & tea social with light refreshments
- 9:00 – Business meeting
WHERE:
- Lamborn Library Building: Valley Road, Hockessin, DE 19707
Window Boxes at Beacon Hill in Boston
Garden Tour at Shellenbarger’s
The recycling of banana peels
Barbara had a brief sustainability tip for members regarding the recycling of banana peels. She quoted her report from the June 2015 issue of “House & Home” magazine.
- Plant perk up: Rub the inside of a banana peel on potted house plants to buff away dust on leaves and add shine. Additionally, the potassium on the peel provides nutrients to the plant.
- Buff scuffs: The peel’s potassium absorbs into leather, making it a natural for getting scuff marks off your shoes. Lightly rub the marks then wipe with a clean cloth.
- Anti-ant: Protect your garden against ants and aphids by cutting up a few peels and burying them near the base of your plants.
Our new officers for 2015-2017 season
Our new officers were installed at our closing picnic at CCA on June 18, 2015.
Installation of Officers was led by Tracy who compared the new board to the preparation of a gardening bed for seeds. Garden tools and gloves symbolizing the work of the new officers were cleverly presented to each officer along with the expectations for their roles.
Tracy presented Pat with a gift card in appreciation of all her dedication and endless work during her Presidency. Pat presented each of her outgoing officers with a beautiful begonia.
Congratulations to new officers!!
President: Ginny Cardona
Vice President: Bill Baur
Treasurer: Barbara Boyce
Secretary: Gerri Klumpp
Making Mosaic Garden Globes at CCA
We spent the morning at Center for the Creative Arts (CCA) in Yorklyn, DE designing (?!) and making a garden globe from recycled and broken glass. Our instructor was Michelle Reilly, the original owner of “Everyday Artists Paint Your Own Pottery” Shop in Hockessin. Thank you Michelle for the fun workshop.
Unveiling of Tweeds Tavern Historical Marker
Countryside Garden Club of Hockessin, DE 