February 2011 - Naples Garden Club

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Trowel Prints
Naples Garden Club
February, 15, 2011
Naples Garden Club
Members’ Meeting – March 7, 2011
Moorings Presbyterian Church
Moss Hall, 1:00 pm
Amy Stewart is our featured speaker and will review
her New York Times bestseller Wicked
Plants: The Weed That Killed Lincoln's
Mother and Other Botanical Atrocities. There
will also be a book signing at this event.
SEATING IS LIMITED. MEMBERS ARE REQUESTED TO MAKE
RESERVATIONS ON THE NAPLES GARDEN CLUB'S WEBSISTE;
www.naplesgardenclub.org
Wicked Plants-The Deliciously Dark
Side of the Plant Kingdom
Amy Stewart, Speaker
In her New York Times bestseller Wicked Plants: The Weed That
Killed Lincoln's Mother and Other Botanical Atrocities (Algonquin
Books, May 2009), Amy Stewart takes on Mother Nature's most appalling
creations. It's an A to Z of plants that kill, maim, intoxicate, and otherwise KC KRATT Photographer
offend. Drawing on history, medicine, science, and legend, Stewart presents
tales of bloodcurdling botany that will entertain, alarm, and enlighten even the most intrepid gardeners and nature
lovers.
Find out which plant killed Abraham Lincoln's mother, which shrub ignited a global war, and what plant has killed 90
million people. From strychnine to castor bean, from poison sumac to monkshood, from carnivorous plants to weeds
that spontaneously combust, Stewart introduces an unforgettable cast of characters and tells their tales with her own
wicked sense of humor.
Her talk is accompanied by dazzling photographs, historical images, copper engravings, and other visuals as illustrations.
In addition, Amy will bring seeds and plant samples with her when possible so that the audience can meet some
of these botanical villains in person.
SAVE THE DATE—APRIL 4 TH WHITE ELEPHANT SALE
April is White Elephant Sale month - Please begin sorting thru your items
and either drop off at my house or bring in the day of the sale - April 4th
General Meeting. Audrey Hennessey Library Chairman

Annual Meeting Luncheon
Installation of officers
Friday April 15, 2011 at 11:30
AM
Ridgway Grill, 1300 Third Street
South
Price $34, check made out to
Naples Garden Club
Please RSVP to Peggy Coniglio
121 Bristol Lane, Naples, Florida
34112
Winners of Raffle at the House and
Garden Tour.
Planter 1- Ponytail palm and small
delicate purple flower, alysumn.
Donna Sawers.
Planter 2- Lg. tankard with blue vase
and lizard, pencil cactus, crown of
thorn and sedam. Catherine Ware.
Catherine Ware
Planter 3- Smaller rectangular planter
with pint impatiens & purple. Jonathan
Jensen
Planter 4- Larger rectangular planter
with red lantana, croton and purple
impatiens. Jan Young.
Planter 5- Large blue vase with the
white bird of paradise, pink impatiens,
railroad vine, and Bulbine. Jim Perkins
Gucci handbag was won by Ginny
Fleming.
Barbara
Crossley
won two
raffle prizes
at the February
7th
meeting.
REMEMBER TO THANK OUR SPONSORS
For our House and Garden Tour
AND TO PATRONIZE THEM
Patricia Ann Pavlos, D.D.S., P.A
Harris Private Bank
Naples Floor Coverings
EcoBotanic Designs, Inc.
Oakes Farm Market
The Carlisle Collection
Cleopatra's Barge
DeVoe Cadillac
Millennium Physician Group
Scott Lowery Landscaping, Inc.
Driftwood Garden Center
Family Private Care, Inc.
Fifth Avenue Design Gallery
Garden District
Goldsmith Golf and Tennis
Gucci Naples
Naples Botanical Garden
Randy's Fishmarket Restaurant
Gilbert and Roberta Ross
The Wizzard Company
The Raffle yielded $3,715.00, which
will be added to the profit of the
House and Garden Tour.

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WORKSHOPS
Beginners Design Workshop: Mass Design
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
1:00-3:00 PM Cost $15.00
The third beginner and last in the series of beginner
workshops, this month we will make a mass design.
All supplies will be provided for the supply fee of
$15.00.
Bring clippers or kitchen scissors, your design manual,
a lazy-susan, if you have one, and an old bath
towel to work on. Paid registration to Mary Pulick by
March 11th.
The Creative Design Workshop scheduled for
Monday, February 28th at 1:00PM is canceled
and replaced with a Flower Show Design
Preparation Workshop.
Contact Gail Pica 774-3507
for more information.
Membership for March TP
We have 46 current provisionals including eight new provisionals for the Valentine month of February.
Connie Kappus has sponsored her sister-in-law, Maureen Kappus. Hailing from Mactier, Ontario, Canada---Maureen
is a former member of the Ontario Garden Club. This active lady has already enthusiastically joined many of our Garden
Club activities.
Debbie Black is sponsoring 2 new provisionals. Mary Jo (MJ) Heiderman, from Ocean City MD is a member of the
Salisbury MD Garden Club and a volunteer at the Naples Botanical Garden.
Patricia O’Hara, originally gardening in California, has experience with orchids and is looking forward to joining our
horticultural group.
Jane Wynn, sponsored by Arlette Bradley, hails from Wheaton IL. Jane’s fabulous gardens have been chosen 3 times
for nursery and Master Garden tours. Welcome, Jane.
Sandy Hobby, from Loudonville, Ohio and Maine, is a member of the Garden Club in Spruce Head Maine where her
house was on the Garden Tour.
She is also a partner of a small wholesale nursery, with a marketing, business and horticultural background.
Varick Niles has sponsored Michele Seass from Princeton, NJ. Michele has exhibited at the Philadelphia Flower
show, as well as chairing Design competitions and the Provisional Class. This talented lady is also a member of The
League Club and has chaired the Trinity Church Christmas Bazaar.
Jeanne Bowen has sponsored Pam Siegert from Rock Island, IL. Pam belongs to the Quad Cities Garden Club where
she has chaired many committees and has Board experience. She has also been a commercial Tour Operator----Do I
see Future Head House tour hostess in her future
Kathy Shea, sponsored by Sharon Hiltonen, hails from Dartmouth, MA. Kathy has worked for
IBM, been CEO of community Bank as well as managing director of a multi-national bank, and
has started her own consulting company. This busy and talented lady is proficient in Excel and
PowerPoint.
A Special Congratulations wish to Cathy Miner. The Butterfly Couple---Mike and Jackie Malloy,
Barbara Crossley, and Ellie Klingbiel. All five are now Active Members.
Arlette Bradley, Membership Chair
Jill Johnson & Pat O’Hara

Kathleen Hawryluk Flower Show Chairman
‘Garden Party’
Remember our Flower Show, “Garden Party” will be held on Friday, March 25
and Saturday March 26 from 9 to 5 on both days. Judging is on Thursday, March 24. Be sure to
pick up your schedule at the March meeting if you have not done so. Flower Show week is a busy
one for us all. Everyone helps! If you haven’t volunteered yet please contact the person who is in
charge of the area of your interest. I am sure that your assistance will be graciously appreciated.
Set-up begins on Monday, March 21. If you don’t have a specific job you will be welcome to
assist anytime on Monday and probably Tuesday. Show up and join the fun.
Prepare your horticulture now, attend the workshops that are scheduled to assist you, contact
the consultant (listed in the schedule) and enter the design section of your choice. Some classes are
closed already so get your name in quickly. Need help – ask for it. You may always call me for advice
and most any other member listed in the back of the schedule as well.
We are having a raffle and need items. Please contact me if you have something
that you can donate or if you know of a business or personal contact who would like to
donate. Be sure to get your reservation to Peggy Coniglio for the Preview Party to be held
on Thursday evening. Tickets are $25 and you may send the check, made out to NGC, to
Peggy.
See you at our Garden Party,
Flower Show
Preview Party
Thursday, March 24, 2011
5:30-7:30
Husbands and significant
others
Are invited
Tickets $25 each
RSVP to Peggy Coniglio
121 Bristol Lane Naples, FL
34112
Make checks to NGC
Questions 330-323-7703
Items of interest
Gulf Coast Garden Club is having a
Standard Placement Show on Wednesday,
March 11, 2011, Noon to 6pm at the Robb
& Stucky Patio Store, 26501 S. Tamiami
Trail, Bonita Springs, 34135.
Ikebana International-Naples
Chapter is having their annual
Japanese Floral Arts Exhibit Friday
March 18th and 19 th from 10AM to 4
PM at the Moorings Presbyterian
Church. Demonstrations and shopping

The following article was submitted after our program by Thomas Hecker and I think that all members
would 5 love to read and keep this for reference.
“Gardening in Small Spaces with Big Ideas” with Thomas Hecker
February 7, 2011
Thomas Hecker, president of EcoBotanic Design, spoke at the February 7 meeting of the Naples Garden
Club. His program ”Gardening in Small Spaces with Big Ideas” began with an overview of the
challenges and rewards when gardening within small spaces such as courtyards, patios, terraces and
lanais. He defined and showed examples of small spaces common in southwest Florida. He followed
with best plant selections, soil recommendation, fertilizers, mulches and containers. Finally, he addressed
common pest issues and possible non-toxic solutions.
Hecker stated the importance of an entryway with curb appeal, a desired feature for homeowners
that may present challenges of poor soil and narrow planting space. “Low Maintenance and High Impact”
is his motto for this area. He encouraged us to “select plants that are attractive, can persist
in our climate and require minimal care.” Before and after examples were shown of different small
entryways. Some plants used were small palms, bromeliads, succulents, ti plants, crotons and orchids.
For lanais, Hecker recommended the use of colorful or unusual containers in limited planting areas.
Plants that grow too tall for the area may be replaced easily. A large variety of possible plants were
shown. Challenges of air circulation due to screening and pests that may have come in on the plants
may be addressed by taking the containers outside occasionally, if you can lift them. A breath of
fresh moving air and the possible addition of beneficial insects may solve some problems.
Hecker maintained that if you choose the right plant for the right space you will not need to use
toxic pesticides. Beneficial insects and/or the use of Insecticidal Soap will take care of most cases
of scales, aphids and thrips. Regular hand picking is one safe way to rid your plants of snails.
After the presentation, Hecker demonstrated his talents by
planting two containers using a variety of edible and nonedible
bromeliads and blooming succulents. He stressed the
importance of good drainage when planting any container or
planter. He recommended adding a slow release fertilizer to
the soil and used Spanish moss as mulch.
Hecker’s inimitable sense of humor delighted the group of
150. He made them realize the joy and rewards of gardening
in small spaces despite any inherent challenges.
More information about Hecker may be found at
www.ecobotanicdesign.com or www.facebook.com/
ecogardener.
Submitted by Carol McMenamy
Thomas Hecker is challenged by the remote
control

Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.
Florida Flower Show Judges
Carla Gaut, President
District IX Judges Council
present
FLOWER SHOW SCHOOL
Course II
April 6, 7 & 8, 2011
Naples Garden Club Office
at the Naples Botanical Garden
4820 Bayshore Drive
Naples Fl. 34112
FFGC President: Carol Hall
District IX Director: Pat Shira
School Chairman: Gail Pica
239-774-3507
gpfsjudge@gmail.com
Registrar: Catherine Ware
239-263-2286
catherinekware@AOL.com
Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.
President 2009-2011
Carol Hall
Florida Flower Show Judges President
Carla Gaut
District IX Judges Council Director
Brenda Luedeman
School Chairman
Gail Pica
2042 E. Crown Pointe Blvd.
Naples Fl. 34112
239-774-3507
gpfsjudge@gmail.com
Registrar
Catherine Ware
286 18th Ave. South
Naples Fl. 34102
catherinekware@aol.com
All lectures are open to the public for the stated fees. Only
members of a garden club belonging to NGC, Inc. are eligible
to receive credit toward Nationally Accredited Judges Certificates.
Students taking the course for credit must be in their seats
throughout lecture time. Seats will be numbered and assigned
in the order in which paid reservations are received. Front
seats
are assigned to students taking the course for credit.
National Garden Clubs, Inc. established the Flower Show
Curriculum in order to meet the following goals:
to train and accredit Flower Show Judges,
to increase interest and knowledge in the fields of
horticulture and design
to encourage beautiful and educational flower show
Flower Show School Registration
Name___________________________________
Address_________________________________
City_______________State_____Zip_________
Email___________________________________
Garden Club_____________________________
Please affix mailing label with your name from the
National Gardener or your NGC Life Number here:
Checks Payable to District IX Judges Council
-memo: Flower Show School
Registration Deadline : April 2, 2011
Mail Check and Registration Form to:
Catherine K Ware
286 18th Ave. South
Naples, Fl. 34102
Please select one:
[ ]Full Course & Exam $100
[ ]Full Course without Exam $ 90
[ ]Wednesday only (FSP & Horticulture) $ 50
[ ]Thursday only (Design) $ 50
Total remittance enclosed $
Cost includes lunch and handouts.
Accommodations: for suggestions, contact
catherinekware@aol.com or 239-263-2286
Course II Timetable
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
8:00 am-8:25 Registration
8:25 - 8:30 Announcements
8:30 - 9:30 Flower Show Procedure
9:30 - 9:45 Break
9:45 - 12:00 Horticulture
12:00 -1 :00 Lunch
1:00 - 2:45 Horticulture
2:45 - 3:00 Break
3:00 - 4:30 Horticulture
Thursday, April 7, 2011
8:00 - 8:25 Registration
8:30 - 9:30 Flower Show Procedure
9:30 - 9:45 Break
9:45 - 11:00 Design
11:00 - 11:15 Break
11:15 - 12:30 Design
12:30 - 1:15 Lunch
1:15 - 2:15 Design
2:15 - 2:30 Break
2:30 - 4:30 Design
Friday, April 8, 2011
9:00 - 12:00 Written Exam:
10 questions in Design
10 questions in Flower Show Procedure
10 questions in Horticulture

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FLOWER SHOW SCHOOL CONTINUED
Course Instructors
Horticulture Instructor-Marie Harrison
Marie Harrison serves on the Board of Directors for the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs (FFGC), the Deep South
Region, and National Garden Clubs (NGC). She is an NGC Master Flower Show Judge and Flower Show School Instructor
of horticulture and flower show procedure, an FFGC Floral De-sign Instructor, and a Florida Master Gardener.
In these capacities, she teaches and shares her love of gardening throughout the South and beyond.
Marie writes gardening articles for several magazines and websites, including Florida Gardening and Dave’s Garden.
In addition, she is author of four books about southern gardening. Visit her website at www.mariesgarden.com.
Design Instructor - Claudia Chopp
Claudia is a Flower Show Schools Master Judge, Instructor for Flower Show Schools and Symposiums, Master Landscape
Design Consultant and Garden Studies Consultant. She presents State Convention design pro-grams, design
programs and workshops for Judges Councils, and design groups and garden clubs. Claudia is also active in Ikebana
and studies the Ikenobo school. As a NGC inc. Board Member for 12 years, Claudia has held many positions, she is
the past National Chairman for the Vision of Beauty Calendar and currently the Prospective Instructors Chairman and
Central and South Central Handbook exam chairman. Her position as President of the National Flower Arranger-is
giving her the opportunity to study International designs. Claudia is a member of CFAA. (Creative Floral Arrangers of
the Americas) and is currently active in four Garden Clubs. She loves gardening especially Lillium and is a member of
the Lily Society.
One question on each exam is from information in the Handbook for Flower Shows and /or from the required reading materials.
All full-course students will receive info packets prior to course date. It is never too early to begin required reading.
Course II
Required Reading List
The National Gardener—3 years
Handbook for Flower Shows, 2007
Revised Edition Chapters,1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10, 14
Outlines of Period Flower Arrangement– Hanney
Designing by Types—Osborne
Essence of Creativity A Legacy-
Chapters2,4,5&8
Table Settings for All Seasons—
Wood & Smith, Chapter 7 and Creative Designs.
Hortulana, Revised—Heber– Those paragraphs
pertaining to members of the Plant Group
studied in this course.
The House Plant Expert—Hessayon
Tree and Shrub Expert—Hessayon
The New Flower Expert—Hessayon
The Bulb Expert—Hessayon
Plants and Their Respective Families—download
from the NGC website www.gardenclub.org
Plant Families Frequently Used in Flower Shows
—download from NGC website.
Students taking full course with exam must own
the Handbook for Flower Shows, 2007, Revised Edition.
Study the pages pertaining to subjects to be taught in this course.
Melinda’s Winner 2010

Morning House Hostesses at Casa de Pina
Naples Garden Club, Inc.
4820 Bayshore Drive #101
Naples, FL. 34112
239-262-1272
WWW.NAPLESGARDENCLUB.
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June Kroeschell. Editor