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Coming Events

April 4-6, 2016Spring State Board Meeting, Deer Creek State Park Lodge,

Mt. Sterling, OH

April 15, 2016Deadline for submissions to the Jul-Aug-Sep issue of The Garden Path

May 22-27, 2016Nature Study Retreat, Camp

Oty’Okwa in the Hocking Hills area

June 6-8, 2016OAGC Convention,

Deer Creek State Park Lodge,Mt. Sterling, OH

June 20-21, 2016Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School #5,


July, 9, 2016Gardeners’ Day Out,

Blennerhassett Island, WV

July 15, 2016Deadline for submissions to the Oct-Nov-Dec issue of The Garden Path

September 12-13, 2016Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School #6,


September 26-28, 2016Fall State Board Meeting,

Deer Creek State Park Lodge, Mt. Sterling, OH

October 15, 2016Deadline for submissions to the Jan-Feb-Mar issue of The Garden Path

OAGC 86 Convention – June 6-8, 2016th

“Garden Art and More...”

You won’t want to miss this year’s convention. It is filled withfantastic programs (Garden Art and More... by Rob and Jan Young,Contrived Containers by Naomi Ormes and Tickled by Feathers by Steveand Marian Moeckel), additional learning sessions (on Bonsai,Propagation, Sit-Down Gardening, Landscaping, Pruning andSucculents), great vendors, a flower show, awards and so much more.

Check out the convention mini-schedule and registration form onpage 15 of this issue and expanded program notes on the front page of the2016 Jan-Feb-Mar issue of The Garden Path.

Now Live: The New OAGC WebsiteOne of the goals the Strategic Planning

Committee had was to redesign the OAGCwebsite (www.oagc.org). That is now areality. The site is mobile-friendly and theeasy-to-use search box and drop downmenus make navigating a breeze. The newcalendar feature allows for two differentviews (list or by month), expandedinformation (including the Google maplocation and contact info) and a quick clickUpcoming Events icon is located in theupper left corner of every page.

New to the website is the Blog feature where news can be quicklyposted. Be sure to sign up to receive notices of blog updates. Need to finda flower show judge? Just look under the Exhibitors’ and Judges’ Schooltab. Have a change in membership in your club? Just look under theMembership Department tab to submit a form noting the changes to thestate Membership Chair.

We wish to humbly express our gratitude to the former webmasterJan Harmon for her dedication to the website these past 15 years! Pleasenote the new webmaster is now Vicki Ferguson.

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2014-2016 OAGC State OfficersPresident Peggy Case 400 US Highway 250 S New London, OH 44851-9376 419-929-6117 [email protected] VP Geri Rea 3380 Shad Dr. E Mansfield, OH 44903-9127 419-709-8184 [email protected] VP Suzy Parker P.O. Box 802 Syracuse, OH 45779-0802 740-992-5555 [email protected]

Secretary Diane Daniels 9137 Keys Rd. Mt. Vernon, OH 43050-9281 740-397-4505 [email protected] Sec. Babs Sabick 1128 Darlington Dr. Beavercreek, OH 45434-6304 937-429-0987 [email protected] 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 4020 Wolcott Pl. Englewood, OH 45322-2643 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 43620 419-310-9627 [email protected]. 7 Mary Ellen Heacock402 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]

2014-2016 State Department ChairsDesign Study Sharon Ware 4252 Waterfront Ct. Fairfield, OH 45014-3584 513-382-2582 [email protected] and J School Naomi Ormes 5064 Princeton Rd. Liberty Twp., OH 45011-9737 513-863-4620 [email protected] Shows Janet Seabold 3369 Township Rd. 629 Loudonville, OH 44842-9540 419-685-4056 [email protected] Jane Adkins 4426 Clark Pl. Grove City, OH 43123-3538 614-875-5059 [email protected]. Gardeners Deborah Graham 10764 St. Rt. 559 North Lewisburg, OH 43060 937-747-2474 [email protected] Kim Long P.O. Box 635 Goshen, OH 45122-0635 513-877-2386 [email protected]/Conservation Mary Martin 8956 N. Honeytown Rd. Smithville, OH 44677-9742 330-669-2188 [email protected]

2014-2016 LiaisonsArchival Manager Janet Evans 2804 Sherman Rd. Portsmouth, OH 45662-2629 740-353-9563 [email protected] Path editor Vicki Ferguson 2853 Circlewood Ln. Dayton, OH 45458-9440 937-885-6163 [email protected] School Tim Daniel 5370 Bunkerhill N. Rd. Butler, OH 44822 [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] Vicki Ferguson 2853 Circlewood Ln. Dayton, OH 45458 937-885-6163 [email protected]

2014-2016 CounselorsPast President Mary Lee Minor 833 Arrowhead Dr. Bucyrus, OH 44820-2502 419-562-6377 [email protected] Sales Sec. Stephanie Patrick 407 Ridgedale Dr. Circleville, OH 43113-1442 740-474-8661 [email protected]

OAGC Foundation Officers and AppointmentsBoard Chair Marlene Purdy 5229 Arborfield Ct. Ft. Wayne, IN 46835-4636 260-492-2653 [email protected] Babs Sabick 1128 Darlington Dr. Beavercreek, OH 45434-6304 937-429-0987 [email protected] June Gebhardt 2435 Mt. Zion Rd. Bucyrus, OH 44820 419-569-7177 [email protected] Vicki Ferguson 2853 Circlewood Ln. Dayton, OH 45458-9440 937-885-6163 [email protected]

WHERE TO SEND IT: Membership changes (including changes of address for The Garden Path delivery and sign up forePath electronic notice) and dues: Membership Chair; Donations to the OAGC Foundation: OAGC Foundation Treasurer;submissions for In Memoriam, Via the Grapevine and Stepping Stones: The Garden Path editor.

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Spring (Apr-May-Jun) 2016 The Garden Path

A note from our president:

Dear OAGC Gardeners,

Happy Spring! You should havemany special seedlings growingby now and making plans to startgarden work. Some flowers canbe planted while it is still cool:sweet peas, clarkia, marigold,poppies, bachelor's buttons,zinnia, larkspur, calendula,

nigella and others. When hardy perennial flowers are an inchhigh, they can be transplanted.

In the early vegetable garden, plant cold-lovers such ascabbage, kohlrabi, lettuce, carrots, onions, potatoes,radishes, Brussel sprouts, cauliflower and broccoli. Mymission is to spread gardening and get others to eat right andstay healthy. My friend changed to a nearly all vegetariandiet a year ago and already has dropped half her pills. Herdoctor is impressed.

However, I visited two friends my age (77) in thenursing home and they had to be fed, plus they were tooweak to get up and walk. Another friend my age used to beheavy, but turned to a Christian-based vegetarian diet plan.Results: she is stunning. She always had a beautiful face andnow she is trim and active. I read recently that after only afew weeks on a diet with lots of fruits and veggies, you willnotice better skin and better hair, even if you are not losingany weight yet.

Thanks to Linda Warfield and Judy Christman, thePhiladelphia flower show trip was amazing. I’m worn-out,but full of new ideas. I’m also planning on going to NatureStudy Retreat again, May 22-27, 2016, at Oty’Okwa in theHocking Hills area and encourage you to join me. I’m anoutside girl and tromping around is my thing. I used to walk30 minutes each day to the woods and back, but since I amgetting up there (?) my girls said I have to stay in the yardfor my walk.

By the time you have read this, I will have presented anall-day OAGC Root Camp program as part of my church’soutreach program for single moms. My booth is about eatingright and starting a garden, even if it is only lettuce in a potand one cherry tomato in another pot. I have OAGChandouts and copies of my garden columns about eating

right, plus I have healthy treats and lettuce seeds to share.Be sure to check out the activities we are planning for

our convention, June 6-8: Garden Art and More...... Lookfor Succulents, Pruning, Bonsai, Landscaping, Propagation,Sit-Down Gardening and more. When you get your nametags, they will be marked with the times you are attendingthe sessions each day.

The vendors are always a treat; consider being a vendoryourself with a card table in the hall. Contact Anita Roller,[email protected] for a spot. Seeing old friendsand sharing garden ideas is another treat, so bring yourgarden pictures to share during that little time of rest orwaiting.

Since one of our themes is reusing, recycling, restoring,etc, be sure to find that used bargain treasure suitable for afairy garden and bring it with you for something special.Plan to wear a little recycled BLING (sparkly purse orjewelry or other items ) at Tuesday evening’s dress-upreception.

Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School is coming June 20-21to Deer Creek State Park Lodge and Conference Center. Joinus; it’s fun; and if you want to set up a vendor table, contactNaomi Ormes at [email protected]. Lots of vendors make Eand J an event. Everyone likes to shop and find bargains.Keep that in mind when planning your regional meetings.Lots of interesting vendors and bargains add to the fun. Theregistration form and mini-schedule can be found on page 15of this issue of The Garden Path.

Our Strategic Planning Meetings have been productive,thought-provoking and challenging; our Root Camps are agreat addition to our garden outreach. Our mission is toshare our love for gardening with those not in garden clubs.Many find gardening to be a wonderful activity andvegetable gardeners get great food, also. Keep finding newmembers for your garden club. Have a veggie night withrecipes and veggie foods, plus a speaker on vegetablegardening. Invite new people, pass out garden tips at thelibrary, start a cable TV spot with garden tips (our MasterGardeners do that).

Gardeners are so resourceful that I know you will enjoyplanning new ways to share gardens and ideas. I love beingout digging in the dirt and I’m hoping you love it too.

I am happy to inform you all that our new website is upand running. The new webmaster is Vicki Ferguson. Be sureto stop by for a visit.

See you, Peggy Case, OAGC President

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2016 Convention Artistic Flower Schedule“Reduce, Recycle, Reuse, Repurpose”

(Designers: Please refer to flower show rules for staging notes)

SECTION I: ADULT ARTISTIC DESIGNS1. Reduce, Recycle, Reuse - A traditional mass design

with some added recycled items2. Paper or Plastic? Neither! - A decorated shopping bag,

using horticulture materials for printing or attaching orboth. Fill with newspaper so it will stand alone.

3. Plastic Again! - A creative design using recyclableplastic(s)

4. Is Composting Your Cup of Tea? - A semi-formalfunctional table, settings for 2. Will be judged seated.Include a floral design. Designer must provide their owncard table. Tablecloth should be 12" drop. Refer to theOAGC E and J HANDBOOK (pages 389-398).

5. Consequences of NOT Trying To Save The Earth - Atopiary using all dried material

6. Turning Trash Into Treasure - A design using acontainer not originally intended for a flower design

7. Taking the Plunge - A creative design showing water8. Trendy Gardening - A design using succulents9. Rust and Rhythm - A creative design featuring rusted

material(s)10. Look What I Found! - An assemblage, a free standing,

three dimensional abstract design combining plantmaterial and unrelated objects, into an integrated whole

11. Tiny Steps Do Count - A miniature design not toexceed 5 inches in any direction

12. Reducing Our Energy Use - A small design to be morethan 5 inches but less than 12 inches in any direction

13. Challenge Class - Materials and container supplied.Contact Jan Seabold, page 2, to enter.

SECTION II - JUNIOR ARTISTIC DESIGNS14. Avoid Fast Food - A design incorporating an item(s)

used with fast foods15. Roadside Trash - A design using a least one piece of

recyclable trash16. Tin Man - A design using metal can(s)

Artistic Rules1. Artistic classes are open to members of OAGC who are

registered for convention.2. Each adult class is limited to four entries. Junior classes

have unlimited entries.3. Designers registering for a class must fulfill their

commitment or provide a substitute and notify the artisticflower show chair of the change.

4. All entries must be the work of the exhibitor and must beplaced by the exhibitor between 9 am and 1 pm, June 6,at Deer Creek State Park Lodge. No entry may be

removed until convention is adjourned.5. Entry tags and 3"×5" cards on which to list all plant

materials will be furnished and must be placed with theentry. Juniors must complete their own tags, cards andmark their age.

6. Designs must include plant material, fresh or dried. Noartificial plant material (including fruits or vegetables) orartificially colored fresh material are allowed. No cutfruit or vegetables are allowed. Dried/preserved materialmay be natural color or painted/treated.

7. Plant material on the conservation list may not be usedunless grown by the exhibitor and must be stated on acard accompanying the design.

8. Neither the show committee nor OAGC can assumeresponsibility for loss or damages. All possessions shouldbe marked with the exhibitors’ name and address.

9. Exhibitors may, and are encouraged to, enhancecardboard backgrounds as they choose without damagingthe existing background. (Do not pin, staple, paste, tapeor paint, etc). Accessories and or/bases, may be used toenhance designs but are not required.

10. Accredited judges of the Ohio Association of GardenClubs, Inc. will judge the show according to the standardsystem. The decision of the judges is final.

11. Staging notes: Class 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, will bedisplayed in a 30" wide by 30" deep, with white tablecoverings and 45" tall white cardboard background.Designer must provide own card table for Class 4.Class 10 and 13 will be staged on a free standingpedestal, 36" high with a 24" square top. Class 11and 12 will be staged on white 6"x6"colored boxesand table.

12. Ribbons awards of first, second, third and honorablemention will be given in all classes. More than onehonorable mention may be given to worthy entries in thejunior classes. Rosette awards will be given for the adultBest of Show and Judges Award of Distinction. ARosette will be given to the Junior Best of Show.

13. Challenge Class: Designers will be provided with similarcontainers and plant material by Tom and MyrnaCordray. Designers are to bring their own tools. Thisclass will be judged. Designers will be chosen through alottery method by the OAGC executive board. Interesteddesigners should submit their name and phone number toJan Seabold or by email or phone by April 30. Lotterywinners will be notified by May 5 and will haveconfirmed registration.

14. Adult exhibitors must preregister by contactingconvention show chair, Jan Seabold (info page 2). Withthe exception of Class 13, all reservations must be madeno later than May 25. Classes will be filled in the orderin which reservations are received.


Gardeners’ Day Out West Virginia Bound

Cruising down the river, time-traveling, in “AlmostHeaven, West Virginia:” that will be Gardeners’ Day Outon Saturday, July 9, 2016! Join us as we cross the OhioRiver to scenic Parkersburg, West Virginia, for a day oftimeless beauty with a turbulent past.

Blennerhassett Island spans back 13,000 years agowhen Ice Age Native American hunting tribes lived there.White settlers began to flock to the valley in the 1780s andIrish aristocrats Harman and Margaret Blennerhassett builta magnificent estate. Harman’s entanglement in amysterious enterprise with Aaron Burr resulted in PresidentJefferson accusing both of treason.

You can be part of theisland’s guest list, which hasincluded George RogersClark, Johnny Appleseed,Henry Clay, Walt Whitmanand Gore Vidal. We will viewthe famous Stahl prehistoricIndian and archeological

artifacts at the Blennerhassett Museum of Regional Historybefore boarding the Island Belle sternwheeler for a sceniccruise to the estate.

Disembarking there, we will be treated to brunch withthe lady of the mansion, “Margaret Blennerhassett”, whowill regale us with tales of the glory and tragedyexperienced by the family. Her friends will continue thestory on your guided tour of the restored mansion.

A narrated horse-drawn wagon ride around the islandoffers views of the lush hardwood groves and fieldsproviding habitats of white-tail deer, waterfowl andsongbirds. The 1802 Putnam-Houser home, Maple Grove,which was brought across the river by barge in 1986, ispart of our tour. Extras available on the island includebicycle rentals, self-guided hikes, a refreshment stand andgift shop with local pottery, arts, books and garden items.

Following a half-hour cruise to the mainland, those whowish may make a ten-minute drive to Wine Tree Vineyards,where award-winning vintners grow, ferment and bottlevarieties and you can try free samples. Their WineSelection Guide and staff offer suggestions through asometimes confusing process. Restaurants, shopping andhotels are available in Parkersburg and nearby Marietta,Ohio. Cost for the day is $50. Registration deadline is June30.

NOTE: This event is not a bus trip. Those attendingwill provide their own transportation to the site inParkersburg. Registrants will receive an emailconfirmation, agenda and any other details. Visitwww.oagc.org for the latest information.

Gardeners’ Day OutRegistration Form

Saturday, July 9, 2016 starting at 10 amBlennerhassett Island, Wine Tree Vineyard

Parkersburg, West VirginiaRegistration deadline: June 30, 2016

Please complete a form for each person.

Name: ________________________________________Address:_______________________________________City/State:_____________________________________Zip:________ Phone:_____________________________Email:_________________________________________Garden Club:___________________________________Club Code:___________ Region:___________________

$50 fee includes museum, mansion and homeadmission, boat and wagon rides, brunch,

parking and winery tour.Make checks payable to: OAGC. Total Enclosed: $_______

Mail check and registration forms to:Suzy Parker, Gardeners’ Day Out Chair

Box 802, Syracuse, OH 45779Email: [email protected]

Phone: 740-992-5555, Cell 740-508-2494

The Nominating Committee, comprised of DouglasBland, chair; Lori Everett, Barbara Miller and JanSeabold, is pleased to present the following slate ofofficers for election for the 2016-2018 term:

President: Geri Rea, Reg. 14; 1 Vicest

President: Suzy Parker, Reg. 11; 2 Vice President:nd

Jean Jankowski, Reg. 8; Secretary: Kim Long, Reg.4; Ellen Stoudinger, Reg. 1; or Linda Young, Reg. 1;Treasurer: Judy Christman, Reg. 4; Sales Secretary:Babs Sabick, Reg. 16

In accordance with the OAGC bylaws, ArticleIX, Section 1: “There shall be one voting delegate tothe annual meeting for each club of 20 or less, activemembers. Each club with 21-40 members shall have 2voting delegates. Each club with 41 or more shall have3 voting delegates. No club, regardless of size, mayhave more than 3 voting delegates.”

Balloting will be conducted during the OAGCConvention by secretary Diane Daniels.


Department NewsDesign Study DepartmentSharon Ware, Chair

The winner has been chosen! The Faye CollinsDesigner of the Year Award will be presented duringconvention. If you entered the contest and receive a‘Congratulations’ letter, you might be the talented winner.The first four winners in each class will receive acertificate and the first place in each class is eligible towin the award.

Even numbered regions (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, and16) are responsible for supplying the Design EducationalDisplay this year at convention. These designs are to bean Ikebana style from one of the Schools in IkebanaInternational (i.e. Sogetsu, Ohara, Ikenobo.) Designs willbe staged on our designer pedestal tables that are 36” tallwith a 24” square top. You may add a background and/orcover the top if you wish. A spring regional workshopcould be taught by an instructor from one of these schoolsto aid in your display.

At the upcoming Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School inJune, Louise Bennett will be teaching the design workshopin the Ohara School on Monday evening. The fee is $15and payable when you register for school. Class is limitedto 20 persons, so get your reservation in early. TheSeptember School workshop will focus on the IkenoboSchool of Ikebana.

Recycling hint: cut old foam core boards (from pastdisplays) with an X-acto knife into odd shapes (trianglesare good). Cut 1/4” slits into each piece and then interlockthese pieces to create a constructive container. You mightanchor the pieces to another form (metal or wood) to adddimension to it. Use cup pinholders for plant material.Don’t have a cup pinholder? Recycle a tuna fish can witha needlepoint in it. Foam core can easily be painted, and Iknow that Design Masters brand spray paints work well.

Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School DepartmentNaomi Ormes, Chair

Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School #5 will be held June20-21, 2016. We will recap School #4's Kinetic andAbstract designs and then continue our study of theCreative Designs. Other topics will be: PlantIdentification; Growing, Showing and JudgingHemerocallis, Lilies and other summer bulbs; Hostas,Caladiums and Elephant ears; Begonias and Geraniums;and Hanging Baskets including ferns and ivies. There willalso be a panel session to discuss judging problems.Louise Bennett will teach the evening Design Study

session featuring Ohara School of Ikebana designs.Attendees are encouraged to bring properly labeled

cultivars staged in appropriately sized clear containers to beused in the plant horticulture sessions. There will be adrawing for a FREE (one day) registration for those bringingin cultivars. Please remember that all judges are required toattend one day of either School #5 or School #6 to retainaccreditation.

The deadline to register for School #5 is May 20. Youmust reserve for lodging directly with Deer Creek State ParkLodge (800-282-7275) by May 20, 2016 to guarantee the$79/night room rate.

Save the date for School #6, September 12-13, 2016,for another chance to enjoy the topics scheduled. They willinclude Creative Designs R-Z; Chrysanthemums; Fruits,Vegetables, and Herbs; Educational Exhibits; Terrariums,Dish Gardens and Fairy Gardens; Orchids and Bromeliads;and Plant Identification.

Judges Jean Walton and Virginia Sharp have requestedand have been granted Judge Emeritus status. We appreciatetheir years of service to OAGC. New student judges arealways in demand to replace those who have retired orpassed away. If you are an active member of a club in theOhio Association of Garden Clubs, have entered at least 3shows judged by an OAGC Accredited Judge and earned atleast five (5) ribbons in horticulture and five (5) ribbons inartistic, and served on at least two different OAGC showcommittees, you qualify to submit an application to becomea student. If interested, please contact me (info on page 2)for the application form. Flower Shows DepartmentJan Seabold, Chair

This year, the OAGC Convention Flower show has aclass for functional table settings. Descriptions of TableSetting designs can be found in the OAGC Exhibitors’ andJudges’ Handbook. A functional table setting is an actualsetting for the service of food for two, meaning it has all thedinnerware needed in proper position for the efficient serviceof food, although no actual food is used. All elements of thesetting should be coordinated to the style of the meal, formal,semi-formal or casual. Flatware is never required and thesetting has a decorative unit in keeping with the style andproportionate to the size of the other elements. Thefunctional table setting is judged in a seated position.

Please read over the flower show schedule and considerbeing an exhibitor. Have fun with it. You are a winner forjust entering!

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.


Horticulture DepartmentJane Adkins, Chair

It’s that time again! Time to marvel at the awakeningspring bulbs. Time to check the garden daily to see what isshowing a bit of green. Time to hope a late frost doesn’t nipthe magnolia buds and turn the emerging hostas to mush….and time for so much more. Isn’t spring wonderful? It’s thetime for gardeners and their gardens to come alive againand anticipate the coming season.

It’s also the time to be thinking about entering theOAGC Convention’s flower show horticulture division.Everyone would love to see what is happening in yourgarden this year. Please plan to bring a few special blooms,houseplants or containers with you. Regions 1, 3, 5, 7, 9and 11 will be providing the horticultural educationalexhibits at convention this year.

When preparing your containers, do you add a bit ofcompost or well-aged manure to the potting soil? Aslow-release fertilizer works well, too. Have you consideredusing grass clippings as mulch in the vegetable garden?They break down quickly to enrich the soil. Take care toonly use clippings that have not been treated with afertilizer containing weed killer. It would be detrimental toyour garden.

As always, we encourage OAGC members to supportour friends at Brent and Becky’s Bulbs.

Junior Gardeners DepartmentDeborah Graham, Chair

Spring is the perfect time to get the junior gardenerexcited about gardening. Ask your young gardeners whatthey would like their gardens to look like this year. Do theywant a flower garden, a vegetable garden or combination ofboth? Teach them that planning ahead is a good thing whenplanting a garden. How much space will you have to plant

your garden in? Is there shade or sun where your garden isgoing to be planted. Looking at gardening catalogs ortaking a field trip to a local nurserymight help inspire the younggrowers. Also letting them choosetheir own seeds to plant in theirgarden is sure to spark interest.

Don’t forget the gardeningtools for the junior gardener.Gloves and tools sized for themwill add to their gardeningexperience. Start with getting themgloves, a trowel they can handleand a small watering can. A regular hoe can easily beadapted for a young child by cutting the handle down totheir size. Having tools that they can easily manage willkeep them engaged.

Try planning and planting a rainbow color garden withyour junior gardener. A rainbow color garden is a brilliantdisplay that echoes the colors of the rainbow. Choosingflowers, fruits or vegetables that complement each otherand that have bright colors work well in the rainbowgarden. Teach them that varying heights and textures alsoadd interest to their rainbow color garden. Finish therainbow color garden with handmade garden art or gardenmarkers made by the junior gardener.

Once their garden is planted remind them that there isstill work to be done in a garden. Watering and weeding areessential to a successful garden. Have them take time for adaily visit to the garden, to check on what needs to be donein it or to just reflect on how nice the garden looks. Be sureto take pictures of their garden and to show off their work.Attention given to all their accomplishments in the garden isalways a good motivator.

So springtime and gardening do go hand-in-hand.Teach and excite your young person about gardening thisspring. They will become a life-long gardener!

Membership DepartmentKim Long, Chair

“Plant a seed of friendship; reap a bouquet of happiness”– Lois L. Kaufman

Such is the friendships and bonds that we all havedeveloped within OAGC. Our members make up abeautiful bouquet, don’t you think? Ponder this: that littleseed of friendship was the start of OAGC way back in1930. That little seed of friendship is one reason mostpeople join our clubs. That little seed has helped our clubsgrow into a beautiful bouquet of flowers (OAGC). Wemust remember to provide nourishment (interestingprograms, etc.) and sunshine (sharing of the knowledge) to


help the seed grow. Our state board and committees arecoming up with new ideas and changes. But, hey, wegardeners are always trying something new, whether it is anew gadget or plant. So, why not try their ideas. We lovenew things! And yes, sometimes we will have wilting leaves(dropped members) but there is always new growth (newmembers) emerging into a beautiful and amazing floralbouquet: that’s OAGC!

Note to club presidents and treasurers: at the time ofmembership renewal, please pass the roster among your clubmembers. Verification of correct information is needed toproperly maintain the records. Correct e-mail addresses area must for ePath delivery. To date, we have 3270 members.And am happy to say, we do not have any dropped clubs.Now, that is something to crow about! A special thank youis sent out to all who have invited people to join our clubs,so that we can continue to grow and keep our organizationalive! Keep up the great work!

Nature and Beautification DepartmentMary Martin, Chair

Spring, planting and gourds. They go together. Haveyou ever grown gourds? Have you ever crafted with gourds?Decorated with gourds? Gourds are easy to grow, come inso many varieties and can be used for crafts and decoration.

I think a gourd or two would be great to plant this year.You can find many growing tips and advice online by usinga search engine. You can find many gourd seeds atwww.foothillsfarm.com. Of course you can find gourd seedsat most places that sell seeds, too.

Before you purchase gourd seeds do a little browsingand think about the use(s) you would like for your gourds.There are large gourds to make birdhouses, gourds shapedlike eggs to decorate and create Christmas ornaments, thereare gourds that lend themselves well to creating vases orbowls. There are gourds that look like large apples and alsoones shaped like pears! They are really cute when paintedand coated with acrylic; great for decorating.

I hope I haven’t lost you. I know you are wonderinghow these gourds become birdhouses, Christmas ornaments,vases, bowls and home decor. Again, use a search engine tofind many options or try Pinterest. You may even grow yournext vase/container for an arrangement! What fun to plant,grow, harvest, craft and decorate your own container.

Now you are wondering what all of this has to do withnature and conservation aren’t you? Well you can plant thegourds to diversify your garden, add a bit of natural wonderand at the same time grow gourds to create a decorativebowl, vase, decoration or birdhouse! The birdhouses aresturdy, long lasting and can be decorated by wood burning,carving or painting. Home decor, too, will create a naturaland beautiful addition to enjoy. Ornaments made fromgourds may be used indoors or out to add a bit of color intheir natural state or decorated to add a bit of whimsy or anartistic element.

If you need more information visit: http://www.americangourdsociety.org/ohiochapter/Show.html. You will enjoy the show if you attend. The gourds reallycan become beautiful art objects, useful items and greatcrafts. You can create natural ornaments for your decorativeneeds. And you can start yours now!

Exhibitors’ and Judges’ Handbook

Revision Update by Mary Lee MinorAs arrangers and gardeners all over the state await the

‘hot-off-the-presses’, 2016 edition of the Ohio Associationof Garden Clubs, Inc. Exhibitors’ and Judges’ Handbook,the authors hope that the following efforts will be welcomed:• a new 8½” x 11" format in a three-ring binder• the flow of the chapters from planning flower shows to an

alphabetized listing of horticulture aspects• the removal of ‘you’, ‘your’ and ‘etc.’• scorecards that show ‘merits’ and ‘faults’• a fuller listing of flowers which belong to round, spike and

spray form families• the removal of the word ‘special’, replaced with ‘unique’

and other synonyms• illustrations with shadows which give better definition to

line drawings• the term ‘score sheets’ covers forms sent to the state chair

for flower shows. ‘Scorecards’ are the rubrics that guidethe judging of designs and horticulture

• ‘handcrafted’ is clarified as flowers made by hand withplant materials while ‘contrived’ is a term for flowersmade from man-made materials

• a huge glossary which covers most chapters• a new chapter on Trees and Shrubs• addition of the new chapter, Extending Flower Show

Artistic Classes. The chapter brings classes which used tobe in the back, under ‘special’ and includes ChallengeClass, a few Botanical Arts classes (both came fromviewing the World Association of Flower Arrangers’Boston show) and Pot-et-Fleur, another new style ofdesigning with either creative or traditional approaches(the label on this class is ‘unique’).

• some new line drawings and comments to guideTraditional Flower Arranging

• Container Grown Plants is now one chapter

The editing team, comprised of Mary Lee Minor,Bonnie Allan, Myrna Cordray, JoAnn Graham and AnitaRoller, offers no apologies for the stretch of time spentcleaning up copy and layout, and organizing. The chaptercontent has been streamlined in many instances. Chapterscontain new lists of ideas for show themes and titlesborrowed from actual flower shows. Editing a 400-pagedocument takes many hours. The team is not expecting apurple heart. Grateful hearts and kind words would putsmiles on faces.


Via theGrapevine(Please send all submissions directly tothe editor of The Garden Path)

Region 1Fostoria GC: Apr. 13, “Rain

Barrels and Rain Gardens” by the WoodCo. Park District; May 11, Guest Night,“Aromatherapy” by Schooner Farms;May 16, town and cemetery planting inFostoria; Jun. 8, Rose Breakfast atOtterbein Senior Lifestyles Communityin Pemberville and tour of AudreyPalumbo’s rose garden in Perrysburg.Fostoria Farmers Market begins May 7and May 21 in downtown Fostoria. Findus on Facebook at Fostoria GardenClub LTD. Contact Ellen Stoudinger [email protected] or Box381, Fostoria, OH 44830.

Region 2Happy Hours GC: Apr. 7,

“Garden Journals;” May 5, “ArtisticDesigns;” Jun. 2, tour WoodlawnCemetery. Contact Alice Winter [email protected].

Region 3College Hill GC: Apr. 7,

“Wildflowers of Ohio” by Bob Henn.Contact Barbara Hall at 937-898-6709.

Here and There GC: Apr. 12,Open Meeting, Tom Hissong, AullwoodAudubon Center Naturalist; May 3,Fairy Garden Snipe Hunt; Jun. 9, tourWogoman’s hosta garden. Contact BabsSabick at [email protected].

Leaf and Blossom GC: Apr. 5,Sachet workshop; May 14, breakfasttour area gardens and garden centers;Jun. 7, plant exchange. Contact KathyBrandt at [email protected].

New Neighbors GC: Apr. 19,“New and New to You Perennials andNative Trees” by Pat Greeson ofNatorps; May 17, Cincinnati CivicGarden Center tour; Jun. 21, “Keep theColor Going in Your Garden” by authorand educator Janet Macunovich.

Contact Jeannine Phlipot at 937-298-6177.

Saville Hilltoppers GC: Apr. 5,“Cool Weather Salad Greens HangingBasket” workshop by Katie fromSiebenthaler’s; May 3, plant saleplanning meeting; May 14, plant sale(839 Silverleaf Dr., Riverside, OH);Jun. 7, tour Miami Valley SchoolEnvironmental Lab/greenhouse. ContactCarol Evers at [email protected].

Region 4Day Heights GC: Apr. 26,

“Wildflowers” by Bill Creasey ofCincinnati Nature Center, meeting isopen to all; May 24, “Composting:Make Your Own Garden Gold;” Jun.28, tour hosta gardens of Judy Case.Contact Kathy Fernandez [email protected].

Flores Amo GC: Apr.18,wildflower walk at Miami University;May 17, overnight trip to Ohio AmishCountry; Jun. 20, election of newofficers. Contact Midge King at513-738-3353 [email protected].

Springdale GC: Apr. 10, “ABiblical Garden” by Judy Schlinglaw,Butler County Master Gardener; May 9,“Vegetable Gardening in Small Spaces”by Juli Crook, OSU, Extension Service,Hamilton County; Jun. TBD, tourMary’s Plant Farm. Contact Joan Knoxat 513-674-7755 [email protected].

Region 5Alpha GC: Apr. 12, “Square Foot

Gardening” by Deb Keppel; May 10,spring planting at Duke Park in Troy;Jun. 14, “Monarchs in Mexico” by RuthBowell. Contact Ruth Bowell [email protected].

Blooming Betsys GC: Apr. 14,“Trees: To Plant or Not to Plant” byDoris Hager; May 12, silent plantauction; Jun. 9, Secret Garden Tour.Contact Anita Brown [email protected] or937-339-0926.

Fleurette GC: Apr. 12, “How toKill Weeds Without Killing Yourself”by Cheri Elkins;

May 10, plant auction; Jun. 14, “Growa Tomato in a Hanging Basket”workshop by Karen Feltham, bring ahanging basket/soil, tomato plantssupplied. Contact Barbara South at937-593-5897.

Region 6Region 6: Apr. 9, Design Study

Workshop led by Mary Lee Minor,Sandusky Township House in Fremont,fee: $25. Register by Apr. 2. ContactChristine Michael [email protected].

Firelands GC: Apr. 11, preparefor May plant sale; May 9, Plant Saleand Auction; Jun. 13, tour WillowayNursery in Avon. Contact MaryMcConnell at 440-647-3690 or visitFireland Garden Club’s Facebook page.

Huron GC: Apr. 22, “How toMake a Flower Garden Quilt”; May 21,Annual Plant and Bake Sale, 9 am-noon(First Presbyterian Church, 225Williams St., Huron, OH); May 27,tour Miller’s Nature Preserve andConservatory in Avon; Jun. 24, tour therose garden of M. J. Bailey. ContactBonnie Ritchey at 419-433-2661 [email protected].

RFD GC: Apr. 19, “9 Months ofBlossoms” by Master Gardener JimBailey; May 17, tour of perennials atSullivan Gardens by Lynette Fox andplant exchange; Jun. 21, “FlowerArranging 101” by Sandy Kessler.Contact Sandy Kessler at 419-639-3187.

Whispering Meadows GC: Apr.14, Open meeting: “Going Native: APersonal Journey from Cultivars andChemicals to Landscaping withNatives” by Hal Mann, President, OakOpenings chapter, Wild Ones; May 12,Kelly’s Island lilac tour and Lakesidedaisy tour; Jun. 9, tour Peg Greider’sgarden home, visit to club member andmaster gardener’s home garden. ContactDonna Foss at 419-334-8452 [email protected].

Region 7Apple Valley: Apr. 20, “Purple

Martins Need Homes” by Don and


Diane Plant; May 18, club’s Gardeners’Day Out (includes stop at Inniswood Gardens and lunch); Jun. 22, High Tea30 anniversary celebration atth

Foundation Park in Mt. Vernon.Contact Sue [email protected].

Galion North End GC: Apr. 18,“Creating Sounds of Spring” windchime workshop; May 7, May Market,East Park Cabin; May 16, Natives inHarmony, Marengo field trip; Jun. 20,fair planning. Contact Mary EllenHeacock [email protected].

Town and Country GC: Apr. 1,“Community Gardens” by Pat Tuttleand Sue Siegel, Volunteers at Arch Parkin Mt. Vernon; May 6, “Children’sBooks Bloom” by Lois Hanson,manager of Paragraph’s Bookstore inMt. Vernon; Jun. 11, field trip toQuailCrest Farms in Wooster, lunch atPine Tree Barn. Contact Mona Nacey [email protected].

Wayside Mt. Gilead GC: Apr.21, “Proper Growing for Showing” byKit Walter; May 19, “Right Plant/RightPlace” by Christine Libby of AltaGreenhouse; Jun. 16, “Edible Flowers”by Diane Shroyer. Contact DorisMcManis at 419-560-3232.

Region 8Region 8 is selling the children’s

Green Activity book, “What Can YouDo with an Old Red Shoe?” by AnnaAlter. The book teaches children aboutreusing items and will be available for$12 at Region 8's spring meeting and atthe OAGC Convention. Contact Reg. 8Director Sandy McCullough [email protected].

Grow and Show GC: Apr. 27,“Bio Diversity, Perennial and SeedExchange” by Celeste Jirles, GuernseyCounty Master Gardener Volunteer;May 7, Garden Fair at the Pavilion,Cambridge, OH; May 25, “Super Food”by Kat Bennett; Jun. 22, ProgressiveMeeting at Seneca Lake, “The Historyof the Muskingum Watershed.” ContactJocelyn Davis at 740-432-4131.

Newark GC: Apr. 8,“Traditional Design Demonstration;”Jun. 10, “Welcoming Wildlife to theGarden” by Peter Lowe, DawesArboretum Director of Horticulture.

Contact Margie Graft at 740-366-3982or [email protected].

Town and Country: Apr. 14,“All about Irises” by Bob Baxton; May12, Plant Auction; Jun. 9, “Let’s Makea Terrarium.” Contact SandyMcCullough at 740-502-2077.

Region 9Basil GC: Apr. 18, “At

Nightcrawler Gardens” by JasonEngland; May 16, annual plant andChinese Auction, at VFW (2155Baltimore-Reynoldsburg Rd.,Baltimore) refreshments, good qualityplants from the gardens of experiencedgardeners; Jun. 20, “Culinary Herbs” byMary Lewis, Master Gardener. ContactTrudy Keck at 740-862-8206.

Darby Valley GC: Apr. 28,Annual Founders’ Day Celebration ofthe 64 anniversary of Darby Valleyth

Garden Club, “The Biology of aTerrarium” by Ruth Wolery, followedby a Terrarium Workshop with RuthWolery and MJ LaLonde; May 26,“How to Build A Square Foot Garden”and plant exchange; Jun. 23, “Preparingfor the Flower Show.” Contact JeanneBarbee at 614-875-5472.

Groveport GC: Apr. 5, Guestnight with Lithopolis GC, speaker isPam Bennett, author of book “Darn, IWish I Had Known That;” May 3,annual plant auction; Jun. 7, “Roses,Roses, Roses” by Stoyana Stoyan ofOakland Park Nurseries; Jun. 26,annual “Groveport Home and GardenTour” sponsored with the HeritageSociety and City of Groveport. ContactPriscilla Harris at 614-830-1806 [email protected].

Marabar Heights GC: Apr 14,“Deer Resistant Plants” a presentationby Master Gardener Linda Johnson;Apr. 30, Plant and Bake Sale, at theLivingston House in Reynoldsburg withthe Four Seasons GC; May 12,“Making Small Flower Arrangements”in teacups or other small containers andfor local nursing homes/hospitals; Jun.9, tour of Dawes Arboretum’s JapaneseGarden and lunch. Contact Stella Gibbat [email protected].

Pickerington GC: Apr. 20,“Garden Potions - Home Solutions toGarden Problems” by Mary Carter;May 18, tour Adena Mansion and

Garden Estate of past Gov. ThomasWorthington in Chillicothe; Jun. 22,“Strawberry Festival.” Contact BarbaraKochick at 614-837-3951 or LibbyStearns at 614-837-4455.

Story Place GC: Apr. 13,“Sustainable Gardening” by PaulDorrance; Apr. 14, trip to CincinnatiFlower Show; May 11, Oriental StyleWorkshop by Sharon Ware; Jun. 11,tour of Juanita Wilkins’ gardens and“Introduction to Creative LineDesigns;” Jun. 25, trip to Garden ArtHappenings in Logan. Contact KarenMiddleton [email protected].

Region 10Minford GC: Apr. 14, “Tics” by

Rebecca Dodson and Plant Auction;May 5, plant containers at ConcordHealth and Rehab Center inWheelersburg, OH; May 12, clean-upbeautification project at Bennett’sCemetery; Jun. 9, Design Workshop byIrmalee Gampp. Contact IrmaleeGampp at [email protected].

Slocum GC: Apr. 14,beautification activities at Adult DailyLiving, Wheelersburg and James IrvinPost, American Legion, Minford, lunchand club auction at Greater PortsmouthRegional Airport, Minford; Apr. 23,Earth Day Environmental Fair at TracyPark, Portsmouth; May 1, deliver Maybaskets to shut-ins; May 12, picnic andPioneer Trail walk at Roosevelt Lake,Shawnee State Park, plant milkweed atpark office, “Efforts of the NaturalResources Defense Fund to Save theMonarch;” Jun. 16, tour Ritter ParkRose Garden in Huntington, WV andCentral Park Butterfly Waystation inAshland, KY; Jun. 22, annual plant saleat Wheelersburg Flea Market. GardenerDays Out: May 5, Amish 4-MileGreenhouse in Jackson; May 21,Columbus, German Village garden andgreenhouse tour. Garden Therapy atAdult Daily Living, Best Care, Apr. 19,May 17 and Jun. 16. Contact DianeReese at 740-259-4432 or [email protected].

Waverly GC: May 14, PlantSale, Canal Park in Waverly. ContactKathy Duffy 740-708-0761 [email protected].


Region 11Barlow Bluebells GC: Apr. 21,

“Introduction to Barlow Library’s SeedLibrary”; May 19, Spring PlantExchange; Jun. 16, Nature ScavengerHunt with junior gardeners. ContactKim Henry at 740-678-8291.

Open Gate GC: May 31,“Planting Containers”; Jun. 28,“Transplanting Naked Lady Lilies” byBrenda Covert. Contact Nancy Skaggsat 740-245-5874.

Sprouts Jr. GC: Visit Bob’sMarket in Mason, WV, followed bydiscussion on prepping the garden forplanting; Jun. 8, flower arranging.Contact Vanessa Fulmer at740-416-8445 or Peggy Crane at740-416-9272.

Wildwood GC: Apr. 14,“Trillium grandiflora” by Joy Bentley;May 12, “Pink Lady Slipper Orchids”by Kim Wolfe; Jun. 9, “Dame’s Rocket(Hesperis matronalis)” by ChrisChapman. Contact Shirley Hamm at740-949-2256.

Region 12Flushing GC: Apr. 18, Open

meeting, “Raising Buckeye Trees” byLarry (Buckeyeman) Lokai; May 16,“Rain Chain” demonstration by KarenLarge; Jun. 20, “Kokedama: JapaneseMoss Balls” by Donna Hirauk, andplant swap/seed exchange; club flowershow TBA. Contact Barbara Cencula [email protected].

Four Seasons GC: Apr. 22,“Wildflowers” by Judy Workley; May25, “Incredible Ornamental Edibles” byKelsey Menges; Jun. 22, tour FairyGardens created by Rickie Fulton. Contact Sharon Gump at 740-658-3402or [email protected].

Woodland GC: Apr. 7, “HerbGarden in a Jar” by Susan Tatar; May5, “Waxing Flowers” by Joyce Griffen;June field trip to the PittsburghBotanical Garden. Contact CarolePatton at 740-264-9524 [email protected].

Region 14Valley City GC: Apr. 21, “Bugs

That Bug Our Gardens” by CharlesBehnke, OSU Instructor for MasterGardening Program; May 19, plan plantsale; May 21, Plant Sale at Valley City

Depot; Jun. 14, President’s Tea,“Orchids” by Kim and Edgar Stehli ofWindswept in Time Orchids. ContactMarie Stritzel at 440-748-2267.

Region 16Bellbrook GC: Apr. 27, “Good

Bugs–Bad Bugs! Know How toIdentify”; May 25, Civic Planting andAppreciation Luncheon; Jun. 22, tourthe VA Historical Grotto in Dayton.Contact Krista Miller at 937-862-9181or [email protected].

Clearcreek GC: Apr. 19,“Cooking With Herbs” by MarthaMartin; May 17, visit the Secret Gardenin Waynesville; Jun. 21, tour JoanDay’s gardens in Hamilton. Contact PatStidham at 937-885-5155 [email protected].

Fayette GC: Apr. 8, spruce upgrounds at Judy Chapel at WashingtonCemetery in Washington Court House;May 13, 94 Anniversary Celebration,th

“Years Remembered” by ConnieMeriweather; Jun. 10, “Floral DesignTips” by Terry Barden. Contact PamRhoads at 740-335-1279.

Hillsboro GC: Apr. 26,“Ornamental Grasses” by Carol Gorby,plant and garden related item auction;May 24, “A Special Kind of Garden” byNancy Sonner. Contact Nancy Sonnerat 937-393-1231 [email protected].

Osborn Historic GC: Jun. 25,Osborn Historic Garden Tour. ContactRuss Collins at [email protected] or937-270-3475 or Janeen Kopp [email protected] or937-879-4859.

Washington GC: Apr. 5,“Trimming Fruit Trees” by DavidPersinger; May 3, “Snapdragons” byElsie Prater; Jun. 7, “Backyard NestingSites” by Helga Kent. Contact LindaMorgan at 740 948-2476.

Wilmington GC: Apr. 1,“Vertical Gardening” by SabrinaShirtzinger, OSU Extension Educatorfor Knox County; May 7, club $2 plantsale; May 9, “Pursuing the BlueRibbon” by OAGC Judge JudyStopkotte; Jun. 13, picnic at CaesarCreek State Park, “Tree Identificationusing Bark and Leaves” by Kim Baker,Corps of Engineers Interpreter. ContactBeverly Sanders at 937-382-8188.

In Memoriam

Region 2Donna Lee Franks, 71, 1/7/16,

Happy Hours Garden ClubRegion 4

Phyllis Cain, 83, 1/26/2016,Springdale Garden Club

Janet Dumas Keys, 100, 12/29/2014,Pan City Garden Club

Region 5Selma Geib, 101, 1/23/2016, Rainbow

Gardeners of Shelby County Joyce Park, 11/18/15, DeGraff Garden Club

Region 7Betty Hammon, 88, 1/17/2015, charter

member Shiloh Town and CountryGarden Club

Kathy Tallman, 78, 5/12/2015, ShilohTown and Country Garden Club

Region 8Sharlene Flowers, 11/9/15, member ofGreen Valley and Town and Country

Garden ClubsVera Norman, 101, 1/4/2016, pastpresident of Newark Garden Club

Region 9Eurshie Holton, 12/23/2015,

Lithopolis Garden ClubMargaret (Peggy) Scherer, 86, 12/4/2015,

founder of Gardenwood Garden ClubRegion 11

Cathaline “Katy” Mullins, 90, 9/30/15,founding member of

The Plains Garden ClubRegion 12

Melody Hickenbottom, 64, 2/11/2016,past president of Flushing Garden Club

Region 14 Ruth Phillips, 86, 11/2015, Tuslaw

Garden ClubRegion 16

Harry Butler, 1/30/2016, life member ofthe Bellbrook Garden Club, former

WHIO TV personality in Dayton, pastpresident American Rock Garden Society


Stepping Stones

Region 3New Neighbors Garden

Club planted two Magnolia treesat Smith Gardens in Oakwood tohonor long time club membersLucy Schaffer and EvelynJarrett. Lucy was a foundingmember and Evelyn was a vitalmember remembered for her support of the Senior Campsheld for many years.

Region 4Over 100 friends and

fellow gardeners joined thePan City GC’s celebration ofits 50 anniversary. The clubth

was founded in 1965 andaffiliated with OAGC in1967. The club’s mission is to develop a deep appreciationfor all flora, study gardening, develop a love for horticulture,share ideas and enhance skills in floral arranging. Two of thefounding members continue as active gardeners along withseven other club members.

Pan City has a 50 year legacy of giving back to thecommunity in the form of civic beatification and landscapingprojects, monetary donations, flower shows, educationalworkshops and memorials to honor Pan City’s deceasedmembers. Each year the money raised from their annual FallFestival Luncheons allow the club to continue to make anoverall positive impact on the community. The 2015 CivicBeautification Award of $1000 was presented to theRothenberg Rooftop School Garden.

Photo: Front center: Jewell Carter; 1 row L-R: Bettest

Jungeberg, Liberty GC; Joyce Sullivan, Reg. 4 Director;Rosetta Hull; Alice Adams, luncheon co-chair; RubyeGlenn, Charter Member; Rose Kearney, Charter Member;2 row L-R: Rosemary McClendon, luncheon co-chair;nd

Dorothy Rollinson; Ann Tillman, Pan City President. Notpresent: Ann Cooper.

Region 10Athens Garden Club will celebrate their 80 year as ath

club this year. The club has a long history of communitybeautification and was instrumental with the JohnnyAppleseed Highway project in the 1950s. Some of thecrabapples from that project can still be found in Athens anda current project, the Johnny Appleseed triangle featuresflowers, trees, a butterfly garden and garden bench.

Though the club was started during an era when thefounding members did not work outside the house, today’smembers juggle full-time professional careers with a desireto dig in the dirt. Kudos to the Athens Garden Club for theirfaithful work.

Region14Ripley Garden Club

took on an interestingproject: they painted acounty snow plow blade!The blade featured thename of the club, thecounty and a painting of amouse and a chunk of cheese. After all, Holmes County isfamous for its cheese! Members in the photo: Terry Moore,Jane Bilek, Dona Doty, club president Millie Casey andJoyce Wines.

Region 16The Washington Garden Club honored Nancy Jo

Esper. Nancy Jo has been a member of garden clubs inFayette County for over 37 years. She was a member for 22years and past president of the Posy Garden Club before theclub disbanded. Nancy Jo then joined the WashingtonGarden Club years ago. She is a past Region 16 Directorand is the Regional Horticulture Chair. She truly enjoyssharing her Regional Horticultural Exhibits at convention.

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OAGC Foundation Notes

The Mission Statement for the OAGC Foundation “.... is to promote theappreciation of nature and the environment in the State of Ohio by providingscholarships to horticulture students and grants supporting nature education,conservation and beautification.”

How does the OAGC Foundation accomplish these goals? The answer isprinted on the donation envelope included each year in the fall issue of The Garden Path. When making adonation, there are 5 funds from which to choose.

The General Fund allows the OAGC Foundation to function by providing the money to do business.The Scholarship Fund helps students further their education in the fields of horticulture and floriculture.The Wahkeena Fund provides food for raptors and songbirds. The Sarah Budnick Fund provides transportationfunding for school children to visit Wahkeena Nature Preserve. The Mohican Outdoor School Fund furthers thegoal of providing students with a hands on experience with nature. The Nature and Conservation Fund providesgrants supporting projects dedicated to the environment.

All donations to the OAGC Foundation are tax deductible and are a great way to honor club members andfriends. Honoring them also helps funding for so many worthwhile causes.

The OAGC Foundation is grateful for the following donations(Received to December 31, 2015):

General FundHuron GC, Mary Lee Minor, OAGC Region 1, OAGC

Region 7 (in memory of Evelyn Wade, Gretchen Huvler,Betty Grogan)

Mohican Outdoor School FundGanges GC, Marabar Heights GC, Weeds Beware GC (in

memory of Ruth Sweval)

Region 11 Scholarship FundOAGC Region 11 (in honor of Shelia Curtis, Life Patron)

Dottie Bates Scholarship FundButterflies Junior GC, Derby GC, GE Foundation, JanHarmon, Jean Jankowski, Kathy Martino, OAGC Inc.,

OAGC Judges Guild Region 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, StephaniePatrick, Bill and Geri Rea, Anita Roller, Donn and Charlene

Thornhill, Jean Walton (in memory of Jo Hune), LindaYoung

Scholarship FundFirelands GC (in honor Bob Morog), Kim Long (in memory

of Cynthia Lee Decker), Marabar Heights GC

Wahkeena Nature Preserve FundJudith Harmon, Groveport GC (in memory of Hazel Forbis),

Marabar Heights GC, Pickerington GCBird Food Fund: Hillsboro GC (in memory Leona Gabriel),

Slocum GC (in memory of Rosemary Montevon), Tan and Toil GC

Sarah’s Transportation Fund: Basil GC; Jane EllenHablitzel, Maryland Keller and Carl Budnick (in memory of

Diane Budnick Campbell)

Nature and Conservation FundFour Seasons GC (Reg. 4), Four Seasons GC (Reg. 5), Here

and There GC, Hike 4 Health Fundraiser, PresidentialGardeners GC, Geri Rea, Babs Sabick, Sharon Ware

Save a tree! Get The Garden Path electronicallyDo you get multiple copies of The Garden Path? Would you prefer to get the latest issue electronically and in

color? To opt-out of the printed, snail-mailed version of The Garden Path, please email your request(include your garden club name and region) to the State Membership Chair, [email protected].


Nature Study Retreat Schedule(subject to change)May 22-27, 2016

Come for a day or two, but please let us know when toexpect you. Special dietary needs should be listed on theRegistration Form which can be found on the OAGCwebsite and on page 14 of the 2016 Jan-Feb-Mar issue ofThe Garden Path.

Sunday, May 22: 3:30-6 pm, arrival; 6:30 pm, dinnerMonday, May 23: 6:30-7:30 am, bird walk on own; 8

am, breakfast; car pool to Bishop Educational Gardens (hostsite for the annual LilyFest in Rockbridge) for a tour led byRebecca Miller of the Hocking County Soil and WaterDepartment. Box lunches in the garden. 6:30 pm, dinner.Annual plant auction this evening. Bring something unusualfrom your garden to share.

Tuesday, May 24: 6:30-7:30 am, bird walk with PaulKnoop; 8 am, breakfast; Sharon Treaster and Jerry Greershare “The Mistaken Identity – Native Plants and theirNative Look-a-Likes.” We will have hands-on identificationwithin the campgrounds. Hopefully, Tom Shisler will stopby. Meals will be in the dining hall.

Wednesday, May 25: 6:30-7:30 am, bird walk withPaul Knoop; 9:15 am, car pool to Sheick Hollow. 10 am,Jim Osborn of ODNR for an interpretative hike. SheickHollow has many rare plants such as the Pink Lady SlipperOrchid and a rare moss on the state’s endangered list. Themoss is found only on dying maple trees. This is prime timefor spring bird watching as we hike. Box lunches will needto be carried by each person, so bring a backpack. We’ll eaton the trail today. Sharon Treaster will give insight onNative Bees in the afternoon and there will be a SensoryAwareness hike near dark.

Thursday, May 26: 6:30-7:30 am, bird walk withPaul Knoop; meet with Dale “G” Gnidovec, a geologist fromColumbus. He will share in-depth information about theformations found in the Hocking Hills and take us on a hikeat the camp. Cindy Loos will lead a craft time. Businessmeeting in the evening.

Friday, May 27: 6:30-7:30 am, bird walk with PaulKnoop. After our final breakfast and clean up, we’ll pack upand say goodbye to our friends, old and new.

Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School #5

Registration Form

Monday and Tuesday, June 20-21, 2016Deer Creek State Park Lodge and Conference Center22300 State Park Rd. #20, Mt. Sterling, OH 43143

(740) 869-2020

Registration Deadline: May 20, 2016

I wish to register for two days @ $80 _______

I wish to register for one day @ $40 _____Mon. ____Tues. Optional Evening Choices (no fee):_____ Student Judge Session (required for students)_____ Park Naturalist_____ Design Study - Plant materials $15 ________

(limited to first 20 registered) Check One: _____ Exhibitor ______ Judge _____ Student Taking Test ______ Judge Emeritus

Make checks payable to OAGC. Do not send cash. Mail by May 20, 2016.

$5.00 late fee if postmarked after May 20. No refunds after May 20.

Mail to:Naomi Ormes, E and J Chair

5064 Princeton Rd., Hamilton, OH 45011Phone: 513-863-4620 Email: [email protected]

Name: _________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________

City:____________________________ Zip:__________

Club Code: ______________ Region: ________________

Phone: _________________________________________

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Special Needs: ___________________________________

PLEASE make hotel reservations directly with DeerCreek State Park by calling 800-282-7275. Mention ‘TheOhio Association of Garden Clubs.’ The rate of $79/night(single or double occupancy) guaranteed until May 20.

2016 Convention Lodging Information

A block of rooms has been reserved for OhioAssociation of Garden Clubs at Deer Creek Lodge andConference Center. Call 800-282-7275 and ask for the

OAGC block of rooms. Total cost for rooms are:single or double occupancy, $110.72/night; tripleoccupancy, $124.31/night; and quad occupancy,

$137.90/night. Call now and also inform the staff ofany food needs or special ambulatory needs.


86 OAGC Convention Registration Formth

June 6-8, 2016Deer Creek State Park Lodge and Conference Center22300 State Park Rd. #20, Mt. Sterling, OH 43143

(800) 282-7275 or (740) 869-2020Registration Deadline: May 16, 2016

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

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STATUS: (circle what applies)OAGC Past President Counselor OAGC LiaisonOAGC Active Judge OAGC State ExecOAGC State Chair Regional Director

REGISTRATION OPTIONS:Junior, 18 and under are FREE but must registerAdult, full convention $40 _______Junior, full convention FREE _______Adult, one day $25 per/day _______Junior, one day FREE _______Circle the days you are attending: Mon Tues Wed

MEAL SELECTIONS:(Note: Walk-ins are not seated for meals)Monday, June 6, evening Banquet $29 _______Tuesday, June 7, noon Luncheon $18 _______Tuesday, June 7, evening Banquet $29 _______Wednesday, June 8, noon Luncheon $15 _______Please include list of dietary needs and ambulatory concerns

_______________________________________________Juniors 11 or under meals are $10 eachCircle meals needed for Juniors:

Monday Banquet Tuesday LunchTuesday Banquet Wednesday LunchTotal meal cost for Junior ___ meals @$10 _______

Total enclosed for registration and meals: ________

NO REFUNDS AFTER MAY 16, 2016Make checks payable to: OAGC. Mail this form to:

Nancy Riopelle, Convention Registrar701 West River Road, Valley City, OH 44280-9303

Phone: 330-483-3360Email: [email protected]

2016 Convention Mini-Schedule (Please note, schedule is subject to change)

Monday, June 6, 20168:30a-5p Registration8:30a-12:45p Flower show entries accepted; Regional and

Educational exhibits set up11a-11p Vendors open1-4p Flower show closed for judging1:30p-4:15p Repeated Sessions on ‘Pruning’ by Bob

Iiames; ‘Succulents’ by Bruce Brethauer and‘Bonsai’ by the Columbus Bonsai Society

6p Banquet, Introductions: Convention Co-chairs, Executive Board, Counselors, PastPresidents, Judges; Awards: ConventionFlower Show, Faye Collins Designer of theYear, Gladys Thomas Judge of the Year.Door Prizes

8p “Garden Art and More....” by Jan and RobYoung

9-11p Vendors, flower shows, exhibits open

Tuesday, June 7, 20168:30a-5p Registration9a Business meeting; Reports: Department

Chairs, Regional Directors; Awards: Juniors,Nature and Conservation Contests, FlowerShow Contest; Vendors, flower shows,exhibits open

12p Luncheon; Business; Reports: Liaisons,Strategic Planning, Website

1:30p-4:15p Repeated Sessions on ‘Home Landscaping’by Brandon Parks, ‘Propagation’ and‘Sit-Down Gardening’

5p Officers Reception in Lounge area6p Banquet with BLING! Awards: Citation,

Service, Daisy Sticksel Conservation, OAGCGardener of the Year

8p “Contrived Containers” by Naomi Ormes9-11p Visit vendors, flower shows, exhibits

Wednesday, June 8, 20168:30a Registration9:00a Business meeting; Awards: Outstanding

Regional Contests; Results of the Election.Visit vendors, flower shows and exhibits

12p Luncheon. Life Patrons, OAGC Foundation:Scholarship Presentation; Installation of2016-2018 OAGC Officers and DepartmentChairs

1:30p “Tickled by Feathers” by Steve and MarianMoeckelInvitation to 2017 Convention; Adjourn

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

Reg. 1 May 5 Camp Widewater Liberty Center AM: “Lilies of the Field” by Juanita Wilkins

PM: “Small Creative Designs” by Marlene PurdyReg. 2 Apr. 26 First Presbyterian Church Findlay AM: Flower Show/ “Small Space Container Gardening” by Ilene Fruth

PM: “Potting and Propagating Succulents” by Michele RuehleReg. 3 Apr. 25 Turtle Creek Golf Course Greenville AM: “Bees” by Daniel Jones of Jones Bees

PM: “Spring, Sweet Spring”Floral Design program by Mary Lee MinorReg. 4 Apr. 22 Receptions Loveland AM: “Native Flowering Trees and Shrubs for Pollinators” by Terry Goode

PM: “Plants and Herbs for Bees, Bats and Butterflies” by Pamela BennettReg. 5 Apr. 23 Fletcher UM Church Fletcher AM: Flower Show, Doris Hager, chair

PM: “Humane Solutions to Living with Wildlife” by Becky CrowReg. 6 May 6 Catawba Island Club Port Clinton AM: “Lake Erie Algae Bloom” by Sandy Bihn

PM: “Controlling Pests Naturally” by Naturalist Sandy YahnReg. 7 Apr. 27 Trillium Event Center Bucyrus AM: “Health Benefits of House Plants” by Chris Libby of Alta Greenhouse

PM: “Healthy Ways to Garden to Protect Your Back” by Dr. Colleen DentonReg. 8 May 18 Eagles Auxiliary McConnelsville AM: “Pot Party” clubs bring ideas to refurb a flower pot by Sandy McCullough

PM: “Homegrown Flower Arranging” by Mary Lee MinorReg. 9 May 4 Village Chapel Meth. Ch. Ashville AM: “Square Foot Gardening” by Gina Wagner

PM: Design program by Sharon WareReg. 10 Apr. 21 Waverly Grace UM Church Waverly AM: “Beginning Floral Design” by Irmalee Gampp and Carolyn Wilcox

PM: “Welcome to My Garden” Steve and Marian MoeckelReg. 11 Apr. 23 Syracuse Comm. Center Syracuse AM: “Worms” by Jenny Ridenour

PM: “Designs Using Recycled Materials”Reg. 12 Apr. 16 Hilltop Social Hall Colerain AM: “Springtime Bouquet – Stained Glass Flowers” by Donna Hutmacher

PM: “Springtime Bouquet – Sweet Flowers” by Andria KinneyReg. 14 May 11 Holmes Co. Cath. Ctr. Millersburg AM: “Gourmet Culinary Gardening” by Deb and Rachel Geiser

PM: “Uncommon Hardy Shrubs and Trees For Our Region” by Paul SnyderReg. 16 May 12 Maranatha Comm. Fwsp. Plain City AM: “Something to Crow About” - Flower Show

PM: “Succulents Are Here to Stay” by the Central OH Cactus/Succulent Society

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