WILMOT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

presents

the 10th Annual GARDEN EXPLOSIONS SEMINAR

Saturday, February 4, 2012

NEW DUNDEE COMMUNITY CENTRE
1028 Queen Street, New Dundee


(SOMETHING FOR EVERY GARDENER TO ENJOY)

This year our theme is "the Victorian Garden Party" so use your imagination: wear your Victorian-inspired outfit. Be creative and may the best "party hat" win a prize!

To Register, contact:
Judy Rivers 946917 Township Road 13
RR#1 Plattsville, ON
NOJ ISO
Phone #519-696-3180
jrivers@megawire.ca

Registration fee is $40.00 / $45 after January 16th
Space is limited so register early!

Our speakers are:

Paul Zammit:
A graduate of the University of Guelph, is the Nancy Eaton Director of Horticulture at the Toronto Botanical Garden. Formerly, he was employed at Plant World, a large retail garden centre where he was the perennial department manager for almost two decades. He is a regular speaker at garden clubs and horticultural trade shows across North America. In recent years, Paul has presented in Germany, Switzerland and Bermuda. He has appeared both on television and in print. For more information see www.paulzammit.com.
Topics;

  • Annuals and Perennials to Know and Grow.
  • The Soul of the Gardener • a personal perspective of what really makes a garden.

    Christine Gilhuly:
    Christine from Lee Valley will be showcasing interesting and unique gardening tools. From seed starting to weeding and everything in between, see her display of distinctive tools that can help make your growing season easier. www.leevalley.com

  • Take thy plasic spade,
    It is thy pencil;
    Take thy seeds, thy plants,
    They are thy colours.
    - William Mason,
    The English Garden, 1782

    God made rain days so gardeners could get the housework done.

    Menu:

    Chicken Supreme
    with Rice & Vegetables
    Green Salad
    Relish Tray
    Rolls & Butter

    Fresh Fruit Cup
    Assorted Sweets
    Tea & Coffee

    Catered by Bob Thomson
    The Village Caterer

    Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes/

    - Author Unknown