July 2010 Newsletter

Note from the President- I want to thank Joanna Kovalcsik for hosting our first summer meeting of 2010. Joanna’s gardens were beautiful, the weather was perfect, the food was fantastic as always, and seeing our Hosta friends was a great treat as well.

I also want to thank Jim Vrable and Rob Canning for donating the Hosta for the raffle at our last meeting. That raffle netted the club $111.00 to use towards speakers, outings, door prizes, and other EMHS activities. Thanks also go to Barb Hunter and Becky Hanner for being our ticket sellers at the meeting.

All of the donations of door prizes are greatly appreciated. You make a lot of people happy with your thoughtfulness.

I have set the date of July 22nd for our tour to Applewood Estate. We will plan to meet at the Estate at 9:00AM to avoid being in the sun during the hottest part of the day. It will also have us released in time to do other things that day. We have to have at least 10 people in our group for the guided tour. This outing is free. All you have to do is drive yourself to Flint or find a ride with another person going. If you are interested in attending this EMHS outing please contact Glen at pacegardens@charter.net to verify you will be going. I will update the status at our next meeting.

Cathy and Mick will order more 2010 Hosta Stones as they are ordered. If you are interested in purchasing a 2010 Hosta Stone with Stuart Asch’s “Seducer” on it, please contact them at cehodgso@hotmail.com

It is also time to think about the EMHS Annual Plant Exchange scheduled for Sept 2, 2010. Divide your plants now and they will have time to bulk up before the meeting in Sept. This meeting is a favorite with a lot of nice plants in the Exchange. Any Hosta or other companion plant is welcome. Remember, no Bishop’s Weed, Lily of the Valley, or other plants that have taken over your gardens should be exchanged. Please don’t burden others with your noxious weeds.

Pat is doing better so she and Bill will be hosting our July meeting. Hope to see you there.

Glen

Next Meeting- Our July meeting will be at the home of Pat Salk and Bill Kaputska, 1945 Dryden Rd. Metamora, MI 48455 (Ph) 810-678-3519. Pat and Bill will open their gardens at 3:00PM for those wishing to arrive early to view the Daylilies in bloom. Networking will begin at the regular time of 6:00PM, refreshments will be served at 6:30PM, and the meeting will start at 7:00PM. Pat and Bill ask that you bring your own chair.

From Lapeer- take M24 South to Dryden Rd. (County Road 62), turn Left (East) onto Dryden and drive 2.5 miles to the house.

From East or West- take I 69 to M 24, turn South and drive 5.5 miles to Dryden Road. Turn Left (East) and drive 2.5 miles to the house.

Refreshment Committee for July- is Marilyn Balabon, Ann Oprea, and Sue Karp

EMHS Bus Trip to Ohio- Mark says that there are still seats open on the bus for anybody wanting to join in on the trip. You can view the blog’s May Newsletter for the complete itinerary. Call Mark at 810-631-4292 or email him at mhanner@aol.com for more information.

Dates to mark on your calendar-

June 19- MHS Garden Walks Tour in Marshall, MI (Battle Creek area)

June 23-26 – AHS National Convention in MN

July 10- MHS Hosta Cut Leaf Show and Plant Sale at MSU

July 15- EMHS Meeting at Pat Salk and Bill Kapustka's in Metamora

July 17/18- EMHS Bus Tour to Ohio (Van Wade's and another nursery)

August 5- EMHS Meeting at Carol Leonard's in Leonard, MI

August 22- Fall workday and auction at Hidden Lake Gardens

September 2- EMHS Meeting, Annual Plant Exchange at Pace Gardens in Clio

EMHS Officers:

President Glen Pace  pacegardens@charter.net  989-244-4029

Vice-President Carolyn Pickard (no email) 989-871-2873

Treasurer Mary Smith  brooktrout@tds.net  989-871-9833

Secretary Marlene Daniels  gardenfairy50@aol.com  810-664-8317

Past President Mark Hanner  mhanner@aol.com  810-631-4292

Fund Raising Organizers
Mick and Cathy Hodgson cehodgso@hotmail.com 810-664-8985