Pilchuck Pollinator

PILCHUCK CHAPTER - ARS

Meeting Minutes

November 6, 2008

The meeting was called to order by Pres Barbara Blankenship, and she acknowledged our special          guest for the evening, Amber Leckenby, the daughter of Jerry & Shirley Rock.

Did you look closely at you last ARS Journal? Chuck Blankenship has two Rhodys registered. One                   is “Fragrant Sensation” and the other is “William Lewis”. God articles on both plus a picture of            “William Lewis” on page 235.

The Treasurer reported we need to pay for the Chapter Insurance of $62.50 for the Fiscal Year                 Ending August 31, 2009. A motion was made to pay that amount. MSA

It was reported that up to 80 plants have been secured for the May 2009 Flower Show in Mt Vernon.          We plan to have approximately 250 plants all together for the show.  Jerry Rock gave a brief  description      of the effects of Tel-Star on garden insects. The granular product  is to be used sparingly, and is quite      toxic.

Cheryl Arney headed up our show this evening which was the making of swags and wreaths. Many          buckets of materials were available, and after learning some of the basics from Cheryl the members          got involved. Many good looking swags were made before the project came to an end.  Many desserts      were available to feed the famished while the Swag/Wreath project was under way. Thanks to those         who provided the goodies.  The evening ended with a raffle and auction.

Respectfully submitted

Marie Lawson - Secretary

January Birthdays

 

Charlie Blankenship—January 19th—Happy Birthday, Charlie!

 

Garden Pests cont’d from page 1

 

Since we could not see dog tracks, our digging dog was off the hook.  We determined

that it was a grey squirrel who wanted to see what I was burying.   We bought rat traps next.  He did not spring the traps and he stopped digging up the bulbs.  Guess he was

satisfied or gave up.  If you have a gardening story, please send it in to share.

 

Convention 2009

 

Just a reminder...keep April 30th thru May 3rd, 2009 reserved on your calendar

so you can participate in the convention held at the Holiday Inn in Everett.  We are

hoping that you will help with the private garden tours.  Private gardens from our

chapter are the Lawson’s, Vaughn’s, Keough’s, Hammond’s, Blankenship’s,  Arney’s,

and the Rock’s. 

Hosts and drivers will be needed.  Ask Shirley at the next meeting with your

Minutes of the November Meeting