Author: Karen Blackmore

Columbia Underground

News of the Columbia Garden Club

October 2010

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

President Karen Blackmore 442-1873

Oct 11, 1pm “The Beauty of Bats” Dr. Sybil Amelon, Research Biologist, Mo. Dept. of Agriculture
Nov 7-9, 1 pm FGCM Fall Board Mtg.
Nov 15, 1 pm note change “Bringing the Beauty of Nature inside for Thanksgiving”: Janet Lindstrom, CGC Member and certified florist
Dec 13, noon Holiday Tea

Some pictures taken at the dedication will run in the Tribune October 3,2010. Watch for us!

It was a beautiful day! Carolyn Doyle cut the ribbon, dedicating our new mini-shelter at Stephens park. Jen Courtney, horticulturist for the city of Columbia and one of the people in charge of the new “Discovery Garden” was on hand to update us on the progress of the garden. Our shelter is near the front entrance! Make sure to go by when you can. It is something to be very proud of! See more photos on page 7.

OCTOBER 11th MEETING
“ The Beauty of Bats”
Dr. Sybil Amelon, Research Biologist, Mo. Dept. of Agriculture
You will enjoy this program where we are likely to see live bats and find out what important part they play in our ecology. I have seen this program once and am excited to see it again! This is one where you might invite your husbands to join us! KB

Membership Drive Continues
Membership dues are $20.00 for 2011. We collected 35 at the September meeting and hope to collect yours at the October meeting. We must send in our membership roster and the money to FCGM by November 1st. Please make an envelope and indicate your name, address, phone numbers, to include your cell phone and your e-mail address. We need this information for our yearbook, which Linda Lowenberg will begin working on shortly. We are very close to having 70 members. Let’s work to make that a goal. Remember to bring a prospective member to the October meeting!

Unless otherwise noted, our meetings take place at: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1600 West Rollins Road, Columbia, Mo 65203. Phone: 445-4469. We always welcome new members and guests.

TWO OUTSTANDING YARDS RECEIVE AWARDS FOR SEPTEMBER
First, the committee spotted a colorful standout at 2305 Thomas Drive in the Norbury Hills neighborhood off Oakland Gravel Road. The gardener is Abdul Qusem from Bangladesh. He combines some unusual Asian vegetables with more common blooming annuals and perennials in his foundation plantings. The front and sides of the house are planted with lots of mums and marigolds. These bushy flowers alternate with clumps of hot peppers and a spinach-like leafy green vegetable popular in Bangladesh.
He has a large vegetable garden in the back yard. Some of the familiar produce items are peppers, okra, tomatoes, grapes, and strawberries, but there also some exotic kinds of cucumbers and beans. Mr. Qusem came here to live with his son who is a computer engineering student at MU, bringing some of his native vegetable seeds with him.
We felt we had to give a second award when we saw the beautiful and creative garden of Randy and Carol Colwell at 1912 Lovejoy Lane off of Blue Ridge Road. How they have met the challenge of a steep and shady slope is truly remarkable. The front yard, shaded by a huge pin oak, has been terraced with low walls of engineered stone blocks which also edge a curved bed around the foundation on the downhill side. There is a small lawn, but most of the garden consists of familiar shade-loving plants in great variety. Spots of sunlight allow clumps of gold zinnias, rudbeckia, feathery ornamental grass, oak leaf hydrangea, small pink roses, and a large pale pink althea. Next to the front door a large mulched area shaded by a green Japanese maple combines a bird bath, a few decorative stones, a couple of figurines, and a few plants in an oriental style. Striking color urns on either side of the garage echo the brick red house trim. And there is a stunning array of big-leafed hostas around the sides and in the back. Everything in the landscaping displays the artistic talent and creativity of these two home owners.

Please welcome our newest members and update your yearbooks:
Linda Rubin, 609 Heidman Rd. Col., Mo. 65203 443-1928 lindarubin@centurytel.net
Carolyn Basnett, 1770 W. Amos Dr., col., Mo. 65203 449-0365 ckbasnett@centurytel.net
Dr. Deb Corkery, 16101 N. Tucker School Rd., Sturgeon, Mo. 65284 573-289-3023
Jan Korte, 340 County Road 216, Glasgow, MO 65254 660-338=2431 jan.korte@dishmail.net
Dee Bauer’s new e-mail address is:
deebauer54@yahoo.com

THREE NEW MEMBERS AT THE SEPTEMBER MEETING!
Look at the list above and see the new members who joined at the September meeting! Welcome to Linda, Carolyn and Deb! Welcome also to Jan who joined at the July meeting and most of you have not met her. Make sure to find these new members and make them feel welcome.

I am pleased to let all of you know that National Garden Clubs, Inc. has linked our district's websites to each district on their website along with all of our garden clubs in the state. Districts and clubs without links are soon to be created.
Click on this link to view them http://www.gardenclub.org/Resources/StateGC/MissouriGardenClubs.aspx
Your garden club's website is for you! All you have to do is email me information, articles, newsletters and attach photos! If there are any changes you would like, please let me know.
Elaine Fix, 2009 - 2011 FGCM Webmaster 205 Williamton Drive Winfield, Mo. 63389 636-462-3025 314-277-6186 cell elaine.fix@ingfp.com

Courtesy Committee: If you know of any member who is ill, please notify Carol Notbohm, Courtesy Committee Chair, or Rose Mayfield, Courtesy Committee member, so they can send a card from the Columbia Garden Club! There may be other occasions when you feel we should send a “courtesy” someone. Just notify Carol or Rose.

Connie Blackmore is in charge of hospitality. Look for her sign up sheet and choose a date to bring your favorite treat! You know that is one of the reasons we come to garden club! With 70 members, we need two people to bring something each month.

To new members: We ask that all members sign up for at least one project (and more if you want). Please look at the projects listed in the yearbook on pages 12 and 13 and let President Karen know which project you choose. All the projects are fun, and the very best way to get to know us is to get involved. Do not be intimated, as we welcome your input, experience, ideas, time and energy! We are proud of our long standing club and want you to have the full experience of the Columbia Garden Club. Welcome!

TREASURER’S REPORT
TREASURER’S REPORT
October 11, 2010
June 2, 2010 Checking Account Balance $5827.83
Income
Plant Markers $ 30.00
2011 Calendars 79.05
Registrations/ District Meeting (12) 180.00
Dues – 1 @ $10, 35 @ $20 710.00
Total Income 999.05
Disbursements
Madelyn Hucker/mileage F.S Judges 40.00
Carol Notbohm/postage and flowers 25.80
National Garden Clubs/2011 Calendars. 142.45
M. J. Wheeling/Y.O.T.M. Signs – Vinyal Installation 50.00
Linda Lowenberg/Remb. 2010 Calendars, Books 155.75
New Century Fund/Discovery Garden 500.00
Karen Blackmore/Newsletter Printing 27.75
Columbia Parks & Rec./Mini Shelter 2500.00
FCGM/State Dues (Bedan, Danner) 20.00
Janet Lasley/ flowers for the Bluffs 9.48
Cindy Deegan/Garden Tour Judges Lunch 33.85
Fulton Garden Club/12 Regs. District Meet. 180.00
Sept. & Oct. Church Rental 50.00
Total Disbursements 3735.08
October 11, 2010 Checking Account Balance $3091.80
Certificate of Deposit Balance 3121.31
Total Assets 6213.11

Select a committee where you can serve..
We will be asking you to serve on the committees where you can best serve in 2011. There are several to choose from and many of you will want to participate in several of the things we have planned. We need 100% participation in order to be successful. Sign up sheets will be available at the next 3 meetings.

City of Columbia….. September 27, 2010
Dear Ms. Blackmore:
Thank you for your generous donation to our Memorial Heritage Program for Stephens Lake Park. On behalf of the City of Columbia, we appreciate your gift and your investment in the future of our community.
As you are aware, you arranged to sponsor a single table shelter to honor the Columbia Garden Club. I am pleased to inform you that plaque has now been placed. I hope the shelter will serve as a tribute to the Columbia Garden club.
Please use this letter as a receipt for your donation dated July 23, 2010, in the amount of $2500. Since your donation was made to the City of Columbia solely for public purposes and no goods or services were given in exchange for this contribution, it is tax deductible as a charitable contribution.
Thank you once again for your donation.
Sincerely,
Paul R Scolaro
Parks Development Supervisor

C.B. Swope
3808 Cedar Lane
Columbia, MO 65201-6502

COLUMBIA GARDEN CLUB MINUTES
September 13 , 2010
The Columbia Garden Club gathered for our annual carry-in dinner at 12:00 noon. After enjoying the many delicious dishes, Charley Blackmore presented a wonderful slide show of our flower shows and garden tour.
President Karen called our business meeting to order at 1:45. She read a thank you note from Jim Wilson’s widow and a thank you note for our $500.00 donation for the Discovery Garden.
Our website has been upgraded. The new address is www.centralmo.org.
If anyone has ideas for programs for our meetings next year, please contact Karen Blackmore or Gayle Fry.
Barb Schuette brought some Iris to the meeting to share.
Door prizes given away were a potted Mum and 2 DVD’s of Charley’s slide show.
The treasurer’s report was wrong in the August newsletter, and has been corrected.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:00.
Respectfully submitted,
Evette Nissen, Secretary

New Century Fund, inc…...City of Columbia July 30,2010
Dear Karen:
Thank you for the Columbia Garden Club’s generous gift to the Darwin and Axie Hindman Discovery Garden and Stephens Lake Park. The garden will be a fantastic addition to Stephens Lake Park and allow our community to remember Darwin’s significant contributions to Columbia as a five term Mayor.
The club’s donation of $500.00 was received on 7/22/2010. Please retain this letter as acknowledgement of the donation for tax purposes, as your donation may be tax-deductible. No goods or services were given in exchange for this donation.
Thanks again for your generous support of this project. It will be exciting to see The discovery Garden come together and I know you will be proud to have helped make it possible.
Sincerely,
Teresa Maledy
Chair, New Century Fund, Inc.

Summer has slipped by one more time. The Old Highway 63 location is shut down completely now. The new location on Trails West Avenue is being built as you read this. Unfortunately we are not able to open this fall. Watch our website and your inbox for the latest information. You can contact us through email if you have questions or concerns. Due to construction we are not open to the public at our new location but will open Spring 2011. We are working hard to get the new location ready for you. We are going to have more room which means more selection to choose from. We appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you Spring 2011.
Superior Garden Center is a division of Rost Inc. Currently our phones are being answered by Rost Inc. Just ask for the garden center and we can help you. If we are not available please leave a voice mail and we will return your call. Superior Garden Center 2450 Trails West Avenue Columbia, MO 65202 (573) 442-9499

Note: regarding ad below
Please call Dave Casey direct to get Bart Menning products delivered as he is the person taking our ad rather than Bart Menning.
Also, ask Dave about a discount on delivery as we do not have a new ad and this one has expired. He will give a discount on delivery to CGC members.

Attention
Jr. Garden club needs you!
Jr. Garden Club needs help. Please volunteer 1 hour per month to help second graders do a garden club activity. We invite anyone interested in helping to sign up at the October meeting . Again, we need you, please help teach our future gardeners through Jr. Garden Club. For Questions contact Linda Lowenberg 573-234-1650 orMarie Pasley 573-474-5245

Karen Blackmore presents the plaque to be mounted on the mini-shelter.

Jen Courtney ,holding her gift, a hand painted gourd, with Kay Egbert, the artist!

Alice Havard and Marie Pasley listen to Ms. Courtney’s presentation and review printed information about the Discovery Garden.

Connie Blackmore, Carolyn Kemper and new member Carolyn Basnett enjoying the dedication.

RECIPE: Several of you ask for my slaw recipe at the luncheon so here it is:
Amounts vary depending on how much you need.
Cole Slaw mix-I use the pre-packaged
Frozen peas-right out of the freezer-to taste (handful)
Honey roasted peanuts- to taste (handful)
Brianna’s poppy seed dressing – Wal-Mart has it.
Mix all up at the last minute.
Karen B.

Columbia Garden Club
%Karen Blackmore
2312 Deer Creek Court
Columbia, MO. 65201

The president advised that orders are being taken for Daffodil Pins, Crystal Pins and 2011 Vision of Beauty Calendars. Karen has more information for those who are interested.
As chair of the annual Flower Show Barb Rothenberger and her committee gave many helpful suggestions for those who will be preparing entries. All entries must be in place by 10 A.M. on Saturday, May 22. There will be no area for finishing arrangements and specimens at the house so have them ready to go. Design tags for arrangements will be filled out by Barb R. Upon arrival. It would be helpful to fill out tags for horticulture before entry but help will be available if necessary.
Since our members garden tour will be judged, Chairman Cindy Degan asked for a motion approving the purchase of lunches for the judges. Carolyn Swope made this motion and Marie Pasley seconded. Motion passed by voice vote.
Emily Bonwich encouraged members to be on the lookout for a yard to nominate for Yard of the Month in June.
Virginia Itschner and Alice Havard reported that gardens at the Historical Society and The Bluffs respectively are in good shape.
Linda Lowenberg and Marie Pasley reported that plans were to hold a final meeting of Junior Garden Club following our meeting. Projects are: ??????????????
Dee Bauer said Southampton Care Center is in need of advice and help regarding their landscaping. It was agreed that we cannot take this on as a project but if any individuals would like to make suggestions it would be appreciated by them.
Meeting adjourned at 3:20 and refreshments were enjoyed following the meeting.
Respectively submitted, Carolyn Swope, Acting Secretary

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