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H The Newsletter of the Alumni Association of the Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture ORTICULTURAL ERALD September 2014 • Vol. 42 Issue 3 In This Issue: 2 From the President 3 Graduation 2014 6 Graduate News 8 Legacy Garden Grand Opening 12 Board News 13 From the School 16 Meet the Class of 2017 20 Highlights: Michael Pascoe & Kenya Trip 22 Job Postings 23 Legacy Garden Before & After 24 Test Your Plant ID Coming Events Legacy Prairie Garden Grand Opening NPC School of Horticulture September 13, 2014 The graduating class of 2014 "reaches for the stars" with Superintendent Charles Hunter (far left), Niagara Parks Commission Chair Janice Thomson (back left) and Niagara Parks Commission General Manager John Lohuis (top right). Congratulations to the Class of 2014! Submitted by Charles Hunter ’95, Superintendent of the School of Horticulture Another successful Graduation Ceremony was held at the School of Horticulture on March 29th, graduating 12 horticulturists in the Class of 2014. The afternoon ceremony was well attended and was followed by a reception in the Lecture Hall. The Chair of the Niagara Parks Commission, Janice Thomson presented the graduates with their diplomas; Mr. Wayne Gates, MPP presented certificates of congratulations from the Province; Heather Skrypnyk, President of the Student Association thanked the graduates for their involvement in the Student Association, and Zenia Buzanko ’03, new President of the Alumni Association, welcomed the graduates into the alumni family. Congratulations to the Class of 2014 and your graduation achievements: Kyle BerwickSarah Burt Andrew Christie Brendan Hendriks Griffin MangroveSarah McHattie Fatima OmarJaana Paavola-Pearson Lesley RevellKristen Sandvall Jeffery WinkelmolenKara Wolowidnyk Forget your membership? Did you know you can pay by credit card? Officers for 2014 Honorary President: Bill Snowden ’58 President: Zenia Buzanko ’03 Past President: Charles Hunter ’95 Vice President: Jon Peter ’04 Secretary: Jon Peter ’04 (interim) Treasurer: Karen Michaud ’84 Board Members Publicity/Promotions: Rob Jacob ’11 Special Events: Kasia Zgurzynski ’12 Associates: Rob Jacob ’11 Membership: Cindy Maxwell ’12 Blue Book Manager: Karen Michaud ’84 Historian: Dylan Muileboom ’12 & Melvin Dell ’69 Horticultural Herald: Melissa Spearing ’13 Social Media: Jon Peter ’04 Student Liaison: Heather Skrypnyk ’15 Executive Secretary Karen Michaud ’84 8 Hahn Avenue, Cambridge, ON N3C 2X9 Phone: 519-249-0381 [email protected] Next Deadline: Dec. 15, 2014 The Horticultural Herald is published 4 times per year. It is published for the benefit of Association members. Views expressed are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of its Officers or Board members. Letters on any horticultural or Alumni issues are welcome. Submissions may be edited for length. Foundation Board President: Jay Todd ’84 Vice President: Jay Thatcher ’92 Secretary: Randy Lidkea ‘67 (ex-officio) Treasurer: Russ Boles ’68 Alumni President: Zenia Buzanko ’03 Board Member: James Smith ’98 Board Member: Jay Thatcher ’92 Alumni Association of the Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture Foundation P.O. Box 263, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6T3 Alumni Association Mission Statement The Alumni Association is a diverse team of graduates and friends who celebrate their affiliation with the Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture through a variety of programs and services designed to support its members, the School and the highest professional standards of horticulture. From the President Zenia Buzanko ’03 Dear Alumni, “What a lot of work!” visitors to the Botanical Garden often exclaim. Well, yes! That is why we have our careers and why this late spring Herald has come to you now that it is back to school! Many apologies and I hope you’ll take it in stride. This might look like a step back but we may just come out two steps ahead! It’s not just a matter of being late but also a case of trying to catch up to the challenging technology of our times. Newsletters, like all media these days, are required to be “real time” and we want to move in that direction also. The Herald is vital to the life of our Association and we aim to give you the best we can. We will all see some interesting developments yet! In this important issue we welcome our newest Alumni members, the Class of 2014. Congratulations on your graduation, a notable achievement indeed. We look forward to meeting you as fellow grads and hearing how you’re doing. Good luck with your new lives and keep us up to date with any changes please. Meanwhile back at the ranch, the Class of 2017 have settled into their first year at the School. Another group of keen horticulturists in the making, you can get to know them a little in this issue. The Alumni Association, Foundation and Student Association have been busy organizing our next big Alumni event, the Grand Opening of the Legacy Prairie Garden on Saturday, September 13th. The Legacy Prairie Garden continues to develop into a very unique addition to the Botanical Gardens – a beautiful garden which also offers a dynamic educational experience to visitors, and already provides a crucial way-station for butterflies and birds. All contributors can be proud to have donated to its creation and together we will celebrate the results on September 13th. Donations can still be made to the Alumni Association of the Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture Foundation, Post Office Box 263, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 6T3. Until next time, Zenia Buzanko NPD '03 “Gardens are not made by singing ‘Oh, how beautiful’ and sitting in the shade.” ~ Rudyard Kipling 2 Supporting our Alumni Association since 1947 Graduation ~ Class of 2014 [continued from the front cover] The Guest Speaker selected by the graduating class was Ben Stormes NPD '09, Curator and Instructor at the School of Horticulture. Ben offered words of wisdom from his educational and career path experience, and a final assignment for every day beyond graduation. Components worth 33.3333% each for a) being kind, b) acting with integrity, and c) working hard (as Thomas Jefferson said, "I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it".) Bonus marks were for always remembering to say thank you to those who help you on your way. The Valedictorian was Jeffery Winkelmolen, selected by his classmates as being someone who exhibits leadership and fellowship among students. Jeff delighted his fellow graduates, friends and family alike with a humorous metaphor where all his classmates were fitting roles in a tree's biology. John Lohuis, General Manager of the Niagara Parks Commission, provided closing comments on behalf of the Niagara Parks Commission. Above: After receiving their diplomas, the Class of 2014 stand before their Alumni and families. From left to right: Jeffery Winkelmolen, Lesley Revell, Fatima Omar, Brendan Hendriks, Sarah Burt, Superintendent Charles Hunter (at podium), Kyle Berwick, Andrew Christie, Griffin Mangrove, Jaana PaavolaPearson, Kristen Sandvall and Kara Wolowidnyk. Below: Ben Stormes ’09 gave a powerful motivational speech as the Class of 2014’s chosen guest speaker. The floral display was spectacular as usual, featuring Magnolia xsoulangeana forced into bloom. The graduate awards ceremony took place after the diplomas and donors and recipients are noted on the following pages. The class should be very pleased with their exceptional achievements and contributions toward making the School and Gardens a better place during their three years. We wish to extend our gratitude to the Alumni Association, Foundation, and the many friends and industry associates of the School whose continued support is recognized in the awards and donations made to our graduates. Congratulations to the Class of 2014! Please stay in touch. 3 Graduation ~ Class of 2014 Graduation Awards & Scholarships Western Ontario Golf Superintendents Award: Sarah Burt Awarded to the graduating student with the highest total combined mark in the third year academic and practical training programs. Presented by Lorne Fast, NPD ’89, on behalf of the Western Ontario Golf Superintendents’ Association Graduate Practical Proficiency Award: Sarah Burt Awarded to the graduating student who has achieved the highest mark in third year practical horticulture training. Presented by Lorne Fast, NPD ‘89. Niagara Parks Commission General Proficiency Award Sarah Burt Awarded to the graduating student willing to help fellow students and made significant contributions to the School program while maintaining high overall academic and practical achievement. Presented by Lorne Fast, NPD ‘89. Niagara Parks Commission Botany Award: Kristen Sandvall Awarded to the graduating student who achieved the highest total cumulative mark in: Botany, PlD I, II, III, IV, V, VI and Plant Propagation. Presented by Darrell Bley, NCHT. Norman E. McCollum, NPD ‘69 Scholarship: Griffin Mangrove Awarded to the graduating student who achieved the highest mark in Landscape Irrigation. Presented by Norman McCollum NPD ‘69. G. C. Duke Equipment Award: Kristen Sandvall Awarded to the third year student with the highest mark in Principles of Turfgrass Management Presented by Norman McCollum, NPD ‘69, on behalf of G. C. Duke Equipment. Ontario Parks Association Student Award of Recognition: Kyle Berwick Awarded to the graduating student committed to the protection of parks and environment and dedication to horticulture by respect for green space and natural heritage. Presented by Jay Todd, NPD ’84 on behalf of the Ontario Parks Association. Knut Mattais Broman Award: Sarah Burt Awarded to graduating student with the highest total combined mark in the third year academic and practical training programs. Presented by Jay Todd, NPD ‘84, President of the Alumni Foundation. Randy Lidkea, NPD ‘67 Canadian TREE Fund Scholarship: Kristen Sandvall Awarded to the graduating student who achieved the highest combined marks in Theory of Arboriculture Practices and Urban Arboriculture, Tree Climbing & Operations, Principles of Soils and Advanced Horticultural Soils, and Plant Identification IV, V, and VI. Presented by Darrell Bley, NCHT on behalf of the Canadian TREE Fund. Class of ‘82 Fellowship Award: Jeffrey Winkelmolen Awarded to the graduating student who has contributed greatly to school spirit and the general fellowship throughout their stay at the School of Horticulture. Presented by Heather Skrypnyk, President, Student Association. C. H. Henning Award: Kristen Sandvall Awarded to graduating student who achieved the highest total cumulative mark in PID I, II, III, IV, V and VI. Presented by Heather Above: Class Valedictorian Jeffery Winkelmolen receives the Class of ’82 Fellowship Award from Student Association President Skrypnyk, President, Student Association. Heather Skypnyk for qualities displayed during his tenure. 4 “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage ...” Graduation ~ Class of 2014 Seymour Howard Schott Memorial Award: Sarah Burt Awarded to the graduating student who achieved the highest mark in the Integrated Project. Presented by Jay Todd, NPD ‘84, President of the Alumni Foundation. Edward J. Hill NPD ‘48 Memorial Scholarship Award: Kristen Sandvall Awarded to the graduating student who achieved the highest combined mark in Theory of Arboriculture Practice, Urban Arboriculture, and PID V, VI. Presented by Jay Todd, NPD ‘84, President of the Alumni Foundation. Beatrice Catharine Martin Scholarship:Sarah Burt & Kristen Sandvall Awarded to two third year students who each have the highest combined mark in Commercial Greenhouse Production and Tropical Plants. Presented by the Jay Todd, NPD ‘84, President, Alumni Foundation. Graduate Recognition Award: Kara Wolowidnyk Awarded to the graduating student who exhibited the greatest amount of personal growth and achievement in the academic and practical program over their three years. Presented by Sue Clarke, NPD ‘79. Barnsley-Pierce Memorial Scholarship: Andrew Christie Awarded to the graduating student who exemplifies a love and respect of horticulture and a passion to share that love and respect with the community at large. Presented by Sue Clarke, NPD ‘79 on behalf of the Barnsley Family. James Allan Award: Kristen Sandvall Awarded to the graduating student with the highest mark in Computer Aided Design. Presented by Beth Edney, CLD. Niagara Parks Commission Landscape Design Award: Sarah Burt Awarded to the graduating student who achieved the highest total cumulative mark in: Landscape Design Process, Landscape Design Fundamentals, Advanced Landscape Design and Landscape Master Planning. Presented by Beth Edney, CLD. Top to bottom: Fatima Omar proudly receives her diploma. Plant Heath Care Award: Kristen Sandvall Superintendent Charles Hunter congratulates the Class of 2014. Awarded to the graduating student most dedicated to plant health Sarah Burt receives the Seymour Howard Schott Memorial Award care over 3 years. Presented by Kyra Zeldon, NPD ‘02. from Alumni Foundation President Jay Todd ’84. “... to continue that counts.” ~ Winston Churchill 5 Graduate Section Title News Left: as published with obituary on James Reid Funeral Home website. Centre: Playing ball with Russell Nutley, National Film Board of Canada photo by Chris Lund. Right: Class of 1957 graduation photo; Doug is centre of the back row. Passing of Doug Fluhrer ’55 Reprinted from James Reid Funeral Home (Kingston, Ontario) FLUHRER, Douglas Ronald. Retired Commissioner of Parks & Recreation Corporation of the City of Kingston. With heavy hearts the family of Douglas Ronald Fluhrer announce his passing at 81 years of age on Friday, August 1, 2014, at the Kingston General Hospital. Loved husband of Beverley Fluhrer for 59 years. Dear father of Mark Fluhrer and his wife Kathy of Belleville/Kingston, Susan St. Clair and her husband Todd, Patti Evans and her husband Dan, all of Kingston and Todd Fluhrer of Mississauga. Papa to Greg Fluhrer and his wife Margot, Steve Fluhrer (Melissa), Keith Fluhrer (Jenny), Stephanie Fluhrer, Katharine St. Clair and Ted Evans (Amanda). Survived by his sister and only sibling, Sandra Smith of New York City, and special uncle to two nieces and one nephew, Anna Blum of France, Kristin Barnet of New York City, and Dr. David Barnet of New York City. Doug was predeceased by his parents Ronald B. Fluhrer (principal of Grantham Consolidated and later Lincoln Centennial Schools in St. Catharines, ON), and Leona M. (Moyer) Fluhrer and his in-laws 6 William R Scheetz and Irene L. (Hilts) Scheetz also of St. Catharines, ON. Doug's work with the City of Kingston spanned many years (1955-1991). He was a man of integrity and a hard working & dedicated Department Head who took pride in working for the citizens of Kingston, multiple Mayors, Alderman/Councillors and Councils, and, most importantly, pride in his multi-disciplined and dedicated staff. Together they accomplished many worthwhile projects and organized and followed through with special events for the City. During this time he oversaw the acquisition and dedication of more than 70 parks in Kingston, as well as a forward thinking forestry policy that included plans and execution to ensure Kingston s tree/forestry population would be enhanced and protected for the future. He will be missed by his many close friends and was thankful for their ongoing support and love. Special thanks to the medical staff and volunteers at the Kingston General Hospital for their compassionate care. Friends will be received on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from 2:00 to 6:00 pm at the James Reid Funeral Home, 1900 John Counter Blvd., Kingston. A memorial service [was] held in the chapel on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 11:00 am followed by a reception in the James Reid Funeral Home Reception Centre. A private inurnment will be held at Cataraqui Cemetery at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the KGH Auxiliary or to the Faith United Church, Kingston, in Doug's memory. We want to read about you! Got news? Please contact us. Graduate News Passing of Rev. John Huether ’47 Reprinted from Brock and Visser Funeral Home (Woodstock, Ontario) HUETHER, Rev. John William Lloyd. Passed away peacefully at Woodingford Lodge Woodstock on Tuesday August 12, 2014 in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Hazel Huether (nee Goodyer). Loved father the late Jane Godfrey, John David Huether Above: Graduation photo of the Class of 1947 – John Huether is and his wife Maddie, Mary Beth Huether and her husband front row, third in from the right. Right: Current photo from Brock Shawn Sage. Cherished grandfather of many grandchildren and Visser funeral home website obiturary. and great grandchildren. Dear brother of Pearl Miller, Mary I enrolled mainly with a group of veterans in Hall, George Huether and Lyle Huether and his wife Irene. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased September 1945 and since I didn’t have any by his parents William and Annie (nee Penrice) Huether, military service as such, classmates awarded me the brother Clarence Huether and his wife Anne, brothershonourary rank of Colonel. I think it was expanded in-law Leonard Miller and Gordon Hall and sister-in-law to Colonel Snoop since I asked questions and did Eileen Huether. John was a graduate of McMaster University some reporting for the school paper. where he received his B.A. as well as his Master of Divinity from Dayton, Ohio and spent his life serving within the One of my first tasks was forking through Iris United Church. Friends are welcome to join the family for beds, between the Hornbeam vista of trees. ... I a time of visitation at the Brock and Visser Funeral Home, helped in the balling, burlapping and replanting of 845 Devonshire Ave., Woodstock, 519-539-0004 on Friday specimens for the Lilac collection (near the present August 15, 2014 from 2:30pm - 4:30pm & 7-9pm. The Golf Course). Other projects were the building of a funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday August drainage sump and sodding a root house for winter 16, 2014 at 2pm. Interment in the Hillview Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be made to St. David’s United vegetable storage. Church, or the charity of one’s choice. Online condolences at Not all of the students had or could afford a car or www.brockandvisser.com. The Alumni Association would like to add that Rev. John Huether ’47 was an Honorary Life Member, and official Padre of the Alumni Association. His experiences at the School, captured in the Garden School Days book, were encapsulated with some of these storires: “ Three of the most memorable and pleasant years if my life were spent at The Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture. Such a feeling was fostered by hard work, good food, … amiable associates and interesting lecturers. even a cab. We might attend a show in town and catch the Hydro bus going through to Queenston, just before midnight. It was a relief when the Commission bought a used army truck for the School. Jack Kimmel or Jim Marlow normally drove this, but occasionally Mary Proctor [the cook] and I ventured into town with it after hours. It was called the ‘Green Hornet’. My graduation was on a sunny day, June 28, 1947, with an outdoor ceremony in the Rose Garden. Get your Horticultural Herald by email for new features! ” 7 Legacy Prairie Garden Grand Opening Schedule of Events 10:30am Registration Butterfly Conservatory Terrace 11:30am Student Association B-B-Q 1:00pm Opening Ceremony Master of Ceremonies John Lohuis (NPC General Manager) Niagara Parks Commission Janice Thomson (NPC Chair) Legacy Garden Steering Committee Tom Clancy Ontario Parks Association President (TBD) Alumni Association Zenia Buzanko Botanical Gardens Charles Hunter 1:25pm Unveiling of Donation Wall 1:30pm Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening 1:35pm Donors Recognition Photograph 1:40pm Garden Tours 1:45pm Reception 3:00pm Festivities Completed NPD 61 NPD 03 NPD 95 (Superintendent) Legacy Prairie Garden Butterfly Conservatory Terrace Join us as we gratefully acknowledge the generous donations and efforts of so many individuals who contributed to the success of this unique and inspiring new Botanical Garden feature. September 13th, 2014 ~ 10:30am – 3:00pm The Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture, Botanical Gardens & Butterfly Conservatory 8 Can't make or missed the Grand Opening? Visit anytime! The Legacy Prairie Garden Top left: Jenny Kuri '15 working in the Legacy Prairie Garden. Middle left: A tagged Monarch in the garden.Top right: Asclepias incarnata (swamp milkweed) Middle right: Allium cernuum in bloom in the Legacy Garden. Bottom right: Looking southwest towards the structure that will hold the Donor Wall. Photos by Bailey Wilson Class of 2016. 80 William St. W., P.O. Box 629 Harriston, Ontario, Nog 1Z0 Phone 519-510-TURF (8873) FAX: 519-510 8875 Check out the 2013 Before and 2014 After Photos on pg 23. 9 Legacy Prairie Section Garden Title Donors Legacy: Above $10,000 Trunk: $1,000 – $2,999 Leaves: $99 – $249 Sharon & Tom Laviolette Gateman-Milloy – Mike Milloy Lezlie & Bob Murch Niagara Parks Commission John Lohuis Anonymous Land Owner near the School Canadian Wildlife Federation/ Federation Canadienne de la Faune Specimen Plant: $6,000 – $9,999 Molok North America Ltd. GRO-BARK TD Evergreen Foundation Landscape Ontario Roots: $3,000 – $5,999 Niagara Parks School of Horticulture Alumni Ontario Parks Association W. H. Reynolds – Brad Thomson Plantation Irrigation – Mark Hilmeyer Anonymous Trunk: $1,000 – $2,999 George Dalby Cecile & Tom Clancy Jerri & Hans Loewig Hughes/Peacock Garden – NOTL Harold Brain Liz & Gerald Klose Mike Pascoe Melissa McKerlie Frank Anderson Anonymous In memory of C. H. Henning Niagara Falls Horticultural Society Hugh McCracken Alf Savage NPC Class of 1980 Jodi Crooks Mathis Natvik Inc. Sawmill Creek Golf Course Rain Bird Irrigation Byran Norton Essery Lincoln Garden Club 10 Main Branches/Limbs: $500 – $999 Stan Kochanoff William Snowden City of Brampton City of Cambridge City of Guelph City of Niagara Falls Melvin H. Dell Norman E. McCollum Ian Bruce – Bruce Tree Service In Memory of Dave Gower Bruce Savage Susan & Al Higgs NPC Class of 1965 Mary Battaglia Bill Browne Gary Henderson Scott & Melanie Haight Ella & Buddy Andres NPC Class of 2003 Windsor NPC Alumni Group Clanmore Montessori School Branches: $250 – $499 Garden Club of Niagara Fay Booker Gerry Hutchinson Harold Crawford Anonymous Kathy & Vic Hergott Marg & Dan Costea Chris Ziemski Gord Rendell Lorna & Arthur Haight Al & Donna Satterthwaite Cathy Swain Tessa & Ryan Smith Janice Thomson Mark Dykstra Amy Doan Niagara Saw John Russell Alana & Ian Tapper Cornelius Unger Carrie Zimmerman John Morley Kaarina & Martin Moore Anonymous Anne & John Hannah Blair Abraham Delazzer Russ Boles & Kim Modesitt Madeleine & Jay Kivell Judie & Dave DeShane John Curtis Paul Misner Audrey & Frank Purkis Lloyd Syer Gary Moore Maripat Thompson In memory of Denis McQuestion George Finnigan Jay Todd Richard Helmer Zenia Buzanko Mark Burkett Janet Snaith Patricia & Weldon Schmahl Frank Schortinghuis Anna Legatt Michelle Goff Robert Dingwall Phase 2 is coming. For info, [email protected] Legacy Prairie Garden Donors Legacy Prairie Garden Update Submitted by Tom Clancy ’61 A huge thank you to the Niagara Parks Commission and in particular the Canadian Wildlife Federation through Ken Beattie for donations that topped up our Phase 2 target. Ken Beattie is providing a Legacy Donation through cash and in-kind materials needed for the next phase. John Lohuis also made a second donation to move him to the Trunk category showing both his and the Commission’s strong support. Other recent donations made in 2014 are: Harold Crawford, Michelle Goff, Arthur and Lorna Haight, Anna Leggat, Frank Schortinghuis and Robert Dingwall. The entrance Acknowledgement Feature is being inscribed with all the donour’s names along with a description of the project. The Council Circle Bench is being scheduled with a “hands on” learning opportunity/project for the students, which adds another important dimension. The garden is doing well and growing in nicely although heavy rain issues in the summer provided obstacles to a completed planting. We look forward to providing more information at the Grand Opening event. NPC's Legacy Prairie Garden Receives Donation from School NPC Official Media Release ~ May 27, 2014 The Niagara Parks Commission’s (NPC) School of Horticulture accepted a gracious donation from the Clanmore Montessori School in Oakville, Ontario on Wednesday, May 26th. The Oakville school raised $607.00 for NPC’s Legacy Garden, located adjacent to the School of Horticulture and Butterfly Conservatory to ensure the lasting appreciation of butterflies within horticulture practices. The Clanmore Montessori School fundraiser was initiated by fourth grade students Elli Barr and Olivia Podivinski, after Elli learned that Monarch butterfly habitats are being threatened. Elli and Olivia learned that by maintaining waysations — areas that contain plants to support caterpillars and butterflies — Monarchs will thrive. “I saw a newspaper article talking about Monarchs and I wanted to do something to help the Monarchs find food like milkweed, which is important for them” said nine-year-old Elli. The young girls worked with their school representative, Grace Kidney to host fundraisers including a talent day, pyjama day, a bake sale and a raffle to raise money for Monarch preservation. “We were looking for a place that cared about Monarchs and my teacher told us about the Niagara Parks Commission” noted Elli. The girls visited the Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture and Butterfly Conservatory and planted milkweed in the Legacy Gardens to create a large waystation to help in the development and preservation of Monarch and other butterfly species. The Legacy Gardens is developed by School of Horticulture Alumni and contains native plants and species from the Niagara region. After extensive planning and design, Legacy Gardens is slated to officially open in fall 2014. “This is a unique and very selfless act these young ladies have done to commit to the future of Monarch butterflies in Niagara and we thank them endlessly for their interest and appreciation in these unique species” said Charles Hunter, Superintendent of the School of Horticulture, Butterfly Conservatory & Botanical Gardens. Did you attend the Grand Opening? Please send comments! 11 Section Board News Title From the Desk of the Secretary Submitted by Karen Michaud ’84 Here we are at the end of the summer. Memberships were due on March 1st. At this time, we have only 76 paid graduate members. I am sure some of you have put your membership form somewhere safe and it sat there waiting for you to send it in. Now that the really busy season is past, you will have time to get to it. Renewal forms are available on our website, or call or email me and payment can be made by credit card over the phone. Please take the time to send in the contact information form, even if you are not paying your dues at this time, so we can make the changes in the Blue Book. new baby, or perhaps you know of a fellow graduate who is celebrating an exciting honour, please contact me and I will direct the information to the appropriate board member. As well, don’t forget our friends who are ill. Karen Michaud ’84 Executive Secretary 8 Hahn Avenue Cambridge ON, N3C 2X9 Phone: 519-249-0381 Email: [email protected] Horticultural Herald Submitted by Melissa Spearing '13 My apologies to you if you have been eagerly anticipating this issue. The busy and unsuaul spring and summer of 2014 has delayed our efforts but it all comes together at last! It has become apparent the time, skills and organizational effort required of those volunteers involved with the Horticultural Herald is great. We are in discussions about making the Horticultural Herald more real-time, with the possibility of a yearbook summary of important happenings for those interested. Stay tuned and help out your Alumni by maintaining your membership and requesting the Herald by email for printing savings. If you are a paid member and have an email address, you will receive 2 copies of the Horticultural Herald, one mailed to you and one emailed, unless you specify that you only want an emailed copy. Help us save some money and enjoy your beautiful colour edition, emailed to a computer near you. Please email me with your request to receive only an emailed copy. We are always in need of content, stories, travel reports and photos of happenings in your professional and personal lives. As you know, we keep a list of employment opportunities; If you have a story to tell, please send content to Karen or please let me know if you see anything out there so we can Melissa at [email protected]. post it on our website or pass it on to interested paid up The next deadline is: graduates. December 15, 2014 for January 2015 printing. If you have had a change in your life; a new job, a move, a Your donation to the Foundation helps serve the purpose of horticultural education! Make your donation in memory of someone special or fondly remembered, or as challenge to your classmates and fellow Alumni. Post Office Box 263 Niagara Falls Ontario, CANADA L2E 6T3 Business No. 88839-6660 RR0001 Tax receipts will be issued. 12 • • • • • • • • Legacy Prairie Garden Fund • Educational Fund Knut Mattais Broman Fund • Florales Library Fund William J. Snowden Award Fund • W. Garfield Weston Fund Beatrice Catherine Martin Scholarship Fund Roland Duffy Dwarf Conifer Teaching Garden Fund Seymour Howard Schott Memorial Seminar Fund Edward J. Hill NPD ‘48 Memorial Scholarship Fund Gateman Malloy Scholarship Fund Renew your Membership today. Fellowship awaits. From the School Ben Stormes Tree Dedication Upper: The students and staff at the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens and School of Horticulture at the tree dedication ceremony in June for departing Curator and Instructor, Ben Stormes '09 (left of the new tree). Lower: The dedication tree, Cedrus deodora 'Karl Fuchs', donated by Laura Caddy '11, in its permanent location next to the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens sign bed. NOW AVAILABLE REPRINTED COPIES of Our Business is Growing Your Business Leading Provider of Horticultural Knowledge & Solutions Seeds • Plants • Labels • Supplies 905.641.5599 • 1.800.665.1642 • www.jvk.net Out of print since 2005 the illustrated second edition is now available for sale once again. Cost is $15.00 plus shipping and handling. This is a fundraiser for your Association. To request your copy contact Executive Secretary Karen Michaud : [email protected] P.O. Box 910, 1894 Seventh Street • St. Catharines, ON • L2R 6Z4 Donate to the Alumni Foundation and leave your legacy 13 From the School allows. One of the more recent additions to the OSA is a planting of three Pinus bungeana (accession no. 900143*B), a welcome addition as the pines were previously represented by a single Pinus nigra and a stand of Pinus strobus in this garden area. Given the ability of many of the pines to grow to impressive proportions and carry themselves in a stately and dignified manner, it seems fitting to include more of them in the OSA. Pinus bungeana, commonly known as the lacebark pine, is noted as being one of the most spectacular pines in the landscape. This bold statement, as well as the common name, is due to the richly coloured exfoliating young bark of this species. In maturity it tends to develop silver and white trunks that rival any of the birch in their intensity, and stand in stark contrast to the deep green evergreen needles. The bark character really does put it into a class of its own, and it has been suggested by many authors to be the most beautiful bark of any conifer. It is fitting that these trees have been planted close to the main pathway to the Butterfly Conservatory, offering a means for those passing by to become intrigued and curious about the plants that surround them. I have seen this happen on numerous occasions in the garden, and am happy to see these trees functioning as a way for those who might not normally take the time to observe and marvel at the plants around them to begin engaging the garden in this way. One of three Pinus bungeana (lacebark pine) specimens planted on the path to the Butterfly Conservatory. Subordination pruning helps maintain a central leader. Photo by Melissa Spearing '13. Highlights from the Collections Submitted by Ben Stormes ’09 The Niagara Parks Botanical Garden and School of Horticulture contains many areas where one can take in the beauty and curiosity of the plant world. While each area has its own character and merits, it is the Old Specimen Area, known more simply as the OSA, that contains some of the most majestic specimens on site. Despite the name “Old Specimen Area”, not all specimens here are all that old. Indeed, one of the challenges (and opportunities) when dealing with living collections is that garden areas will continually need additions of young, fresh material as space 14 Pinus bungeana has a long history as an important component of the cultivated landscape, with a significant presence in the temple gardens of China. It was from the temple gardens of Beijing that Aleksandr Von Bunge first collected material of this species in 1831, later sending preserved specimens to be scientifically described and legitimately published as a new species by colleague Joseph Zaccarini in 1847. It was Robert Fortune, an important botanist, plant explorer and traveller from Scotland, who first introduced live material to the European horticultural world in 1846. Over 150 years later Pinus bungeana is still relatively rare in cultivation, generally being found only in cemeteries, estates, private collector gardens, or botanical gardens. While relatively easy to germinate from seed, the exceedingly slow growth rate of young trees may play a part in its relative scarcity in the horticultural trade. It is noted that while mature trees may grow between 6–12” a year, young seedlings are much slower growing, with accounts of Got a big tree story to share? We have the space! From the School 2-year-old seedlings less than 3” tall, and 9-year-old saplings standing around 27” noted from the Arnold Arboretum’s propagation efforts. Bark appeal aside, this slow juvenile growth rate is another reason to appreciate this species when it is encountered in the landscape. Native to a wide range of mountain regions of China, Pinus bungeana is perfectly hardy in USDA zones (4)5 – 7. It requires average to well-drained soil moisture conditions, and full sun exposure to thrive and grow to its full 50–75’ height. The natural growth habit of this species is often multi-trunked, and young specimens appear to be more shrubby than tree-like. As specimens mature, weaker trunks are often shed and more dominant leaders are formed, though many remain multi-trunked into maturity. Darrell Bley, Curator of Woody Plants at the Niagara Parks Botanical Garden and School of Horticulture, has been working diligently with student crews to establish strong central leaders on the Pinus bungeana in the OSA. These efforts have been successful to date, and the young trees now stand as single-trunk specimens at a height of over 10 feet. Another specimen (accession no. 980348*A) of this incredible plant is present in the Pinaceae collection of the arboretum, this time displaying the more typical multi-stem habit of the species. This multi-stem specimen did lose limbs in the winter ice storms of 2013-2014, and breakage under snow and ice is noted as one of the potential issue with this otherwise problem free species. The specimens in the OSA that received subordination pruning, however, were not damaged during winter ice storms. These three trees stand proud, and like many fine things, will continue to come into their own with age. Next time you are in the garden be sure to take a moment to find these three trees, stop and admire their beauty, and ponder their future as stately members of the Old Specimen Area. Below: Photo from 1907 at the Yen-fu-tse temple of a specimen 16' in circumference, 6' above the ground. Photo by Frank N. Meyer, in Archives of the Arnold Arboretum. Bottom: Another specimen in the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens Arboretum showing both the lacy, peeling bark and multiple trunks the species is prone to have. Photo by Melissa Spearing '13. References: Bitner, Richard L., Conifers for Gardens: An Illustrated Encyclopedia. Timber Press. 240-242. 2007 Dirr, Michael A., Manual of Woody Landscape Plants. Stipes Publishing L.L.C. 730. 1998 Nicholson, Robert G., Pinus bungeana Zaccarini: A Ghostly Pine. Arnoldia 48(2): 21-38. 1988 Like the NPC Alumni Association on Facebook 15 Class of 2017 The Class of 2017 (left to right): Jacob Hueglin, Remi Woodruff, Sid Johnson, C. J. Plummer, Jordan Morgan, Peter Karas, Steve Boot, Celia Le Maistre-Matthys, Taylor Parks, Carmen Grey, Samantha Farnham and Chris Green. Introducing the Class of 2017 Submitted by Bailey Wilson Class of 2016 The Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture welcomes a new class with a tradition of open arms and grilling them for their inspiration and intentions in choosing our world-class training program. As Vice President of the Student Association, I am very pleased to welcome a batch of new faces and hands to work alongside our tight-knit group. I present this energetic and diverse group in order of those who come from our horticulturally-rich backyard to further afield. Without further ado, here is the Class of 2017. plants made me really happy as a child. I took a horticulture class in the 11th and 12th grade with Darren Schmahl which really got me motivated to pursue it for post secondary. Q: My favourite garden is ... A: Schönbrunn Palace. Q: My favourite past-time is ... A: I really enjoy being outdoors and observing/exploring places on my own. Q: My favourite type of plant is ... A: Tropicals. Q: One thing on my bucket list is ... A: To conquer my fear of heights. Luckily there are lots of tall trees in the world! Q: A memory with a tree ... A: In the forest behind my home there was a tree that had fallen over and caught itelf the the 'V' of another tree. I'd climb it all the time with my friends and it was about 15 feet off the ground at the time. Peter Karas ~ Niagara Falls, Ontario Samantha Farnham ~ Vineland, Ontario Q: My favourite tool is ... A: the Hori-hori for now. Q: My favourite tool is ... A: My secateurs. I would never go to work without them. Q: I think plants can save the world ... A: Through the many beneficial things they have to offer to the environment and the things around them. Q: How I became interested in horticulture ... A: My father was raised on a small farm in Poland and looking at all the 16 Q: I think plants can save the world ... A: I think that plants are going to become increasingly important as time passes, but one way that plants will save the world is being able to use them for more than personal use. We usually only think of plants when it comes to humans. We eat them, they keep Q: What kinds of socks does a gardener wear? Class of 2017 our air clean and we make them into products we use. Now it is becoming increasingly important to figure out natural ways to keep the earth healthy by fighting against carbon, contamination, and climate change. Q: My favourite type of plant is ... A: Ornamental grasses and woody plants. Q: One thing on my bucket list is ... A: Visit the big old tree with my friend when we’re old (see the memory with a tree). Q: How I became interested in horticulture ... A: I have been interested in it since I was very young. My family has always Q: A memory with a tree ... A: Whenever I hung out with made me a part of their gardening, which has only made my my old friend, me and him would walk or bike to this random field that had a big old tree in the middle of it. On interest continually grow. that tree, there was a tire swing tied on to it. So we would Q: My favourite garden is ... A: The Central Experimental take turns on it and when we got tired we sit down with our backs to the tree on opposite sides. And just relax watching Farm in Ottawa, Ontario. the clouds go by. Q: My favourite past-time is ... A: Anything that is creative. C. J. Plummer ~ Mississauga, Ontario Q: My favourite type of plant is ... A: If I really had to choose Q: My favourite tool is ... A: Hand saw. I would have to say flowering shrubs and/or perennials. Q: One thing on my bucket list is ... A: Travelling. I want to see as much of the world as I can. Q: I think plants can save the world ... A: By teaching people how to grow edible plants so that we can stop world hunger. Q: A memory with a tree ... A: When my grandmother passed away, we planted a Hydrangea standard in our backyard to remember her. It was in a part of a garden bed we had just made, so there was nothing but soil around it. Within a couple of days little flowers started sprouting up around it, which made a hard loss feel a little more special. Q: How I became interested in horticulture ... A: I have always wanted to design, build and run my own restaurant and my landscaping teacher gave me some advice and since then I have made a model of the way I would like my restaurant to look but gained a huge interest in horticulture to learn how certain plants grow and how to take care of them so I can use some for food. Remi Woodruff ~ Ridgeway, Ontario Q: My favourite tool is ... A: Secateurs. Q: I think plants can save the world ... A: Plants already save the world every day. We cannot live without them because everything works together. Plants, animals, bacteria, fungi, etc. Q: How I became interested in horticulture ... A: When I was in grade 9 I wanted to be an architect then realized I didn’t have the grades to go to university. So I then decided on landscape architecture and researched courses I could take. I took the high school program that operates at the botanical gardens and found that I really enjoyed horticulture. Q: My favourite garden is ... A: My Noni’s gardens. Q: My favourite garden is ... A: Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens. Q: My favourite past-time is ... A: Landscape designs and gardening! Q: My favourite type of plant is ... A: Roses and tropical plants. Q: One thing on my bucket list is ... A: To travel all around the world. Q: A memory with a tree ... A: When I was younger my cousins and I climbed a huge tree and I remember looking around and thinking about how much I could see and big the world was even though I only saw a very small part. Q: My favourite past-time is ... A: Outdoor activities if its nice outside. If not, listen to music. A: Garden hose! 17 Class of 2017 Jacob Hueglin ~ New Dundee, Ontario Taylor Parks ~ Uxbridge, Ontario Q: My favourite tool is ... A: My favourite landscape tool is actually a machine. Skidsteers are my favourite and probably one of the most useful machines for landscape construction. One can use it for moving bulk amounts of product such as gravel, soil, or sand. They are also very effective and efficient when it comes to the amount of time needed to set a grade of a property or driveway. Q: My favourite tool is ... A: My brain. Q: I think plants can save the world ... A: Through their medicinal properties, from helping heal small cuts to life threatening diseases. Q: How I became interested in horticulture ... A: My Gramps and my Mama dearest have shared their love of gardens with me for as long as I can remember, and a former boss and graduate of this wonderful school helped me realize I could make a career out of it. Thanks Ian Tapper! Q: How I became interested in horticulture ... A: When I took it in grade eleven because i thought it would be an easy course to pass and ended up really enjoying it. Q: I think plants can save the world ... A: Because they have the power to push people to cooperate with one another to achieve mutual goals that benefit the world as a whole. Everything from sustainable food production, to restoration of habitats and wildlife rehabilitation, etc. Q: My favourite garden is ... A: My Gramps’ tomato garden. Q: My favourite garden is ... A: Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens.' Rock Garden. Q: My favourite past-time is ... A: Playing rugby, exploring the outdoors, and listening to music. Q: My favourite past-time is ... A: Snowboarding. Q: My favourite type of plant is ... A: Tough to choose, today vegetables shall be my favourite. Q: One thing on my bucket list is ... A: I've always wanted to buy an old mail truck, turn it into a camper, drive it out to BC, and then down to California. Make the trip last a year. Steve Boot ~ Richmond Hill, Ontario Q: One thing on my bucket list is ... A: I don’t really have a bucket list. I like to impulsively go for adventures as I think of them or when the opportunity presents itself, rather than pocketing them for later. Q: My favourite tool is ... A: The Walker Mower (best brand). Q: A memory with a tree ... A: The only specific memory that comes to mind regarding a tree is of every single willow tree Q: I think plants can save the world ... A: Because I believe ever to cross my path becoming Grandmother Willow from that trees do, and will continue to, clear the air of pollution. Pocahontas. Q: How I became interested in horticulture ... A: My father Sid Johnson ~ Colonial Beach, Virginia owns my future business, and I grew up around it. Q: My favourite tool is ... A: My hori-hori knife. Q: My favourite garden is ... A: My future garden. It resides right beside my surfing beach in Hawaii. Q: I think plants can save the world ... A: Because plants are the world. Q: My favourite past-time is ... A: I enjoy watching TV and everything sports-related. Q: How I became interested in horticulture ... A: I have lived on a farm my whole life. Q: My favourite type of plant is ... A: The Weeping Beech is a truly marvelous plant. Q: My favourite garden is ... A: Longwood Gardens. Q: One thing on my bucket list is ... A: Though I have never before surfed, I would really like to go surfing in Hawaii Q: A memory with a tree ... A: Nothing. Not even my tree house was in a tree. 18 Q: My favourite past-time is ... A: Trail running. Q: My favourite type of plant is ... A: Bird of Paradise. Q: One thing on my bucket list is ... A: Kite surfing. Submit your Highlights www.alumninpcsoh.com article to [email protected] Class of 2017 Q: A memory with a tree ... A: An oak tree that I grew up with all my life has just been cut down. Carmen Grey ~ Winnipeg, Manitoba Q: My favourite tool is ... A: Felco #2. Q: I think plants can save the world ... A: By sustaining our pollinators! Q: How I became interested in horticulture ... A: Constant exposure to nature. Q: A memory with a tree ... A: Climbed one and broke my arm falling out of it. Celia Le Maistre-Matthys ~ Red Deer, Alberta Q: My favourite tool is ... A: My strong hands and long nimble fingers. willow that overhangs the lake at the Mariposa Folk Festival that I used to climb. I would sit out on the farthest branch, about 7 feet above the water, reading. One day, after taking a picture of me, my stepmother called me down from my perch for dinner. As I descended, my book clasped firmly between my teeth, I stepped on a dead branch knob. Down I tumbled into the lake as my family laughed. Somehow, though every part of me was soaked, the book remained dry. Jordan Morgan ~ Baden, Ontario Q: My favourite type of plant is ... A: Pinus densiflora (Japanese red pine). Q: My favourite tool is ... A: Axe. Q: How I became interested in horticulture ... A: My High School teacher. Q: One thing on my bucket list is ... A: To travel. Q: I think plants can save the world ... A: Because people need happiness and plants create delight. As people recognize Chris Green ~ Ohsweken, Ontario the happiness related to the beauty of plants, they will Q: My favourite tool is ... A: Line trimmer. become more interested in saving and caring for them, and thus we will continue to have oxygen to breathe. Q: How I became interested in horticulture ... A: I was born Q: How I became interested in horticulture ... A: Medicinal into it! My grandparents on both sides were poor farmers but we ate well. Early mornings doing chores before and after plants were my first interest in horticulture when I was 13 years old. My interests developed as I learned about vegetable school were routine. gardening, but the deal breaker came in college when I began Q: My favourite garden is ... A: The Vegetable Garden. learning scientific names. I LOVE SCIENTIFIC NAMES!! Q: My favourite past-time is ... A: Reading biographies, Q: My favourite garden is ... A: An everything garden! I love carving soapstone, moose and deer antlers. herbs, flowers, fruits and vegetables in equal proportions!! Q: My favourite type of plant is ... A: Edible plants and Q: My favourite past-time is ... A: Curling up with a good annuals. book and a hot cup of tea! Q: My favourite type of plant is ... A: I am still very partial to Q: One thing on my bucket list is ... A: To visit the Fijian Islands. medicinal plants, but I love everything! Q: One thing on my bucket list is ... A: To hunt a deer; skin it; make pemmican, jerky and steak; tan the hide; make myself moccasins and maybe a nice jacket. Q: A memory with a tree ... A: My whole life, I have been dragged across the country, attending countless folk and bluegrass festivals. At these festivals, I would escape to a quiet place while my family listened to the music. There is a Meet anyone famous? Send in your photo and story! 19 Highlights: Kenya Trip take five students and two faculty members on an experience they would never forget. We headed to Kenya in eastern Africa to assist with two projects; one at a school for disabled children in Kissumu, and another in the village of Asembo Bay, working with a woman’s group to improve agricultural practices. While my Fanshawe colleague and two students headed to Joyland School in Kissumu, I trekked north to Asembo with three students; one to video the experience and two horticultural students to assist with the agricultural project. Asembo lies at the end of the paved road, a 12-hour, tortuous drive northwest of Nairobi, over what in most cases are considered barely impassable tracks. In Asembo, on the edge of Lake Victoria, electricity is sporadic, the Internet non-existent and cell phone coverage even less so. Horticulture Promotes Prosperity: Fanshawe students make a difference in a Kenyan Community By Michael Pascoe '87 As an avid traveller and botanist, I have always wanted to visit Africa. Childhood memories of the movie Born Free starring Virginia McKenna and Bill Travers, as Joy and George Adamson, were indelibly etched in my mind of what this great continent was and is; I had to go there. Botanically, it is plant fanatic’s paradise with almost all the ecological zones represented coupled with some of the planet's most unusual plants freely growing — plants that until my recent visit I had only seen in captivity, or pictured in books. Africa is known for its plants, but to an estranged few, what is walking, grazing or sleeping amongst the botanical bounty that Africa is all about. The ‘big five’ of the animal world are lions, leopards, buffalo, elephants and rhinos, all topped off with a profusely rich regional cultural diversity. Of course you can throw in a few other incidental animals such as giraffes, baboons and giant tortoises, and you have a continent overflowing with discovery. Win-win African adventure A trip to Africa was on my bucket list, and last summer London, Ontario-based Fanshawe College secured a grant to 20 It is at the end of the world for my students. Our task was to assist a group of widowed women to develop and improve agricultural practices, and at the same time to potentially help control an invasive, aquatic plant species affecting the local fishery. Eichhornia crassipes, commonly known as the water hyacinth, is familiar to most of us as a summer pond plant with attractive blue flowers. In Asembo, however, it is a different story; E. crassipes forms large, floating, transient patches of green that choke out the fish habitat, and at times give Lake Victoria the appearance of a distant golf course or pasture. Carried by the wind, drifting on the currents and enjoying perfect growing conditions, this introduced pest has become one of Africa’s main botanical thugs. National governments have tried many approaches to rid the lake of the plant; mechanical harvesting and herbicide applications have been the main hit men. But this sneaky little plant needs only a few offspring hiding in the reeds or riding on the waves to repopulate the nutrient-rich waters of Lake Victoria quickly, and that it does. Compost, cord and crops The local approach to this plant was not going to be anywhere near as dramatic as the Governments. It involved a few buckets, a machete or two, strong backs and a dexterous hand. Plants were harvested along the shoreline and taken to a yard, where the bladder was severed from the leaves and roots, and then set aside. The bladders enable the plant to float, and are made of a very strong fibre. When cut into www.alumninpcsoh.com Highlights: Kenya Trip laid bare, free of all interfering debris, and the Western way of chemical fertilizer applications is the intelligent option on these saturated tropical soils. A few brave, progressive individuals use manure to side dress their corn, with demonstrated results. White corn is made into the porridge-like local staple, ugali, and thus is a very important crop. So when one or two farmers were found to be producing higher yields, villagers took note. One of the last experiences of our three-week visit was trooping through the village, pushing two wheelbarrows of water hyacinth debris, to build a compost pile at the leader’s house. A spectacle to be sure, three mazungas (white people) followed by about 20 children, trailed by our videographer. At the leader’s house we demonstrated how to build a compost pile with the local debris that would usually be burnt. Combining corn stalks, cattle manure and water hyacinth debris, we layered a pile several meters high. In the warm, humid, African climate, they would have compost in record time. In the fields close to the lake we encouraged farmers who did not have the time or resources to process water hyacinth, to harvest and put it directly on their rows of corn. Women splitting the bladders of water hyacinths. The tough stalks are then used to make twine. The group from Fanshawe College showed the residents how to turn the unused parts of the plant into compost to augment the local soil. two or three strips and dried in the sun for a day, the strips can be woven into a cord that can be used for a multitude of purposes such as baskets, furniture and mats. In Asembo, every cow and donkey was tethered using locally-made sisal rope, and thus the braided cord from water hyacinth quickly found a use. The rest of the plant was not wasted; the thin delicate roots cloaked in rich lake mud, when combined with the nitrogenrich leaves, became a key ingredient in compost. My rubber boots passed me one day, worn by a farmer riding his bike and waving joyfully. As is typical in Africa, everything is shared; possessions, company, family, food and advice. Thus after almost three weeks of living in the village and working alongside the locals, composting and mulching is gradually taking hold with a diligent few, the occasional donkey sports a necklace of water hyacinth and farmers share a pair of green rubber boots, size 10. Michael Pascoe is professor and academic program coordinator for the Horticulture Technician and Apprenticeship Horticulture Programs at Fanshawe College in London Ont., and director of The Gardens of Fanshawe College and the A.M. Cuddy Garden. Reprinted with permission from Landscape Ontario. Originally published in the July-August 2014 issue of Landscape Trades. Composting and mulching is a completely foreign concept to the Kenyan locals, and for that matter even in Asia, where I spent several years working on a similar project. Ease of cultivation with simple tools often warrants that the soil be Tell us about your travelling adventures! 21 Job Section Postings Title Job Postings Listings are provided by the Alumni Association for Alumni and Associate members. Job postings from non- Alumni or Associates may be listed under subjectivity and reciprocal agreement. For more details: http://alumninpcsoh.com/employment/ employer/ 2 Positions: Utility Vegetation Planner with ArborMetrics Solutions, in Central Alberta For more details, go to http://www.canadian-forests.com/Forestry-JobsArborMetrics-Alberta-08.22.14.pdf Closes: September 22, 2014 Position: Park Superintendent with City of Surrey, in Surrey, BC For more details, go to http://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/161. asp?jobpostingid=24250&ancla=2#.VAuAIlYaw70 Closes: September 25, 2014 2-Yr Contract Position: Plant Pathology Technician with Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, in Vineland, Ontario For more details, go to http://vinelandresearch.com/pub/docs/Plant%20 Pathology%20Technician%20Contract%20Position%20Aug%202014.pdf Contract to begin: October 2014 Position: Outdoor Biome Skilled Horticulturist with the Eden Project, in Cornwall, UK For more details, go to http://www.horticulturejobs.co.uk/job/314102/ outdoor-biome-skilled-horticulturist/?LinkSource=HomePage Closes: September 29, 2014 Position: RHS Chelsea Flower Show Manager with the Royal Horticultural Society, in London, UK For more details, go to https://www.rhs.org.uk/about-the-rhs/work-for-therhs/vacancies/Show-Manager,-RHS-Chelsea-Flower-Show Closes: September 30, 2014 Associate Members of the Alumni Association All Treat Farms Rod Kidnie, Arthur, ON www.alltreat.com Connon Nurseries (NVK) Neil Vanderkruk, Waterdown, ON www.connonnurseries.com Fast Forest Incorporated Phil Dickie, Kitchener, ON www.fastforest.ca G.C. 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The bottom view is the intended site of the Living Wall. All photos by Bailey Wilson, Class of 2016. It'sGet never more tooPlant late to ID donate. of the Day Foron info, [email protected] Facebook page 23 Test Your Plant ID 1 4 2 5 3 Answers from the previous issue: 1. Ratibida maxima – Texas coneflower – Asteraceae 2. Salix udensis 'Sekka' – Japanese fantail willow – Salicaeae 3. Cedrus libani – cedar-of-Lebanon – Pinaceae 4. Osmunda regalis – royal fern – Osmundaceae 5. Ludwigia sedioides – mosaic flower – Onagraceae Submit your own puzzling botany photos to Jon Peter at: [email protected] 24 Ask about Join our the Facebook benefits ofgroup becoming for more an Associate Plant ID of Member the Daytoday!