By Deb Zynomirski
To The Haldimand Press
DUNNVILLE—The new year has brought new hope that we may see a light at the end of the proverbial pandemic tunnel, as vaccines begin to arrive. Our world has certainly changed a great deal over the one year since the COVID-19 pandemic first emerged as a health threat.
Although Dunnville Horticultural Society (DHS) Program Nights have been on hiatus for the past year, our hardworking board of directors continues to meet behind the scenes, planning for what we hope will soon be a return to normal… or least the “new normal.” Usually one of the highlights of our year is awarding our continuous service pins. Although we were not able to award these in person last year, the pins were mailed out to recipients. Help us to congratulate the following members:
5 Year Service Pin
Rose Allen, Angela Barrick, Christina Cavers, Richard Egger, Steve Ellis, Nelly Engelage, Barb Gough, Susan Milligan, Evelyn Wardell, Florence Zynomirski, Peter Zynomirski
10 Year Service Pin
Stan Carnes, Donna Cavers, Anna Lam, Debbie Thomas
As you try to navigate through the coldest of these winter months, now is the perfect time to be planning your spring and summer garden activities. If you are a “grow from seed” type of gardener, start to peruse the seed catalogs. Both online and paper versions can add colour and excitement to your days! The same is true if you are a “pick ‘em and plant ‘em” type of gardener.
Take some time to draw a rough sketch of your gardens, then fill in the locations of trees, shrubs, and perennials. Make note of colour themes you are hoping to develop. Heights of plants are a big consideration too. Leaf texture and variety also lend interest to your garden. Highlight those areas in your garden beds that need soil amendment before planting time.
All of these factors will play into which plants you will select for your garden. It doesn’t matter if you prefer vegetable or flower gardening, both will provide you with endless hours of pleasure, exercise, challenge, and satisfaction!
Some members have been asking how they can obtain their 2021 DHS membership. Please send a cheque or money order ($10 single, $15 couple) to Dunnville Horticultural Society, P.O. Box 274, Dunnville, Ontario, N1A 2X5. Your membership card will be mailed directly to you.
You can keep up with us on our website at dunnvillehortandgardenclub.org. You can also contact me for more information at debzyn@gmail.com. Think green thoughts!
Deb Zynomirski is the president of the Dunnville Horticultural Society.
Are there Trillium Awards this summer?
Good morning Marjorie, We are no longer giving our Trillium Awards as the amount of time it took our board to visit each nominated garden and organize the awards were getting too much for our volunteers. Thanks for asking.