COLINTON GARDEN CLUB
NEWSLETTER NO 68 November 2004
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“The wild swans at Coole”: W B Yeats
The trees are in their autumn beauty,
The woodland paths are dry,
Under the October twilight the water
Mirrors a still sky;
Upon the brimming water among the stones
Are nine-and-fifty swans.
The season of mists and mellow fruitfulness is nearly at an end and I am overcome by a sense of sweet nostalgia. The leaves which have burned out their passion in shades of fiery red, violent orange and ochre yellow are now drifting aimlessly down to scatter across the lawn and settle on the surface of the pond. A few straggling roses and a late deep magenta coloured clematis still cling to life. Summer is gone. Halloween is past. Now is the time to put the garden to bed like sleeping beauty as Christmastide is fast approaching.
The Garden Club has enjoyed two excellent lectures in the autumn programme and we have the interesting prospect of a lecture on water features in November. The October plant sale was a very successful and happy occasion. I would like to thank all those members who helped and all those who attended and supported this event.
On a cold but sunny Saturday in late October, thirty members gathered at the Botanics for workshops on pruning and propagation. The instruction was of a very high quality and was appreciated by all who attended. We look forward to new cuttings at the next sale. This was a new venture for the Club and may be repeated. We owe Jonathon Davey considerable gratitude for introducing and organising this.
After a very positive beginning to the autumn season of Garden Club events,
we are looking forward to our own Christmas party on Wednesday, 15th December
when a variety of entertainment will be on offer as well as good things to
eat and drink. There will be more brain-teasing garden quizzes and a piece
of theatricality to titillate and amuse. I do hope you can come and wish to
extend a warm welcome to new members and old friends.
Isobel Lodge, Chairperson
Christmas PartyHats ON for this year’s Christmas Party. This year’s Christmas Party will be held on Wednesday, 15th December in Dreghorn Loan Hall at 8pm. The evening’s entertainment will be provided by your committee and there will be a variety of garden quizzes in which to participate. In addition you have the opportunity to test your own artistic talents. All partygoers have a chance to use their skills to create a unique floral (or vegetable) hat or headdress to wear for the occasion. Please join the fun! Food and refreshments will be provided. Tickets: £4 available at our next meeting or from a committee
member. Our meetingsare held at 8pm in Dreghorn Loan Hall (upper hall) Dreghorn Loan Our next meetings:Dreghorn Loan Hall (upper hall) 8pm Monday 29th November Wednesday 15th December Monday 24th January Garden ImplementsA reminder that a selection of garden equipment is available for loan;
free to all members. Contact: John Lodge, Implements Officer. Ph: 441
3934 Membership BenefitsLawson and Donaldson, Calder Road, Hermiston (453 5522) can supply all gardening equipment (excluding plants) at wholesale prices on production of your membership card. This offers a considerable saving to our members. |
New Library Books
RHS Wisley Experts Gardeners' Advice - All Your Questions Answered Plant Propagation A - Z - Growing Plants for Free (Inspired by the Workshop at the Botanic Gardens) The Garden in Autumn - Planting, Colour, Inspiration Jo McEwan (Librarian) Our WebsiteDon’t forget to look at our website – www.colintongardens.org.uk – for the latest updated information, including about meetings and events. You can also contact the Club through the email link. Already we have had 4 new members through internet! Sonia Duffy (Webmaster) Friends WelcomeMembers, please tell your friends and relatives about our club's events and meetings. They are welcome to come along and see what we have to offer and will hopefully want to join us. Linda Innes (Membership Secretary) |
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As part of the renewal of the library stock, we have purchased 3 new
books: