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Water Garden Society of Oklahoma Newsletter: Pond Life May 2013 Volume 27 Issue 5
TTHEHE PPRESIDENTRESIDENT’’SS MMESSAGEESSAGE
NEXT M EETING 2nd Wednesday of the Month
May 8, 2013
7:00 PM Plant Sale Set-Up at 6pm
Donations Due at 6:30 pm
Will Rogers Exhibition Center
3400 N.W. 36th Street Oklahoma City, OK
It’s Time For the Annual
WGSO WGSO
& SILENT
Details on Page 9
Not a WGSO Member ? You Can Join At The Meeting!
President’s Message .............. 1 Meeting Information ............. 1 Members Bus Tour ................ 2 New Members / Renewals ..... 2 Members Helping Members .. 2 Board Meeting Info ................ 2 Ad Rates ................................. 2 Event Calendar ....................... 3 WGSO Board Contact List ...... 3 Perfect Edges ......................... 4 Plant Sale ............................... 5 Edging Ideas ........................... 5 WGSO T-Shirts ....................... 5 Nutrition & Water Quality ..... 6 Q & A ..................................... 6 DIY Pondless Waterfall ........... 7 This & That ............................. 8 WGSO Polo Shirts ................... 8 Upcoming Events Details ....... 9 Birthdays .............................. 10 Club Contact Info ................. 10
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
FIRE AND ICE!!
Or should I say, “ice and fire”?! We started the month with what was probably the strangest membership meeting the club has ever had. The day started with an ice storm that broke tree branches all over the area. By the middle of the afternoon the sun came out and melted all the ice away. We went on with our meeting as usual, but there was nothing “usual” about it. While we were setting up for the meeting, we smelled smoke coming from the air vents. Within minutes the ceiling was full of black smoke. We called 911, evacu-ated the building, and watched as firemen rushed in. We quickly came up with an alternate meeting location-Mike Perry’s father’s office building just down the street from the Will Rogers Garden Center. Somehow we crammed 75 folks into the building, and the “show” went on, albeit a little crowded. We had to make major adjustments to our planned meeting, since we were so crowded and we didn’t have room for the projector, and I was extremely proud of the way the membership handled the adversity. Dennis and Elynn Wagners planned Water Feature of the Month presentation was rescheduled for another meeting. And the speaker, Glenn Milligan, had to scrap his visual presentation and just talk through it. He did a great job as the members were really into his discussion. As it turned out, the cause of all the smoke was a bird’s nest that was built in the vents. There wasn’t actually a fire, so the building is okay, and we will have our May Plant Sale at the center as planned. We held our Second Annual Spring Fling on the 21st at Dick and Sandi Caldwell’s home. They easily accommodated the 70 or so folks, who were treated to some great weather, lots of socializing, very cool demonstrations by our members, a bazaar, and as usual, lots of really amazing food! Kudos to Paullei Mumme and her volunteers, who did a fantastic job of putting together the event. The day ended with the 50/50 Drawing, which climbed to a staggering $800. And just like the previous four drawings we’ve held this year, all three members failed to draw the ace, so the May meeting should have a jackpot of $1,000 that some lucky member could split with the club. It’s actually starting to get comical that no one has won the jackpot. 15 members have drawn cards, and 15 members have gone home losers. The good news is, there are now only 37 cards left in the deck so the odds are getting better and better. Speaking of the May Plant Sale and Silent Auction, Gary Guild is busy making preparations for the annual sale. If this is your first Plant Sale, you will not want to miss the meeting as this is a great chance to come away with some nice plants for your yard/pond. Plus, we are asking folks to donate their nice “junk” so that others can bid on it, with the proceeds going to the club. I’m sure someone will think your “junk” is a treasure that they can’t live without. Please help make this the most suc-cessful Plant Sale and Auction that we’ve ever had. See you at the May Meeting!! Joe Hogan WGSO President
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M o n t h l y B o a r d M e e t i n gM o n t h l y B o a r d M e e t i n g
Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the Spring Fling! The weather was beautiful! Dick & Sandi Caldwell’s place was perfect and WGSO greatly appreciates them opening their home to the club. We had 64 people in attendance and enjoyed the fine cooking of our talented members. After lunch, the demonstrations began with this year’s just as creative and informative as last year. Our host, Dick Caldwell, kicked off the demo with Faux Boulders. Diane Clark outlined how to use stained glass to make a dragonfly stepping stone with poured concrete. Jeanie Booze gave an informative demo on plant propagation. Who knew how simple it was to stretch your landscaping dollars with your own plants. Andrea Farrister showed us how to upcycle wine and beer bottles into functional works of art in the form of rain chains. Tom Thompson presented the fundamentals of creating a rain barrel with helpful tips his learned from making his own. Russell Patton shared many helpful tips outdoor lighting. We ended the day with the 50/50 Draw; however, no one walked away a winner. A special thanks to all of the volunteers. Your continued support makes WGSO club activities happen. I appreciate each and everyone of you. A BIG Thank You to Karen Wolf, who once again has been my sidekick to make both the Landscape Show and Spring Fling a success. Workshops will be scheduled after the Members Bus Tour - Details will be in newsletters. Paullei Mumme
WGSO AD RATES If you would like to place an ad in the
Pond Life, the rates are as follows:
Business Card $10.00 1/4 Page $25.00 1/2 Page $75.00 Full Page $100.00
Ads are to be CAMERA READY PREPAID in advance. Send payment to the WGSO Treasurer, Kathie Smathers, 9201 SW 24th, Oklahoma City, OK 73128.
Send ad to the newsletter editor, Paullei Mumme at [email protected]. Ad must be in editor’s possession no later than the 20th of the month preceding publication.
Example: August issue must be received by July 20th.
All WGSO Members Are Welcomed To Attend
Monday, May 6 @ 6:30 pm RSVP Required
Modular Services Company 500 E. Britton Rd
Oklahoma City, OK 73114
Russell Patton: 409-6186
The first driveway east of Channel Four. Building is ½ mile south of Britton Road down long driveway.
If you paid your 2013 Membership Dues last month and DON’T see your name, contact Elynn Wagner.
WW ELCOMEELCOME WGSO MWGSO M EMBERSEMBERS
If you’re a WGSO member who has signed up to be on the Public Pond Tour and need help getting your existing water feature ready for the Public Pond Tour, You may contact Tom Thompson at 693-
5093 or e-mail [email protected] for more information about how Mem-bers Helping Members can help you.The number of members helped depends on time con-straints and availability of volunteers.
First Come, First Served, So Don’t Delay
All volunteers are welcome! Having the expe-rience and knowledge of seasoned pond own-
ers to help fellow WGSO members is one of the best benefits of WGSO. No special skills are required, learn as you go. Volunteer whatever time your sched-ule allows — a few hours, a whole day, or the entire
project - the gift of your time is greatly appreciated!
Members Helping Members events will be organized through Sign Up Genius. See Page 9 for details.
As of the 20 th of the month :
WGSO
NEW MEMBERS: NEW MEMBERS: Lynda Beaner
RENEWALS: Amy & Brian Coleman
Patty Smith John & Ruth Turcotte
SAT JULY 13 - SUN JULY 14 $35 per person
Are you ready to cruise around the metro in the comfort on an air conditioned chartered bus and view WGSO members’ ponds?
Will you share your pond with us? See Diane Clark to sign up your pond for the WGSO Members Pond Tour – you don’t have to ride the bus to have your pond on tour, but we sure hope you join the fun. See Tonah Tharp to purchase a seat on the bus – you must pay at the time of signing up to reserve your seat. Sign-up sheets will be at this month’s meeting for both putting you pond on tour and purchasing a seat on the bus.
For those who have not been on a Members Tour before, we leave Will Rogers Park promptly at 9:00 am both days and return between 4:00-5:00 pm. We go to 10-11 homes both days and each day a different member will host a picnic lunch at their home. Pack your ice chest with lots of fun food and remember to bring your lawn chair, sunscreen, and camera.
There is no better way to meet fellow WGSO members and get to know more about each other than riding on the bus to go view each other’s ponds. It is so much fun! By the end of the tour, you can’t imagine what all you learn, the great ideas you take home, and the plants that sometimes is shared. Mark your calendars now so that you can go on our tour. Don't miss out.
Don’t forget, we need your ponds!!!
WGSOWGSO Members’ Bus TourMembers’ Bus Tour
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Board Meeting May 6 General Meeting May 8 WGSO Members Only Plant Sale
Meet-N-Greets (2 Locations) May 18 Festival in the Park @ Will Rogers Plants/Fish/Algae Class @ Pond Pro WGSO Shirt Order Due May 20 Meet-N-Greet June 1 Pond Build @ Pond Pro
Board Meeting June 10 General Meeting June 12 Public Pond Tour June 15-16 Summer Solstice Celebration June 22
Koi Workshop @ Cross Timbers Koi June 29 Board Meeting July 8 General Meeting July 10 Members Pond Tour July 13-14 Workshops TBD Board Meeting August 12 General Meeting August 14 Summer Social August 3 Board Meeting September 9 General Meeting September 11 Board Meeting October 7 General Meeting October 9
2013 WGSO BOARD2013 WGSO BOARD OFFICER/CHAIR NAME CELL OTHER E-MAIL
President Joe Hogan 206-1272 [email protected] Vice-President Tonah Tharp 973-4209 340-6495 [email protected]
Secretary Andrea Farriester 664-4293 [email protected] Treasurer Kathie Smathers 820-2996 261-0298 [email protected] Historian Dennis Wagner 550-8923 265-3996 [email protected] Past President Melinda Parsons 520-3520 286-0885 [email protected]
Activities/Newsletter Paullei Mumme 642-4767 [email protected] Entertainment Serena Surbaugh 406-7326 [email protected] Librarian Jim & Mary Garrett 204-4267 373-2906 [email protected] Membership Elynn Wagner 550-8923 265-3996 [email protected]
Plant Sales/Tour Guide Sales Gary Guild 397-5758 390-8112 [email protected] Programs Jim Maida 691-7630 [email protected]
Refreshments Claribel Collier 396-8074 N/A Refreshments Phil & Sarah Grissam 454-3571 [email protected] Tour Guide Ad Sales/Members Tours Diane Clark 802-6200 947-6999 [email protected] Tour Guide Publication Russell Patton 409-6186 348-1560 [email protected]
Website Jim Porterfield 414-4371 799-7974 [email protected] Members Helping Members Tom Thompson 693-5098 [email protected]
Community Projects Chair Robin Perry 990-6058 [email protected]
REVITALIZE SOLAR LIGHTS with CLEAR Nail Polish.
Simply clean and thoroughly dry your old solar lights, then add a few coats of clear nail polish over the cloudy cells film. Let dry between coats. This trick
will prolong the life a season or two.
Secure your plant labels to a manila tag with the location written it. If you have two of the same labels, staple the front on side and the back on the other side for easy identification and growing info. Use a binder ring to hold them together.
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PERFECT EDGES FOR YOUR BEDS AND BORDERS: four steps to keep lawns and beds looking neat by Ray Baker www.finegardening.com/how-to/articles/perfect-edges.aspx
As an interior designer, I’ve always known the importance of well-defined lines. Inside the house or out, a clean, smooth line provides a finished look and a sense of clarity to an area. In my garden, a razor-sharp edge serves as a stage that sets off the careful planning and maintenance I do. Such meticulous attention to detail doesn’t require a lot of work. I use four simple steps to create and freshen up my edges in spring, giving my beds the crisp lines that reflect the effort I put into my garden.
Step 1: Create (or re-create) an edge The first step is to cut the edge. If you are creating a new bed, you’ll need to use a garden hose to mark your desired lines. If you are freshening up an existing bed, you can jump right in.
Method 1: The traditional way to do this is to use either a spade or a half-moon edger to move along the line you’ve set out. Neither tool does a great job of cutting curves, and it can be difficult to evaluate the course you’re taking as you move along.
Method 2: I use Black & Decker’s Edge Hog, a tool with a circular blade on wheels. I simply walk behind the tool as it rolls easily along, cutting a continuous 11/2-inch-deep line into the soil. The wheels give the tool the mobility to make nice curves, and you can clearly see as you cut, making it easy to evaluate and revise the line of your bed. The edger sells for about $100, and it simplifies the daunting task of caring for my four-acre garden, with its 5,000 linear feet of edging.
Step 2: Remove the turf Once you’ve established your edge, refine it with a spade, deepening the cut to 4 to 6 inches. If you are cutting a new bed, you also need to cut the turf on the inside of the bed with the spade. The loosened turf can then be removed easily by hand. The goal is to create an edge at a 90-degree angle.
Step 3: Hone the edge I like my edges to be razor sharp, so I place hand shears vertically along the trench wall and cut any remaining grass blades from the edge. Care should be taken not to hold the shears horizontally to avoid destroying the right angle of the edge. I repeat this step two or three times during the growing season to keep my edges looking groomed.
Step 4: Mulch the bed The final step is to put down 2 to 3 inches of mulch on the bed. The mulch not only suppresses weeds but also adds a rich, dark color to the edge. I mulch right up to the edge of the turf to create a gentle slope from the bottom of the edge to the top of the bed (illustration, below).
Step 1: Method 1
Step 1: Method 2
Step 2
Step 3
Give older perennials new life by dividing them. Dig up varieties (such as Siberian iris, aster, coreopsis, yar-row, and many hostas) that form dense clumps and split them apart. They'll bloom better when they're not crowding each other out -- and you end up with more plants to fill in your yard or to share with friends and neighbors. Don’t forget to bring some to the WGSO Plant Sale on May 8!
You don't need to worry about dividing peonies, bleeding hearts, baptisias, amsonias, or hellebores; these varieties do just fine on their own. Splitting them can set the plants back.
MAKE RECORDS OF YOUR GARDEN: Fall is the time to plant spring-blooming bulbs. If you need to add color to fill in holes in your spring garden or include new plants to accent ones you already have, take pictures. That way you can refer back to them in autumn and know exactly where to plant.
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Edge a flower bed with glass bottles. Check with local restaurants and night
clubs for boxes of empty bottles . Insert Christmas lights for an added touch of whimsy or to light a path.
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Use rocks as an edging. Dig a trench, add rocks, then bury rope lights in the rocks. It’s inexpen-sive, waterproof and can be used on a timer.
Creative Edging: Pipe filled with soil, topped with pebbles
and planted with succulents.
Define your beds and edging with an extra row of mulch over 3 layers of wet newspapers. It’ll save you time with the
trimmer and produces a clean look.
WGSO PUBLIC POND TOUR T-SHIRTS
ORDERS DUE AT MAY MEETING
P R I C E : S-XL $10.00 2XL-4XL $12.00
5XL-6XL $13.00
Color options available. No dark colors. This design needs to be on a light color.
Contact Jim Porterfield to order yours. 414-4371 [email protected]
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NUTRITION AND WATER QUALITY Excerpt from: http://www.pondtrademag.com/articles/ar-45/
What you feed your fish directly impacts filtration and the quality of the water. Good filtration is important for the removal of dissolved and solid waste from the pond. However, it’s important to recognize that a major source of this waste is the food being used. The quality and quantity of food
being fed will determine how much solid and dissolved waste is introduced to the pond. Logically, it will therefore also determine how much work the filter has to do in order to keep the environment healthy. A good quality food can make it much easier to manage the quality of the water, and is equally as important as good filtration and regular maintenance.
The digestibility of a diet depends on the quality of ingredients and manufacturing processes used to make it. If a diet is not well digested, not only will the fish receive less nutrition but greater amounts of solid waste will be produced. This has a number of implications for managing water quality, which will have a negative impact on fish:
• The decomposition of solid waste will use up additional oxygen. • As solid waste is broken down it will release dissolved waste such as ammonia and phosphate. • Solid waste will clog equipment, reducing its performance and necessitating increased maintenance. • Certain disease-causing microbes multiply on solid waste, so the potential for a disease outbreak may increase.
Remember there’s a wide range of prepared foods that are convenient and easy to use. They are available in flakes (for smaller fish) and pellets or pond sticks (for medium and large fish). Choose food that softens quickly on contact with the water, ensuring easy digestion. This is especially important since goldfish and koi do not have teeth.
Fish should be fed one to three times daily and only as much as they can consume within five minutes. It is critical to recognize that fishes’ nutritional requirements change throughout the year. For optimal fish health and nutrition, recommend adhering to a seasonal feeding cycle that uses proper feeding formulas for each season and promotes a balanced diet.
WHY SHOULD YOU USE EGG SHELLS IN YOUR GARDEN? Source: www.mamashealth.com/garden/eggshells.asp
Crushed egg shells add valuable nutrients to soil. Calcium is essential for cell growth in all plants. Calcium is espe-cially important for fast growing plants because they quickly deplete the surrounding soil of calcium. Egg shells should be washed before you place them in a compose or into your garden. Make sure you crush the egg shells before you add them to your garden. Egg shells that are not crushed will break down very slowly.
Ways you can use crushed egg shells in your garden: Instead of throwing eggs shells away, put them in the bottom of plant pots instead of stones. Egg shells are much lighter than stones and they are a great source of of nutrition. Place egg shells in a circle on top of the ground surface around tender plant stems such as peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, cabbage to deter slugs and cutworms.
Place egg shells in the soil near tomatoes. Calcium is very useful to tomatoes because the extra calcium will help prevent blossom end rot.
Can egg shells be used along with coffee grounds? Egg shells provide calcium to your garden while coffee grounds provide a high content of nitrogen to your garden. Calcium and nitrogen supple-ments (egg shells and coffee grounds) will help keep your garden soil and plants healthy. Acid loving plants such as tomatoes, blueberries, ros-es and azaleas love coffee grounds mixed into the soil, sprinkled on top of the ground before watering, or poured on top of the soil. If using as a soil drench, soak 6 cups of coffee grounds in a 5 gallon bucket of water. Let it sit for 2-3 days and then saturate the soil around your plants.
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/fertilizing-plants-coffee-grounds-eggshells-44657.html http://houseandgardenningaddicts.wordpress.com/2010/07/20/the-benefit-of-egg-shells-and-coffee-grounds-for-your-garden/ http://www.tworiverstribune.com/2011/03/trash-talk-eggs-and-morning-coffee-for-plants/ http://www.homegrownfun.com/natural-fertilizers-around-house/
How do I keep wildlife from eating the fish in my water garden?
Plastic netting can be spread over the surface of the water to prevent birds and mammals from entering. This can interfere with some of the plants natural growth however and make it difficult to maintain the pond. Fencing is another option, using either wood or netting. Again this may be unsightly in some gardens. Proving the fish with a place to take refuge when faced with a predator is a less visible solution. A flat stone can be raised from the bottom using bricks or stonework to form a cave. When the fish feels threatened they will often take refuge in these types of areas. It will also help if the water level is 6 or
more inches from the surround edge of the pond. Irregular rocks or flat paving stones that extend over the edge a few inches can accomplish this and hide the liner at the same time.
My water is dark/tea color, how do I clear it up?
The natural processes that occur in a pond often lead to the water becoming an amber / tea color over time. You can clear the water by either doing regular partial water changes (10%-25%), or you can also use activated carbon to remove an discoloration as well as medications, or other toxic compounds.
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For Step-By-Step Instructions with Photos, Diagrams, and Complete Material List Visit:
www.familyhandyman.com/DIY-Projects/Outdoor-Projects/Water-Features/Waterfall/backyard-waterfall/Step-By-Step
DIY PONDLESS WATERFALL
Make a dam out of plumbers putty to prevent water from rolling off the back of the waterfall. Here we also used the
putty to secure the tubing between the top two stones
Lay the pond liner in the frame and fold the corners. Set the two concrete blocks
in the center. Attach lengths of rebar about every 8 in. Complete the reservoir
by adding a layer of hardware cloth.
Add or remove dirt from under the frame to level it. Remove rocks, dirt
chunks and other debris from the dirt and rake it roughly level. Pour a 1/2- to 1-in. layer of sand over
the dirt and level it out.
Propagation Tip: This layering method works for all vine
plants and many shrubs - no risk! Ground Layering hydran-geas, works on rosemary, gar-denia and other woody plants too. Just dig a shallow hole, lay the plant branch in (don't cut it off the main plant), cover with dirt and place a brick on top!
Water and wait!
Water & Garden Plants Limited Quantities Available
Variegated Cattail - $1000 ea
Lotus $1000- $2500 ea
Anacharis $500 ea
Wendy Unknown Name $700 ea
Banana Trees $1000- $3000 ea
Peonies - $800- $1200 ea
Umbrella Palm $800 ea
Pickerel $800 ea
Variegate Celery $500 ea
Parrots Feather $500 ea
Avai lab le Soon Hardy Lilies $1200
ea Tropical Lilies $1200
ea Water Lettuce $150
ea Water Hyacinth $150
ea
Call Mary Fields @ 329-7352
For
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PONDPOND ERING PP OINTSOINTS
LIBRARY NEWS: Have you stopped by the WGSO Library lately? If not, you are missing out on one of the best benefits of belonging to WGSO. Wheth-er you need some inspiration for your space or know which direction your headed and want some guidance, the WGSO Library will most likely have a book to get your creative juices to flowing.
MEMBERS HELPING MEMBERS: Earn 2 Pond Points by volunteering to help
get some of our members’ ponds ready to be on the Public Pond Tour. If you can help out, contact Tom Thompson.
MEMBERSHIP: Only WGSO Members can attend the Annual WGSO Plant Sale, Summer Social and Christmas Dinner. General Monthly Meetings are open to the public.
NEWSLETTER: Are you still receiving your newsletter via snail mail? If you have high speed internet access, try receiving it via e-mail. You get it a little faster and it is in full color. Past issues of POND LIFE are available at www.wgso.org under [Downloads] Want to see an article in Pond Life about a specific topic? Email
[email protected] with the request.
TECH NEWS: WGSO has started using Sign Up Genius to sign up for events. Go to www.signupgenius.com and type in [email protected] to see all WGSO events. You can RSVP, Volunteer, and select Potluck Dishes.
$ 8 0 0 As of 4/21/3
Tickets are $1 @ Meetings & Club Events.
Add interest to a stone wall while softening the hardscape
by planting crevices with Sedum and Sempervivum.
Turn flagstone on end and bury part way into the soil while staggering them in a row to mimic an outcropping. Add quality soil, pebbles, and
plants in between stone to create a unique focal point. www.alpinegardensociety.net/diaries/Wisley/+November+/313/
Freeze fresh herbs in olive oil, vegetable oil, butter, or broth and add to recipes as needed.
For more info visit www.thegardenerseden.com/?p=13221
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KO I W O R K S H O P S a t J u n e 2 9 @ 4 p m
C r o s s T i m b e r s K o i & P o n d e r i n g S t u f f 3 0 0 W a d e M a r t i n D r
E d m o n d , O K
w w w . c r o s s t i m b e r s k o i . c o m
27th Annual
WGSOWGSO P u b l i c P o n d T o u rP u b l i c P o n d T o u r Saturday* June 15 - 9 am to 6 pm
Sunday June 16 - 1 pm to 6 pm
*SPECIAL HOURS - Select Homes Public Night Tour - SAT NGIHT ONLY
9 am to 3 pm for Day Viewing 9 pm to 11 pm for Night Viewing
Can you spare some time to greet visitors at some of our members homes that’s on the Public Pond Tour?
Contact Tom Thompson at 693-5093 [email protected] .
WGSO Annual & SILENT
May 8, 2013 May 8, 2013
Get your PLANTS (Land & Water) , Animal (Snails, Tadpoles, etc - BUT NO FISH!)
and Garden Related Items (White Elephant gifts & Door Prizes that aren’t your style) to
donate to WGSO’s BIG EVENT! Plant Sale is indoors, so have your plants packaged and labeled
in plastic cups or baggies to prevent any mess. All proceeds go to the WGSO General Fund.
Questions? Call GARY GUILD at 397-5758 See Page 9 For More Details!
G AR D E N
D E C O R
SATURDAY, JUNE 22
Cocktai l s @ 6 pm
Pot luck Dinner @ 7 pm
Sign Up on at the General Meetings or
www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4FAEA823AB9 -summer
Joy & Russell Patton 3824 Whispering Heights Dr.
Edmond, OK 73013 348-1560
Get Creat ive with R oc k P aint i ng!
WGSO will provide the supplies - just bring your imagination.
WGSOWGSO EVENTS CAN BE FOUND ON SIGN UP GENIUS
It’s a great site that allows WGSO members to RSVP, Volunteer, and even sign up for potluck dishes at our parties. WGSO will still have sign up sheets at the meetings and will transfer those sign-ups onto the Sign Up Genius site, which is great for our members who don’t have e-mail. However, if you have internet access you, please check it out and create an ac-count. It’ll even send out reminders and notices when pertinent changes are made. Sign Up Genius will be a great tool in organizing Members Helping Mem-bers, Workshops, Events, and Parties. Just look for the icon in the newsletter to indicate the event is available on Sign Up Genius website.
How to find a WGSO Event on www.signupgenius.com
Click Find A Sign Up Tab
Enter e-mail of sign up’s list creator
Click on WGSO event to select
Click on MY RSVP
Create account and complete RSVP options
You can also edit your RSVP that we entered off sign up sheets
If you need help, call Paullei Mumme 642-4767 after 5:30 pm on weekdays
and any time on weekends.
WWGSOGSO MeetMeet -- NN -- Greets Greets
May 18 @ 9 am to 3pm - Festival in the Park Will Rogers Garden Exhibition Center
Need Volunteers to Work WGSO Table
May 18 @ 10 am - Plants/Fish/Algae CLASS at Pond Pro in Shawnee Earn Pond Dollars.
SAT JULY 13 - SUN JULY 14 $35 per person
Sign Up at General Meetings Diane Clark to put your pond on tour
Tonah Tharp to purchase a seat on the bus
Details on Page 2
WGSWGS O O M e m b e r s ’ B u s T o u rM e m b e r s ’ B u s T o u r
KOI WORKSH0P - JUNE 29 @ 4 PM
CROSS TIMBERS KOI & PONDERING STUFF
300 Wade Martin Dr - Edmond, OK South side of Second St. in Edmond, between Bryant and Coltrane
405-340-9130 w w w . c r o s s t i m b e r s k o i . c o m
Bring Your
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Mailing Label
The 20th of each month is the deadline for articles/advertisements for next month’s issue of Pond Life. E-mail articles and advertisements to Paullei Mumme at [email protected].
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[email protected] www.wgso.org
Connie Bishop Sarah Grissam
Bill James Shelia Jordan Leah Maida
Wilma McDaniel Paullei Mumme Bernard Seegel Elynn Wagner
Did we miss your birthday? Email [email protected]
so we can update our files.
Recycle the water from steam-ing vegetables or boiling eggs. Use the cooled water on your plants. The nutrients will give
your plants a boost and you’re being eco-smart in the process.
To protect young trees from weed eaters and mowers, cut a piece of PVC pipe down the center, enclose the bottom of the tree, and tape
it back together with duct tape. You can also use these in place of those expensive 'tree wraps' for winter protection from sun scald.
Buckley’s Sticks & Stones Continental Ponds Crosstimber Koi Decorative Water Gardens Edmond Rock eSupply Depot Frank’s Landscape Little Giant
Minick Materials Perry Landscaping & Construction, Inc. Pond Butler Pond Pro Shop The Real McKoi TLC Nursery & Greenhouse Tony’s Tree Plantation
2013 WGSO ANNUAL
PUBLIC POND TOUR GUIDE ADVERTISERS Please Support WGSO Advertisers & Tell Them You’re with WGSO
Tour Guides on Sale Mid May at Select Garden & Pond Retailers
