Children’s Garden Club
Volume # 12 Sheet # 07
July 9th, 2011
Mosaic Garden Path Stone
Chesterfield Valley Nursery
16825 N. Outer Road
www.stlouisco.com/parks
Welcome to the July Meeting, we appreciate & thank Amy Brinkman with Chesterfield Valley for their kind
invitation to be a sponsor of the Children’s Garden Club. With this our first meeting here, Amy came up with the Idea
of Mosaic Garden Path Stone we wish & thank you.
“We are excited to have everyone out to Chesterfield Valley Nursery this month to create your own Mosaic Garden
Path Stone. We hope this is the first of many trips you make out to our nursery and we hope you enjoy your experience.”
Your home garden should be a place of peace and relaxation. It is
a chance to get your hands dirty and create something beautiful for all to
enjoy. A mosaic garden stone is the perfect addition to a home garden.
Each stone is unique to the creator and we look forward to seeing what
each young gardener creates. Let your imagination run wild and have
fun with it!
Hope to see you next month at Queeny
Park on August 6th for the Elephant Ear/
Birdbath Project, where you will create another piece to add to your home garden.
Hope to see you next month at Queeny Park on August 6th for the Elephant Ear/
Birdbath Project, where you will create another piece to add to your home garden.
Garden paths are intended to create a focal point when it comes to foot traffic in
your yard that also provides a welcoming atmosphere for you and your visitors. Installing
a fun hand made garden stones you can design a great way to connect your visitors to your
outdoor landscape theme or welcome to your outdoor space.
There are practical considerations here in terms of keeping
visiting children out of sensitive areas of your property, like garden
beds and seeded grass areas for instance. But, a great advantage of a
well-planned garden path is about visual continuity. When a design
element covers both the practical and the aesthetic, you know it’s a
great investment, and a great way to raise the value of a property in
all kinds of ways.
Garden paths are a great strategy when you’re trying to create
zones and efficient traffic flow an outdoor space just as you would
in an interior. A garden path can also help you to direct foot traffic around your property in general. The elements that are included
when planning a garden path complement the visual effects of your
home, helping to tie the design.
Creating a Mosaic Garden Pathstone
Materials:
*Pre-made stepping stone
*Sanded Grout
*Mosaic tiles, decorative gravel/pebbles, colored glass pieces
*Cement Glue
*Hot water
*Rags/washcloths
*Paintbrush
1. Layout your design on your pathstone. Do not glue them down until the entire design is laid out and you are
happy with the design.
2. Glue your pebbles/glass/ceramic tiles down using the cement glue. Make sure and leave at least 1/8 of an
inch between each piece to allow for the grout, as it will cement each piece together.
3. Mix the grout according to the package instructions.
4. Pour the grout over your design. If needed use a paintbrush to get the grout the top of your design pieces in
into the spaces between the tiles.
5. Once you have the grout in place, use hot water and a washrag to clean off the top surface of the pebbles/
glass/ceramic pieces. This should be done before the grout dries.
6. Place the stepping stone in a warm, dry place to dry. After 48 hours you can seal your new garden path stone
with a grout sealer to waterproof it.
7. After applying the grout sealer, let sit for an additional 12 hours and then it is ready to be added to your
garden!
Sunny SemiShade
Sunny
Sunny SemiShade
Sunny - Semishade
Sunny SemiShade
Sunny
Semi-Shade
Sunny SemiShade
Phlox drummondi
(Drummond Phlox)
Portulaca, Grandiflora,
Purlane
Portulaca grandiflora
(Rose Moss) Pursia
Salvia
Scabiosa atropurpurea
(Sweet scabiosa)
Snapdragon (See
Antirrhinum Majus)
Tagetes erecta
(Marigold)
Tropaeolum majus
(Common Nasturtium)
Verbena hybrida
(Garden Verbena)
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12
Assorted
Assorted
12 - 40
24
Assorted
Yellow
Orange
6 - 36"
6
4 - 8"
6 - 15
Red, Blue,
White
Assorted
Assorted
Assorted
July - Oct.
July - Oct.
July - Oct.
July - Oct.
May - Oct.
May - Sept.
May - Oct.
July - Sept.
Marigolds afford a wealth of color in yellow, orange,
and bronze. The dwarf forms are desirable for
edging and bedding. The taller forms are well suited
for mass effects and cutting.
The dwarf flowering sorts are best suited for edging
and cut flowers. There is a climbing variety.
Verbenas are free-flowering plants, which are well
suited for bedding and edging work. Some varieties
are well suited as cut flowers.
One of the easiest annuals to grow. Very well suited
for bedding and edging. Mixed colors are very
pleasing. Long season of bloom.
Will thrive well in the poorest of soil and under dry
conditions. Well suited for covering steep banks.
Self-sow profusely. Single & double flowers.
Will thrive well in the poorest of soil and under dry
conditions. Well suited for covering steep banks.
Self-sow profusely.
Bedding, borders, containers, cut flowers - most
under used.
A very desirable flower for cutting. If faded flowers
are removed, the plants will continue to flower
throughout the summer.
SUMMER DAZE
A Standard Flower Show
Presented by East Central District
Member of Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri, Inc.
Central Region
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Community Center
Crestwood Shopping Mall
Watson Road, Crestwood, Missouri
Open to Public
Free Admission
Show Hours:
Friday, July 15, 2011 – Noon to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 16, 2011 – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Flower Show Committee
East Central Director
Assistant Director
Flower Show Chairman
Staging Chairman
Properties Chairman
Schedule Chairmen
Judges Chairman
Horticulture Entries Chairman
Horticulture Placement
Horticulture Classification
Design Entries Chairman
Educational Exhibits
Youth Design Chairmen
Youth Horticulture Chairman
Clerks Chairmen
Volunteers Chairmen
Publicity Chairman
Signage Chairman
Photographer
Design Consultant
Horticulture Consultant
Jeanette Helland
Linda Bolhofner
Roni Pidgeon
Kay Schaefer
Jackie Reynolds
Nancy Senter
Ruth Lacy
Sophie Connor
Betty Fresta
Carolyn Krumrey
Shirley Williams
Ivy Baebler
Mary Officer
Madelyn Hucker
Doug Wolter
Jeanne Davis
Mary Bulger
Maxine Clingan
Gloria Whyte
Leslie Clark
Lois Flora
Diane Graves
Nancy O’Brien
Ivy Baebler
Shirley Williams
636-537-0469
314-846-4522
636-227-4693
314-837-8084
314-968-5004
314-521-6534
314-524-3588
314-962-7873
314-892-4380
636-942-4719
314-968-0368
314-843-8076
314-772-2849
314-398-0182
314-368-3811
314-605-8563
314-994-9008
314-434-3656
314-993-6534
314-962-7435
314-962-5020
314-416-9672
636-386-8795
SUMMER DAZE
General Rules
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This flower show will comply with the requirements for a Standard Flower Show as established by National Garden Clubs, Inc.
and printed in the Handbook for Flower Shows Revised 2007.
Competition is limited to members of East Central District and invitees.
All exhibits in competition for ribbons and Top Exhibitor Awards must be the work of one individual with the exception of the
Educational Exhibits in the Special Exhibits Division.
All exhibits will be judged in accordance with the Scales of Points in the Handbook for Flower Shows Revised 2007 – Horticulture
Division on pages 297-302, Design Division on page 303 and Special Exhibits Division on page 304.
An exhibit must be a blue ribbon winner scoring 95 or above to be eligible for a NGC Top Exhibitor Award. Refer to the
Handbook for Flower Shows Revised 2007 – NGC Top Exhibitor Awards on pages 41-55 for additional information.
Only one first place (blue) scoring 90 or above, one second place (red) scoring 85 or above and one third place (yellow) scoring
80 or above ribbon may be awarded per class or sub-class. One or more honorable mention (white) scoring 75 or more ribbons
may be given as merited.
The decision of the judges is final. Awards may be withheld if not merited.
Horticulture and Design entries will be accepted on Thursday, July 14, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday,
July 15, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Judging will begin at 10:00 a.m.
During judging only Show Chairman, Horticulture Classification Chairman and clerks will be allowed on the show floor.
The show will open to the public on July 15, 2011 from noon to 8:00 p.m. and on July 16, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. until
6:00 p.m.
All exhibitors will be responsible for promptly removing exhibits and dismantling the show from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. on
July 16, 2011.
All exhibits must be approved by the appropriate Classification Chairman. Entries that do not conform to the schedule or
Handbook requirements will be disqualified. Disqualified and/or late exhibits may be placed for viewing only and will be
marked “Not for Competition”.
Exhibitors will be limited in the use of wildflowers and plants according to the Missouri Wildflower Resolution as adopted in
1995 by the Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri, Inc.
SUMMER DAZE
DIVISION I: HORTICULTURE
IN THE BACKYARD
(Eligible for Award of Horticultural Excellence)
Consultant – Shirley Williams – 314-968-0368
Horticulture Rules
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All exhibits must be fresh and grown by the exhibitor. Sections A through E are single cut specimens only.
Cut exhibits must have been in exhibitor’s possession for at least 90 days.
Container-grown plants must have been in exhibitor’s possession at least 90 days. Exceptions: Multiple and combination
plantings must have been growing together and in exhibitor’s possession at least six weeks.
All specimens should be correctly labeled with scientific (botanical) names or the currently accepted scientific identifications
for their educational value. To be eligible for any Top Exhibitor Award, an exhibit must be identified by genus and species.
Variety, cultivar and/or common name may also be given.
Exhibitor may make more than one entry per class if each entry is a different species, variety, cultivar, type or color.
Plant material may not be altered by the application (treatment) of oil, commercial “shine” products, etc. that may artificially
change the natural color and texture.
Exhibitor must provide bottles to be used for cut specimens. Bottles with plain, transparent, clear or slightly tinted glass that
are appropriately sized to specimen are allowed.
Cut specimens should not have foliage below water line (exception: Gladiolus).
Cut fresh fruit or vegetables must be sealed to prevent spoilage or attracting insects.
Wedging such as sprig of evergreen, plug of plastic wrap, Styrofoam or wood, etc. is permitted Wedging may be visible but
must not detract from the cut specimen.
Double potting is permitted. Inner pot should not be visible.
Horticulture classes may be subdivided as necessary on the day of the show by the Horticulture Classification Chairman.
An arboreal exhibit must be no longer than 30 inches from tip of specimen to cut end and should have at least three nodes and
an apical tip.
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Roses should be exhibited with two to five sets of five-leaflet leaves.
Judging will be according to the Handbook for Flower Shows Revised 2007, Scales of Points for Horticulture, pages 298-302.
All horticulture entries must be pre-registered by July 7, 2011.
All horticulture questions should be directed to Horticulture Consultant: Shirley Williams, 314-968-0368.
SUMMER SCHOOL
YOUTH EXHIBITS RULES
1. Entries must be the work of youth named on entry card.
2. Exhibits are judged by the same Scales of Points as the Senior Division (Handbook p.298-303), except for minimum points
for top awards which is 90 or above.
3. All other General, Horticulture and Design rules apply with the following exceptions:
a. Plantings must be exclusively cared for by the youth for at least 60 days.
b. Classes may be sub-divided into age groups:
Junior – pre-school through age seven
Intermediate – ages eight through twelve
Advanced – ages thirteen through eighteen
Age classifications are according to the exhibitor’s age on July 31, 2011.
SECTION A.
Sub-Section A-1
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Sub-Section A-2
Class 4
Sub-Section A-3
Class 5
YOUTH EXHIBITS
Youth Horticulture
(Eligible for Youth Top Exhibitor Award in each age group)
My Pet Plant – a container-grown plant displayed in a decorative pot, no larger than 10” in diameter.
Diggin’ Dirt – A dish garden (a miniature landscape in an open container, one or more
accessories may be added).
From My Own Backyard
Any fresh cut blooming specimen.
Youth Design
Bouquet for Mom – A design of fresh and/or dried plant material using a recycled container.
Staged on counter covered with black cloth, space allotted is 15” by 15”.
Youth Artistic Crafts
A Summer Treasure
A greeting card no larger than 6” by 9”, decorated by using pressed and/or collected plant
material. Displayed on cardboard easel provided by committee. Only front of card will be judged.
Awards
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The Award of Horticulture Excellence, a division award, may be offered and awarded to the highest scoring named exhibit
in the entire Horticulture Division entered by a single exhibitor if all other award requirements have been met.
Five Awards of Merit, a section award, may be offered and awarded to the highest scoring named exhibit in Division I, Sub-section
A-1, Sub-section A-2, Sub-section B-1, Sub-section B-2 and Section C if all other award requirements have been met.
One Arboreal Award, a section award, may be offered and awarded to the highest scoring named exhibit in Division I,
Section E, if all other award requirements have been met.
The Award of Design Excellence, a division award, may be offered and awarded to the highest scoring named exhibit in the
entire Design Division entered by a single exhibitor if all other award requirements have been met.
Two Designer’s Choice Awards, a section award, may be offered and awarded to the highest scoring named exhibit in Division II.
Section A and in Section B if all other award requirements have been met.
One Petite Award, a section award, may be offered and awarded to the highest scoring named exhibit in Division II, Section C
if all other award requirements have been met.
One Table Artistry, a section award, may be offered and awarded to the highest scoring named exhibit in Division II, Section D
if all other award requirements have been met.
One Educational Award, a section award, may be offered and awarded to the highest scoring named exhibit in Division III,
Section B if all other award requirements have been met.
ThreeYouth Top ExhibitorAwards, section awards, may be offered and awarded to the highest scoring named exhibit in Division III,
Sub-section A-1 in each of the age groups, if all other award requirements have been met.
YOUTH
SUMMER DAZE
HORTICULTURE ENTRY FORM
Name _________________________________________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone _________________________________
E-mail __________________________________________
Garden Club ___________________________________________________________________________________
Class Number
Botanical Name
Common Name
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Send pre-registered horticulture entries by July 7, 2011, to: Betty Fresta
4416 Estates Drive
St. Louis, MO 63129
[email protected]
Pre-registered Youth Horticulture Entries should be sent by July 7, 2011, to: Doug Wolter
(Indicate age of youth as of 7/31/11)
St. Louis County Parks Dept.
Queeny Park
1675 South Mason Road
St. Louis, MO 63141
[email protected]
SUMMER DAZE
DESIGN ENTRY FORM
Name _________________________________________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone _________________________________
E-mail __________________________________________
Garden Club ___________________________________________________________________________________
Class Number
Title of Class
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Send pre-registered design entries by July 7, 2011, to: Ivy Baebler
5513 Heatherbluff Court
St. Louis, MO 63128
[email protected]
Send pre-registered youth design entries by July 7, 2011 to: Madelyn Hucker
(Indicate age of youth as of 7/31/11)
700 Kostka Lane
Florissant, MO 63031
[email protected]
All meetings are at 9:00 a.m. – on the first Saturday of each month (except July and September) at different locations
throughout St. Louis County and City. All are Free. No RSVP’s are required, everyone welcome. The Children’s Garden Club is designed to educate, as well as bring delight in gardening and horticulture with projects children can start
themselves and take home to continue to grow and enjoy.
2011 Calendar of Events
January 8
February 5
March 3-6
March 5
April 2
May 7
June 4
July 9
August 6
September 10
October 1
No RSVP’VDUHUHTXLUHG
All events are free and begin at 9:00 DP
Use of Dry Material
Baisch & Skinner / Linda Kay Learning Center / 2721 LaSalle Street
Fun Things in the Garden
Sappington Garden Center / 11530 Gravois
Home Builders Association Home & Garden Show
A Children’s Garden to Interact With and Enjoy
America’s Center Floor Area #1249
Strawberries
Sherwood’s Forest Nursery and Garden Center / 2651 Barrett Station Road
All About Pansies
For the Garden – Haefner’s Greenhouse / 6703 Telegraph Road
In the Garden with Dr. Carver – Book signing with author Susan Grigsby
Annuals and Vegetables Compliments of Wiethop’s Greenhouses
Museum of Transportation / 3015 Barrett Station Road
Strawberries by Schnucks / Container Gardens
Sherwood’s Forest Nursery and Garden Center / 2651 Barrett Station Road
Mosaic Garden Path Stone
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Colocasia aka Elephant Ears / Birdbath Project
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Enjoy Fall Color in Your Garden
Sherwood’s Forest Nursery and Garden Center / 2651 Barrett Station Road
Frogs & Fun!
For the Garden – Haefner’s Greenhouse / 6703 Telegraph Road
November 5
Winter Bulbs
Sherwood’s Forest Nursery and Garden Center / 2651 Barrett Station Road
December 3
Holiday Decorating
Sherwood’s Forest Nursery and Garden Center / 2651 Barrett Station Road