Barrie s Garden Club Newsletter Cuttings October 2017 OctOber s Guest speaker: From Pommies Cider Company Topic: Cider and Apples! October 10 th 2017 @7:00pm At the South Shore Centre Pommies Cider Co. was established in 2011 by husband and wife team Nick and Lindsay Sutcliffe, who both left their careers in Toronto to move to Caledon to pursue their dream of producing a quality cider. All Pommies ciders are Gluten Free, GMO Free and vegan, are made with the fresh pressed juice of Ontario apples. Pommies Cider Co. is proud to be independent, family owned and operated. Apple FActs! 1. More than 2,500 varieties of apples are grown in Canada and the United States, but only the Crabapple is native to North America! 2. Apples contain no fat, sodium or cholesterol and are a good source of fiber. 3. Apple trees take four to five years to produce their first fruit. 4. Apples ripen six to 10 times faster at room temperature than if they are refrigerated. 5. Apple varieties range in size from a little larger than a cherry to as large as a grapefruit. The largest apple ever picked weighed 3 pounds. 6. Apples harvested from an average tree can fill 20 boxes that weigh 42 pounds each. 7. Apples are a member of the rose family. 8. The top apple producers around the world are China, United States, Turkey, Poland and Italy. Apples account for 50 percent of international deciduous fruit tree production. 9. A peck of apples weighs 10.5 pounds. A bushel of apples weighs about 42 pounds. 10. It takes about 36 apples to create one gallon of apple cider.
Upcoming Garden Club Events District 16 OHA AnnuAl FAll seminar Saturday October 28 th Arrive at 9:00am Time: 9:30am to 3:00pm Tangle Creek Golf & Country Club Registration: $35.00 per person (due by Friday, October 13th) Includes coffee break with pastries and a full lunch! Speakers are Ontario Invasive Plant Council, Wolfegang Bonham- Peace Love and Landscaping on Modern Gardens in Singapore Mike Prong - Fernridge Landscaping on B4 Gardening - Beautiful Blooms for Birds and Bees Coffee Break with Pastries - Mid-Morning Flower Show Silent Auction Vendors Door Prizes Make total registrations payable to: OHA District 16 Lynn Wilkinson, D16 Treasurer 8 27339 Mulmur Nott. Townline, R.R. #1, Creemore, ON L0M 1G0 Register ASAP. Late registration can not guarantee lunch. AllistOn GArDen club - VisitOr night September 28th, 2017 TIME: Meeting starts at 7.15 p.m. Come earlier for coffee or tea and goodies SPEAKER: Dugald Cameron TOPIC: New Hydrangeas and other trends in horticulture PLACE: Shilton Hall, St. John s United Church 56 Victoria St. East, Alliston WAsAGA beach GArDen club VisitOr night October 4th 2017 at 7:30pm SPEAKER: Paul Zammit TOPIC: Planting and Planning for all seasons of interest PLACE: Lighthouse Community Church 800 Sunnidale Rd. For more information contact: evacaufield@gmail.com (705) 352-0767
Plant and Rake Without the Ache! Advice from Huronia Chiropractic and Wellness Centre (705) 739-1155 Position your body correctly to reduce strain on muscles and joints! Check your position: Change the position of your body often. Kneel, then stand and don't forget to also sit and relax. Kneel to plant: Use knee pads or a kneeling mat to reduce the strain while you plant and weed. Keep your back straight and stop frequently to take a break. Alternate: It is important to alternate heavy and light tasks. That s the right way to handle those outdoor chores. Rake right: Ease the strain on your back by putting one leg in front, the other behind. Switch legs and hands from time to time. Change hands: Take the strain off by changing the position of your hands often. Lift right: Make sure your back is straight, and always bend your knees. Carry the load close to your body. Avoid heavy lifting immediately after bending or kneeling. The Right Tools Choose tools that are ergonomically designed, with padded handles and spring action. Make sure the size and weight are right for you, and always choose the proper tool for the job. Here are a few more tips to lighten your load: a hose is easier to manage than a watering can separate a larger load into several small ones select comfortable, thick soled, supportive shoes a good cart, or dolly, makes moving heavier loads a breeze a wheelbarrow that is lightweight and has two wheels is a good idea cover up with a wide-brimmed hat, wear gloves and sunscreen use ergonomically designed, long handled, lightweight tools Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the Autumn tree. ~ Emily Bronte
Bourbon-Apple Marinade Ingredients: 1 cup bourbon 1 cup unsweetened apple juice or cider 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon salt Preparation: 1. Combine 1 cup bourbon, 1 cup unsweetened apple juice or cider, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon salt. 2. Pour over meat and let sit in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours, turning frequently. 3. Cook or BBQ meat according to your specifications and baste with left over marinade. Pumpkin Cider Bread Ingredients: cloves 1 cup apple cider 1 cup canned pumpkin purée 2 large eggs 1/4 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 2 tablespoons freshly grated orange zest 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon ground mace 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preparation: 1. In a saucepan boil the cider until it is reduced to about 1/4 cup and let it cool. 2. In a bowl whisk together well the pumpkin purée, the eggs, the oil, the brown sugar, the zest, and the reduced cider. 3. Into the bowl sift together the flour, the baking powder, the salt, the baking soda, the mace, the cinnamon, and the cloves, add the walnuts, and stir the batter until it is just combined. 4. Transfer the batter to a well-buttered 8 1/2-by 4 1/2-inch loaf pan and bake the bread in the middle of a preheated 350 F. oven for 1 hour, or until a tester comes out clean. 5. Let the bread cool in the pan.
Executive positions still to be filled: Volunteer C0-ordinator Membership Co-ordinator Webmaster Events Co-ordinator Please let Kim know if you d like more information about joining our Executive! (705 722-4692 or email: kmsturge@gmail.com 2017 Photo Contest Only a few more days left! Please send in your entries via email to kmsturge@gmail.com All entries must have the category you are submitting the picture for and your full name and phone number with the email. You can submit up to 2 pictures for each category. Please send your pictures to Kim by October 18 th! Categories: Red & White (for Canada s 150) Signs of Spring Terrific Trees Fresh Veggies Garden Critters Exotics It`s time to start thinking of decorating your outside area for Fall! You can use your imagination and create many interesting scenarios, perhaps with a bold wreath or with other autumn details and accessories. Fall plants and bushes in pots that are colorful, pine cones, faux birds, straw bales or garlands of fall leaves strung around railings or columns all may be combined a unique way to create an amazing porch design! One of the necessary details on every porch this time of year is the pumpkin. No matter faux or natural, white or colorful, the pumpkin is remarkable staple for every design. Beside that you can add leaves, berries and fall style lanterns to spice it up. You can even create your own lanterns by putting large candles into a glass vase and insert them into your pumpkins! Bats, scarecrows and skulls are interesting too. Orange and black will be a perfect idea not only for fall but for Halloween too! Enjoy creating your fall decorations and have amazing fall! Kim