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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 20,1989 11 Growing Tips for Plants in Winter At first glance, at least in most parts of Canada, it may not seem like gardening gardening weather, but enthusiasts know that just because most days are dull, and the temperatures temperatures low on the scale, [v doesn't mean gardening has g ceased. According to the Ca- £ nadian Garden Council, v. most outdoor gardeners shift i. their activities in-doors once |r the first frost hits. The C Council says that between now and Christmas, well I over six million poinsettias • will be sold in Canada. And, *•, probably nearly another one £ million plants will be gown t here in Canada for export to . the U.S.A. Over the past few years, j there have been a number of » new cultivars of poinsettias t;; introduced to the market, j- and while the solid red va- '}, rieties ares still the most . popular (well over 3/4 of the market), the white and the ' pink, along with the newer v " marbled point about poinsettias that if the temperature below 10 degrees C, be absolutely absolutely sure that is is t your plant is for tones of creamy- white and pink, and the speckled red have proven j .popular in Canada; New for 1989 is a yellow poinsettia- ; ves, you read it right- a yel- -, low poinsettia. It's called 'Lemon Drop', but there will ; only be limited availability ; this year. - The Canadian Garden ; Council points out that re- - gardless of where you buy li your poinsettia, it is important important that they not be exposed exposed to cold temperatures even for a minute or two on the way between store and car, or car and house. The Council advises that point- settia plants mày wèll suffer elli wrapped well for transport between the store, your car and your home. In very cold temperatures, or windy conditions, conditions, well wrapped means an outer cover of green or fancy paper and/or plastic with layers of newspaper inside inside as well. The care that the plants in the store receive before you buy them is also an important important factor. Plants allowed allowed to dry out between watering will not thrive in your home, regardless of how well you treat them. When you buy your point- settias, keep in mind that by following the suggestions given here, you will easily be able to keep them thriving and looking terrific at least until Easter! (Say, maybe that new yellow poinsettia will be just the plant for your Easter too!) Care of your Christmas poinsettias is simple. The Canadian Garden Council says they require at least six hours of bright light (indirect (indirect sunlight) each day. Judge the Tight by whether or not you are able to read fine print. You should be able to note a strong shadow with your hand over a piece of paper. As soon as you get the plants home, water them well so water runs through the hole in the bottom bottom of the pot. About 10 minutes after watering, pour away any and all excess excess water that ran through the hole. This is very important; important; as with most house- plants, poinsettias do not like to grow in a pot that is sitting in water. Check your poinsettias daily for water. When the soil in the pot feels dry, water water well as suggested here. Since the plants are at the peak of their output, a liquid or soluble fertilizer should Bowmanville W.I. Meets For Christmas Dinner _ and the loss of eaves once they i; leaf yellowing ft many lower le i; arrive in your home if they £ are exposed to temperatures ÿ of 10 degrees C (50 degrees | F) or less. If they happen to i sit outside in temperatures | just above freezing for sever- i al hours, awaiting sale, you •• are almost guaranteed these plants will suffer once in h your home! i \ So, a most important fcbUufUuf you, Qljfti G4U& QneetUufL,,. Th Hal Fmhi Itskil in tk« WmM SINCE 1930 O Sandra Yates Phone 623-5873 Muriel Moynes Phone 623-7741 Byü Members of Bowmanville Women's Institute met in | Trinity Church hall on Thursday, December 7th for their annual Christmas Dinner. Dinner. Some of the members of the executive prepared and cooked the turkey dinner with all the trimmings. The tables were tastefully decorated decorated for the occasion. Grace was sung and the meal was served. The minutes of the last meeting were approved. Barbershoppers Entertain at Nursing Homes A busload of laughter and song rolled into Bowmanville Bowmanville on Saturday, December 16, to entertain entertain the guests at Marn- wood and Strathaven. The Oshawa and District District Barbershoppers started their day in Whitby Whitby by visiting Fairview Lodge and Sunnycrest. Next, it was on to Best- view and Hillsdale Manors Manors in Oshawa Then, thé cardllihg troubadors ended ended the tour on a high note in Bowmanville. The Barbershoppers are from the Durham Region Region and NorthYork, and were under the direction of Len Clement. A hearty Christmas thankyou to all those who gave their Saturday afternoon to bring a lot of happiness to those who appreciate it most. Thanks are also offered offered to Trentway-Wagar who provided the bus for the nappy songsters to spread their Christmas Joy throughout the area. At the King St. Bar & Grill Presented by Bowmanville Fishery & Three Brothers Pizza HAPPY NEW YEAR 1990 • Featuring LIVE ENTERTAINMENT "Rob Fnvnlmm" • Complimentary BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNE • Lato Night SEAFOOD BUFFET • All your PARTY FAVOURS 8:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Courtesy Ride Home Included Call: 623-4666 or 623-2139 36 King St. E., Bowmanville be applied, according to package directions. Poinsettias prefer temperatures temperatures between 16 and 22„degrees C (60 and 72 degree degree F) in the daytime, with a reduction of 4 to 6 degrees Celsius at nights. One final important factor is to make sure your poinsettias are not in drafts of any type. Avoid strong moving air near entrance entrance ways (cold) or hot air registers (hot). Drafts cause poinsettias to drop their foliage foliage and coloured bracts prematurely. prematurely. Unfortunately, due to an old myth that occasionally gets media coverage, some people still think that the foliage of poinsettias is poi- sonous. No part of poinsettia plants is poisonous, according according to a major research work carried out in the early 1970's at Ohio State University. University. Consumer and Corporate Corporate Affairs Canada removed removed the poinsettia from its poisonous plant list 15 years ago! Still, as with all plants it is advisable to keep them out of the reach of children, children, as insecticides may have been used on the foliage foliage during their greenhouse growing. VALUABLE COUPON - LIMITED TIME OFFER *00 OFF medium 3 Items or More H Ml C0UP0N ^ BJlil u not valid =3 fmsrr WITH ANY JSU OTHER OFFER 20 lilf. 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Tomlinson and a token of appreciation was given to the organization on behalf of the members; Social half hour followed. Tea, Christmas Cake and cookies were served. Next meeting will be held Thursday, January 4, 1990 at 1:30 p.m. Visitors welcome. welcome. Have a Happy and Holy Christmas. Second Term fori Chairperson Diana Stewart has been elected to serve a second term as Chairperson for the Northumberland and Newcastle Newcastle Board of Education.: ' . She was ré-élèctéd'on De- ,f, cember 7 at a special orgarii-1 zational board meeting. Bob Spooner, trustee for Cobourg, Haldimand, and Hamilton, was elected vicechairperson vicechairperson for the 1989-90 term. In her acceptance speech, she said the challenges facing facing the Board include renovations, renovations, repairs and expansion expansion of schools, the implementation of pay equity equity and lot levies ana the continuation continuation of the Board's work for "increased funding to maintain the high standards standards of education." But, at the same time, she added, the Board must keep the local taxpayer in mind. Good News for statesman Readers in Bowmanville! We're Making It Easier for You to Receive Your Community Newspaper Each Week What Are We Doing? In an attempt to have your Statesman delivered to you as quickly as possible, your subscription will be delivered to your home or business on Wednesday afternoon by one of our valued paper carriers. No longer will you have to wait for Canada Post to deliver your Statesman on Thursday or Friday. If you have your Statesman delivered to you each week by paper carrier now, we will be offering 3, 6 and 12 month subscription specials that will still be delivered by our paper carriers. No longer will you have to pay your carrier each week. We will be paying him or her directly from our office. !.. F ' : -v! "'VX ^ • v :! :; i Why Are We Doing This? 1 • The quicker we can get the news to you, the more valuable it is. By getting your Statesman to you on Wednesday afternoon, you can take advantage of many advertising specials that start on Wednesday. You can also read about all the community news and sports on Wednesday evening instead of Thursday or Friday. 2. Introduction of the proposed Goods and Services Tax will turn all of our young carriers into tax collectors. We don't think that is fair. By having all our carrier customers on a subscription basis, our computer can keep track of your subscription, and look after all the necessary information the government may require. 3. 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