The Harriston and District Horticultural Society’s spring flower show and meeting was well attended in the community auditorium last month.
Michael Freisleben was the guest, speaking about organic gardening. He was born in Hamilton, and attended the University of Waterloo. After working at the Uxbridge Nursery, he moved to Atwood and then to Minto.
Freisleben said he was never a well child; he learned he was lacking in minerals and good nutrition, just like some of our soil.
Weeds thrive better in poor soil. Gardens that have calcium, phosphorus and low potash will produce better plants.
In the flower show, Mary Cuculich received the Rhoda Cameron Memorial award for the best design. The best daffodil and African violet was won by Alma Campbell. The best tulip was shown by Sue Bridge. Most points in the houseplants was Rose Harris.
There were a lot of plants to exchange.
After the meeting was adjourned, a lunch was enjoyed.
submitted by Alice Douglas
