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Nobleton Notes
Join us for the next two Sundays as we welcome Rev. Shawn Kennedy to the pulpit at St. Paul's Church. Kennedy is the Chaplain at Woodbine Racetrack. The services will begin at 9:45 a.m. and Sunday school for adults follows the service at 11 a.m. There is no Sunday school for children during the summer. The Food Bank and Clothing Circle will be open once a month during the summer. The dates are July 29 and Aug. 26 from 9 until 11 a.m. For information about any of our church events, please call the church office at (905) 8590843. Knights of Columbus golf tournament The Knights of Columbus recently held their ninth annual golf tournament at Glen Eagle Golf Club in Bolton. This was a successful event with more than 100 golfers participating, with proceeds going towards the St. Mary Church Building Fund, as well as serving the local parish community. The Knights of Columbus would like to thank all of their sponsors and contributors who have supported the event this year, as well as in the past. Nobleton Seniors We are going to Fenelon Falls for a scenic cruise on the Trent Canal aboard the 200-passenger Kawartha Spirit. We expect to leave Nobleton by 8:30 a.m. Aug.1 for the two-and-a-half hour cruise with lunch on board the boat. For more info, contact Herb at (905) 859-4636. Horticulture Submitted by Hans Nielsen "If you seek what is honourable, what is good, what is the truth of your life you could not imagine what comes as a matter of course." (Oprah Winfrey). The art of watering is the most difficult skill for most gardeners to master. More plants die from improper watering (too much or too little) than from any other cause. To tend to your plants' water needs, first look at the soil. For healthy growth, plants must take in both water and oxygen through their roots. Soils containing mostly clay easily become waterlogged and have almost no airspace. On the other hand, coarse sandy soils have plenty of airspace but drain water too quickly. Adding organic, such as compost, will improve both of these soils and help maintain the balance of water and air. Plants grow best when given long, deep, infrequent waterings, which encourage deep rooting. Frequent light watering encourages roots to grow close to the soil surface, where they dry out quickly. The amount of water that your plants actually need will depend upon weather and the site. Plants growing in shade, and those that are heavily mulched, may go for days without needing a drink; those exposed to wind and sun, such as hanging baskets and container, may require more frequent soakings. Old gardening wisdom tells us only to water only in the cool of the evening before the wind comes up. Watering at cool times will conserve water that otherwise might be lost to evaporation, but from the plant's point of view, a cool shower on a sweltering afternoon is quite beneficial. Studies show that wetting the foliage during the hottest part of the day prevent wilt and encourage strong turf, larger crop yield and prolonged bloom on flowering plants. For more info on watering and gardening tips, see www.almanac.com Visit the Nobleton and King City Horticulture Society Web site at www.altflora.com or the OHA site www.gardenontario.com The McMicheal Art Gallery in Kleinburg is to hold a floral day this Sunday (July 23), from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Nobleton and King City Horticultural Society has been invited to attend with an information booth and display. Several members will be in attendance to man the booth and the society members are encouraged to visit the gallery on that day. |
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