IS - Friday, July 18, 1986 - North Shore News

THERE ARE only a handful of North Shore gardeners in
the B.C. Fuchsia and Begonia Society, but ‘‘they really are

the best growers,’
Herchenson.

She praised two sisters in’ par-
ticular, Margaret’ Armatage and
Betty George, for their skills in
raising the summer plants.

ACTIVE MEMBERS

Herchenson, a North Vancouver
resident. said that of the 300-
membership society, about 30 are
registered on the North Shore.

Other active members include
David Carey. Don Hammond and
Mamie Vannan.

Thew Tl be among miaay who can
submit pants at the BoC. Fuchsia

according to society president Lorna

By KIM PEMBERTON
News Reporter

According to the book, watering
is the most important aspect in the
growing of fuchsias, It advises
that, because water is transpired
through a plant’s leaves and is a
continuous process, Waler must be
comtinually replaced.

The soil moisture cannot be ex-
cessive or the plant will be unable
to breathe and will die. This is why
is important that the plant have
adequate drainage.

The soil that is provided for
bevonias must be very rich friable

and Begonia Society's annual shaw
and con-petition, to be held July soil thar will neither pack nor
26 and 27 at Vaneouser’s Van- harden, but will retain moisture
disen Botanical Gardens. and at the same time afterd escape
The 22-veur-old society will also of excess water,
be org: nizing a darge display at the Fresh air and good light are also
PNE August 15, very vital for vood  bevonia
Herchenson said the society has growth.
a book asailable that details how For more information on the
to grow tuchsias ind begonias. cultivation oof  fuchsias and
In it, the burning question beeonias contact Che BOC. Fuchsias
how and when to water and Begonias Society care of Her-
answered, chenson at 929-8382,

NEWS photo Tom Burley
BETTY GEORGE (lef) and Margaret Armatage pose with their prize begonias, The (wo North Shore ladies are
members of the B.C. Fuchsia and Begonia Society. The society's annual show and competition will be held July
26 and 27 al the Vandusen Gardens.

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