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	Oshawa Garden Club News "Alerts" provides a central source for notices to club members regarding local opportunities, discounts, or garden events which, due to timing, have not been printed in the club's newsletter. During the summer months, there are no formal meetings and the club's newsletter is suspended until the Fall. To take advantage of some of these opportunities, you may require proof of membership. Latest news . . . Sheridan Nurseries discount card Sheridan Nurseries is offering members the opportunity to acquire a discount card but you must show your OGC membership cards and disclose your name and telephone number. You can then decide if you would like to participate in their program and receive a valid Sheridan Plus Life Style card. September 11, 2010 Fall Garden Glory Tour Saturday, September 11 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Bowmanville Horticultural Society and Community Care Durham - Clarington $20 admission includes box lunch, booklet and map. Various artisans will display and sell unique items on the tour. Tickets can be purchased at Van Belle Garden Centre in Courtice, Rekker Gardens in Bowmanville and Algoma Orchards in Newcastle or by calling 905-623-2261 for information September 21, 2010 - Guelph All About Trees Tuesday, September 21 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Arboretum, Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph Diversity is the emphasis of this full-day course. Grow your own native trees and shrubs. Characteristic seeds for the workshop will be collected while touring part of The Arboretum. We will carry out the techniques for cleaning, treating and sowing seeds and how to protect them as seeds and young plants. A tour of The Arboretum's native plant nursery will help you set up your own project. Arboretum Horticulturist: Sean Fox. Fee: $75.00. Registration and payment required by Tuesday, September 7. Maximum 16 adults. October 10, 2010 - Goodwood Create your own Herbal Centerpiece Sunday, Oct 10, 2pm - 3pm, Richters Herbs Hwy 47, 1 km east of Goodwood (near Uxbridge) Why must flower arrangements consist of imported and unnatural-looking flowers? With help from Bonnie and Koidu you will a create stunning centrepiece made with herbal materials from the garden and from the wild. Perfect for your Thanksgiving table. Bring your own container or we can supply one for you. Very easy and a lot of fun! Admission: $10 - Advance registration required.