Category Archives: Garden Club Speaker

New York Botanical Garden – finding a treasure

Posted on by November 8, 2013
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Recently, we headed to New York City for an adventurous treasure-seeking weekend of looking for gold. Leaves of gold. Unlike many of my friends, it wasn’t shopping that held allure for me. I have never been much of a shopper. To me, having fun is winding my way through 250 acres of natural beauty, inspiring gardens, and magnificent buildings dedicated to the study and exhibition of plants. The New York … Read More >>>

Wandering through a late summer garden

Posted on by October 3, 2013
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My friend, Georgia, and I recently spent a beautiful sunny afternoon taking a Hills and Dales Garden Tour in LaGrange, GA.  In addition to visiting the lovely Fuller E. Callaway home, we enjoyed wandering through the late summer flowers on our self-guided tour of the gardens. The estate and gardens are relatively small in scale, when compared to more massive estates across the country, but rich in detail. It was … Read More >>>

Keep a vase handy for flowers from your garden –

Posted on by August 15, 2013
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Enjoy your garden Hydrangea indoors!  Need inspiration for bringing DIY flowers from your garden indoors to decorate your home? Choose a simple, easy to use fresh flower vase and keep it handy for quick centerpiece ideas. … Read More >>>

Try this simple centerpiece –

Posted on by August 15, 2013
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It’s fun to design a simple floral centerpiece for your table. Use these easy to follow techniques, an Oasis Iglu, and the flowers and vase of your choice to quickly create this elegant arrangement. … Read More >>>

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Use hydrangea, lilies, and roses from your garden – on your table

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 If you enjoy growing beautiful hydrangea, lilies, and roses in your garden, follow these easy steps to arrange them into a centerpiece for your table.       Have fun with your flowers … both outdoors and indoors.
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