Last year we went to Longwood Gardens for Christmas. This year, we returned to the in-house greens workshop. We scoured our yards and neighborhoods for evergreens and pine cones and purchased floral extras. Aside from baskets and buckets of goodies, there was a huge tarp loaded with all manner of cut greenery to select from. A number of us were teamed up to work on our Old Courthouse decoration project while others were designing items to take home. Julia coordinated volunteers at making swags for the balconies (Joan, Sue, a guest, Barb…), Nancy and Gayle put together table top arrangements, Diane gathered material for a mantel, Jan and Jackie made a hanging wreath and Carmen made an arrangement and assisted others.
Our hostess committee was led by Fran with Sue, Denise providing a savory feast. Special thanks to Pat Lawler for table decorations and Denise for arranging the hollyberry floor and hostess table decor.
Charlotte was our focus speaker who talked of her varied experiences gardening in Carroll County.
A few photos. Click to enlarge.
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- The deciduous holly and curly willow were grown in Sue’s PA garden.
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- Gotcha hostesses!
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- Lining up for tukey casserole, artichoke dip, crudities and filled puff pastries.
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- Teaming up for the Courthouse.
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- Isn’t this gorgeous?
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- Nancy is a great mentor. Working together promotes friendships.
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- Nancy’s offerings. Bright red Nandina berries.
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- I believe Gayle was working on these.
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- Carmen has been teaching a number of us about design!
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- This container reminds me of the 50’s.
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- A nice bit of ribbon can really make an arrangement.
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- This looks great with this little bird!
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- I don’t know who made this. Nice job.
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- The poinsettia *pops* this arrangement in the sled.
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- I want to know what variety of holly grew these berries.
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- I recognize the flowers–Safeway has good deals for arrangements.
