Claire Jones, a horticulturalist, landscape design consultant and former White House floral designer, presented a virtual design demonstration for Crofton Village Garden Club. Claire demonstrated two beautiful designs – a line design, and an arrangement in a candlestick or goblet. Members were invited to purchase their own flowers and follow along, or just watch and enjoy the presentation. Scroll over the photo and use the play or arrow buttons at the top of the image to view sample designs Claire made earlier and the designs created by Crofton Village Garden Club members during the demonstration.
CVGC members are invited to attend a Fun Holiday Sweater Party via Zoom at 7 PM. Invitations were mailed to members and included a raffle ticket and recipes for a Cranberry & Brie Crescent Wreath appetizer and a Poinsettia Cocktail. Members are encouraged to wear a fun holiday sweater, grab their ticket, an appetizer and cocktail, and join in for an evening of laughter, fun, and prizes.
It is especially important during these times of the coronavirus to find ways to stay in touch, and our November program will not only do that, but will hopefully bring us closer together after we learn a little more about each other. Members were invited to speak for about two minutes to answer one of the following questions:
Marcia Richard invites members to her house on Sunday, November 8th from 1 to 3 PM for a Seed Sharing and Plant Cuttings event. Members are invited to share seeds or plant cuttings, as well as their knowledge. Please have the seeds/cuttings in labeled bags with instructions. First come, first served. Please wear a mask!
Skimmia japonica We were fortunate to have Eva Monheim – horticulturist, certified arborist, master floral designer, artist and writer, to mention a few of her accomplishments – lead a Zoom presentation on the "Four Seasons of Interest." The idea of having something blooming all year long enlivens the soul and forces us to go out into nature to make our connections throughout the year. Selecting plants that will bloom even in winter conjures up sweet fragrances on the winter wind. But selecting for all the other seasons is just as important. Eva provided attendees a list of plants that suit the Maryland climate as she talked about their visual beauty as well as their importance for habitat and as food sources for us too! To listen to Eva's podcast, click the button below. For information on where to purchase Eva's new book, Shrubs & Hedges – Discover, Grow, and Care for the World's Most Popular Plants, click the button below.
The Aegagropila linnaei, otherwise known as the Marimo moss ball, is a species of filamentous green algae that is known for its unique shape and velvety smooth complexion. Marimo moss balls grow by absorbing nitrates, phosphates, and other organic waste from the water. As they grow, they purify the water they live in and provide oxygen for animals that live with them. Horticulture Chair Nancy Percivall shares the history and fun facts on this interesting species.
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