Wreath Workshop November 21, 2011

About a dozen members attended the November workshop to complete wreaths for the East Hampton Public Library and the village gazebo.  Sue, Projects Coordinator, decided to learn how to make a garland for the gazebo instead of the swag we've placed there in recent years.  She went to Ballek's Garden Center in East Haddam for help in learning how to do this. The process for making a garland involves small bundles wired (much like making a wreath) and wrapped with strapping cord (different from making a wreath).  Look for the garland on the Summit Street side of the gazebo with adorned with bright red ribbons for the holidays.

New member, Emma, learned to make a wreath with bundles of variegated greens wired to a metal wreath frame.  She was very successful with some help from Karen, President, and Ellen (not shown).

Cheryl helped make the bundles that were used to create the wreaths.

Members take a break for some pizza and conversation before finishing off the civic projects for the East Hampton Public Library.

Entry for Lions Club "Belltown Winter Wonderland"

Sue Hewes and her Projects Committee met Monday night, November 14th to create a wreath to donate to the East Hampton Village Lions Club Silent Auction.  The wreath is called "It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere" and will be among the offerings on display at the East Hampton Public Library before the silent auction in early December.  Nice job, Sue!

Meeting Monday, November 21, 2011

We'll be making wreaths for the East Hampton Public Library and the gazebo in the village center. Please bring lots of greenery including fir and pine branches and evergreens such as laurel and rhododenron to add variety and texture.  Be sure to bring some gloves and pruners. Wire will be provided but if you are making bundles, a wire ship will be handy.

Hostesses for this meeting are Ellen (paper goods), Sue (mulled cider), Cheryl (dessert) and the club will provide pizza.  Everyone should bring some boxed or canned foods for the East Hampton Food Bank.

Karen will be at the Congregational Church of East Hampton in the village center by 6 p.m. to get an early start on making bundles. Park in the lot between the church and the post office and come in the side door. Plan to come early if you can.

There was a great article in the Hartford Courant on Friday about making wreaths with photos and instructions for changing it for the New Year with herbs. It also outlines the "Artsy" part of making wreaths.  I couldn't find a link to the article but you might still have the Friday newspaper to take a look at it.  I'll bring a copy to the meeting.

If you haven't noticed--the Bradford Pear tree in the village center traffic triangle is gone due to the October storm. It will make our gardening there very different in the future.  Karen is checking into replacement (or maybe not!) with the Town Maintenance Department.  The photo is from my phone and, try as I might, I could not get it on the blog in the right orientation.  I'll send the original with an email notification of this blog posting.

 

Bonnie sent this link to remind us that even though it is the end of the gardening cycle for most of us, we can still enjoy blooms in many ways.  Click on "blooms"!

And one last encouragement...

This rose was still blooming yesterday.