The Demarest Garden Club adheres to the guidelines and rules published in the National Garden Club’s Handbook. When putting together your next arrangement consider the following suggestions:
Conditioning Fresh Plant Material
- Cut flowers in early evening.
- Place specimen in tepid water up to the flower head for conditioning.
- Keep container of plant material in cool, dark room overnight.
- Remove all foliage that will be below water line.
Using Mechanics and Tools
- Floral foam, chicken wire and kenzan position plant material.
- Wooden picks, wire and floral tape support weak stems.
- Floral tubes provide water to short stemmed materials.
- Floral pins, velcro and heavy thread are used to attach/suspend components.
Things To Do
| Oct 1-4 | GCNJ Gardening Study School Holly House at Rutgers Gardens, East Brunswick, NJ Details at www.gardenclubofnewjersey.com |
| Oct 4 | In-Club Plant Exchange themed “Sharing” Gather cuttings, seeds, and plants from your garden to exchange with members. |
| Nov 1 | In-Club Flower Show themed “Celebrating the Holidays” Exhibit at club’s November meeting any style floral arrangement interpreting the theme. |
| Feb 12 | Horticulture Therapy for Senior Citizens at Care One Members volunteer their assistance with project. |
| Mar 1-8 | Philadelphia Flower Show, Theme: Riviera Holiday Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA For more information, click here, http://www.theflowershow.com/ |
| Apr 3 | In-Club “Show and Tell” themed “Welcome Spring” Share the first signs of spring by brining in a bud from your garden. |