Summer will be here before we know it, and the Monroeville Garden Club knows just how to celebrate the season! Members and guests met at the Monroeville Presbyterian Church on May 13 for a luncheon hosted by Bev Colquett, Nancy Ziebach, Lynne Noah, Margaret Groves, and Dianne Bond. Member Carolyn Hutcherson led the program on making arrangements from grocery store flowers, and a handout was provided detailing the process. Guest Kathryn Taylor AKA Lily Rose Fescue performed a hilarious rendition of her trip to the local garden center.
The hostesses did a wonderful job of decorating each table with lovely bird cages, the larger ones holding fern greenery and hydrangea blooms, and smaller ones with candles inside. There were miniature faux bird nests and speckled eggs to accentuate the centerpieces. The decor was simply stunning and no detail was spared! Each place setting was plated with chicken salad on a bed of greens, crackers, mandarin orange fluff, and a caramel cheesecake mousse topped with toasted coconut and pecans. Sparkling water was also served. Each person left with a small birdhouse keepsake complete with a succulent covered moss roof.
Garden Club members will enjoy the break and look forward to meeting again in September. We encourage everyone in the community to have a safe and wonderful summer! Let's not despair as the days grow hotter and remember,
"Gardening requires lots of water, most of it in the form of perspiration." ~Lou Erickson
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| Entering fellowship hall |
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| Centerpiece |
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| Lovely tablescape including birdhouse keepsake |
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| Yum! |
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| Beautiful place setting |
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| Kathryn Taylor as Lily Rose Fescue |
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| Handout |
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| Arrangement supplies |
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| Building the base |
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| Adding filler flowers |
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| Lovely! |
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| Carolyn Hutcherson with her beautiful creation |
