February's club program was "Mechanics of Design". Barbara Meeh, a long time member and past president of Culpeper Garden Club, presented the informative design overview explaining the use of various floral arrangement supplies and materials. Barbara's extensive design work and experience as a Master Flower Show Judge, NGC was of keen interest to both novice and veteran designers.
Horticulture & Design Exhibits
Division I - Horticulture
Section A. Arboreal Branch
(not to exceed 30")
Class 1. Pinus (Pine)
Class 2. Tsuga (Hemlock)
Class 3. Picea (Spruce)
Class 4. Other
Section B. Forced Branch
Class 5. Forsythia
Class 6. Jasmine
Class 7. Spirea thunbergii
Class 8. Other
Section C. Container Grown
Plants, Grower's Choice
Class 9. Home Grown
Class 10. Greenhouse Grown
Judges: Catherine and Caroline
*Tip: Spray ASAP with horticulture oil to kill insects and eggs that have wintered over on shrubs, flowers and fruiting plants.
Add grass seed where needed. It will sprout once the weather is warm.