INSPIRATIONAL LOCAL TALENT
The common, unpretentious lemon – normally associated with the popular G&T beverage or as a garnish for the British speciality, fish and chips – was at the heart of a cleverly designed and amusing demonstration done by Wendy Hawkins and Dawn Fallet at the Pietermaritzburg and Districts monthly meeting on Spring Day (September 1).
The two ladies put an enormous amount of thought, time and energy into planning their demonstration, welcoming the club members with a ‘goodie pack’, comprising of a lemon and leaflets of informative hints about the positive attributes of a lemon and tantalising lemon recipes to try at home.
It was a fun, relaxed morning with an easy banter between the demonstrators, who are great friends.
The monthly competition last month, entitled, ‘Parve – using Succulents’ – which was well supported, featured beautiful intricate designs.
It was judged by Dawn, a qualified floral art judge. She awarded 90% gold to Joan
Dowsett, for her lovely petite design. Well done, Joan.
We are privileged to have both Wendy and Dawn return to the next club meeting, which will be held on Thursday, October 6, to do a demonstration in keeping with our competition title for the month – ‘Circular Simplicity’.
We are all excited to see how they interpret the title. It is certainly bound to be an unusual approach!
Do bring a friend and come and join our monthly meeting and support two very talented demonstrators and judge, both of whom are Amber residents. I am sure you will not be disappointed.
The Pietermaritzburg and Districts Floral Club meet on the first Thursday of the month at the Hilton Methodist Church Hall in Elizabeth Drive, Hilton at 9am for 9.30am. Entry is R 30, which also includes your refreshments and eats.
Inquiries: Jen Howson at 082 904 2286 or Suzanne Nicole at 082 680 9004.
Water the flower beds, trim the hedges, prune the plants, and start prepping the party menu. Garden Day 2022 is taking place on Sunday, October 9 and residents are being encouraged to celebrate and show off their gorgeous green spaces.
As the official symbol of Garden Day, wearing a flower crown is a must. Make your own and once your flower crown is good to go, pay tribute to your garden by hosting a celebration with family and friends.
A treasure hunt, relaxed braai, fancy tea party, swanky sundowners or lazy picnic… whatever works for you. All the organisers ask is that you show off your flower crown and share your celebration with them by tagging #GardenDaySA on social media or via the WhatsApp line 066 389 5182.
Garden Day also lauds community gardens throughout the country for providing jobs and fresh produce at affordable prices to local residents.
Residents and encouraged to support their local community gardens to buy fresh weekly greens and a flower crown.
Another way to plant a seed within your community is to join the newfound Garden Day Society, which encourages those blessed with green fingers and a passion for their neighbourhood to help organise a celebration and get as many guests as possible to join in the festivities.
Send an email to info@gardenday.co.za to find out how you can get involved.
If you need some bright ideas and green-fingered inspiration, www.gardenday. co.za has a handy toolkit to help you plan a gorgeous, nature-filled celebration, including recipe ideas, downloadable invitations, crafty things to make and do with children in the garden, and lots more to get your creativity blooming.