Club members met at the Scout Hall earlier in December to make wreaths for themselves, friends and family. They used the club’s wreath making tool, forms, and materials gathered from forest, field, garden and stores. 🙂 Here are just a few pictures of their lovely creations! [Photos by the members.] Continue reading
Members brought various cuttings from their gardens (and a few flowers from the store, too!) and created lovely centerpieces for their homes. Here are only a few pictures of the many creations… [Photos: Nancy B] [Photo: B.R.] Continue reading
Bring your decorative materials from home & garden to participate in a fun “Do It Yourself” Holiday Arrangements activity for our November meeting! The talented Karen B. will lead a fun “class” on how to create arrangements that can grace your home for the fall/winter holiday season. Members are encouraged to bring container(s) for their … Continue reading
One of our members brought this wonderful dessert to our October General Club Meeting. The recipe was given to her by a friend, and now, she is sharing it to us after popular demand. 🙂 (By the way, we decided not to post a picture of the one we actually ate because by the time … Continue reading
“Home Made Weed Killer Spray” from Marian Neumann. 1 gallon vinegar, 2 cups Epsom salts & 1/4 cup Dawn liquid detergent. Mix in a sprayer. “I have had the best luck soaking the entire weed, every leaf, on a hot sunny day. Some weeds needed a second application. This does not work like Round up … Continue reading
Club members arrange vases of flowers for the cafeteria and hospice rooms at the local Veterans Administration hospital in Vancouver, WA, during the months of May and July every year. We share this activity with other Garden Clubs in the area who “cover” the other months of the year. Here some tables are used as … Continue reading
Wreath shaped bird seed tied onto trellis. RECIPE: 1/3 cup plain gelatin, 1 & 1/2 cups water, 8 cups bird seed. Mix gelatin and water on low heat until gelatin is melted and clear. Remove from heat and stir in 8 cups of seed. Stir until well mixed and there is no dry seed. … Continue reading
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