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le art of creating Valentine and
seashell wreaths was artfully
demonstrated by two Garden Club
members at the February meeting at
Town Hall.
Lois Jean O'Keefe explained how to
gather six or eight foot smilac or
grapevines and bend the bundle into
circular or heart shapes, stabilizing by
wrapping with a single vine or by twisting
a wire around the joinings. She suggested
picking the vines in summer or early fall
when they are yellowing because then
they are pliant and easy to bend. She
showed several attractive finished
wreaths, circular and double heat designs,
decorated with strategic clusters of leaves
and flowers.
Sheryl Woodbury showed members
the technique of attaching shells to dried
straw, wicker or grapevine wreaths using
a heat gun. She pointed out that our shells
here on the Crystal Coast have an
abundance of color because of our
proximity to the continental shelf, causing
the shells to be buried for long periods in
an organic sandy environment containing
deposits of sulfur and calcium. A thin
coating of mineral oil will bring back the
luster to dull shells.
The refreshment table was a
Valentine delight with red hearts scattered
on a white lace tablecloth holding luscious
edibles prepared by Marjorie Kalning and
Lois Heffelfinger. The centerpiece of red
and pink carnations, shasta daisies and
fuchia primroses was artistically arranged
by Casey Griffin.
Vice President Maureen Kocher
invited all residents of Pine Knoll Shores,
including club members, to participate in
the Arbor Day program at Hall Haven on
Friday, March 19 at 10 a.m.
Two guests were welcomed at the
meeting— Betsy McGibbon,
daughter-in-law of Ruth McGibbon and
Millie Anderson, a new town resident on
Walnut Circle.
Dot Belding advised what to do with
spent paper white and amaryllis bulbs to
achieve new blooms next year. Store
paper whites in a warm dry place or plant
outdoors. With amaryllis, continue to
water and feed at half strength for three
months, and then store in a cool dry place
or plant outdoors.
President Judy Poit urged every
member and all town residents to support
the Annual Plant Sale. This is the club's
only fund raising project, and monies
generated from the plant sale are used for
beautifying designated areas in town.
Submitted by Clare Winslow
PINE KNOLL SHORES GARDEN CLUB
ANNUAL PLANT SALE
The Pine Knoll Shores Garden
Club is holding its 11th annual Plant
Sale. Members are taking orders now
through April 2nd. Begonias, impatiens,
verbena, vinca and geraniums in four
inch pots and geraniums in six inch pots
can be ordered from any member of the
Garden Club. Plants will be picked up at
Town Hall grounds from 10 a.m. till 12
a.m. on Friday, April 16. Basil, chives,
dill, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage,
tarragon and thyme will also be on hand.
To order plants or for additional
information, please call Lois Jean
O'Keefe at 247-4100 or Mary Heim at
247-6381. The Garden Club appreciates
your support of this vital project.