The Maryborough Horticultural Society’s summer flower show and meeting were held on June 26.
The number of entries for the flower show was down, partly due to the early warm weather, but judge Betty Fretz complimented members on their entries. Fretz explained some of the details that she, as judge, looks for.
Clara Bauman presented the topic for the evening: “Drying Flowers”. Bauman showed a large variety of dried flowers and leaves that she has collected. She explained the methods she uses for drying. Certain flowers dry well naturally, just by hanging them upside down.
Bauman also uses silica gel and will occasionally use a flower press, which is used in the microwave. She explained dried flowers can be used to make a design in a frame for a wall hanging, an arrangement in a vase, and are often used in scrap booking and to make cards. Almost any flower can be dried.
Dorothy Noecker thanked Bauman for her presentation. During recess, lunch was served by Alice Reinders and Linda Timmerman and members had opportunity to buy tickets for the door prizes.
During the business meeting, members reported on the flower beds the society maintains in and around Moorefield. There were some frustrations expressed with watering and flowers being pulled out of planters. Appreciation was also expressed for the work done by society volunteers.
The next meeting of the society and the fall flower and vegetable show is on Aug. 28 at the Moorefield Community Centre. The guest speaker will be well-known Wellington Advertiser columnist Barry Hopkins.
Noecker thanked all for coming and the meeting was adjourned.
