Two Little Compton Garden Club members received awards in the Amateur Horticulture Division at the March 13 – 17, 2019 Boston Flower and Garden Show, held at the Seaport World Trade Center.

Bonnie Trowbridge was awarded a First Place ribbon, a Massachusetts Horticulture Society Cultural Certificate, and the Thompson Begonia Award with a comment of “Perfection” from the judges, for her Begonia x erythrophylla “Helix” – Heirloom – hybrid begonia.

Libby Moore was awarded eight First Place ribbons, four Massachusetts Horticulture Society Cultural Certificates, plus thirteen additional ribbons. Libby’s Cymbidium orchid received the Evelyn D. Cronin (Orchid) Award and the Bennett Award for Outstanding Horticultural Achievement in addition to a First Place Award. A Blue Star fern, was awarded a First Place Award and the National Garden Clubs, Inc. Medal for Horticulture, with a comment of “Masterfully Grown and Presented” from the judges.

The Little Compton Garden Club congratulates, and is proud of, these two members.

John Gwynne and Mikel Folcarelli invited us to visit Sakonnet Garden on Thursday, November 15 at 11:00. The fall-blooming camellias were in flower despite the below normal temperatures.

Rick Peckham arranges amaryllis – Credit L. Moore

Amaryllis Workshop, Wednesday, November 14, 2018 – 9:30 am
Rick Peckham, Honorary Member and owner of Peckham’s Greenhouse in Little Compton demonstrated an amaryllis arrangement with a seasonal slant, and discussed potting (submerging the bulb two-thirds into potting soil), growing and after-bloom care. He suggested growing amaryllis in stones and water, making sure to keep the liquid below the bottom of the bulb.

A Flower Drying and Botanical Arts Workshop was held on Wednesday 10th October at Oldacre, Julie McGeoch’s barn, to learn how to preserve flowers for Botanical arts.
She provided SiO2 drying compound, plastic containers to hold SiO2 + flowers, acrylic spray as a final dried flower preservative, and forceps to maneuver the flowers provided by Julie and members.

Drying takes about 1 week (or longer if humid) to remove all the water from a flower, after which they are sprayed to complete the project.

Julie showed slides to show what the GCA category of Botanical arts involves.

The September 19 program was an iPhone Workshop held in the photo studio of Sally Swart. She and Anne Tillinghast organized a demonstration of many hidden features and techniques available on a smartphone camera.

The Little Compton Garden Club contributed flowers, arranged bouquets, delivered them in time for the Antiques Show Preview Party hosted by Preserve RI – the statewide advocate for Rhode Island’s historic places.

Morgan Devlin, Marketing Communications Manager for the organization said “the flowers were a delight! So many guests commented on the stunning bouquet at the entrance – it was a true conversation starter. The dealers scooped up bouquets and decorated their booths with them. Our party looked so much more festive with the wonderful array of blooms. And even in the pouring rain at the end of the day, the cheery bouquets stood out. Thanks so much to all the members of the Garden Club! Your talents are very much appreciated by all of us at PRI and the LC Historical Society.”

The Little Compton Garden Club Summer Cocktail Party was hosted by Randi von Steinwehr and Charlie Whipple at 59 Meadow Lane on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 5:00 PM. Members and guests enjoyed the view over Briggs Marsh with drinks and food provided in a BYO fashion.

Mary Kate Kinnane of The Local Bouquet in Little Compton demonstrated a centerpiece arrangement with Spring Flowers. Just the thought of Spring Flowers felt cheerful and hopeful on a gloomy cold April day. Mary Kate started The Local Bouquet in LC with a love for design and a passion for providing a product that is seasonal and sustainable.

This article ran in the Sakonnet Times about an event organized by Nancy Clark and the Program Committee:

Are You Recycling Right? Program April 18, 2018

Wednesday at 7:00pm

By Claire Johnson

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