“Marvelous Greens” is the theme for the annual Garden Club of Harrington Park’s “Make-it & Take-It Workshop” to be conducted by Gerri Gibney on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 7:30 pm in the Harrington Park Library located at 10 Herring Street in Harrington Park, New Jersey.
Add Style to Your Arrangement
Gerri will discuss the various greens you can use right from your own garden as well as several design themes you might use for your own creation. One ever-popular style is the "Colonial Williamsburg” theme, a particular favorite of Gerri’s. Abundant with fruit, vegetables, foliage, herbs and dried flowers, the charm of Williamsburg wreaths, swags, and centerpieces has delighted generations of Americans and Gerri will discuss how you can translate this style to your arrangement.
Garden Club to Furnish Basic Supplies
The Garden Club will furnish the basic supplies — plastic containers for centerpieces, fresh greens, floral foam and ribbon. If you have a favorite bowl or container you'd prefer to use, bring it along. If you wish to use fruits in your arrangement, bring them also, plus any personal adornments, do-dads, favorite ribbon, or extra greens from your garden you would like to use or share. You will also need your pruners and gardening gloves. If you plan to make a wreath, bring three coat hangers.
Life-Long Passionate Gardener
Gerri Gibney is a life-long passionate gardener who loves everything garden. She translated her love of gardening into creating the Garden Club of Harrington Park of which she serves as president. She has lectured on various garden topics and led workshops for organizations and Garden Clubs in the area, and annually for the Garden Club of Harrington Park’s December meetings, creating beautiful unique arrangements and decorations. She is president of the Harrington Park Historical Society, an Advisory Board member of the Arts Council of Harrington Park, an antiques dealer, has a design service for small and container gardens, and writes a bi-weekly newspaper column entitled “In the Garden” for three local newspapers. In addition to lecturing on garden topics, she has recently added local historical topics to her repertoire of lectures.
All are Welcome at Fun "Make-It & Take-It" Evening
All are welcome to join in this fun “Make-It & Take-It” evening. There is no fee. Pre-registration is required to insure that there will be plenty of materials for everyone. To reserve your spot or for further information, call Gerri at 201-768-2615, email [email protected] or visit www.gardenclubofharringtonpark.com.
