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Category Archives: Floral arrangements
Flower Show Challenge
Chester Garden Club’s Flower Show “ Lest We Forget” A Floral Tribute will be held the 26th of July at the Chester Legion Hall. Expectations are high for those who participate in our annual, well attended, flower show. For … Continue reading
Are you Winter-Weary ?
In March the winter-weary world begins to awaken from its long rest. Now the remnants of winter are washed away by what is often to referred to as the “tides of March”. In every pond, lake, river and … Continue reading
Spring Blossoms
Do you want to force a branch? Coincidentally, late winter is the best time to prune deciduous trees and large shrubs. We usually head out into the yard with pruners in hand starting in late February or early March. We … Continue reading
Posted in Floral arrangements, Forsythia, Gardening, Seasons, Spring, Star magnolia
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Happy Holiday Season from Chester Garden Club
Chester garden club members and guests gather the third Monday each month and begin each meeting with a speaker or activity of interest. Our November, 2017 meeting included the later with early preparation of festive seasonal arrangements for the … Continue reading
It’s November and …
It’s November and, although we have had two heavy frosts and it is cool now, up until a few days ago gardeners have been amazed by the warm temperatures here in the Chester and surrounding area. The following are few … Continue reading
Posted in Annuals, Autumn, Autumn colours, Berries, Birds, Floral arrangements, Gardening, Seasons, Vegetables
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150th Celebration with Flowers
Gardeners and plant lovers are by nature generous, sharing people, quick to offer bouquets, cuttings, seeds and bits of wisdom gleaned from digging in the soil and nurturing plants. Whether celebrating successes or pondering near successes, they are as optimistic … Continue reading
Ready for the Flower Show
Flower shows are fun, worthwhile activities for everyone, providing opportunities to display and view examples of the many beautiful flowers and plants grown in our area and shown as specimens or in beautiful floral designs. Each year, Chester Garden Club … Continue reading
