Jul 19 2023
Our July meeting is a picnic for our members. If you are a current member, check your email and newsletter for details. If you are interested in joining our club, please come visit us at our August 24th meeting which will be open to all. As usual, we will post here with details of future meetings.
Jul 19 2023
By Dee Soustek
The bee and butterfly displays are back!
These are a delightful addition to the Kruse garden. The garden is looking fabulous! The real life pollinators are really enjoying the fruits of our labor. So many of the perennials are in full bloom, it’s amazing how much more is blooming since our June meeting. It’s hard to name a favorite, however, one that stand outs for me is the Bear Breeches/Acanthus Spinosus. It is so dramatic, with the towering spires of purple and white trumpet shaped flowers and the shiny thistle like leaves. I wish I had the space in my garden for a clump of it. It does get big; grows 30” to 36” High by 2’ to 3’ Wide.
The other little gem that I wanted to highlight is the water lily. You have to catch it when the sun is out, such a pretty pink lily.
There is so much to see, and enjoy, you need to swing by and let us know some of your favorites. The Kruse garden is hosting Twilight Tuesday, August 8th, hope to see you there!
Jun 14 2023
By Ruth Kyme
Our June meeting will be held in the Kruse Garden (weather permitting,) otherwise we will meet at St. Andrews Church. I will guide you in creating a lovely Mason jar floral arrangement using flowers and foliage from your garden.
The workshop is for members-only, but all visitors are welcome at the meeting and visiting the Kruse House Museum & Garden.
The “ingredients “ from your garden can be divided into 3 basic groups that we work with to create a unique arrangement:
Although not totally necessary, try to have fairly equal amounts from each group. If you are able to bring extras of any group to share with others, that would be greatly appreciated.
The WCGC will provide each arranger with a pint(16oz.) wide-mouth Mason jar with a grid (frog) insert. The insert will aid in keeping plant material in place during the arranging process and afterwards. You will need to bring a cutting tool appropriate for cutting flowers and greenery.
Be creative and have fun selecting your “ingredients!” I am looking forward to seeing everyone’s creations.
NOTE: If you are not interested in the mini-workshop, please come by the meeting to see the fantastic Kruse House Museum & Garden. Our volunteers do an amazing job and it is well worth the visit. We will have the usual snacks/social time before the business meeting and there is plenty of space to wander around and visit without disturbing the workshop. The Kruse House will be open for inside tours along with a display of. Celia Kruse’s garden tools.
PARKING: There are only a few parking spots actually at the Kruse Museum; however, we have obtained permission to park in the City Hall Parking Lot (475 Main Street) which is a very short walk to the garden.
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