Just Gardenstour plans toreturn in 2<strong>01</strong>3As the Coca Cola sloganfrom the 1930s suggests, JustGardens will pause to “reorganize,revitalize and refresh,”according to committee chairmanAnne Olsen.“We’ve enjoyed eleven wonderfulyears with our Just Gardensfamily,” said Olsen. “Thatfamily is made up of graciousgarden owners, Master Gardeners,committee members andof course the devoted generalpublic, who have come backyear after year to see new andrevisited gardens. It’s time forus to take a one year break andprepare for future tours. We’renot going away, we’re justtaking a much needed pause torefresh.”Plans are in the works for the2<strong>01</strong>3 tour May 17 and 18, shesaid. <strong>The</strong> tour has raised justover $125,000 during its 11year run to benefit <strong>The</strong> HavenShelter and Services.Call us!We always haveTruckload Pricing28 • windows on the Bay •
<strong>The</strong>RIVAH SHOPSBURGESS HOUSE, INC.Old, New & In-BetweenHome decor, Furniture, Lamps, Mirrors, Pictures,Jewelry, Nautical items, and Collectibles!Always a Sale!80 Jessie Dupont Memorial Hwy.Burgess, VA (804) 453-5900Crying ShamePicture Framing & Art Gallery(804) 443-0070Essex Antiques & Collectibles1657 Tappahannock Blvd. • Tappahannock, VA804-443-0335 • A Multi-Dealer Malllocated in Essex Square Shopping CenterCome browse our store for furniture, glassware,jewelry, coins, trains and lots more!Open 6 days a week • Closed WednesdaysCarrot CottageJim Shore, Willow Tree,Crocs, Flags, Garden & Nautical AccessoriesTervis Tumblers and Flags GaloreScarves, Handbags & Jewelry“We Celebrate Everything” 804-493-1320NORTHERN NECKBUILDING SUPPLY, INC.Every arrangement is uniqueby Barbara GillespieFlower arranging isa personal form of art,using your own taste andstyle. Give 10 people thesame flowers and containersand there will be10 different designs. Thisis how it should be. However,a few guidelines canhelp achieve a balancedappearance in your floraldesign.<strong>The</strong>re are three maintypes of flowers in eacharrangement:• Line—Tall branchesor flowers that addheight and width toarrangements.• Mass—Flowers thatgive the arrangementits mass or the mainfocal point.• Filler—Greenery/foliage,baby’s breathand/or berries usedto fill in the spacesbetween the focaland mass.If you are collectingflowers from your yard,it is always best to gatherthem early in the morningand place in warmwater for several hours tocondition before arranging.When ready to use,cut stalks on the diagonalto allow more water tobe absorbed. <strong>The</strong> samewould be true for flowersbought from a store orflorist.After you have selectedthe flowers that youwould like to use, a vase/Barbara Gillespie displays one of her flower arrangementsthat includes Creeping Jenny, Bishop’s Weed, Bridal Wreath,Peach Blossoms, Scotch Broom, Daffodils and Forsythia.container is needed thatwill determine the shapeof your arrangement.Consider where yourarrangement is to be used.If, for example, it is to beused on a dining roomtable, a low arrangementis better for easy conversation.This is usually onlyas tall as the elbow to thetip of your fingers. However,I have seen very tall,clear vases with eitherbranches or tall flowersthat also work and canbe more dramatic. Usuallyan arrangement is1½ times higher than thevase. Designing arrangementswill be easier, butnot always necessary, ifyou have “mechanics”needed to keep the flowersin place. This could bemarbles, oasis, frogs orchicken wire.Establish the height ofthe arrangement by placingone piece of the tallestmaterial in the center.<strong>The</strong>n place foliage at fourpoints above the container’srim. <strong>The</strong> remainingmaterials are usuallycut shorter than the firstfive pieces. Cut away allplant material that willbe below the water lineto prevent bacteria thatcan shorten the life of theflowers.Fill the container withwarm water and plantfood—either bought ora homemade mix of onecrushed aspirin, one teaspoonof sugar and 1/4teaspoon of bleach toa quart of water. Checkwater every day and cutoff faded blossoms.Most of all have funwith your flowers. Enjoythe beauty that fresh flowersbring to your home.And remember, everyarrangement is unique.Barbara Gillespie is copresidentof the JohnMitchell Garden Club inUrbanna.17144 Kings HighwayMontross, Virginia 22520Office: (804) 493-9588 Fax: (804) 493-9533 • windows on the Bay • 29
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