Hometown Brandon - Fall 2015

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Everything’s Coming Up This year spring quickly turned into the usual hot Mississippi summer, with children and adults searching for a fun daytime activity. The 2015-2016 members of the Brandon Garden Club (BGC) executive committee decided to host an early-morning garden party for their grandchildren and “grandfriends,” all ten-years of age and younger. Adults and children alike enjoyed a laid-back, bright summer day before the mid-morning heat chased everyone indoors to one of life’s best inventions, air conditioning. The garden party was held at the home of Suzanne Ross. While the hostesses made final preparations, Suzanne introduced the children to herbs and other plants in the mini French courtyard-style garden. They picked and tasted parsley and rosemary, rubbed pieces of mint on their hands, but declined to pick or taste garlic chives. The success of this small garden tour was best expressed by Fallon Frisby, who said “I really want a garden when I grow-up.” All children like to give flowers to their Moms, Nanas, Mimis, and even Suzies, so the next activity was chosen to help make those gifts happen. BGC used an idea demonstrated by The Garden Club of Jackson at the spring Natchez Trace District Workshops - a small floral design formula using three components: thriller, spiller and filler. With a little adult guidance to know the difference in plants, each of the nine children made floral arrangements in a variety of containers from candlesticks to empty bubble bath bottles to take home to very special people. And you can’t have a party without food. The menu and table decorations were chosen to be easy and child friendly. Red tablecloths, green and white dishes, and a centerpiece containing potted plants enhanced the plantings in patio area. The small arrangements were added to the table while guests and BCG executive committee members enjoyed chicken salad sandwiches, watermelon, carrots and celery with peanut butter and Nutella dip, and plenty of lemonade and water to wash it all down. The eye-catching and delicious ice cream flower pot desserts were made by new executive committee member Marion McKee. The best testimonial came from Mary Ainsley Zischke, who said “This was a FUN day, Maymay!” ■ Front row - Debbie Zischke, Lily Chapman, Kameron Jordan, Fallon Frisby. Middle row - Ross Gaskin, Anna Reagan McKee, Dylan Chapman, Mason Jordan, Charla Jordan. Back row - Suzanne Ross, Mary Ainsley Zischke, Ethan Chapman, Delena Hamel, Ginger Parker, Marion McKee. 56 • Fall 2015
Mary Ainsley Zischke granddaughter of Debbie Zischke Ross Gaskin grandson of Suzanne Ross Kameron Jordan granddaughter of Charla Jordan Anna Reagan McKee granddaughter of Marion McKee Dylan Chapman grandson of Delena Hamel Lily Chapman granddaughter of Delena Hamel Mason Jordan grandson of Charla Jordan Fallon Frisby friend of Ginger Parker Ethan Chapman grandson of Delena Hamel Hometown Brandon • 57
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