Floral Design Committee Feature
Jane Isford and Nancy Cabot
"August is the border between summer and autumn; it is the most beautiful month I know." Quote from Sylvia Plath
A Grateful Two-Year Milestone
It’s been two years since the Floral Design Committee was formed at the request of Donna Arold and Joan Cavazuti. We are deeply grateful for the support of our Board, fellow Committee Chairs, members, and the community. Special thanks to the island nurseries, florists, farms, and Cronig’s for their generous contributions to our events.
UP NEXT:
Membership Tea & Teacup Workshop
Teacup Arrangement Workshop – Wednesday, September 3, Wakeman
Join us to decorate teacups with dried flowers. These creations will be displayed at the Membership Tea later in the week. A few spots are still available—contact Jayne Isford at floraldesign@marthasvineyardgardenclub.org to sign up.
Please RSVP by Friday, August 29th for our Membership Tea at the Old Mill on Friday, September 5, 3-5pm
Enjoy a special gathering for garden club members featuring Ruby Silvious, renowned teabag artist. This event is open to the full membership with guests and promises to be a wonderful occasion. RSVP by Friday August 29. See below for more details.
Fall Foraging Field Trip:
Nancy Weaver and Nancy Cabot are planning a fall foraging adventure—our spring trip may have been postponed by Mother Nature, but this promises to be worth the wait! Stay tuned for details on date and location. Open to all members, with Nancy and Nancy leading the way.
SUMMER EVENTS WRAP UP:
Members Create Floral Arrangements for Hospice Soirée
On August 4, fourteen members of our club created 40 centerpieces and arrangements for the Hospice Soirée at Farm Neck Golf Club. Under the leadership of Wiet Bacheller, it was an honor to support this wonderful island organization.
Participating members included: Wiet Bacheller, Jeannie Brown, Joan Cavazuti, Paula Craft, Joan Eville, Iris Gold, Connie Hastings, Fawn Hurwitz, Jayne Isford, Anne Kushwaha, Sarah Lolley, Nancy Newman, Fran Van Linda, and Susie Wallo.
A special thank-you to Cronig’s, Fire Cat Farm, Ghost Farm, Morrice Florist, MV Edible Gardens, Slough Farm, Takemmy Farm, and Whippoorwill Farm for their generous floral donations.
Club Members Shine at Edgartown Historic Home Tour
On August 18, club members contributed their talents to the Edgartown Historic Home Tour, presented by the Vineyard Preservation Trust. Eight members created beautiful floral arrangements for the Carnegie and each of the featured homes, while others graciously served as docents to welcome and guide visitors.
Special thanks to Wiet Bacheller, Jane Bradbury, Joan Cavazuti, Martha Fanelli, Iris Gold, Colleen Harrigan, Sarah Lolley, and Nancy Wolf for their stunning floral designs—and to all who volunteered as docents. We are also grateful to Deb Daley, Co-Chair of the tour, for inviting our participation.
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