Galleries | Club Year September 2023 thru May 2024

May 14, 2024 | Cinco de Mayo Year-End Luncheon |

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Club Cinco de Mayo

Welcome with Page and Jerole

Jorge is ready for his close-up

Somehow, these three found they had something in common.

President Jane welcomes Barbara Kiker, President of NCAGC. She will be installing our new officers.

Barbara with Amiga 1 and 2.

First and Second VPs (for now), Christine and Jerole survey the room.

Alexandra and Matt give Jorge some love.

The welcoming crowd.

Ginsy and Betty find a quiet spot to chat.

Barbara looks every bit the Señora Mexicana.

Kara with Mom Bev, and Member Emily

Jane stops by and enjoys a chat with Betty.

Kathy and Sally wonder who will win the raffles.

Members Lisa and daughter Jennifer mingle like pros.

Wanda and Elsie deep in chat.

Whitney and Hilary are deep in chat.

Amy and Catherine deep in chat.

Robin and Wanda are deep in chat.

Mary Ellen and Barbara deep in chat, Mitra smiles through.

Joyce and Kathy finishing a chat.

Four great Mexican pots, courtesy of Judy Eulberg, complete with herbs are in the raffle. Each with a $50 gift certificate.

Janet and Bonnie (our hard-working Ways & Means Chairs), are in charge.

Hilary and Mitra decide what they will win.

Hilary with sister Whitney.

All dressed up.

Ready to go.

Jane and First Vice President Christine.

Jane introduces Mary Ellen who will say Grace.

Jane and Vernelle settle in for deliciosa comida.

Matt, Jane, and Bonnie enjoy some Mexican fare.

Mary Ellen and Barbara enjoying lunch.

Catherine and Joyce enjoy a chat with lunch

Kara, Bev, Sally, and Whitney.

Lisa, Bunny, Lisa and Barbara.

Linda, Wanda and Ginsy.

Sally, Whitney and Kathy

Hilary, Mitra, and Janet.

Ruth, Amy and Kathy.

Barbara has something to applaude and gets ready to install our new board.

Page returns as Cooresponding Secretary.

Kathy starts as Recording Secretary.

Vernelle returns as Treasurer.

Sally begins as First VP.

Bev is our new President.

Bev accepts the President's pin from (now) Past President Jane.

Our new board: Kathy, Vernelle, Bev, Sally, Page with Barbara Kiker. (Not pictured, Rachel Fenner, Second VP)

Elsie, and Bunny congratulate Jane on her Perennial Bloom nomination.

Dennis Corrigan, owner of Mosquito Joe's, is recognized for his generous contribution to our Meeting Hall gardens. Thank you Dennis!

Janet, far right finds a few friends who are not shy about having their picture taken.

Past President Judy, daughter Rachel and husband Joe sidle up to Jorge.

The parade for "Who Wore it Best" gets started with Mary Ellen and Christine.

Emily eavedrops on a bit of trash talk amongst the contenders.

Gathered here are Rachel, Judy, Joe, Amy, Barbara, and Mary Ellen.

Left: Rachel, Mom Judy, and Dad Joe. Middle: Joyce & Mary Ellen. Right: Amy and Barb.

Tres Amigas: Susan, Sally, and Kathleen

Tracy Lynn, Vice Mayor of the Town of Haymarket, does the Judging. 3rd place goes to Rachel, Judy and Joe

Second Place is awarded to Barbara.

First Place goes to those hams, the tres Amigas Kathleen, Sally and Susan.

And the raffle? Walking away with the goods is Jane holding Rosemary.

Sally takes home the Lavender.

Jennifer took home the Basil.

Kathy is looking forward to her new garden of mint.

Lisa, Judy (photographer), and Kathy.

We bid a fond farewell to our past president Judy (center). 2020-2022

¡Adiós!

Photography by Judy Tweel

April 12, 2024 | Spring Fashion Show

Floral Centerpieces holding wire-frame dress forms and daisy edged table numbers, by Judy T.

Speaker's Podium with a beautiful floral spray, by Judy T.

Bonnie and Janet, co-chairs.

Kathleen, Kathy, and Kathy prep for lunch. Our Ways & Means Co-chairs, Janet and Bonnie stop by.

Anna Marie Conroy arrives.

Speaker Monica Anschel & Jennifer Francois arrive, escorted by John Boryschuk.

Nancy Moats escorted to her table by Matthew Burrows.

Robin Alapas, Edwige Dorel, with Arlene Stewart.

President Jane Razeghi announces the start of the event.

Speaker Monica Anschel, Chair, National Capital Area Garden Clubs’ Scholarship Fund. She speaks about the fund and shares success stories of past recipients.

Kathleen, Kathy and Kathy are ready to serve.

Models grab a bite before the show.

The room.

Alexandra

Barbara

Elsie

Emily

Emily strikes a pose

Jennifer

Sally

Mitra

Tracy Lynn

Paula and daughter Rachel

Models: Barbara, Sally, Emily, and Elsie

Models: Tracy Lynn, Jennifer, Alexandra, Paula, Rachel, and Mitra

Table 1 - Raffle goodies.

Table 2. Even More!

Details. Jenn Bradshaw Almond for Savor Fare Travel Company (savorfaretravelco.com)

Candy wins two of the six raffles! A great investment. Tracy Lynn makes the presentation.

Tracy Lynn, Emily, Alexandra, Candy, Owner of Details and show announcer Sandy.

Judy: Floral Decor

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April 9, 2024 | The Edible Forest garden | Caleb stoltz & andrew bort
of NIGHTSHADE CULINARY landscapes - Caleb presenting

You can also download a PDF of the complete presentation, HERE.

Our presenter Caleb Stoltz

Bunnies: Lisa, Betty, Virginia, and Catherine

A welcome spring arrangement

Precious garden friends

Yummy treats

Lisa handing out eggs

Betty handing out eggs

Virginia handing out eggs

Judy and Catherine ready to crack.

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March 12, 2024 | The Mysteries of the Dragonflies with Judy Gallagher

This gallery is slower due to some long descriptions. You can click ahead.

Hostess team: Judy E, Sally, Susan, Kathleen is kissing a blow-up doll, Mary Ellen, and Michelle.

Traditionally, green is for the Irish Catholics, orange is for the Protestants, and white symbolizes the peace between the two religions.

Fine Irish Snacks

Savories and sweets.

Bunny and Pam

Barb, President Jane, Janet

Bev, President-Elect for 24-26

Amy talks trash and well, not trash.

Bonnie, happy to listen.

Emily updates the club on Haymarket and a bit about a Fashion Show.

Our new member, Lisa Osbourne won a colorful Bromeliad. Kathy makes the presentation. These plants are happy in a warm environment and bright light.

Water every 2-3 weeks in colder spaces, and every other week in warm spaces. Pour a gentle stream down the center of the plant. They are designed to capture rain water.

Here’s some science: The order Odonata encompasses both Dragonflies and Damselflies.

February 13, 2024 {SNOW DAY - ZOOM PRESENTATION}
hOW TO DEAL WITH Pesky Garden Mammals, with Kathy Jentz

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january 9, 2024 | Houseplant how-tos at Merrifield garden center with Paul Knight

Welcome to the Merrifield Meeting Room.

The group gets a little refreshment.

Something funny?

Amy knows something.

Yep, that's toss your head back funny.

We are nearly full, better get started.

Short board with Christine at the helm.

Kathleen and Jerole supervise.

Jerole and Kathleen settle in for the meeting.

Emily Kyriazi, Haymarket Town Manager, shares town updates and answers questions.

Amy speaks about the environment.

Sally introduces our Hostesses and gives us updates.

Betty gives us a Thought for Today

Our Hostesses. l-r: Linda, Bonnie, Wanda, Janet and Rachel

Yay, Orchids

Christine introduces us to Paul Knight, Plant Specilist and Orchid Fan. Our scheduled speaker, Louis Ratchford, could not be with us, and Paul graciously stepped in.

Paul addresses our group.

Paul goes though plant dos and don'ts by type.

Osmocote is high on his list for feeding the quiet guests.

Paul answers the tough and easy questions.

Paul gives out "do this not that" instructions for healthier plants.

Bev gets ready for the two-plant raffle.

Raffle winners, Barbara and Ginsy get to leave Merrifield with free plants.

Kudos to the "Make Haymarket Sparkly" crew.

Judy, Emily, Vernelle, Sally, Kathleen, Bunny, Lisa, Kathy, Susan and Robin

Vernelle, Bunny and Sally

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december 12, 2023 | WREath workshop with ruth johnston

Jane, Virginia and Bev meet for a quick update

Judy and Lisa have gifts to hand out.

Judy hands off a shovel to JOYCE and LISA gives out poinsettia for the raffle to WANDA.

Bonnie recaps the Holiday Shop and invites members to the next Ways and Means meeting

Joyce chuckles over the shovel gift.

It means more work, doesn’t it? Robin is getting ready for her wreath.

Kathy plans her design, through an abundance of material.

Ruth (our instructor for the day) is awash in festive greens.

Judy is arranging her baubles and bows.

Lisa and daughter show off their wreath. Shelia gets a chuckle from her club mates.

Ginsy, Judy and Betty are almost done.

Wanda, Jane and Elsie supervise each others work.

Amy vogues with a Holiday accessory.

Kathy B and Kathy E in the thick of it.

Bev and Sally have their entry doors covered.

Peggy and Addie are just showing off now.

Peggy's wreath on display at home! Lovely.

Rachel and Mom Paula stayed busy.

A nice sitdown lunch with real tablecloths. Très chic.

Jerole gets started. Fresh Magnolia, Carolina Sapphire, Golden Cedar, Nandina berries, faux and real holly berries with glitter eucalyptus. Whew.

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November 17 & 18, 2023 | Holiday Shoppe 23

Welcome, come on in!

Co-chairs Bonnie and Janet inspect the shop.

Judy, Judy, Sue and Kathleen get the Cheer Cafe ready.

Bake Shop Backdrop. Fun and almost good enough to eat.

Sally and Bev putting the Bake Shop in order.

Sally, Bev and Kara start off the crew.

Choosing which yummy item goes home.

Kathy and Linda pose in front of the Flower Shop.

Cherie, Nancy, Cheryl, and Monica with her Mom.

Are they ready to grab a snack?

The Cheer Cafe is open for business.

An autumn display for Turkey Day.

Monica, Linda, Jane, Nancy, Cherie, and Bunny meet up.

Two holidays come together.

A sweeping view of wreaths and arrangements.

Cozy Christmas pillows.

Monica, Linda, Jane and Nancy decide where to shop next.

Custom Boxwood Trees available to order.

Classic Christmas decor always brings a smile.

Fun arrangements and table wreaths.

Linda takes a quick breather from her Flower Shop

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November 14, 2023 | Invasive Plants with Natali Walker of Blue Ridge PRISM

Hostess team: Bev, Judy T, Bunny, Kathy B, Addie

Autumnal Table Decor

Natali Walker, Invasive Management Specialist

Natali has a Bachelor of Science in Geography from James Madison University.

Bonnie addresses the group about the Holiday Shop

Guests: Lisa Osbourne and Christine Hitt

Guest Lynn Murray, with Addie

Rachel Fenner with her guest and Mom, Paula Wilson

Addie, Judy and Ellen ready for the presentatiom

Christine Introduces Natali Walker

Natali introduces Prism

Learn more at these following sites.

Kathy presents Ellen with her raffle win. Trust me, that is Ellen.

Go to the BlueRidgePrism website

Go to iNaturalist SEEK

Go to Plant NOVA Natives website

October 10, 2023 | The Winery at Sunshine Ridge

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Winery Barn

At the bar with Catherine, Lisa and Maria

The Environment with Catherine

The Big Picture

Group Social time

President Jane

Judy T goes Tablescaping.

Mary Ellen accepts the raffle mum from Lisa.

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September 12, 2023 | Awesome Possumz with Karen Brace and Oliver

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Star of the show, Oliver, held by Karen Brace.

Hostess Team: Vernelle, Elsie and Jane.

Jane's sunflower & statice table arrangement.

Guest Judy Chavez and Betty are ready to enjoy the presentation.

Member Check-in: Bev, Sally, Addie, MaryEllen, Kathy E, and Kathy B.

Membership distributed our new 23-24 yearbooks. They are complete with a coloring book page in each chapter and a box of colored pencils.

Jane starts the meeting.

Bunny is very engaged.

The audience has a chuckle.

Fiona visits Catherine for a spell.

MaryEllen presents a plaque to honor Maria Dominguez.

Judy applauds the thoughtful tribute from Maria's friends.

Catherine, explaining Penny Pines.

Catherine is passing the jar to collect spare change to help restore and rebuild our forests.

Fiona loves to hear garden news.

Janet reviews the Holiday Shoppe needs.

Lisa announces the raffle winner, Vernelle.

Vernelle is presented with her loot.

Our speaker, Karen Brace, gives us a introduction to the often misunderstood possum.

Show time for Oliver, today's celebrity possum.

Karen schools the group on this fascinating marsupial.

Oliver steals the show.

Amy enjoying the presentation.

Captive audience.

Snack Time

Cuddles

Karen and Oliver meet and greet Kathy and Robin.

Judy can't stay away.

Smile!

Jane, Karen, Oliver and Robin chat.

Well, Oliver doesn’t chat; he poses for the camera.

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Galleries | Club Year September 2023 thru May 2024

May 14, 2024 | Cinco de Mayo Year-End Luncheon |

April 12, 2024 | Spring Fashion Show

April 9, 2024 | The Edible Forest garden | Caleb stoltz & andrew bortof NIGHTSHADE CULINARY landscapes - Caleb presenting

March 12, 2024 | The Mysteries of the Dragonflies with Judy Gallagher

February 13, 2024 {SNOW DAY - ZOOM PRESENTATION} hOW TO DEAL WITH Pesky Garden Mammals, with Kathy Jentz

january 9, 2024 | Houseplant how-tos at Merrifield garden center with Paul Knight

december 12, 2023 | WREath workshop with ruth johnston

November 17 & 18, 2023 | Holiday Shoppe 23

November 14, 2023 | Invasive Plants with Natali Walker of Blue Ridge PRISM

October 10, 2023 | The Winery at Sunshine Ridge

September 12, 2023 | Awesome Possumz with Karen Brace and Oliver

April 9, 2024 | The Edible Forest garden | Caleb stoltz & andrew bort
of NIGHTSHADE CULINARY landscapes - Caleb presenting

February 13, 2024 {SNOW DAY - ZOOM PRESENTATION}
hOW TO DEAL WITH Pesky Garden Mammals, with Kathy Jentz