In person monthly program meetings are postponed until further notice.
MINOR KNIGHT'S ZOOM PRESENTATION ON MAKING A SEED POD KISSING BALL
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Things you can collect to make your own kissing ball:
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OSTRICH FERNS
FRESH FERNS MILKWEED PODS SWAMP MALO QUEEN ANN'S LACE HYDRANGEAS ALLIUM SUNFLOWER YUCCA |
SIBERIAN IRIS
THISTLE ASTILBE HOSTA LEAVES WISTERIA PODS ROSE OF SHARON DAYLILIES ROSE HIPS GRASSES |
REEDS
BERRY PRODUCING PLANTS SUCH AS BITTERSWEET, HOLLY & VIBURNUM FOLIAGE SMALL PINE CONES FEATHERS ARTIFICIAL CRAFT BIRDS * You can also dry your own flowers |
Pictured below and some examples of kissing balls that Minor has made...
TIPS for collecting,: Since there is little or no no color, this is a real exercise in looking for interesting shapes and textures. For example smooth surfaces like the inside of a milkweed pod, give a lovely shine when painted. Small things that don't have a stalk can be added with a glue gun, or by adding and wrapping a piece of floral wire or toothpick.
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Welcome to new members
Ty Johnston of West Tisbury and Linda Purvis of Edgartown! |
October
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The Martha's Vineyard Garden Club, established in 1924, is an island-wide community organization of almost two hundred members (including many seasonal residents), who share a passion for gardening, conservation, and maintaining our unique environment. Our monthly meetings are both educational and social; our programs are varied and designed to meet personal and community needs. We value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and everyone is welcome to be a member or guest of our club.
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