Page 52 • The HERALD • 9th January 2025 v GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH THE HERALD v SPADEWORK Family Landscaping & Fencing Team ] Decking & Natural Sandstone Paving ] Patios ] Driveways ] Block Paving ] Turfing ] All Types of Domestic & Commercial Fencing ] Security Fencing Supplied & Fitted Tel: (023) 8089 4909 Mobile: 07703 566814 u Free Estimates u Fully Insured Fred Hurst 023 8084 2191 or 07761 467217 • Grass Cutting • Garden Clearance • Hedge Cutting • Fallen Trees Cleared • Mini Digger Hire with Operator • Property Clearance • Small Demolition • Tractor Flail Cutting FULLY INSURED v FREE QUOTATIONS DOWN THE GARDEN PATH CHRISTMAS MAGIC AT FORESTERS FLOWER CLUB by Debbie Thorne, Foresters Flower Club Foresters Flower Club was delighted to welcome Lucinda Knapman who is a practicing orist and brought her Christmas magic to our December Club Christmas meeting. She started with a frosted, Scandinavian inspired door wreath. Christmas wreaths are a Pagan ritual symbolising the circle of life coming again in the spring. e Naylorbase was covered in blue pine. Eucalyptus added the beginning of a Scandi theme of blue and grey greens. Short pieces of variegated holly added a variation in colour and texture. Cypress Boulevard added interest and a splash of lime green, then came ivy with gorgeous black berries and some lichen covered sticks across the wreath, slightly curved. A hessian bow added glamour to the bottom le . en came snow sprayed r cones, silver metal snow akes and small silver glass baubles! Beautiful! Next a black hat box with a central sparkly red ribbon. Within the waterproof inner container, half a block of oral foam allowed a large space for water. 3 Ferrari red amaryllis were staggered and surrounded by green pine and cypress foliage to support the stems when the owers side. Various foliage covered the base and skimmia (red buds) at the join of the “L”. Rose gold snow akes were threaded on the curled leaves and opposite; rose gold sparkly berries, vintage cerise “Susan” roses and anthurium lilies (lime green with pink stripe) to nished, 1 anthurium lily was placed in the vase and a changing light xed to the base of the dish. Exquisite! Arrangement four was a traditional triangular piece with glitter, gold birch twigs, various foliage and r cones to cover the base. Centrally staggered lime green Anastasia chrysanthemum blooms, surrounded by red gerbera and deep red Naomi scented roses. Li ed again by bright red carnations. Red and gold sparkly curls, ferns, snow akes and eucalyptus nished the Christmas magic! e h arrangement was set within a deep wreath base - the “birds nest”! is was a beautiful free design with foliage covering the bottom and the edge. Copper birch twigs popped up centrally. Terracotta Rosanne lisianthus and scrumptious Silantoi roses (orangey) were randomly placed throughout; large r cones around the base (to reduce base dominance) and nally ilex dipped in copper nished a mouthwatering creation. Finally a gold bowl was used to make a classic, elegant arrangement. Foliage was interspersed with white oriental lilies; beautiful “Crystal” roses, creamy/ so peach; white frilly edged lisianthus and gold snow akes. Lucinda sprayed ower glue and then pu ed gold glitter over. Gold angel hair was woven throughout. en …. white orchid heads were added, pure white against the gold - WOW! You can imagine the applause and anticipation for the ra e! Seasonal refreshments were served by our lovely refreshment fairies. Continued on page 53 Lucinda Knapman open. Amaryllis are cut straight when in oral foam. e spare stalk is used to push into the oral foam removing a plug ready for the ower stem - clever! Ilex berries set o the owers, then Christmas sparkle: red sparkly leaves, sparkly berries and r cones at the front. Stunning elegance. Lucinda’s third design was a small round dish placed on a tall conical vase lled with water. She created an L-shaped design with phormium leaves, adding curled phormium leaves on one
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