Herald - Issue 423

v GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH THE HERALD v 12th May 2022 • The HERALD • Page 49 THE TREE & LANDSCAPE WIZARD All aspects of tree surgery, garden maintenance and landscaping undertaken Family run business for over 20 years No Job Too Big or Small Please call 07552 977731 for a Free Quotation 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 F ree E stimates u F ully I nsured All Aspects of Garden Work Undertaken • Driveways • Paving • Artificial Grass • Turfing • Decking • Fencing • Hedge Cutting • Landscaping Hythe Garden Contractors Family company established 1977 For a free quotation please call 023 8084 3556 or 023 8084 0378 | DOWN THE GARDEN PATH | 7th April was the most beautiful précis of Allison Finch’s favourite novels, accompanied by complimentary arrangements of owers displaying Allison’s spectacular talent! ‘Wind in the Willows’ (Kenneth Grahame) was a display in a wicker basket previously woven by Allison and draped with blue organza (water). e arrangement contained contorted Willow (curly rat’s tail), bullrushes (mole – texture), willow branches wound with glass beads (water droplets), red tulips, fresh box, blue scillas in between lilies, yellow da odils and yellow roses (added sunshine), white cherry blossom and pussywillow – beautiful! ‘A Tree Grows in Brooklyn’ (Betty Smith) the arrangement symbolised a Brooklyn apartment. It had a ‘ re escape’ tall metal ladder and base covered in sacking representing the 1930’s depression and poverty of the family. Red carnations, red spray roses, leatherleaf fern and red roses recessed showing moments of emotional sadness and poverty. is was a story of hope, enthusiasm and trying to better oneself. ‘ e Great Gatsby’ (F Scott Fitzgerald). is arrangement symbolised the Jazz Age on Long Island and Gatsby‘s yellow Rolls-Royce that he and Daisy went out in. e structure of pearlised sticks showed opulence and linea apper fashion. e mirrored “WELL READ” BY ALLISON FINCH Foresters Flower Club update by Debbie Thorne touch of vintage’. Platinum Jubilee Celebrations, at Copythorne Parish Hall ( 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th June ). Outing to RHS Wisley: 9th September - rst come rst served. Tickets: Sheila Shelmerdine (023) 8081 2810. To nd out more about Foresters Flower Club please call Debbie orne on: 07769 830752. Allison with her arrangement symbolising ‘The Little House in the Big Woods’ container was reminiscent of the cocktail era. Aspidistra leaves and variegated phormium leaves were stapled in loops and fatsia leaves - curled back over the stems to ll -glossy and smart. ree yellow lilies were central (Rolls-Royce), buttercup roses (white with yellow centres) one side (Daisy) and yellow carnations the other (Gatsby). ‘ e Little House in the Big Woods’ by Laura Ingalls Wilder was set in the Wisconsin Woods in the late 1800s. It’s an autobiography of survival. e container was covered in willow sticks to symbolise a log cabin, tiers of stunning Balthazar chrysanthemums (mauve with lime centre), pink germinis, pink spray roses interspersed with mauve clematis symbolised the patchwork quilt which Laura had to stay inside and sew. Meanwhile the boys were outside playing adventure games! ‘ e Far Pavilions’ by Margaret Mckay was based in India at the beginning of the second Afghan war. Alison used an oriental tray, gold sprayed twigs and phormium leaves, with beginnia leaves to ll. Pink germini symbolised Indian princess Julie and her sister orange germini. She used analogous colours – colours that are next to each other on the colour wheel – popular in India. Camellias (originate in the Himalayas) and Indian jewellery -sticks with pink and gold wire wrapped around, beads, organza and knitted wire draped through to nish the Indian opulent e ect. ese and more beautiful arrangements were ra ed: a lot of very happy ladies le the meeting! e next meeting is: 7th July a Demonstration by Katie Baxter ‘A On ursday 14th April Hythe Flower Club held their AGM. ank you to those members who attended. A er the business was concluded and tea and biscuits consumed they had a very interesting talk by Rick Dorlay. Rick worked for Hilliers for 58 years and was heavily involved in winning Gold medals at Chelsea Flower Show for 53 of those years. Starting work with cattle at 15 on the farm which became Hilliers they had a fascinating insight into the development of his career. Many highlights including meeting royalty and being involved in some of the weddings. Memorable occasions including decorating Claridges for the Queen’s 90th birthday. A woodland theme was requested complete with potting shed! An entertaining talk by an absolutely delightful gentleman. eir next meeting is on Thursday 9th June when they will have a newly quali ed demonstrator called Andrea Hilliard, who is local to Southampton, always exciting to see new ideas. ey meet on the second ursday each month at 7pm for 7.30pm at Hythe and Dibden Parish Hall. New members and visitors will be warmly welcomed. Further information can be found by e-mailing: Hythe owerclub@aol.com Hythe Flower Club