Daytime Gardeners of North Haven participated in the 36th Annual Flower & Garden Show, "Woodland Enchantment", held at the CT Convention Center in Hartford. Brenda Howlett’s horticultural entry, ‘pelargonium’ pink spider geranium was awarded 1st place, and ‘pelargonium’ pink fluff was awarded 2nd place in the same class. Two ‘hippeastrum’ (amaryllis) carefully grown with flowering dates in mind, received honorable mention. Sally Brockett’s horticultural entry, ‘ilex opaca’, or American Holly, received 2nd place in its class. Member Helen Nado received an Honorable Mention for her decorated Ostrich egg in the Special Exhibits division, section Artistic Crafts, Turn Straw into Gold.
The Daytime Gardeners of North Haven is a member of the Federated Garden Clubs of CT and welcomes new members at any time. Contact Brenda Howlett at 203-239-1557 for more information.
