Fall Wreath ( How-to)

Member Melody Jones created a beautiful Fall Wreath from her leaves.
Below are her instructions on how to make it.
1. Collect, Press and Dry Leaves. Melody used an old phone book to press her leaves.

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2. Once the leaves are dry, take 8-10 leaves and make a bundle.
    Use floral tape to hold them together.
     Make lots of bundles, enough to cover the wreath frame.
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3. Place leaf-bundles one at a time on a metal wreath frame, and secure with floral tape or wire. Layer to make it full.
4. Continue adding bundles until the wreath frame is covered.
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Melody’s Wreath

Gardening Tips: Gladiolus

*Marjorie’s Burgundy Gladiolus!

Dividing Gladiolus Bulbs

Gently pull out of the ground and let them dry. See the very bottom bulb with the white roots? This is the “mother”, she has produced three big babies. After the plants dry, separate babies from the mother; sadly, the mother gets thrown out. Store baby bulbs in a paper bag where then can stay dry and be kept above freezing. Replant in the spring. ~Melody Jones, AGC Member

Member, *Marjorie Hoeft, shared gladiolus bulbs with other members at a club meeting.

Photos by: Melody Jones