'Tis the Season

Tis the Season – to Celebrate

By Deb Kramarz

     The Lake Shore Garden Club members wish to thank the many visitors to our “Deck the Halls” flower show.  Coletta Bauer did such a lovely job organizing the event.  Consequently, all our members were full of cheer when sharing our efforts with family and friends.  The club members were also joyful to host first time guests.  I don’t exaggerate when I say the goal of the creative floral decorations and exhibits was to fill everyone’s hearts with holiday magic.

     Everything about the show was magical.  The location at the Henn Mansion provided a perfectly beautiful setting. The sky was sunny both days, which lite up the brilliantly colored trees in Sims Park.  In addition, Lake Erie provided a shining lakefront backdrop to the stunning architecture of the lovingly restored mansion.  Inside the elegant historical details of the rooms added to the ambiance.

     Besides the fresh botanicals and holiday standard floral arrangements on display, the club added an annual tradition to the show.  Each year the members celebrate the season by decorating little holiday trees to send to the local hospice, to decorate their clients’ meal trays. This year, those gifts of love, added cheer to the sunroom’s shelves.

     Much more was to be seen and enjoyed.  Educational exhibits added another dimension to the show.  They provided gardening tips for protecting regional wildlife in winter.  Also, a beautiful quilt that had been made and raffled off by the club, many years ago, was on loan to us for display at our event.

      Something else of note, don’t miss our 10 foot decorated tree in the “Glow” event at the Cleveland Botanical Garden.  Our tree is the one featuring “Mr. Jingeling”.

      If you’re interested in learning more, contact our membership chair, Sandra Brochak, at sanjb@sbcglaobal.net.

      In conclusion, from our club to you, have a wonderful holiday season.