"Circle of Roses" award pin

FGCI president, Darla Kickbush awarded 'Circle of Roses' pins to those nominated by their local garden clubs for service and dedication to the club @ the state mtg today.

Sandra Susie Chrisman was unanimously nominated by Knoxville Federated Garden Club for the award.

And my friend, Jennie Clay from the Garden Study Courses where we earn our Garden Consultant certification was also pinned by Darla for her service to others and to her local garden club as well.  Congratulations, Jennie.

Many others were "pinned" today from across our state by FGCI president, Darla Kickbush. 

My Aunt Barb brought me an old 1950 type bicycle serveral years ago.  I finally got at it, and got it planted just a couple weekends ago after finding back baskets at a garage sale last summer.  Then found an old freezer basket that was my grandma's for a front basket.  I'm lovin' those orange impatiens.  It's just for fun!!

AHS National Hosta Convention Artistic Design Award

 Russ O'Harra Hosta Society sponsors the Artistic Design Award @ the AHS national convention annually.  In the past we have given a beautiful lead-cut glass vase.  It was time for a change.  Potter Bob Andersen of Sunflower Pottery, Pella, IA designed and created a "Hosta" vase for us.  http://sunflowerpottery.com/