For our last meeting of 2023-24 Sherry Copeland arranged a demo of “Kubari” with Bill McKinley, Director of the Benz School of Floral Design at Texas A&M who wowed us with a spectacular presentation. Kubari is an interlocking series of bare branches or stems placed into a container as a natural mechanic for holding plant materials in place in a composition. Adapted from the techniques of traditional ikebana, kubari are often left exposed to enhance the aesthetic quality of the design.
Mat pattern:
Split bamboo:
Bamboo:
Pleated leaves on skewers:
Twigs, stones and branches anchor the stems:
TWGC participated in the Texas Garden Clubs District IV Spring Convention and Betty Lahiri created a most beautiful decor for the room and the tables. Thank you to all who attended and helped to make it a huge success!
Elaine Hogan presented the plant study on Coralberry, a Texas native versatile small shrub with small pinkish-yellow flowers in spring followed by showy clusters of scarlet berries in fall. The plant was added to the monthly drawing.
The Brief important reminders:
- Hospice Floral on Tuesday, April 16 at Sharon’s house. Contact Sherry Copeland.
- Field Trip to Kingwood Gardenscapes on Friday, April 19. Contact Vivian Cherry.
- Field Trip to Antique Rose Emporium with luncheon at Must Be Heaven in Brenham on Tuesday, April 23. Contact Connie Rorie or Michelle Evans.
- Membership renewal deadline is May 14. We have a long waiting list!
- Date change: TWGC Garden Tour and Officer Installation is on Tuesday, May 7.
- Read “The Brief” agenda addition for pertinent information and gardening events in our community. Questions and suggestions are welcome to thewoodlandsgardenclub@gmail.com or the board members.
TWGC members who would like to try kubari techniques can get bamboo from Sharon Podolski’s garden. There are various sizes available, all about 5 years old. Please contact Sharon if you are interested.
Photos by Viviane Tondeur and internet.
The Woodlands Garden Club 