Next Meeting: Monday, March 16, 2026
Design: Parallel “Hopes, Dreams & Wishes”
Page 75 L Parallel
A Creative Design consisting of three (3) or more groupings of plant material and optional components with a strong parallel placement in a single container and / or base
1. Multiple containers/bases may be used if combined to appear as one unit.
2. Parallel direction may be vertical, horizontal or diagonal within the allotted space.
3. The overall effect must appear parallel. Groupings need not be equidistant from each other.
4. A connective/s may be used at the base of the design.
Meeting: 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon
Location: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Auburn CA
List of Dates and Designs with titles :
2026 Meetings
April 20 Meeting to discuss Flower Show
Meeting will take place at St. Luke’s and at
the Flower Show event location.
Saturday, May 9, 2026 Flower Show at private event
May 18 Featured Plant Material Page 74 G
Featured Plant Material Page 74 G
“One of A Kind” Meeting at St. Luke’s
A design with an emphasis on one plant species.
1. Any part/s of the plant may be used.
2. Other components are subordinate and may be used to enhance the featured plant material.
3. The focus is on the chosen species.
4. The schedule may specify the Design Style and / or plant material to be used, but Designer’s Choice Award may NOT be offered.
June 15 Still Life Creative Design Page 76 Q
“Wait, Wait, Don’t Move”
A traditional or creative non-abstract grouping of functional and realistic objects and plant material with a theme.
1. Objects are more dominant and more important to the theme than plant material.
2. Plant material may or may not represent a floral design.
Potluck luncheon- Planning for next year
This special meeting will be at a member’s home