Bermuda Run Garden Club members bring home 68 ribbons from fair

Published 11:25 am Tuesday, November 18, 2025

By Lynette Wikle
Bermuda Run Garden Club

The Carolina Classic Fair proved to be another opportunity for many of the Bermuda Run Garden Club members to showcase their creativity in a big way, winning 68 ribbons.
One of the design categories was “Cowboy Songs” and Dianne Guthrie’s display was called “Out Where the West Begins,” which was awarded first place.
In the same category, Gaye Orsini took second, Beth Wright took third and Amy Bridges earned a fourth. Donna Lamonds won a blue ribbon for her daisies.
It’s important to emphasize that more goes into entering flowers in the fair than sticking a posy into a jar. From springtime ground preparation to watering during the heat of a Carolina July, and then coaxing a bloom from a stem the week before the fair takes knowledge, dedication, luck and sometimes prayer. When the ribbons are awarded, the garden club earns money which goes to further projects in the community.
Co-chairs Bonnie Rockaway, who has worked on the committee for 33 years, Shelby Nichols and Ann Cornwell were the ones who organized, informed and transported the entries to the fairgrounds. Their hard work was the backbone of every success.
The October meeting was a hands-on morning at Myers Greenhouse where members came with a pot to fill. Under the direction of Teresa Myers, members were able to select from a large number of plants to create a floral display that will provide color through the winter with a minimum of care. Hostesses Beth Wright and Amy Bridges made goodie bags with fall-themed treats.
The November meeting was held at the Bermuda Run Clubhouse for a lunch of soup and salad. Hostesses Diana Kaylor and Luanne Taylor furnished a fall centerpiece and individual favors.
The guest speaker was Brad Goodrum, a licensed landscape contractor and a licensed plant professional. He presented a program on pruning, bringing tools to illustrate some do’s and don’ts. He emphasized how fortunate we are to have excellent resources furnished by the Extension Service from NC State University. He recommends using the Plant Toolbox, an on-line resource for more than 4,600 plants. He answered questions about when and how to prune common plants.
The garden club will be creating eight arrangements to be raffled at the Storehouse for Jesus luncheon on Dec. 4 at Bermuda Village. Diane Guthrie explained that books of tickets will be for sale, and hinted at some of the unique designs that will tempt the attendees. Proceeds will benefit the Storehouse.
There will be no meeting for December, instead members will enjoy a dinner with spouses and guests at Bermuda Village. The next regular meeting will be in January, planning gardens for 2026.