The talented members of Cordova Garden Club put on a terrific flower show Sept. 9 at the home of their president
Darlene Glissen.

Darlene's home was glistening with colorful arrangements including the one she made for the dining room table. It had lots of white roses as well as artichokes, cabbages and asparagus.

One of the most stunning designs, created by Dorothy Hirsh, was placed above the kitchen sink. It featured a teepee of bamboo sticks with a gorgeous red double hibiscus at the center.

The hibsicus is not hardy and Hirsh usually plants a new one every year.

Gwen Faller, a member of the Bartlett Garden Club who visited the show, said she winters a similar double hibiscus with coral coloration in her garage all winter. She just gives it a little water about once a month. (Another friend of mine does the same thing with a mandevilla. It is now in its third year and looking great.)

Not only did Darlene's home look great, but so did her garden. The typical suburban space has been transformed with paths, arbors, well-chosen plants and a great curly willow as the focal point.

This is a hard-working garden club that also has a lot of fun.