Pat Dray, a member of the Garden Club of Orange and columnist for the Milford-Orange Times, won a blue ribbon for her petit design entitled “Love Locks” at the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut’s Standard Flower Show in February.
Dray is a member of the Judge’s Council and served as publicity chair for the event. The show was part of the 38th Connecticut Flower & Garden Show, held at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.
Other members distinguishing themselves at the show included Larry Huzi, who won a blue ribbon in horticulture for his orchid dendrobium. In addition, two of his floral designs received second and third place.
Member Debbie Slansky competed in the photography section with a photo of an insect. Out of 12 entries she was awarded fourth place, an honorable mention.
The Garden Club of Orange is a member of the FGCCT, NEGC and NEC. For membership information, contact Joanne Friedrichs at 203-795-4266.
“Love Locks” by Garden Club of Orange member Pat Dray won a blue ribbon at the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut’s Standard Flower Show in February. Photo by Linda Bradford.