Pat Dray. Photo by Linda Bradford.
Pat Dray, writer of “The Garden Spot” column for The Orange Times, will participate on Oct. 24 in the “Mum’s the Word” design challenge sponsored by the Federated Garden Clubs of CT.
Dray is an accredited flower show judge, past president of the Garden Club of Orange and a member of the Judges’ Council. She will be one of four designers creating a floral centerpiece using chrysanthemums.
The challenge will take place during the federation’s fall luncheon at the Aqua Turf Country Club at 556 Mulberry St. in Plantsville. Designers will be implementing new federation plant material design rules.
The Garden Club of Orange is a member of the FGCCT, NGC and NEG. For membership information, contact Joanne Friedrichs at 203-795-4266.