July
The following Key
will allow you to know which project descriptions belong to which of our TH
programs:
MH-Marion House LN-Layhill Nursing Home LH-Landow House GH-Grace House HC-Sanctuary at Holy Cross
BRG-Brooke Grove KN-Kensington Nursing Home STB-St. Barts BH-Byron House BG-Brighton Gardens
STR-St. Raphaels AAL-Asbury Assisted Living WH-Wilson House FH-Sandy Spring Friends House
Tussie Mussies, Posies FH
Flowers and their meanings
We made posies using flowers with special meaning:
- hydrangeas - gratitude
- zinnias - remembrance
- lavender - devotion
- sage - wisdom
- basil - love
- rosemary - remembrance
- sunflower
- artemisia - star
- daisy - innocence
- ivy - fidelity, friendship
- gomphrena - affection
Container - pink plastic cup with yellow plate "collar"
July
Projects
Theme-Fourth
of July
Project-Red,
white and blue stars were included in a flower arrangement
Ed
Talk/Activities-Discussed how flowers are used to celebrate
many “special times” and how colors carry out a theme. Recited the pledge of Allegiance and sung
patriotic songs. LN
Theme-Sun
and Flowers
Project-Arrangement
of summer flowers in a green pot.
Ed
Talk/Activities-Discussed photosynthesis and the role and
benefits of sunlight. Talked about facts
about each of the sun loving and heat tolerant flowers and greens used. Sang You are my Sunshine and In the Good Old
Summertime. MH
Theme-Mid-Summer
Flowers
Project-Arrangement
in oasis floral foam in blue plastic bowls from the Dollar Store. Plant materials included Bells of Ireland,
blue hydrangea, pink, yellow and white zinnias, artemisia, white yarrow, white
daisies, purple Angelonia, verbena, pachysandra, and andromeda greens.
Ed
Talk/Activities-Discussed the plant materials used. LH
Theme-Summer
Is Here
Project-Arrangement
that took advantage of all of the flowers blooming at this time of year
including white daisies, liatris, zinnias, and assorted greens.
Ed
Talk/Activities-Not specified. GH
Theme-Fourth
of July
Project-Used
attractive metal cups for an arrangement of red carnations and picks. Added white yarrow and anise hyssop from the
demo garden. American flags on picks and
filer greens added to bouquets
Ed
Talk/Activities-Talked about the holiday and the
flowers. Served watermelon and sang
patriotic songs. HC
Theme-Butterflies
Project-Floral
arrangement in clear glass bottle with butterfly printed tape on the front of
the bottle, 3D butterfly stickers, used greens (pachysandra, mint asparagus
fern), and flowers (butterfly bush, zinnias, artemisia, black eyed susan,
orange cosmos).
Ed
Talk/Activities-Pictorial of butterflies, education
information on butterflies and the flowers they like for nectar as well as the
flowers they need as host plants. BRG
Theme-Flag
Day and Fourth of July
Project-Small
blue container with a white bow. Used
red and white flowers (maybe daisies, roses, national flower?), American flag
picks and ”fireworks” decorative shoots.
Ed
Talk/Activities-Holiday traditions. KN
Theme-In
the Good Old Summertime
Project-A
miniature flower arrangement with a berry theme accenting berries with a bit of
fourth of July Patriotism with flag picks.
Ed
Talk/Activities-Talked about the holiday, summertime, sang
several songs that evoked their youth in the summertime and ate a strawberry
shortcake treat. STB/BH
Theme-Herbs/Lemonade
Project-Residents
squeezed lemons and added various simple syrups made with specific herbs (made
ahead of time by mg’s). Tasting and
judging of herbs and smelling of fresh herbs followed.
Ed
Talk/Activities-Discussed various uses of herbs. Read poetry and told historic anecdotes about
the herbs that the residents really enjoyed. BG
Theme-A
Spice of Life
Project-An
Arrangement of many herbs and some flowers.
Ed
Talk/Activities-Fully discussed all the different herbs in
the mint family and a few other herbs with crushing and smelling of each by the
residents. Gave an herb quiz on paper
that residents had to fill out on their own (however shakily) including taping
or pasting down the correct herb sample next to its description. STR
Theme-Wizard
of Oz
Project-Flower
arrangement movie themed picks
Ed
Talk/Activities-Talked about the movie with costumes and
songs.
AAL
Theme-Bees
and Pollinators
Project-
Flower
Arrangement in a glass punch cup with big beehive and bumblebee picks.
Ed
Talk/Activities-All about bees and pollinators. WH
Theme-Herbal
Tea
Project-Not
specified
Ed
Talk/Activities-Not specified FH
