38 — Suncay. May 16, 1498 - North Shore News

FOR a unique and fun
baby shower gift try
this toy truck flower
arrangement.

It's actually two gifts in
one. A toy truck forthe baby
boy, and some fresh flowers
tor the new mom.

The gift takes minutes t
make and tae guest of honor
will love the results.

Materials:

1 small toy dump truck
(available at toy stores)

1 small block of wet floral
foam

1 package florai preservative
fresh flowers

When purchasing your tov
truck make sure the load con:
tainer does not have holes
Sozk vour floral foam in the
Preservative for for half an

our, Cut a piece to fit into
the back of the truck.

With a sharp knife, cweful-
ly cut your fresh flower and
place i in the flora: foam.

Hike to try to match the
flowers with the color of the
40y.

For example, yellow tulips
go beautifully with a black

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Once vou are satisfied with
the look of the flowers, water
the arrangement and place in
a shady, cool Jecation until
you are ready te leave for the
shower

This vift can abso be used
as a centrepiece during the
party.

— Bare Lunter lives im
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day at the UBC Botanical
Garden’s eighth == annual
perennial plant sale from 10
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19,000 plants grown by the
Friends of the Garden and
staff, the sale will feature some
special treasures from the
nursery, new plant introduc-
tions gardening advice from
Canadian Gardener David
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Photo Barb Lunter

A toy truck bouquet for a baby shower is two gifts in one — it’s a toy for a baby boy and a bouquet of fresh
flowers for the new mom. It can also serve as a centrepiece at the shower.

The Capilano Flower
Arranging Club nicets at
7:30 p.m. in the Cedar Room
at the Delbrook recreation
centre once 2 month until
June. The evenings include
workshops, demonstrations,
and more. Call Donna Sims at
986-9360 for more informa:
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EVERY WEDNESDAY &
SATURDAY: Tours of the
main garden at the UBC
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To arrange group tours for the
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