BE sure to save all those roses you clip off of your rose bush this summer as you can use the dried blooms to make a stunning rose wreath. The process of putting the wreath together is a little time consuming but well worth the effort. If vou don’t have access to a garden rose bush you can purchase air dried or freeze dried roses from a florist shop. Materials: 16" wire wreath frame (available at florist shops) dry floral foam brick (avaii- able at florist shops) thin floral wire dried ‘roses (air dryed or freeze dried) glue gun and glue SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH: Until June, the Capilano Flower Arranging Clud meets in the Cedar Room of the Delbrook Recreation Centre at 7:30 p.m. The evenings include work- shops and demonstrations. For more information, call Donna Sims at 986-9360 or Sharon Fairbrother at 985-8592. MARCH 24: North Vancouver Districe Lib: i presenting a slide talk by al les, len photogra- pher ‘nd author of ie erent book Journeys Through The Garden, Wales will illustrate her view of the marriage between SeS are Bart | Lunter home ideas fo start, cut your floral foam into small pieces 14% inches wide by 2% inches long. These pieces should fit into the grooves of your wire wreath. Once all the wire has been filled with the foam, carefully wrap the pieces in place by winding the wire around the wreath frame. Attach the wire ends to the frame securely. Natural rose stems are not quite strong enough to insert inte dry floral foam. For this reason you will have to photography and gardening using some of her own slides. The talk begins at 7 p.m., par- ticipants should arrive carly to ensure getting a seat. For more information, call 984-0286. MARCH 27: The West Vancouver Parks and Recreation department offers a short course on Plant Propagation, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Learn the art of seed germination, transplanti- ng, fertilizing, soils and grow- ing bedding planis during this workshop. Instructor Peter Sykes manages. the W.V. District greenhouse where the ’ class will take place. The fee is $23.54. All supplies are includ- ed. Pre-registration is required, call 925-7270. MARCH. 27: The Vancouver Rhododendron Society is hold- ing its annual early show at The David Lam Reception Centre at the UBC Botanical Garden, 6804 SW Marine Dr. in Vancouver from 12 p.m. to4 p.m. Admission is free and visi- tors can see a display of early blooming award-winning thedodendrons and azaleas. A plant sale of members’ plants [When isa SILHOUETTE lrota SILMOUETTE®... All drapery & uphoistery fabrics north shore news + HOME & GARDEN strengthen the stem by attach- ing a small wire. One way te do this is to completely remove the stem from the dried rese. Cut a 2” piece of wire and tum over one end 0 it looks a smal! hook. Insert the straight end of the wire inte the centre of the rose bud and push through the base of the rose. Pull the wire through the other end until the small hook is no longer visible at the top. Now you have a new stronger wire stem to insert into the wreath form, Carefully place the wired ends of your roses inte your wreath until the whole wreath is full. It’s best to start ac one end and work in busches around the wreath. A standard 16” wreath will probably hold 10 to 1] dozen roses. will also be held and experts will be on hand to answer ques- tions. No charge for admission. MARCH 28: The West Vancouver Parks and Recreation department offers a spring bulb garden tour, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 am. Join master gasdener Sheila Watkins for this lively walk through the streets and altey- ways in West Vancouver. Mcet in front of the West Van To finish off, attach a wire at the back of the wreath for hanging and remember to dis- ath out of direct wreaths are detinite- i “champagne f wreaths” and should be dled with care. [vou w purch using, dried roses you would probably have to pay $400 to $500. So, it’s certain- ly worth it to attempt your own! — Barb Lunter is a West Vancouver resident. Her floral products are avaiinble at Avant Gardener, 1460 Marine Drive, West Vancouver. Send questions or ideas to Barb c/o the North Shore News, 1139 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver, B.C, V7M 2H4. You can also check out ber Web site at . Aquatic Centre. The fee is $13.38. Pre-registration _ is required, call 925-7270. If your business or charity is planning a gardening cvent, send in your information as early as possible to the North Shore News, 1139 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver, B.C, V7M 2H4. Priority is given to fundraising events and shows taking place on the North Shore. The Greater Vancouver Regional District proposes to amend the "Greater Vancouver Regional District Electoral Area C Zoning Bylaw No. 785, 1995" by the adoption of "Greater Vancouver Regional District Electoral Area C Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 920, 1999." The purpose of the proposed amendment bylaw is to: a) Revise the zoning maps to depict boundary changes associated with the expansion of the adjacent Village of Anmore. b) Eliminate off street parking requirements for properties having no road access. c) Increase the permitted height of structures and/or eartii fill required to support driveways on steeply sloping residential sites. A public hearing to consider the above noted amendment bylaw will be held on Wednesday, March 24, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the Maple Room, North Building, Delbrook Recreation Centre, 600 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, B.C. All persons who deem their interests to be affected by the proposed bylaw 2re invited to attend the hearing and to present their views. Copies of the proposed bylaw may be examined at the Electoral Areas office of the Greater Vancouver Regional District, 15th Floor, Metretower II, Metrotown, 4720 Kingsway, Burnaby, B.C. on week- days between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. from March 17 to March 24 inclusive. Sunday, March 21. 1999 - North Shore News - 25 NEWS pholo Mike Wakefield CREATING a wreath of dried roses can be time-con- suming, but well worth the effort. A store-bought ver- sion can cost up to $500. Computer Workstations Custom built computer workstations ® Home ® Apartment ® Office . Visit our website PAY AS YOU DRIVE Plans Available! 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