First Senior Trip. . .

A day trip, 
just 5 miles North to the Botanica Gardens,
was as refreshing to my soul
as the Autumnal Showers were to the Prairie.

A catered lunch was provided prior to a Floral Presentation 
where Floanna Crowley, Master Gardener 
and Norman Warminski, Retired Sedgwick County Extension Agent 
shared designs for Decorating for the Holidays.

On the Menu:

Savory Seasonal Green Salad

Sliced Roast Beef

Mashed Potatoes

with Brown Gravy

Dinner Rolls

Iced Tea

Coffee

Variety of Cookies

Following lunch,

the Autumnal Showers subsided

long enough for "Mr. Ed" and I to enjoy a walk among the Gardens.

I, especially, enjoyed the many fountains of Botanica

as they reminded me of those from my early childhood

while residing in the Kansas City area.

Sunshine dancing around this rustic bench 
captured "Mr. Ed's" shadow nearby!

Being the Mother of sons,

I am always smitten with 'little boy' statutes. . .

So as not to be late to attend the presentation,

the title of  Time Keeper was given "Mr. Ed".

Always seeking the unique in design,

I was completely enthralled with this wall of vegetation!!!

The wall wrapped completely around

continuing with more plantings on the back side, as well.

And what to my wondering eyes did appear???

Herbs of various varieties!!!

Did I hear anyone say. . .

"Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Basil"???

Before retiring to our seats for the presentation,

we viewed several floral entries of Seasonal Floral Designs.

Intrigued by this Pumpkin design,

I was thrilled "Mr. Ed" located two seats nearby! 

Although the floral designs appear simple enough to reproduce,

Norman Warminski did emphasize to practice 

and experiment until you achieve the desired effect.

Floanna Crowley worked throughout 

using two or three florals to complete simplistic elegant centerpieces!

I found this entries design so exquisite for Christmas decor!

Perhaps I'll attempt something similar

for Christmas On Crooked Creektt using my own color palette.

The Autumnal Showers followed us home,

but once we arrived at our destination,

the sun came out and we were met with many vibrant hues of the Season!

Until next time. . .