On Saturday, September 16th, Olde Ripton Garden Club had a field trip to Hilltop Blooms.

Pictured from L to R: Debbie Garrow, Teya Bell, Lydia Loche, Joan Mauri, Janet Spann, Zofia Ramos and Judy Pavone
The field trip was arranged by club member Teya Bell and Club Vice President Ruth Pesavento.
The owner of Hilltop Blooms, Allison, conducted a lesson on the correct way to forage for fresh flowers and greens from her flower gardens.
Colorful blooms were available throughout the gardens.
Club members enjoyed selecting blooms and greens to arrange in their own individual styles.
- Teya Bell
- Janet Spann
- Debbie Garrow and Joan Mauri
- Members making selections
- Teya Bell and Zofia Ramos
- Joan Mauri
- Judy Pavone
- Zofia Ramos
After making their choices, club members worked at designing their individual arrangements.
Club members proudly showed off their individually designed arrangements.
- Debby Garrow
- Zofia Ramos
- Janet Spann
- Judy Pavone
- Joan Mauri
- Teya Bell