Aviston Junior Women's Club First Annual Garden Brunch & Tour was a wonderful success.  Brunch was held at Hidden Lake Winery in Aviston on the side porch.  Cool weather and a wonderful atmosphere made the morning even more enjoyable.  Each table was adorned with fresh sprigs of rosemary, mint and basil herbs from Hidden Lake Winery owner, Angie Holbrook's herb garden. 

The AJWC also promoted their garden signs by placing the bookshelf standalone versions on the tables for everyone to enjoy.

Everyone enjoyed a delicious Sunday morning brunch that was served in Champagne Hall.  Attendees dined on custom made omelets,  blintzes and more.

Dawn Ahner, from Ahner Florists in New Baden gave a wonderful lecture and demonstration on how to create potted arrangements.  She displayed a wide variety of planters and flowers and the best way to arrange them as well as the best practices to care for them.

The audience was welcome to ask questions and share ideas throughout the presentation.  Everyone enjoyed the brunch and displays.  A few of the creations were raffled off and sold.

After the tour, everyone was invited to tour the herb garden of Angie Holbrook and the gardens of the Timmermann House Bed and Breakfast in Aviston.