NASHUA – The Nashua Garden Club is excited to invite the Greater Nashua community to spend an evening exploring creative fall floral design concepts.

This program, Fall Flower Arrangements, will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 7 at the First Baptist Church, 121 Manchester St. and will be conducted by Katie Rocca, floral designer at Shirley’s Flowers and Sweets.

Rocca was raised in Lynn, Mass. with a postage stamp backyard. Upon moving to New Hampshire, she utilized the extra green space to raise a variety of unusual, interesting flowers. Favorites include fox gloves and dark sunflowers. One of her current projects is to establish a berry garden containing blueberries, blackberries, ground cherries and grape vines. In the meantime, Shirley’s Flower and Sweets caught her eye and she joined the team. With guidance from experienced co-workers at Shirley’s Flower and Sweets, Rocca has become one of the lead designers.

Rocca believes that flower arrangements can express many emotions such as the joy of a new baby or happiness of a wedding. They can convey get well or birthday wishes. She especially enjoys creating personalized funeral tributes that reflect the individual’s life. To honor a close family member known for her red sauces, Rocca created a floral arrangement based in a stock pot that bloomed with shades of red flowers and herbs. Floral arrangements also serve as a beautiful aesthetic when hosting a party or holiday occasion like fall and Christmas. Attendees to this program will hear tips from Rocca as she creates a cornucopia and fall pumpkin flower arrangement. She will share ideas perfect for gardeners and anyone who appreciates the art of seasonal blooms.

Attendees are requested to arrive by 6:45 p.m. For more information, visit the Nashua Garden Club website and to inquire about membership and see the membership page. Further questions can be sent to NashuaGardenClub@Gmail.com.