Virginia Cooperative Extension in Mathews held the ninth annual Holiday Wreath Workshop on Dec. 7 at the Extension office in Mathews. With a little instruction, a dozen participants from Mathews, Middlesex, Gloucester and Yorktown made their own creative wreaths using a wire coat hanger, florist wire, greenery and ribbon for the bow. All the greenery was donated and there were even refreshments. Participants included, front row from left, Andrea Best, Natalie Best, Kim Powers, Rita Engle, Dawn Simmons, Deb Whitt, Alyson Bergamini; second row, Ashley Norris, Crystal Testerman, Debbie Martin, Donna Huffman, Molly Martin, Jordan Martin; back row, Keith Martin and Chuck McCarty. Not pictured: Rachel Winston, Extension 4-H Youth Development; Janette Parkin, Extension administrative assistant, and Master Gardeners Carol McCormack and Carolyn Taylor. ...