One of the first bits of information listed in the Schedule is who is allowed to enter. Be sure that leaves and trash have been removed from surface of soil.Use plain, unadorned containers.
Her design, too, was illuminated.For Section C, Frances Thomaston of Georgia won the Award of Distinction for her 5" miniature design staged on a gold-tone hook. The convention, themed "Botanical Blast" drew many, consisting of three classes with four...
Ugh, tax time! Are you wishing that you had a magic money tree? A minor point but one that some readers may find importantMoney Tree art at left by the incomparable "Inky" Used here with permission, Thank you! Inky Art not to be used elsewhere without...
Containers appear dominant with soil volume and depth greater than a dish garden. Plants should be in scale with each other and with the container. The definition of the trough and all other specimens bound for flower shows can be found in the Handbook...
A previous article discussed collections in the Standard Flower Show. All plants must be correctly identified, and even the labeling contributes to the decorative effect. All cacti are staged on a mirror, and the ones in back are elevated by upturned...
The family name of plants does not have to be used in flower show schedules or for naming exhibits, so even the horticulturists have not been overly concerned with plant families. We are sure to notice discrepancies, but as long as we know there is more...
Aptly called Flower Show School and conducted throughout the United States and affiliate countries, these schoolsSo what are some of the standards to which a show must conform in order to be a Standard Flower Show?
You might have four nearly perfect specimens scoring in the high nineties and one less-than-perfect specimen scoring in the high eighties. The highest a collection with these scores could achieve would be a red ribbon, since a score of 90 or more is necessary...
Members and visitors find much to admire as they meander through the show looking at the exhibits. The schedule establishes the rules for the show, identifies which exhibits will be accepted, which awards will be offered, and sets the parameters for the...
Do each of the other sides the same way, being careful to make sure they are even.When the three sides are complete, we will now connect them to hold your planter. Stretch out the cord as long as you wish your hanger to be.
Lucky bamboo stems and arrangements can be ordered directly from growers via their websites. Placed in your own vase or dish, with or without water, they're the cheapest luck money can buy.
When garden clubs apply for an NGC Flower Show Achievement Award, a certain number of special exhibits must be included in the show. The Special Exhibits Division, however, is optional, and may include a wide range of exhibits that add interest to the...
Amiable Spouse planted it years ago, and it provides all of the vines that I can use when I prune it in the winter. It was so secure that I could easily pick it up and move it.Next came the task of adding twinkle lights.
When garden clubs apply for an NGC Flower Show Achievement Award, a certain number of special exhibits must be included in the show. Tan bag provided by the committee is 8 inches wide by 10 inches tall.
If your neck is warm, you'll feel warm all over.”Buckwheat seed cozies? Word gets around pretty quickly on Dave's Garden, and my shivering was no secret. The other is purposely thinner and can be draped around your neck and even worn outdoors under...
There were vendors offering unique containers, orchids in bloom, gazing balls, birdhouses and home made soaps. Winter has been especially cold and harsh in our neck of the woods and we were ready to see some evidence of spring.
I'm tempted by one that would help me take notes about my own plants over time. He felt sure that my next phone upgrade should be to a "smart phone," a tool that could give me some of the functions of our computer and more.
Florileges in French translates in English as "anthology." I understand this may bring some perplexity as you have been promised flowers, and not only flowers but tropical ones which instantly brought to mind images of orchids, bromeliads, bird of the...
Marro; Rutland Herald 06/02/07)~ Austin, TX: Sunshine Community Gardens Board Member, Ila Falvey You won't be disappointed. If you're unfamiliar with Botanical Gardens that might be in your area,within a chosen radius of your location.
They're inexpensive and so much fun! A hummingbird window feeder. Many of them had never seen a hummer at all, never mind up close and personal. I wanted the 'main' feeder to be the one we could see from our great room because that is where we spend most...
In a flower show schedule, there are many different sections in the horticulture division. For instance, if a planter has an accessory, a deduction would be made because a planter is not a landscape.
Entrants can enter only one design in each class. She then shoves them toward Vivian and Norma. The human brain has the remarkable ability to forget tension and anxiety and to remember only the fun part of our successes.
I would immediately take them home, strip off two or three outer layers of leaves and begin to propagate them. Small terra cotta pots in bulk can cost upwards of $2 a piece, which would push my budget over the limit.
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We get the same thing every year, usually prefaced by the excited non-gardening giver saying, “I knew you'd love this because you're a gardener.” The gift is usually something beautiful, but with limited purpose.Somehow the presumption exists that...
Avoid wetting the foliage as much as possible to prevent mold and mildew.Hundreds of species and cultivars have been identified or selected. Following the hints below will give exhibitors the best chance of winning a blue ribbon.Carefully clean upper...
