Flower Shows

September 2026 Flower Show & Tell

September 23^rd – This will again be an event where everyone gets to vote. There will be three “specimen” type categories and a “creative design” category, so start planning now!

There are two classes: Specimen Class and Design Class 

In both the specimen and design classes, exhibitors may use the vessel or container of their choice. 

Specimen Class 

Section 1 – Flower(s), one cultivar, any type, perennial or annual, up to 5 stems.

Section 2 – Perennials, collection of up to 5 stems of any one perennial. 

Section 3 –Annuals, collections of up to 5 stems of any one annual. 

Design Class 

“A Garden to celebrate” A design of late summer blooms, including blossoms or stems affected by pests or drought. The design should be suitable for a coffee or kitchen table – not exceeding 30” high and 30” across. Get creative! this can be a traditional arrangement, a mixed media type of design or a scene.

Pictures of Summer Show & Tell event – this is a repeat of the Houseplant picture competition with a twist!

In January you will be able to send in pictures of your most prized houseplants AND pictures from your garden from this summer. Voting will take place at the March 2027 meeting. This is your chance to include the “Tell” part of the event because we want you to tell us about your entry!

Details will be in the January 2027 newsletter but start snapping those summer pictures now!terials from nature. The design should be suitable for a coffee or kitchen table – not exceeding 30” high and 30” across.

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