Botanical Arts Schedule
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Open to all levels.
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All tables are 30" high and covered with ivory linen.
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See monthly schedule, below. As dates pass, they move to the bottom of this page.
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Check all rules for Botanical Arts - Horticulture, Design, Artistic Crafts, Photography.
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See also NGC Handbook for Flower Shows.
Need a refresher prior to GCM's monthly competitions? We have online videos to help, featuring Florence Leyssène and Debbie Moran, NGC accredited Master Flower Show Judges.
October 19, 2026
Register with Florence Leyssène by Thursday, October 15.
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ARTISTIC CRAFTS: Ultimate Updo
4 entries
Decorated Hair Comb provided by exhibitor, no larger than 5” in any direction. Must be wearable. Designer’s Choice of plant material and components. Plant material must be identified by binomial names on a 3” x 5” index card. Staged on a white cube 9” x 9” x 9” placed on table 30” high covered with off-white linen provided by committee.​
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BA HORTICULTURE: Dried But Dramatic
4 entries
Dried and Preserved Specimen (Handbook for Flower Shows p. 92). One stem of dried Allium no longer than 25”. No additional embellishments permitted but may use hairspray, Super Surface Sealer, to prevent shattering. Staged on table 30” high covered with off-white linen in a clear vase provided by committee. Exhibitor must provide an entry card with correct binomial name.
November 16, 2026
Register with Florence Leyssène by Thursday, November 12.
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ARTISTIC CRAFTS: Deck the Hall
4 entries
An Ornament no larger than 5”. Designer’s Choice of plant material and components. Plant material must be identified by binomial names on a 3” x 5” index card. Staged on a white cube 9” x 9” x 9” placed on table 30” high covered with off-white linen provided by committee. Exhibitor to provide the support to hang the ornament for display.
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BA HORTICULTURE: Fall Foliage
4 entries
Arboreal (Handbook for Flower Shows p. 91). One Branch from a tree or shrub with recognized natural fall colors with majority of leaves firmly attached. Must include several nodes, central leader, and apical tip. Specimen longer than 30” but not exceeding 40” long. Staged in a container provided by committee. Bubble wrap wedging permitted and provided by committee. Exhibitor must provide an entry card with correct binomial name.
January 25, 2027
Register with Florence Leyssène by Thursday, January 21
ARTISTIC CRAFTS: Going to a Jazz Concert
4 entries
A pair of Earrings no longer than 5” hanging from a display (will provide measurements later) provided by committee staged on table 30” high. Designer’s Choice of plant material and components. Plant material must be identified by binomial names on a 3”x 5” index card.
BA HORTICULTURE: Blowing in the Wind
4 entries
Dried and Preserved Specimens: Evergreen Cones (Handbook for Flower Shows p. 92). 1 large, 3 medium, or 12 small, staged on 12” round white paper plate provided by exhibitor. No additional embellishments permitted. Exhibitor must provide an entry card with correct binomial names.
February 22, 2027
Register with Florence Leyssène by Thursday, February 18.
DESIGN: A Note to a Friend
4 entries
A Postcard 5” x 7” decorated with dried plant material. Designer’s Choice of plant material and components. Plant material must be identified by binomial names on a 3” x 5” index card. Exhibitor to supply a stand/easel for display.
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BA HORTICULTURE: Winter Interest
4 entries
Arboreal (Handbook for Flower Shows p. 91). One Branch from a tree or shrub recognizing natural winter color, form, or textural interest. Must include several nodes, central leader, and apical tip. Specimen longer than 30” but not exceeding 40” long. Staged in a container provided by committee. Bubble wrap wedging permitted and provided by committee. Exhibitor must provide an entry card with correct binomial name.​
March 22, 2027
Register with Florence Leyssène by Thursday, March 18.
DESIGN: Garden Stroll
4 entries
Decorated Sun Glasses provided by exhibitor. Must be wearable. Designer’s Choice of plant material and components. Plant material must be identified by binomial names on a 3” x 5” index card. Staged on a white cube 9” x 9” x 9” placed on table 30” high covered with off-white linen.
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BA HORTICULTURE: Pod Cast
4 entries
Dried and Preserved Specimens: Seed pods/heads. (Handbook for Flower Shows p. 92). 1 large, 3 medium, or 12 small, staged on 12” round white paper plate provided by exhibitor. No additional embellishments permitted. Exhibitor must provide an entry card with correct binomial name.
April 26, 2027
Register with Florence Leyssène by Thursday, April 22.
DESIGN: Spring Fling
4 entries
A pair of decorated Flip-Flops provided by exhibitor, must be wearable. Staged on a shoebox provided by exhibitor, covered in a uniformly solid colored material (paper or fabric). Designer’s Choice of plant material and components. Plant material must be identified by binomial names on a 3” x 5” index card.
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BA HORTICULTURE: Pressed for Time
4 entries
Dried and Preserved Specimens (Handbook for Flower Shows p. 92). One pressed specimen (flower or foliage) not artistically arranged as a ‘design’ or ‘artwork’. 1 specimen if large, 3 specimens if medium/small on a 8 1/2” x 11” piece of cardboard, staged on easel provided by exhibitor. No additional embellishments permitted. Exhibitor must provide an entry card with correct binomial name.​