Horticulture Schedule
See the schedule for "Great Escapes," the NGC Small Standard Flower Show taking place on September 12-13, 2025.
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See monthly schedule, below. As
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Refer to 2024-2025 Horticulture Rules.
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See also NGC Handbook for Flower Shows.
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Watch the video (requires logging on to the page) featuring Debbie Moran, NGC Accredited Master Flower Show Judge, introducing the basics of selecting and exhibiting Horticulture specimens. ​See also our other instructional videos and handouts.
Postponed until TUESDAY, March 25, 2025
Estelle Leibrecht Award
Register with Heidi Muschick or text her by Thursday, March 20
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Narcissus Collection: 5 different cut specimens exhibited in transparent containers provided by exhibitor. Mats and risers are permitted but plant material must dominate. Each specimen must have a botanical name and include a place card identifying its location within the exhibit. NGC Handbook for Flower Shows p.60.
Entries will be received at the United Way meeting room between 8-9:30am Judging will begin at 10 am.
View the exhibits during the Avis Campbell Spring Clean-up from 10:45-noon.
Remove all exhibits on March 25th after 12 am.
April 2025 Schedule
April 21, 2025
Register with Susan Straten by Thursday, March 6
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Class 1: Flowering branches, 1 cut specimen not to exceed 30" in length. Must include an apical tip, central leader and several nodes, exhibit sufficient blooms.
Class 2: Flowering Perennials, 1 cut specimen.
Class 3: Hyacinthus, 1 cut specimen.
Class 4: Narcissus, 1 cut specimen
Class 5: Tulipa, 1 cut specimen with two attached leaves.
October 2024 Schedule
October 21, 2024
Register with Susan Straten by Thursday, October 16.
Class 1: Annuals: 1 cut specimen if large; 3 specimens if small.
Class 2: Perennials: 1 cut specimen if large; 3 specimens if small.
Class 3: Ornamental Grasses: 1 cut specimen exceeding 30" but no longer than 42" (freshly cut, not dried).
Class 4: Vegetables or Fruit: 1 specimen if large; 3 if small.
November 2024 Schedule
November 18, 2024
Register with Susan Straten by Thursday, November 14.
Class 1: Broadleaf Evergreen Branches: 1 cut specimen not to exceed 30". Must include apical tip and several nodes.
Class 2: Needled Evergreen Branches: 1 cut specimen not to exceed 30". Must include apical tip and several nodes.
Class 3: Combination Plantings: pot size not to exceed 12" in diameter.
Class 4: Container-Grown Foliage Plant: Pot size not to exceed 8" in diameter. (Saucer for container must be provided by exhibitor.)
Class 5: Container-Grown Flowering Plant: Pot size not to exceed 8" in diameter. (Saucer for container must be provided by exhibitor.)