2012 - 2013 Design Exhibit Schedule
Artistic design and horticultural display judging takes place during our monthly meetings. For proper judging, please have your displays in place by 7:15 p.m. Judging begins at 7:30 p.m. sharp and results will be announced before the meeting begins.
Please read the rules for exhibiting before submitting your entry.
Artistic Design Exhibits
Theme: Summer Harvest
Challenge
A design using a vegetable or vegetables as the main focus of the design.
Intermediate
A vertical line design incorporating fruit or vegetables into the design.
Novice
A small design in a basket using seasonal flowers and herbs, no larger than 8 inches in any direction.
Open
Designer's choice
Horticultural Exhibits
Rose—one specimen
Dahlia—one specimen
Edible plant—vegetable, fruit or other
Annuals—3 different varieties
Perennials—3 of one variety
Collection
Open
October 1, 2012
Artistic Design Exhibits
Theme: Ghouls and Goblins
Challenge
A Halloween arrangement using dried and fresh material to create a centerpiece suitable for a fireplace mantel.
Intermediate
A triangular arrangement using fall branches and/or gourds and pumpkins along with seasonal flowers.
Novice
A seasonal arrangement in a basket for a shut-in. Accessories may be used.
Open
Designer's choice
Horticultural Exhibits
Chrysanthemum—one spray or specimen
A pot of Coleus—2 or more varieties
Hosta—3 leaves of one variety
Collection of herbs—5 different specimens (Read the rules for Collections)
Berried branch, 12” to 24” in length.
Collection
Open
November 5, 2012
Artistic Design Exhibits
Theme: We Give Thanks
Challenge
A parallel design in a rectangular container for a narrow table.
Intermediate
An asymmetrical design for a Thanksgiving centerpiece.
Novice
A symmetrical design for a guest bedroom.
Open
Designer's choice.
Horticultural Exhibits
Fruited, coned or berried branch, 12 to 24 inches long.
Chrysanthemum
Ivy plant (Hedra)
Dried specimen
Collection
Open Class
December 3, 2012
Artistic Design Exhibits
Theme: “Over the hills and through the woods…”
Challenge
A cone-shaped design using fresh flowers, greens and other natural materials.
Intermediate
A horizontal wreath design using fruit, nuts and other natural materials for a holiday table centerpiece. A candle or candles may be used.
Novice
A seasonal evergreen door wreath. A ribbon may be used. (A wreath made at the MGC Wreath Making Workshop may be entered.)
Open
Designer's choice.
Horticultural Exhibits
Holly branch (Ilex)—not to exceed 24 inches.
Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera bridesi)
Begonia
Amaryllis
Collection
Open
January 7, 2013
Artistic Design Exhibits
Theme: Snow is in the air!
Challenge
A creative reflective design.
Intermediate
A spherical arrangement using mostly white flowers.
Novice
A triangular design using evergreens and mostly white flowers.
Open
Designer's choice
Horticultural Exhibits
Houseplant in bloom
Geranium (Pelargonium)
Dish Garden
Jade plant (Crassula ovate)
Collection
Open
February 4, 2013
Artistic Design Exhibits
Theme: “You are so beautiful…”
Challenge
A Valentine design using three containers.
Intermediate
A design incorporating a framed picture of someone or something that is beautiful to you.
Novice
A low, round design suitable for a Valentine’s Day breakfast table. (Hint: Encyclopedia of Flower Design, by Judith Blacklock, pg. 154.)
Open
Designer's choice
Horticultural Exhibits
African violet (Saintpaulia)
Variegated houseplant
Fern
Cactus
Collection
Open
March 4, 2013
Artistic Design Exhibits
Theme: Have you seen a leprechaun?
Challenge
A crescent design using the colors of the rainbow.
Intermediate
A monochromatic horizontal line design using the color yellow—think “gold.”
Novice
A miniature floral design no larger than 5 inches in any direction, including the container.
Open
Designer's choice
Horticultural Exhibits
Forced branch not to exceed 24 inches.
Hellebore (Helleborus)
House plant without flowers
Flower of early spring bulb—one specimen
Collection
Open
April 1, 2013
Artistic Design Exhibits
Theme: April Showers Bring May Flowers
Challenge
A two-tiered arrangement using a tall container to display and link the plant material.
Intermediate
A floral design in a boot, rain hat or other item of rain gear container.
Novice
A spring design in a water pail.
Open
Designer's choice.
Horticultural Exhibits
Flowering branch--not to exceed 24 inches.
Daffodil (Narcissus)—three of one variety
Daffodil (Narcissus)—three or more varieties
Grape hyacinth (Muscari)
Collection
Open
May 6, 2013
Artistic Design Exhibits
Theme: All around the May Pole
Challenge
A tapestry arrangement in a circular container.
Intermediate
A May Basket for an elderly neighbor. Accessories may be used.
Novice
A vertical arrangement in a low container.
Open
Designer's choice
Horticultural Exhibits
Lilac (Syringa)—one specimen
Tulip (Tulipa)—one specimen
Allium—one specimen
Iris—one specimen
Collection
Open
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