There will be no Flower and Garden Show in 2024.
Section 1- Cut Flowers and Shrubs
Must be grown by exhibitor. ALL entries in this section must be displayed in a glass or clear plastic container bottler/jar unless otherwise stipulated.
A collection is three (3) or more. Distinct is different. N.N.D. is not necessarily different or distinct variety or colour. A Stem carries a single flower bud. A Cut is a stem that carries more than one bloom or bud. Limit of 3 entries per Class.
Class
01. Collection of Pansies (Exhibitors choice of container ) (N.N.D)
02. Collection of Flowering Bulbs, Corms, Rhizome, Stolons or Tubers (N.N.D.) but No Hippeastrums
03. Collection of Nasturtiums (Exhibitors choice of container) (N.N.D.)
04. Collection of Daisies (N.N.D.)
05. Collection of ONE Variety Only (not otherwise specified (N.N.D.)
06. 1 Stem Single Gerbera
07. 1 Stem Double or Triplex Gerbera
08. 3 Stems of Gerbera, any variety (NND colours)
09. 1 Stem /cut Hippeastrum
10. 3 Stems /cut Hippeastrum (NND colours)
11. 3 Stems/cuts of Pelargonium/ Geraniums (N.N.D. colours)
12. 3 Stems cuts of Snapdragons (N.N.D.colours)
13. 3 Stems/cuts of Pentas (N.N.D.colours)
14. 1 Stem / cut of Carnation
15. 1 Stem/ cut of Orchid
16. 1 Stem of Rose (any variety)
17. 1 Cut Floribunda Rose (multi flower head)
18. Collection of Roses (any variety) (N.N.D.colours)
19. Collection of Native Flowers (N.N.D.)
20. Stem/cut of Native Flowers
21. 1 Cut Cordyline/ Dracaena / Croton
22. 1 Stem/cut of foliage, (not otherwise specified)
23. 1 Cut of any flowering Shrub or Tree (not otherwise specified)
24. 1 Cut of any Flowering Vine or Climber
25. Stem/cut of any Flower (not otherwise specified)
26. Mixed Flowers (1 stem/cut of each kind minimum of 6 varieties)
27. Mixed Foliage (1 stem/cut of each kind minimum of 6 varieties)
Section 2 – Potted Plants. The exhibit must be shown in its growing Pot, Basket, or Container. Pots and Container Plants must have been owned by Exhibitor for 3 months prior to the show.
Class
01. Plant/s for Foliage – container maximum 25cm
02. Plant/s in Flower – container maximum 25cm
03. Container of African Violets or species e.g. Gesneriads
04. A Bonsai Specimen
05. Single Cacti in container up to 25 cm
06. Single Succulent in container up to 25cm
07. Cacti/ and or Succulent Garden in suitable container (N.N.D.)
08. Bromeliad for Foliage – container diameter up to 25cm
09. Bromeliad in Flower – container diameter up to 25cm
10. Bromeliad Related Species (e.g. Tillandsia)
11. Begonia for Foliage – container diameter up to 25cm
12. Begonia in Flower – container diameter up to 25cm
13. Orchid in Bloom
14. Orchid Australian Native in bloom
15. Fern – in suitable container
16. Hanging Plant in Flower in a hanging container (Plant to cover at least 2/3rds of container)
17. Hanging Plant for Foliage in a hanging container (Plant to cover at least 2/3rds of container)
Section 3 – Floral Art. Flowers and Foliage for Floral Art may be purchased but must be arranged by the Exhibitor in their “choice of container.
Class Open
- Spring in a Basket
- Heart-shaped arrangement
- Tropical, Wild & Wonderful
Section 4 – Produce. Home grown with stems and roots attached where applicable
Class.
0l. Produce -Minimum of 4 types in suitable container (Fruit and or Veg. and or mixed)
02. Produce – 1 variety
03. Herbs – 1 bunch/cut – maximum number 8 (no potted herbs)
Photo Competition to be judged on day of show
Judged by popular choice. Must be garden related. No larger than post card size…
All photos to be mounted on cardboard no larger than 20 x 15 cm with your name on back of entry. Limit of 3 photos per class.
Photography Class
- Photo A Garden Photo
- Photo. Close study of a flower, fruit or vegetable
- Photo Pets or Wildlife in the garden
CONDITIONS: Environmental weeds will not be accepted. Plants with oiled, waxed or artificially treated foliage will be disqualified.
Maximum three entries per class. Must be grown by exhibitor. All care will be taken, but no responsibility accepted for exhibits. Floral exhibits must be staged in a clear glass jar/bottle or plastic container unless otherwise stated in the schedule.
All exhibits must be staged between 2.00 pm and 5.15pm on Friday 29th September 2023. Class cards must be lodged with all entries. Exhibitors must be escorted by a Steward when placing exhibits on the show tables.
Exhibits must remain in the venue auditorium until 3.pm closing time.
The “Judge’s decision” is FINAL.
Presentation of Awards will commence at 2.00pm Saturday 30thSeptember 2023
About the Twin Towns Garden Club
Members meet at the Tweed Heads Civic and Cultural Auditorium on the 2nd Monday of the month from January to November.
Doors open at 8.30am for set up and benching. The Meeting commences at 10.00am (please note club functions on Daylight Saving time!)
Admission: $5.00 members and visitors (includes free morning tea)
Membership joining fee – $10 (which includes Diary & Name Badge)
Membership renewal – $5.00 payable at the beginning of each calendar year
Insurance regulations require all members and visitors to sign the Club’s Register on arrival.
All financial members are welcome to participate in bus trips and social morning teas.