GARDEN CLUB EXHIBITS THEME 2022-2023
THEME: Colors of the Rainbow
The theme of this year’s exhibit schedule is ‘Colors of the Rainbow.’ In many cultures the rainbow is symbolic of hope and the promise of better times to come; its perfect arch represents connection and unity of spirit between all things. During this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, when we are not able to meet face to face, the rainbow theme was chosen as a reminder that we are all still connected in spirit, in our search for beauty, and our belief in better times to come.
For proper judging, Artistic Design and Horticultural displays should be brought to the meeting site by 7:15 p.m. This allows time to properly fill out the exhibit card and place it with the item in time to be judged. Judging will begin at 7:30 p.m. and results announced before the beginning of the program. The Maplewood Garden Club is dedicated to the achievement of excellence and understanding in all aspects of gardening, horticulture and design.
GARDEN CLUB EXHIBITS 2022-2023
Artistic Design Exhibits — Please read “Artistic Design Rules” of this yearbook as well as the 2017 revised edition of the Handbook for Flower Shows.
September
Theme: Yellow
Challenge: Tapestry Design, see Handbook, p.79.
Intermediate: Creative Vertical Line Design, see Handbook, p. 74.
Novice: Traditional Mass Design, see Handbook, p. 70-71.
Open: Designer’s Choice (one entry per member)
Horticultural Exhibits — Please read “Horticulture Division Rules” in this yearbook as well as the 2017 revised edition of the Handbook for Flower Shows.
- Fruit or Vegetable (maximum 3 varieties per member)
- Annual Collection
- Perennial
- Open (maximum 2 entries per member)
October
Theme: Orange
Challenge: Cascade Design, see Handbook, p. 79
Intermediate: Creative Horizontal Line Design, see Handbook, p. 74
Novice: Traditional Mass Symmetrical Triangle Design, see Handbook, p. 70-71
Open: Designer’s Choice (one entry per member)
Horticultural Exhibits — Please read “Horticulture Division Rules” in this yearbook as well as the 2017 revised edition of the Handbook for Flower Shows
1. Polypodiopsida Frond (Fern)
2. Coleus
3. Ornamental Grass
4. Open (maximum 2 entries per person)
November
Theme: Red-Orange
Challenge: Still Life Design, see Handbook, p. 76
Intermediate: Creative Parallel Design, see Handbook, p. 75
Novice: Traditional Mass Spherical Design, see Handbook, p. 70-71
Open: Designer’s Choice (one entry per member)
Horticulture Exhibits
1. Flowering, berried, fruited or coned branch (not to exceed 24″)
2. Tricyrtis hirta (Japanese Toad Lily)
3. Container grown flowering plant (container not to exceed 10″ in diameter)
4. Open (maximum 2 entries per person)
December
Theme: Red
Challenge: Tubular Design, see Handbook, p. 77. Underlay required, to be provided by Designer
Intermediate: Creative Line Design: Hogarth Curve, see Handbook, p. 74. Underlay required, to be provided by Designer
Novice:Traditional Line Angled Design, see Handbook, p. 70-71. Underlay required, to be provided by Designer
Open: Designer’s Choice (one entry per member)
Horticulture Exhibits
1. Container grown Begonia (container not to exceed 10″ in diameter)
2. Container grown Polypodiopsida (Fern) (container not to exceed 10″ in diameter)
3. Container grown cacti or succulent (container not to exceed 10″ in diameter)
4. Open (maximum 2 entries per person)
January
There are no exhibits in January due to Virtual Meeting
February
There are no exhibits in February due to Virtual Meeting
March
Theme: Green
Challenge: Illuminary Design, see Handbook, p. 74
Intermediate: Creative Underwater Design, see Handbook, p. 79
Novice: Traditional Mass Asymmetrical Triangle Design, see Handbook, p. 70-71.
Open: Designer’s Choice (one entry per member)
Horticulture Exhibits
1. Forced Forsythia (not to exceed 24″ in length)
2. Bromeliad
3. Iridaceae (Crocus)
4. Open (maximum 2 entries per person)
April
Theme: Violet
Challenge: Transparency Design, see Handbook, p. 77
Intermediate: Creative Spatial Diagonal Thrust Design, see Handbook, p. 75
Novice: Traditional Mass Conical Design, see Handbook, p. 70-71
Open: Designer’s Choice (one entry per member)
Horticulture Exhibits
1. Narcissus Collection (Daffodil)
2. Helleborus
3. Flowering Branch (not to exceed 24″ in length)
4. Open (maximum 2 entries per person)
May
Theme: Rainbow
Challenge: Creative Grouped Mass Design, see Handbook, p. 78.
Intermediate: Creative Mass Design, see Handbook, p. 74.
Novice: Traditional Design, see Handbook, p. 70-71.
Open: Designer’s Choice (one entry per member)
Horticulture Exhibits
1. Tulipa (tulip)
2. Myosotis (Forget Me Not)
3. Primula (Primrose)
4. Open (maximum 2 entries per person)