ANTIGUA BARBUDA FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW RULES FOR EXHIBITORS
- POTTED PLANTS
All plants must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor for a minimum of three months.
Presentation is very important, size of the pot, must be in balance with the size of the plant
If plastic pots are used they must be clean of any soil, moss, algae.
Clay or terracotta pots can be presented with typical moss and algae growth that they acquire with age.
All plants must be healthy, well groomed, leaves can be cleaned with water mixed with a little milk and gently wiped with a soft cloth.
Oiling or polishing is not allowed
- CUT FLOWERS, make sure containers are suitable and hold water and display your flowers.
- Dry Flowers must be presented in suitable containers
4. All entries must be labeled/ owners name, phone number, and name of the plant, please also use the botanical name.
5. All plants must be in before 10 A.M on Saturday April 16th to obtain entry, we have made provisions to receive plants from 9 am to 4 pm on Friday April 15th and from 8 am to 9: 50 AM on Saturday April 16th 2011
- Judges decisions are final.
- VEGETABLES AND FRUIT
Be sure all are in excellent condition and well washed, and attractively displayed, rooted plants can be soaked in cold water to keep fresh throughout the show.
Ground provisions must be scrubbed free of mud washed and dried scrubbed clean with a soft brush.
Categoris are
Leafy,
Fleshy,
Roots
Tubers
Bulns
Legumes
Herbs
Also call Mrs. Roberta Anthony at Gard 463 4121 for further details
Floral arrangements
So you want to take the prize home!!!
“Remember, Flower arrangers work to share their unique grasp of nature around them and to create beauty; by so doing they enrich both themselves and the viewers of their particular creation.”
So, to take the prize, follow these tips:
- Study the schedule carefully
- Select the Class which challenges your imagination
- Decide on material to be used.
- Pay close attention to criteria:
- Kinds of plant material
- Colours
- Containers
- Occasions
- Backgrounds
For example: If the criteria states using 12 ixoras do not use 13 or your arrangement will be disqualified.
Be guided by the basic principles of design which govern ALL successful compositions:
- Balance
- Dominance
- Contrast
- Rhythm
- Proportion
BE ORIGINAL!!!!! Use unusual foliage, flowers, shapes, containers – STIMULATE YOUR CREATIVITY ………AND……… WOW THE JUDGES!!!!!
FLOWER ARRANGING – MUST DO’S
1 – All Plant material must be conditioned in clean water prior to arranging in container – Overnight…
2 – Oasis must be thoroughly soaked – overnight.
3 – Sharp Secateurs must be used to cut plant material.
4. – Bases – for providing space on which an arrangement stands.
5 – Backdrop – 3 sided board, Drapes, palm leaves etc.
6 – In competition: Arrangements must feel within the criteria of size, shape, style and types of material i.e. Foliage, complementary scheme etc.
7 – Follow the criteria closely or lose points.
8 – Mechanics – oasis, tape, wire etc. MUST NOT SHOW OR POINTS WILL BE LOST.
9 – All plant material must be fresh, clean, whole, no insect bites or discolourations, no mites, thrips or mealybug evidence, no necrosis – leaves lacking nitrogen and YELLOWED OR discoloured –no mold on stalks. USE HEALTHY MATERIAL ONLY.
10 – Paints and gilts, glitter not allowed, except the design calls for it i.e. in a dried arrangement.