Bowman's Hill Wildflower Programs March 2013

Program Highlights for March    Members Only! Spring Fling Free to Preserve Members Saturday March16, 10:30 am - noon St. Patrick's Day and the first of spring are just around the corner, so it's a perfect time to celebrate the beauty of green moss. Join "moss guru" Dave Benner for a lecture highlighting his forty years of experience gardening in the shade with mosses and native plants. Dave will discuss alternatives to grass lawns, and best methods to control damage by deer and other wildlife in a woodland setting. He'll give tips on how to create a natural landscape with practically no maintenance. Executive Director Miles Arnott will conclude this special event with an update on recent developments at the Preserve. Refreshments provided. Advance registration suggested. (Note: Guest Passes can not be used for admission to Members Only events.)

FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES It's So Egg-Citing!  Sunday March 24, 3:30 - 4:30pm MEMBERS: $6 adult/$4 child NON-MEMBERS: $10 adult/$8 child. Extracting dye from plants is an ancient science. Though Paas™ can give you vibrant color, natural dyes from plants and vegetables are rustic, subtle and beautiful. While you wait for the magic to happen, join us as we learn about eggs and meet some of the animals that come from them. Bring six white, hard-boiled eggs and take home six beautifully dyed ones. Don't miss it! Register by Friday March 22.   FOR GARDEN ENTHUSIASTS Invasive Species ID and Management Saturday March 23, 10 - 11:30 am MEMBERS: $10 NON-MEMBERS: $15 Join us to discover the Preserve's most unwanted! In this session, you will learn about the problems caused by invasive plants, which species are of concern at the Preserve and beyond, and the methods we are using to control these exotic intruders. Preserve staff will introduce you to invasive plants through a presentation and outdoor walk (weather dependent).  Registration required by Thursday March 21.      Knowing Native Plants: Signs of Spring  Saturday March 23, 1 - 4pm MEMBERS: $15  NON-MEMBERS: $20 The promise of spring is just around the corner. Meet the early flowering plants and learn how they have adapted to this potentially harsh time of year. Presented by Preserve Education Coordinator Amy Hoffmann, this program will focus on early-blooming species such as snow trillium, skunk cabbage, and hepatica. After an indoor presentation, we'll head outdoors to identify spring-blooming species from the shoots that will just be poking through the soil. Advance registration suggested.

Plant Sale

Donna O'Brien Beautiful Blooms

2013 - Donna O'Brien, owner of 'Beautiful Blooms'  (http://beautifulblooms.com/ ) presented a design demonstration 'Newest Techniques in Flower Design, Including European Trends and Architectural Arrangements.'  for the Garden Class of The Woman's Community Club of Uwchlan.  The program was about an hour and the designs were fabulous.  Her company does more than 400 events a year (weddings, company programs, etc).  Highly recommend!  Her address is 1016 New Market St., Philadelphia, PA, 215-925-9300.  donna@beautifulblooms.com

 

Mt. Cuba Wildflower Tour

Symposium 2013

Symposium 2013 is presented by The Garden Club Federation of PA & Central Area Judges Council, July 15-17, 2013,  at Best Western Premier The Central Hotel Harrisburg (717-561-2800).  Hotel reservations must be made with the hotel. Special "GCFP Central Area Judges Council" rate until June 15, 2013.  All details are on the GCFP website: (www.pagardenclubs.org/symposiumrefresh.html).

 

2013 Chrysanthemum Flower Show Longwood Gardens Schedule

Chrysanthemum Flower Show Longwood Gardens Schedule
October 26-27, 2013
DIVISION II, ARTISTIC DESIGN

Information and Rules

 

1.      Advance registration is required in all classes and will be accepted through U.S. mail to Dorothy Bates, P.O. Box 451, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068-0451 or by phone at 1-614-866-5010, or e-mail to dottie.bates@mums.org no later than October 6, 2013. The exhibitor should state name, address, phone number, e-mail, and classes he/she wish to enter. Classes will be filled on a first to register basis. Registration will be acknowledged by phone, e-mail, or U.S. mail, if a stamped, self- addressed envelope is included. If you are unable to reach Dorothy Bates, you may call Co-chair Dorrie McDonald at 301-855-7448.

2.      The exhibitor will be responsible for filling the reserved space, maintaining the exhibit in show condition and providing a substitute if unable to participate.

3.      Classes are open to all amateur arrangers. The exhibitor may enter as many classes as desired, but is restricted to one entry per class. Each design must be created by one exhibitor and identified with the class and that exhibitor’s name on the entry tag. Tags will be prepared in advance by the registration chair.  If you are judging artistic design at this show you cannot enter the artistic classes.

4.      The chrysanthemum must be the dominant flower form in all classes, but need not be grown by the exhibitor. A 3 x 5 card will be supplied for listing all plant materials in the arrangement and must accompany each exhibit. The use of conservation material is allowed if judiciously pruned and a card is provided stating the owner’s consent.

5.      No ARTIFICIAL flowers, foliage, fruit, or vegetables allowed.  The exhibitor has complete freedom to choose components that may include fresh, dried, and/or treated dried plant material, except in Tri-color, section A, which must be all fresh plant material. Living members of the Animal Kingdom are not permitted. Landscapes and scenes are not permitted.

6.      If used, the American flag and other national flags must be displayed in accordance with proper flag etiquette. Religious symbols must be displayed in a respectful manner and in accordance with policies of local religious organizations.

7.      The following are permitted: accessories, featured objects, treated dried plant material, contrived flowers of real plant material, objects that add interest when tastefully used, such as feathers, horns, gourds, shells, starfish, or sea fans and/or manufactured or crafted simulations of birds or animals.

8.      In order to safeguard its collections, Longwood Gardens prohibits the bringing of any plant material belonging to the genera Bacus (boxwood), Sarococca (fragrant sweet box), or Pachysandra (spurge) onto Longwood Gardens property.

9.      Creative staging is permitted in all classes, with the exception of class 6. Backboards (backgrounds) and underlays in the sizes stated herein must be provided by the exhibitor as required by the schedule. Backgrounds, not to exceed 40 inches in height and 30 inches in width, may be painted or covered with additional material. Tables will be covered in hunter green fabric. A space of 30 inches wide and 28 inches deep will be allowed for each design and background unless otherwise stated. Classes will be staged in succession, but each class may have entries on the next table separated by the building columns.

10.  The National Chrysanthemum Society and Longwood Gardens will exercise all proper care, but cannot be responsible for loss or damage to the exhibitor’s property. All properties should be labeled.

11.  The National Garden Clubs Standard System of Judging (Handbook for Flower Shows, Revised 2007) will be used by National Accredited NGC Judges and judging shall begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2013. The Standard System of Awarding also applies to the Top Exhibitor Awards which are given only when the top exhibit is scored 95 or above.

12.  Exhibits will be received at Longwood Gardens from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 25 and 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a. m. Saturday, October 26, 2013. All designs must be placed by 9:00 a.m. Saturday, October 26, 2013, and stay until the close of the show on Sunday, October 27, 2013, at 5:00 p.m.

 

DIVISION II, ARTISTIC DESIGN

AWARDS

 

Section A:

NGC TRICOLOR AWARD and NCS VERA TODD BAYLES

AWARD – May be awarded to the most outstanding blue ribbon Design Exhibit scoring 95 points or more.

 

Section B:

NGC DESIGNERS CHOICE AWARD and NCS FRANK

SHARPNACK AWARD – May be awarded to the most outstanding blue ribbon Design Exhibit scoring 95 points or more.

 

Section C:

NGC PETITE AWARD – May be awarded to the most outstanding blue ribbon Design Exhibit scoring 95 points or more.

 

 

SCALE OF POINTS FOR ALL DESIGNS,

(except Section D)

 

                        CONFORMANCE                   20

                        DESIGN                                  42

                        ARTISTIC CONCEPT             12

                        EXPRESSION                          10

                        DISTINCTION                        16

                                                                       100

 

 

DIVISION II, ARTISTIC DESIGN

“Beyond the Garden Gates”

 

SECTION A:       Eligible for the NGC Tri-Color Award and the Vera Todd Bayles Award. Three classes of 4 entries, each must be filled, with the winning design scoring 95 points or more. All plant material must be FRESH. Exhibits are to be staged on tables with a background not to exceed 40” high by 30” wide and 28” deep. No “C” clamps that clamp under the table allowed. Accessories and other components permitted. Backgrounds and underlays are to be provided by exhibitor.

 

Class 1:       “Italian Water Garden” – Using water as part of the design, water is limited to no more than two gallon.

 

Class 2:       “The Conservatory” – A Traditional Design, as described in the Handbook for Flower Shows revised 2007 pages 181-183.

 

Class 3:       “70^th Anniversary of NCS” – A design incorporating a pumpkin. If using a fresh pumpkin as a container it must have a liner for a reservoir.

 

 

SECTION B:       Eligible for the NGC Designers Choice Award and the NCS Frank Sharpnack Award. Three classes of 4 entries each must be filled, with the winning design scoring 95 points or more. Designer has complete freedom to choose plant material and other components. Classes 4 and 5 are staged on tables with a background not to exceed 40”high by 30”wide and 28” deep. No “C” clamps that clamp under the table allowed. Background and underlay are to be provided by exhibitor.

 

Class 4:       “The Orangery at Longwood” –A Transparency Design. A creative design as described on page 211 of the Handbook for Flower Shows revised 2007.

 

Class 5:       “Chime Tower” – Construction Design, a creative design as described on pages 198-199 of the Handbook for Flower Shows revised 2007.

 

Class 6:       “Godspell at the Open Air Theatre” – A tall design staged on a beige 2’ square cube, no backgrounds, underlays are permitted.

 

 

SECTION C:       Eligible for the NGC Petite Award. Three classes of 4 entries each must be filled, with the winning design scoring 95 points or more. Exhibitor is not required to use a background or underlay with design, but may do so if desired, staying within proper dimensions for each class.

 

Class 7:       “Night Reflections” – A Reflective Design. A small design not to exceed 8” in any dimension as described in the Handbook for Flower Shows revised 2007 page 207 to be staged on an 8” black pedestal with an 8” background. Staging a design on/or in front of a mirror is not a Reflective Design.

 

Class 8:       “Longwood’s Garden Railway” – A Small Design not to exceed 8” in any dimension as described on page 208 of the Handbook for Flower Shows revised 2007, to be staged on an 8” black pedestal with an 8” background.

 

Class 9:       “Strings and Pipes” –  Music at Longwood.  A Miniature Design not to exceed 5” in any dimension as described on pages 203-204 of the Handbook for Flower Shows revised 2007, to be staged on a 5” black pedestal with a 5” background.