The Snells Beach Garden Circle is inviting gardeners in the area to exhibit in its annual Spring Show next month.

The group is looking forward to staging the event after having to cancel the last two shows due to Covid-19. An organiser says all classes are open to the public and entries are welcome.

Schedules are available from Warkworth and Mahurangi East Public Libraries (and with this story online).

The show will be held at the Mahurangi East Community Centre, Hamatana Road, on Saturday September 3, from 1pm to 3.30pm.

There will be exhibits of spring flowers and floral art, a plant stall, raffles and afternoon tea will be available.

Admission is free. Enquiries to show convenor Barbara on 425 5371 or 027 294 1780.

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Flower Categories

Section 1 Spring Bulbs

1          Freesia                      1 single stem

2          Freesia                       1 double stem

3          Freesia                       3 different stems

4          Iris                               1 stem (1 bud allowed)

5          Daffodils                    1 single stem

6          Daffodils                    1 double stem

7          Daffodils                    3 same variety

8          Bulb/Corms               3 stems, any variety

Section 2    Flowers Garden Variety

9          Pansy/hybrid            3 blooms saucer supplied

10        Viola                            3 blooms saucer supplied

11        Multiple Head           1 stem

12        Daisies                      3 single stems, mixed or any variety

13        Lavender                   1 vase

14        Perennial                   1 stem (No green goddess arum lily)

15        Mixed Cut Flowers   in own vase

16        Orchid                        1 stem – in own vase

Section 3 Creative

This is the only section which allows purchased flowers, foliage and accessories

17        Pure and Simple                                                      Novice

 (A novice is an entrant who has won first prize less than 3 times)

18        Any Old Iron  – not more than 40cm                                Open

19        Foliage Inspired – not more than 30cm                           Open

20       Joys of Spring – not more than 40cm wide                     Open

21       Edible Centre Piece for a table not more than 30cm     Open

Section 4 Camellias

22        Miniature – (up to 7.5cm)   1 bloom         

23        Small – (7.5 to 9cm)            1 bloom

24        Medium (9cm to 11cm)       1 bloom

25        Large – (11cm to 13cm)     1 bloom

26        3 Blooms same variety (not miniature)

Section 5 Open

27        Outstanding Miniature Flower – own vase

28        Flowering Shrub – 1 stem

29        A collection of flaxes – 1 vase

30        Foliage – 3 distinct kinds – 1 vase

31        A potted Bromeliad

32        A collection of potted Succulents/Cactus –1 pot

33        A pot to be judged on foliage

34        1 Pot plant/s – flowering, mixed or same variety

35        Pot of Flowering Bulbs

Section 6 Fruit and vegetables use own containers

36        3 Citrus – any variety

37        3 vegetables – any variety

38        3 stalks of rhubarb

39        A vase of Herbs

Section 7 Children (please provide own container)

40       An arrangement in a saucer         5 years & under

41        An arrangement in a saucer         6-8 years

42        A design in an ice cream container 9-12 years

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RULES AND REGULATIONS

Exhibits must have been property of exhibitor for 2 months, excluding Creative Section 3 which allows purchased flowers, foliage, fruit, vegetables and accessories if desired (but not artificial flowers).

Exhibitor to stage entries in container supplied. Exceptions: Section 2:15, 2:16, Creative section 3:

Section 5:27, Pot plants 31-35

Fruit & vegetables Section 6:, Children’s section 7:

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Exhibitor to position flowers to face Judges.

Exhibitor to emptywater and packing materials from supplied containers, and remove exhibits at close of Show.

Snells Beach Garden Circle

The club meets the second Wednesday of each month

At 1.30pm in the Mahurangi East Community Centre.

Hamatana Rd, Snells Beach

We offer monthly Competitions, Raffles, Trading Table,

Speaker, and trips to gardens and places of interest.

Everyone is Welcome.

President:  Helen Whiteley             425 5516

Secretary:  Teresa Smyth               022 048 8169

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2022 FLOWER SHOW

Thanks to all club members, especially the Flower Show Committee, who willingly contribute goods, energy and expertise in setting up this show, and who support it by their entries.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

for donations of Raffle Prizes.

Their generosity helps to make our Show such a success.

And thank you all for attending the 2022 Spring Flower Show.  Enjoy!

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FLOWER SHOW

Mahurangi East Community Centre

Hamatana Road, Snells Beach

Snells Beach Garden Circle

3rd September 2022, 1.00–3.30 pm

Afternoon Teas, Raffles

Plants for Sale

Environmentally friendly bring your own bag

NO  EFPOS –  CASH ONLY

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Rules and Regulations

OPEN ENTRY

Open to members and non-members

Entries limited to 2 per person per category

Hall opens for entries 9.00 am – 10.20 am

Exhibitors preparation area Betty Paxton room

Exhibits must not be removed before 3.30 pm

Doors open after judging at 1.00 pm

Prize Giving and Raffles drawn 3.00 pm

Judges’ decisions are final

Contacts:  Barbara Carpenter      425 5371

                   Helen Whiteley                        425 5516