January

January:

Design

  1. “A New Beginning” a basic line design using any materials available (Refer to Terminology pages)

  2. “Around We Go” a small, all-around design less than 10 inches/25 cm (Refer to Terminology pages)

  3. “Parallel Design” ( “Pop up” Design*)

Horticultural

  1. Winter Aconite, 3 stems

  2. Berried branch, 1 branch

  3. Hamamelis (Witch Hazel), 1 branch

  4. Potted Succulent/Cactus

  5. Garlic, 1 bulb, named if possible

  6. Home canning, 1 jar judged on appearance only

  7. “Surprise Us”

  8. “Anything Goes”

* “Pop up” Design: Connie Smith’s Design Lesson Choice.

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February

February:

Design

  1. “Saturated” A vertical water viewing design (Refer to Terminology)

  2. “Hearts on Fire” Your interpretation 

  3. “Horizontal Design” ( “Pop up” Design*)

Horticulture

  1. Erica (Heather) or Calluna (Heath) 3 branches, one variety, max branch length 8 inches

  2. Galanthus (Snowdrops) 5 stems

  3. Helleborus 3 blooms on a bed of moss

  4. Any Spring Flowers, 3 stems, one variety

  5. Forced bulb

  6. Kale 3 uniform leaves

  7. “Surprise Us”

  8. “Anything Goes”

* “Pop up” Design: Connie Smith’s Design Lesson Choice.

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March

March:

Design

  1. “Brighter Days” – an L-shaped line design (Refer to Terminology pages)

  2. “Resurrection” – A Vegetative design (Refer to Terminology pages)

  3. “Vertical Design” (“Pop up” Design*)

Horticulture

  1. Chionodoxa (Glory of the Snow) 3 stems, one variety

5. Iris reticulata 1 stem

6. Muscari (grape hyacinth) 5 stems, one variety in one container

7. Narcissus 3 stems, one variety

8. Camelia 1 bloom floating in a bowl

9. Leek 1 stalk: plate provided

10. Stored potatoes 3, one variety, plate provided

11. Surprise Us”

12. “Anything Goes”

* “Pop up” Design: Connie Smith’s Design Lesson Choice.

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April

April:

Design

  1. “Branching Out” – A line design of your choice

  2. “Dominating Factors” – a design showcasing the principle of dominance (Refer to Terminology pages)

  3. “Miniature Design” (“Pop up” Design*)

Horticulture

  1. Flowering Quince 1 branch

  2. Camelia, 1 bloom floating in a bowl

  3. Tulips 3 stems, one or more varieties

  4. Fritillaria meleagris 3 stems, one variety

  5. Narcissus 3 stems, one or more varieties

  6. Primula 3 stems, one or more varieties

  7. Radishes 3, any variety on a plate provided

  8. Preserved fruit 1 jar, any type, judged on appearance only

  9. “Surprise Us”

  10. “Anything Goes”

* “Pop up” Design:  Connie Smith’s Design Lesson Choice.

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May

May:

Design

  1. “Bursting Forth” – your interpretation

  2. “It’s Hard to Be Leaf” – a foliage design (Refer to Terminology pages)

  3. “Pave Design” ( “Pop up” Design*)

Horticulture

  1. Rhododendron 1 truss

  2. Clematis 1 stem

  3. Azalea 1 branch, any variety

  4. Tulip 3 stems, one or more variety

  5. Flowering Branch 1 branch

  6. Aquilegia (Columbine) 1 stem

  7. Bearded Iris 1 stem

  8. Edible Spring Greens 3 varieties, one or more containers

  9. Herbs, 3 varieties, one or more containers.

  10. “Surprise Us”

  11. “Anything Goes”

* “Pop up” Design: Connie Smith’s Design Lesson Choice.

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June

June:

Design

  1. “June Bride” – your interpretation

  2. “Rosy Future” – a design of your choice incorporating roses

  3. ? “Pop up “Design” To be announced

Horticulture

  1. Peony 1 stem

  2. Delphinium 1 stalk

  3. Rose 1 stem, single bloom

  4. Rose 1 spray, multiple blooms to a branch

  5. Lily 1 stem, any variety

  6. Lupin 1 stalk

  7. Rhubarb 3 stalks, one variety

  8. Peas 3 pods, one variety on a plate provided

  9. “Surprise Us”

  10. “Anything Goes”

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September

September:

Design

  1. “Incredible Edibles” – a design incorporating fruits and/or vegetables

  2. “Quilt”- a Pave design (Refer to Terminology pages)

  3. “Wind Swept” : your interpretation

Horticulture

  1. Dahlia 1 bloom over 5 inches

  2. Dahlia 1 bloom 5 inches and under

  3. Sunflower 1 stem

  4. Hydrangea 1 branch

  5. Rudbeckia 1 spray

  6. Echinacea 1 stem

  7. Flower seed competition Zinnia 3 stem

  8. Vegetables seed competition Beans 5 plate provided

  9. “Surprise Us”

  10. “Anything Goes”

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October

October:

Design

  1. “An Apple a Day” – A Modern Mass design using apples as one element (Refer to Terminology pages)

  2. “Before the Frost” – your interpretation

  3. “Witch’s Cauldron” – your interpretation, accessories permitted

Horticulture

  1. Chrysanthemum 1 spray

  2. Antirrhinums (Snapdragons) 3 stalks

  3. Asters, perennial, 1 spray

  4. Fushia  1 branch

  5. Calendula (Pot Marigold) 5 stems, one or more varieties

  6. Grass Seed Heads 3 stems, one or more varieties, in a vase 

  7. Apples, 3 apples, one or more varieties, plate provided

  8. Squash (including pumpkin), under 12 inches in any dimension

  9. Surprise Us

  10. Anything Goes

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November

November:

Design

  1. “Logging On” – A line design using weathered wood (Refer to Terminology pages)

  2. “First Frost” – your interpretation

  3. “Stargazing” – a design of your choice featuring white flowers

Horticulture

  1. Pelargonium (geranium): 1 spray

  2. Nerine, 1 stem

  3. Cyclamen 3 stems, one or more varieties

  4. Last bloom , 1 stem/spray

  5. Berried branch, 1 branch

  6. Winter pears: 3 on plate provided 

  7. Surprise Us

  8. Anything Goes

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December

December:

Design

  1. “Let There Be Light” – a seasonal design using one or more candles; accessories allowed.

  2. “Precious Jewels”

  3. “Centre of Attention” – a design of your choice limited to one flower.

Horticulture

  1. Branch with cones, max length 18 inches

  2. Holly with berries, 1 branch, max length 12 inches

  3. Variegated branch, max length 12 inches

  4. Flowering plant, 1 pot

  5. Parsnips 1, plate provided

  6. Brussels sprouts: 5 on plate provided

  7. Surprise Us

  8. Anything Goes

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