Parlour Show
Magnolia and tulips in a member’s garden, April 18, 2024
The Parlour Show is held each month as part of regular meetings of the Cowichan Valley Garden Club. Its purpose is to encourage participation and learning in exhibiting horticultural entries and floral design. It is intended to be a light-hearted competition to develop skills and confidence in exhibiting as well as offering contributions to the Spring Flower Show. All members are encouraged to enter exhibits in as many categories as possible.
The schedule of categories for the coming year, by month, is posted on the website after the December club meeting. A printable (PDF) list is also posted. A printed copy may be requested from a member of the Parlour Show Committee: Sherry Deptuch, Tanis Bapty, Janice Norris, Karen Wade.
Please look below to find:
- Parlour Show classes by month for 2025
- Parlour Show Entry tags (for printing)
- 2025 Seed competition information
- a printable PDF list of classes for the 2025 year
- a link to Parlour Show Guidelines
- a link to Terminology/Definitions
- a link to Tips for Entering a Parlour Show from a Judge
- a list of the 2024 Parlour Show winners
Parlour Show classes for 2025 by month:
Click on the link for the Entry tags: Parlour Show Entry Tags
2025 Seed Competition:
Vegetable: Heirloom Netted Brown Cucumber https://heirloom-seeds.ca/seeds/cucumber-brown-russian/
Flower: Dahlia seed from Shangrila Farm. We have ordered the seeds, the mix contains many varieties and colours. https://www.shangrilafarm.ca/product-page/dahlia-026
Here’s a printable PDF list of classes for the full 2025 year. You can use the pop-out feature in the upper right corner to magnify and/or print.
Click on the links to view the documents:
Tips for Entering a Parlour Show from a Judge 2025
2024 Parlour Show Winners:
Design awards:
1 Darlene Veitch, 2 Sherry Deptuch, 3 Tanis Bapty
Horticulture Division:
1 Sherry Deptuch, 2 Willie Harvie, 3 Karen Wade
Seed competition: Vegetable: Cobra pole bean: Ellen McEwan. Flower: Zinderalla Peach zinnia: Willie Harvie