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The Garden Club of Frankfort's 14th Annual "Living in History" Home and Garden Tour - Cancelled

~Contact: Carla Hawkins cchawk749@yahoo.com | The Garden Club of Frankfort
~What: Garden Tour
~When: Sat 13 Jun 2020

The Garden Club of Frankfort is cancelling their annual Home and Garden Tour due to the COVID 19 health crisis.  Save the date of June 12, 2021 for the Tour next year!

 

CANCELLED “Summertime in SoKY” NGC Standard Flower Show

~Contact: Susan Throneberry SThroneberry1@gmail.com | Cardinal Council
~What: CANCELLED
~Where: L & N Depot, Bowling Green Kentucky
~When: Tue 16 Jun 2020 (1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Central Time)

Sorry, but this event has been cancelled.

Presented by the Cardinal Council of Garden Clubs (Bowling Green, Two Creeks, Warren East and Glasgow Garden Clubs).

The scheduled may be downloaded from the Cardinal Council website by clicking here.

For more information or questions, please contact
Susan Throneberry, Chairman SThroneberry1@gmail.com or
Mary Ann Hext, Co-Chairman mhext@outlook.com

Being At Home With Nature

~Contact: franklinkygardenclub@gmail.com | Franklin-Simpson Garden Club https://www.facebook.com/franklinkygardenclub/
~What: Club Meeting
~When: Wed 17 Jun 2020 (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Central Time)

Everyone is welcome to use Zoom to attend the online meeting of the Franklin Garden Club on Wednesday, June 17th. Our topic is “Being at Home with Nature” and we’ll learn about ways to make our yards and gardens havens for wildlife.
Social time starts at 12:30, so you can join us online then. The presentation will start at 1:00 pm.

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Meeting ID: 884 4971 3865
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\"Going to the Dogs\"

~Contact: | Director Audubon District https://www.gardenclubky.org/groups-2/audubon-district/
~What: CANCELLED
~Where: Carson Park Fairgrounds, Paducah KY
~When: Mon 22 Jun 2020 – Sat 27 Jun 2020

The McCracken County Fair, and with it the Flower Show, “Going to the Dogs,” has been cancelled due to Covid-19.  Do not despair.  We plan to use the schedule in 2021.

"Going to the Dogs" 2020 McCracken County Fair Standard Flower Show

~Contact: McCracken County Extension Office (270) 554-9520 Perennial Gardeners GC Carol Ullerich carolullerich123@gmail.com 270-564-7592 Open Gate Garden Club | Director Audubon District https://www.gardenclubky.org/groups-2/audubon-district/
~What: Flower Show
~Where: Floral Hall of Carson Park Fairgrounds, Paducah KY
~When: Mon 22 Jun 2020 (5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Central Time)

Sponsored by
McCracken County Extension Master Gardeners
Open Gate Garden Club*
Perennial Gardeners Garden Club*
Homemakers’ Garden Club

Open to public Monday through Saturday, 5:30 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
$3.00 general admission Fairgrounds ticket required

*State member, National Garden Club, Inc. (“NGC”), the Garden Club of Kentucky, Inc. – Audubon District

GENERAL RULES
Eligibility:
Flower show open to all. No charge to enter exhibits.
All DESIGN ENTRIES MUST be pre-registered by JUNE 15, 2020,
by contacting Design Consultant for class(es) being entered.

Entries:
HORTICULTURE ENTRIES accepted Monday, June 22, 7:30 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE STAGED, PLACED ON CORRECT CLASS TABLE AND SIGNED IN BY 10:30 A.M. TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR JUDGING.
DESIGN entries accepted Thursday, June 25, 7:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. Exhibitors must leave Floral Hall as soon as exhibit(s) is/are placed and not return to Floral Hall until judging is complete.
TIME RESTRICTIONS STRICTLY ENFORCED.

Judging:
With exception of ADULT DESIGN Classes 7, 8, 9 and 10—which are evaluated by the public—judging is by accredited NGC Flower Show Judges, accredited Society Judges, and/or Horticulture Experts.
Decision of Judges is FINAL.

Awards:
Entries in Horticulture, Design and Education Divisions—with exceptions noted below—will be judged according to NGC Standard System of Awarding as follows: 1st Place, Blue Ribbon $8.00; 2nd Place, Red Ribbon $6.00; 3rd Place, Yellow Ribbon $4.00; and Honorable Mention, White Ribbon $2.00. One or more Honorable Mention ribbons may be awarded in each Class.
Sweepstakes – $15.00 & Green and White Rosette. Awarded to Exhibitor receiving most blue ribbons in Horticulture/Adult and in Design/Adult.
Best of Show – $15.00 & Blue Rosette. Awarded in Horticulture for one cut-plant and in Design to one Adult.
Grower’s Choice – $15.00. Awarded in Horticulture to best entry in Container-Grown Section.

Exhibits in ADULT DESIGN Classes 7, 8, 9 and 10 WILL NOT BE JUDGED AS STATED ABOVE. Instead, one rosette with cash award of $15.00 will be awarded to design receiving most public votes in each of three categories: People’s Choice, Best Use of Color, and Most Creative Design. Entries in ADULT DESIGN Classes 7, 8, 9 and 10 DO NOT compete for BEST OF SHOW or SWEEPSTAKES rosettes and premiums.
Collecting entries and prize money:
Design and Horticulture ribbons and/or prize money will be distributed Monday, June 29, 2020, between
8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. Any exhibits, ribbons and/or premiums not claimed at that time will be forfeited and disposed of unless other arrangements have been made with Show Chair.

Responsibility of Exhibitor:
Neither McCracken County Fair, McCracken County Extension Master Gardener Association, Open Gate Garden Club, Perennial Gardeners Garden Club, nor Homemakers’ Garden Club shall be responsible for loss of—or damage to—exhibits or personal property of Exhibitors but will exercise utmost care for their protection.

DIVISION I – HORTICULTURE – (Please read General Rules)
1. All exhibits must be fresh and grown by Exhibitor.
2. Horticulture exhibits will be received Monday, June 24, 2018, 7:30 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. All entries must be staged, placed on correct class table and signed in by 10:30 A.M. to be eligible for judging. Time restrictions will be strictly enforced. Cut-plant material will be removed by 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 26, to make room for Design Competition. Container-grown exhibits remain on display for duration of fair.
3. Entry cards are available on day of registration. Exhibitor may enter more than one specimen per class if each entry is different species, variety, cultivar, type or color.
4. An individual may exhibit no more than 12 entries.
5. All specimens should be correctly labeled by genus, species, and/or variety, if possible, as well as common name.
6. Horticulture Committee will supply bottles, water and wedging material for cut-plant material. Exhibitors may bring own bottles and wedging material. Bottles brought by Exhibitors will not be returned. Wedging material must be unobtrusive, its sole purpose being to display specimen at its best.
7. All plant material must be clean, without dead foliage, insect-free, and disease-free. Compound leaves must be complete. All foliage must be above water line.
8. Cut-plant material should be appropriate length for variety.
9. Plant material may not be altered by application of oil, commercial “shine” products, etc. that artificially change specimen’s natural color and texture.
11. At Chair’s discretion, entries not meeting these requirements may be displayed but not judged.
12. For more information, contact McCracken County Extension Office, (270) 554-9520.
CUT- PLANT MATERIAL
One stem per container. Container, wedging and water provided by Horticulture Committee.
Annuals
1. Zinnia
2. Coleus
3. Marigold
4. Impatiens
5. Begonia
6. Lantana
7. Salvia
8. Cleome
9. Geranium
10. Verbena
11. Other Annuals not listed above
Perennials-Flowering
12. Echinacea (coneflower)
13. Phlox
14. Rudbeckia – cultivar
15. Monarda – Bee Balm
16. Other Flowering Perennials not listed above
Daylilies (Hemerocallis)
17. Single, any color
18. Double, any color
19. Ruffled, any color
20. Spider, any color
21. Multicolored or banded
22. Miniature (less than 3”)
23. Other Daylilies not listed above
Perennials grown primarily for foliage Exhibit foliage only
24. Coral Bells (Heuchera)
25. Sedum
26. Solomon’s Seal
27. Grass, Ornamental
28. Other Perennials grown primarily for foliage not listed
Roses
29. Hybrid Tea
30. Floribunda
31. Grandiflora
32. Shrub rose
33. Other Roses not listed above
Wildflowers – species only (NO cultivated varieties – cultivars)
Invasive exotics are NOT to be collected from the wild and will not be accepted.
34. Spiderwort
35. Wild Ginger
36. Butterfly Weed
37. Black-eyed Susan
38. Other Wildflowers not listed above
Bulbs, Corms and Tubers
39. Gladiolus
40. Calla Lily
41. Asiatic or Oriental lily
42. Allium
43. Dahlia
44. Other Bulbs, Corms and Tubers not listed above
Hosta Leaf (width of mature leaf determines placement)
45. Small – leaf width up to 3” across
46. Medium – leaf width 3”- 6”
47. Large – leaf width 6”- 8”
48. Extra-large – leaf width over 8”
Ferns
49. Christmas Fern
50. Lady Fern
51. Japanese Painted Fern
52. Ostrich Fern
53. Maidenhair Fern
54. Other Ferns not listed above
Herbs
55. Basil
56. Sage
57. Parsley
58. Thyme
59. Rosemary
60. Lavender
61. Oregano
62. Mint
63. Lemon Balm
64. Other Herbs not listed above
Vines
65. Any flowering vine
66. Any vine grown for foliage
Trees and Shrubs
67. Broadleaf evergreen tree
68. Broadleaf evergreen shrub
69. Needled Evergreen tree
70. Needled Evergreen shrub
71. Deciduous Tree
72. Deciduous Shrub
Hydrangea
73. Mophead (H. macrophylla)
74. Snowball (H. arborescens) ‘Annabelle’ etc.
75. Lace Caps (H. macrophylla normalis)
76. Oak Leaf (H. querceifolia)
77. Other Hydrangea not listed above
Container-Grown Plants (Single Variety or Cultivar) – Containers must be no larger than 20” in any direction. Grown by Exhibitor as one unit for at least 90 days. Stands or other items for elevation may be provided by Exhibitor.
78. African violet
79. Begonia
80. Tillandisa
81. Geranium
82. Orchid
83. Christmas Cactus
84. Bromeliad
85. Succulent/Cactus
86. Fruits/Herbs/Vegetables
87. Flowering Plants – Not Previously Specified
88. Other Container-Grown Plants not listed above
Combination Plantings – Containers must be no larger than 20” in any direction. Grown as one unit by Exhibitor for at least 6 weeks. Stands or other items for elevation may be provided by Exhibitor.
89. Bedding Annuals
90. Herbs
91. Flowering plants
92. Foliage/Ferns
93. Succulent/Cactus
94. Dish Garden or Terrarium* (see below)
95. Other Combination Plantings not listed above
Hanging Containers – Limited to first 12 entries. Containers must be no larger than 12” in width and 45” in total length. Grown by Exhibitor as one unit for at least 6 weeks. Entries will hang from hooks.
96. Hanging Containers

*Class 94 – Additional Information

Dish Garden is a miniature landscape in an open container. One or more accessories may be added. If used, accessories must be in scale with plant material and with each other.

Terrarium is a miniature landscape in a covered, transparent container. One or more accessories in proper scale with plant material and with each other may be included. Terrarium of cacti and/or succulents is sometimes referred to as desertarium.

Additional information may be requested at McCracken County Extension Office.

DIVISION II – DESIGN (Please read General Rules)
“Going to the Dogs”
A Standard Flower Show for Adults and Youth
DESIGN DIVISION CHAIR: Carol Ullerich, carolullerich123@gmail.com, 270-564-7592
DESIGN DIVISION COMMITTEE: Sherry Dorris, richard.dorris@sbcglobal.net, 630-234-1594; Anne McNeilly, amcneilly@comcast.net, 270-217-5690; Sally Wilkins, sjwilkins190@att.net, 270-898-7798

Pets are an important part of life. Dogs often comfort us; cats often ignore us; both entertain us. In 2019 it was estimated 54.4 million American households include a dog. Seeing, touching, hearing and talking to pets induces good will, joy, nurturing and happiness. Pets often fill the void created by vast amounts of time humans spend on cellphones and electronic devices. With the advent of industry and technology, dogs help us bond with nature. Dogs also alert us to—and save us from—danger. Through their heightened sense of smell, dogs can sense life-threatening health issues.
Many of us have integrated dogs into our lives, homes, and workplaces. Take your Dog to Work Day is Friday, June 26, 2020. National Dog Day is celebrated two months later—August 26, 2020. This year’s McCracken County Standard Flower Show salutes “Man’s (and Woman’s) Best Friend,” THE DOG. Each Design Class features a quality, item or saying commonly associated with canines.
DESIGN DIVISION RULES
Master Gardeners hosted our first McCracken County Fair Standard Flower Show in 1998. In 2018 we added design classes where the public—instead of accredited NGC flower show judges—decided the winners. In this, our 22nd year, we again offer a combination of classes—some evaluated by NGC judges using NGC standards—and others designated as “NON-JUDGED” evaluated by the public. Exhibits in NON-JUDGED classes will NOT be judged by NGC standards, and will NOT be eligible for traditional ribbons and associated premiums. Instead, entries in four NON-JUDGED classes are ELIGIBLE for one of three rosettes and associated prize money based on public voting.
1. Designer must register in advance with Design Consultant for each class entered. Registration is due by June 15, 2020. Any designer unable to fulfill his/her assignment accepts responsibility for timely finding his/her replacement and notifying Design Consultant of appropriate class.
2. NGC Exhibit Policies; plant material permitted and forbidden; as well as rules for Design Types and Table Designs are found in “2017 Edition of the NGC Handbook for Flower Shows,” Chapter 7, Exhibiting in the Design Division, a copy of which has been placed “on reserve” at the McCracken County Extension Office. Each entrant is strongly encouraged to review this material. Entire Handbook may be purchased from NGC, 4401 Magnolia Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110, 314-776-7574, for $25.
3. Design entered in competition must be work of one Exhibitor whose name must appear on entry card. Sole exception is Class 7-functional table, a Club Competition with entry being made solely in Club name.
4. Fresh plant material must not be treated in any manner. Plant material treated to alter its exterior appearance may be used only in its dried state.
5. Plant material used in designs need not be grown by Exhibitor unless required by Schedule. No artificial flowers, foliage, fruits or vegetables permitted in Design Division.
6. Exhibitor may enter as many Classes in Design Division as desired unless Schedule limits number of entries. Exhibitor is allowed only one exhibit per class.
7. Each design must include some plant material. ALL plant material used in design must be identified on 3” x 5” card placed with entry tag.
8. Designer has freedom to choose traditional or creative design styles with any design unless restricted by Schedule. Designs previously entered in NGC Standard Flower Show are prohibited. Designer is on his/her honor that design being entered has not been previously entered or judged in NGC Standard Flower Show.
9. Scale of Points for Design is found on page 130 in “2017 Edition of the NGC Handbook for Flower Shows,” a copy of which has been placed “on reserve” at McCracken County Extension Office.
10. Landscapes or scenes are not permitted in Design Division. Please refer to Chapter 7, pages 80-81 of “2017 Edition of the NGC Handbook for Flower Shows,” for items permitted in all design classes unless prohibited by Schedule or law. Copy of chapter “on reserve” at McCracken County Extension Office.
11. Staging provided by Committee unless otherwise stated in Schedule.

MEET THE DESIGNERS
A reception will be held in Floral Hall on Thursday, June 25, 2020, from 3:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. The public may view the Design Division of the Flower Show in a relaxed atmosphere and chat with Exhibitors about their ideas and challenges in competing. Fair admission is not required to attend the Reception, but everyone must leave Floral Hall prior to the Fair opening for the evening.

ADULT DESIGN CLASSES
CLASSES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 WILL BE JUDGED according to NGC standards by NGC-accredited judges. Each class must have four entries. Ribbons and prize money will be awarded in CLASSES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Recipients of blue ribbons in CLASSES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 are eligible for green and white DESIGN SWEEPSTAKES rosette and $15.00 premium, as well as blue BEST of SHOW rosette and $15.00 premium. Decision of judges is final.
CLASSES 8, 9 and 10 WILL NOT be judged by NGC-accredited judges. Instead, a rosette and $15.00 will be awarded in each of three categories based on voting by public on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Members of the public will be invited to vote for their favorite Adult design in Classes 8, 9 and 10 in three categories: People’s Choice, Best Use of Color, and Most Creative Design. CLASSES 8, 9 and 10 shall have a maximum of four entries each.
An ADULT may enter multiple Design Classes, but only one entry per person per Design Class will be accepted. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED BY MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2020, by CONTACTING DESIGN CONSULTANT FOR PARTICULAR CLASS BEING ENTERED. No charge to enter design.
AWARDS OFFERED in ADULT Classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 and all Youth Classes are as follows: 1st place, Blue Ribbon $8.00; 2nd place, Red Ribbon $6.00; 3rd place, Yellow Ribbon $4.00; Honorable Mention, White Ribbon $2.00. One or more Honorable Mention ribbons may be awarded in each Class.
AWARDS OFFERED in ADULT Classes 8, 9 and 10 are as follows: One rosette with cash award of $15.00 to design receiving most public votes in each of three categories: People’s Choice, Best Use of Color, and Most Creative Design. Entries in Classes 8, 9 and 10 DO NOT compete for BEST OF SHOW or SWEEPSTAKES rosettes and premiums.
All display tables provided by Design Division Committee will be standard 30” deep x 30” tall banquet tables draped in black cloth. This statement DOES NOT apply to Class 7 (functional table) in which each Exhibitor must provide own standard-size card table. Nor does it apply to the Education Division where Exhibitors provide own table not exceeding 6’ in length x 30” deep.
Design Division Committee has limited number of staging panels (white and black) and reserves right to place staging panel behind any design for show uniformity.
ADULT DESIGN CLASSES JUDGED BY NGC-STANDARDS
CLASS 1 Best in Show Parallel 4 Entries JUDGED
Design consisting of three (3) or more groupings of plant material and optional components with strong parallel placement in single container and/or base.
Multiple containers/bases may be used if combined to appear as one unit.
Parallel direction may be vertical, horizontal or diagonal within allotted space.
Overall effect must appear parallel. Groupings need not be equidistant from each other.
Connective/s may be used at base of design.
Design Consultant: Betty Thompson betmac@brtc.net 270-559-3782
Staged on 30” tall table draped in black. Space allotted is 30” deep x 30” wide. Exhibitor may use own underlay and staging panel.

CLASS 2 Let Sleeping Dogs Lie Tapestry 4 Entries JUDGED
Creative solid-mass design with geometric closed silhouettes evoking a dog bed.
Volume of plant material dominates with other components optional.
May have some transparent/translucent/diaphanous components.
Imaginative design techniques and applications must be used such as pillowing, pave, color blocking, weaving, etc.
Inner space achieved by juxtaposing colors, textures and forms.
Design Consultant: Betty Thompson betmac@brtc.net 270-559-3782
Staged on 30” tall table draped in black. Space allotted is 30” deep x 30” wide. Exhibitor may use own underlay and staging panel.

CLASS 3 Fido Ate My Homework Transparency Design 4 Entries JUDGED
Family pets are occasionally blamed for missing school assignments. This class requires a creative design with see-through elements (translucent, diaphanous, grid-like materials, etc.) integral to the design which permit some components to be viewed through others.
Design Consultant: Brenda Johnson slwl4@hughes.net 270-210-1760
Design will hang in white frame with interior height of 34.5” x width of 22.5” provided by Committee. Exhibitor may use own underlay and staging panel.

CLASS 4 Lady & The Tramp In Style of Stretch Design 4 Entries JUDGED
This class pays homage to the classic 1955 Disney film “Lady & The Tramp” and its 2019 update as a live action movie in which romance blossoms when a street-wise stray shows a pampered Cocker Spaniel his side of town. Designers will bring to life—in flowers—the iconic scene of the two four-legged stars sharing a meal of spaghetti and meatballs.
Creative Design in two units, one smaller than other, having prominent component connecting two units and referred to as “stretch component.”
Length and strength of stretch component must be appropriate to other components and to its prominent role in Stretch Design.
“Stretch component” may extend in any direction—diagonal, vertical or horizontal—and may minimally extend beyond units.
Stretch component must be imaginative and appear to create dynamic tension between two units.
Units should follow directional movement of stretch component to enhance tension as smaller unit is placed to appear to have forcefully pulled away from larger unit.
Tension greatly diminished if two units are created with strong vertical emphasis and stretch component is placed diagonally or horizontally between them.
Overall design concept gives appearance of bond between two units through placement of units, strength of coiled or stretched connective, and some repetition of forms, colors, textures, etc., in second unit.
Displayed best without staging panel as there would always be large area void of design before a rectangular background. Space allotted is 30” deep by 30” wide. Design will be set against black fabric “wall.” Exhibitor may use own underlay.
Design Consultant: Anne McNeilly amcneilly@comcast.net 270-217-5690

CLASS 5 Pooch Bling Artistic Crafts (Jewelry) 4 Entries JUDGED
“Bling” is defined as “flashy jewelry worn especially as an indication of wealth or status.” Class calls for dog collar to be created entirely by Exhibitor, be capable of being worn by a dog, and contain fresh or dried plant material. Clasp or fastener may be visible. Plant material used in design may be clipped, cut or shaped.
Each Exhibitor will mount entry with “T” pins to foam core in 11” x 14” picture frame provided by Committee. Frames will be hung on wall. No collar may exceed 9” x 1.5”.
Design Consultant: Anne McNeilly amcneilly@comcast.net 270-217-5690

CLASS 6 Canine Heroes Photography 4 Entries JUDGED
Photo featuring service dog (military, police, healthcare, therapy, comfort, etc.) in garden or floral setting. Matted photo will be hung VERTICALLY on wall. Caption must identify hero’s name, service role and setting.
Design Consultant: Carol Ullerich carolullerich123@gmail.com 270-564-7592
CLASS 7 Hot Dog! Functional Table 4 Entries JUDGED
This is a Club Competition; NOT open to individual designers. Entry must be made in Club’s name but may be work of one person or multiple people.
Table planned and set for actual service of picnic fare for master and dog dining together. Convenience and sense of order must prevail. Exhibit must include decorative unit (floral design, with or without candles or other accessories; container-grown plant alone is NOT “design”). Typical table would include dishes, beverage container/s, covering/s and napkins for humans with all components coordinated and balanced within allotted space. Appropriate items for human and dog diners will test designer’s creativity. Tablecloth may hang no more than 20” from top of table.
Exhibit must be placed on standard-size card table PROVIDED BY EXHIBITOR.
Design Consultant: Brenda Johnson slwl4@hughes.net 270-210-1760

ADULT DESIGN CLASSES EVALUATED BY PUBLIC (NON-JUDGED)
CLASS 8 Scout’s Journey Designer’s Choice 4 Entries PUBLIC VOTE
“Scout” is the 7-year-old golden retriever who appears in television ads for Weathertech, a car accessory company. In 2019, Scout was diagnosed with a tumor on his heart. Given one month to live, Scout’s owner refused to put him down and whisked him to the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine where an aggressive treatment of chemotherapy and radiation nearly eradicated the cancer. Dubbed “Lucky Dog,” Scout’s story was profiled in a 2020 Super Bowl commercial seeking donations to the veterinary school that saved the family pet’s life, noting advances in pet health care may ultimately impact human health care. The ad opens with Scout running along the beach carrying “a cool stick” in his mouth.
Design of any type featuring “a cool stick” provided by Exhibitor. Space allotted is 30” deep x 30” wide. Design will be set against black sheet creating fabric “wall.” Exhibitor may use own underlay.
Design Consultant: Sally Wilkins sjwilkins190@att.net 270-898-7798

CLASS 9 Houndstooth Designer’s Choice 4 Entries PUBLIC VOTE

Design of any type. Staging panel must be a houndstooth pattern—either painted, paper or fabric. Space allotted is 30” deep by 30” wide. Exhibitor must provide own staging panel and may provide own underlay.

Design Consultant: Carolyn Roof carolynroof02@gmail.com 270-559-7663

CLASS 10 Fetch Designer’s Choice 4 Entries PUBLIC VOTE
Design of any type featuring ball provided by Exhibitor and appearing to be in motion. Space allotted is 30” deep x 30” wide. Design will be set against black sheet creating fabric “wall.” Exhibitor may use own underlay. Electric is not available.
Design Consultant: Dorothy Caldwell ducaldwell@icloud.com 270-994-0374

YOUTH DESIGN CLASSES
(Open to young people through Age 18)

Using container provided by Committee, Kindergarteners through High Schoolers will create floral design evoking CLASS THEME for one of four age groups. YOUTH entries will be divided into four age groups and judged according to NGC standards by NGC-accredited judges.
AWARDS OFFERED in each YOUTH Class: 1st place, Blue Ribbon $8.00; 2nd place, Red Ribbon $6.00; 3rd place, Yellow Ribbon $4.00; and, Honorable Mention, White Ribbon, $2.00. YOUTH Classes DO NOT compete for BEST OF SHOW and SWEEPSTAKES rosettes and premiums.
Design Consultant: Sherry Dorris richard.dorris@sbcglobal.net 630-234-1594
Any type of design not exceeding 15” in height, width, or depth, created in container provided by Committee. Youth designer will choose floral material, color and accessories desired during workshop occurring at 1:30 p.m. in Floral Hall on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Participation in workshop is NOT MANDATORY. Youth not participating in workshop may acquire container in advance from Design Consultant, but will be responsible for providing own floral material and any accessories. Age divisions will be determined June 24, 2020.

Classes will be staged on tables 30” tall draped in black fabric and viewed from front only. Pre-register participation in Class by contacting Design Consultant by Monday, June 15, 2020.

CLASS 11 101 Dalmations YOUTH
CLASS 12 Lassie’s Great Adventure YOUTH
CLASS 13 Scooby Doo YOUTH
CLASS 14 Old Yeller YOUTH

DIVISION III – EDUCATION
The Education Division informs the public about goals and objectives of the National Garden Club which include coordinating similar goals and efforts among clubs in the United States and in foreign countries; helping protect and conserve natural resources; promoting civic educational services and beautification such as encouraging improvement of roadsides and parks; encouraging establishment and maintenance of botanical gardens, arboreta and garden education centers; advancing the study of gardening, landscape design, environmental issues, floral design and horticulture, especially through college scholarships; and cooperating with other organizations to further interest in horticulture, conservation, environmental protection and civic beautification.
Education Exhibits may be the work of more than one individual or organization unless a Student Judge or Accredited Judge is seeking exhibiting credit for preparing an education exhibit.
Plant material is not required but is strongly encouraged. Artificial plant material is forbidden.
Each exhibit is staged on table provided by Exhibitor not exceeding 6’ in length x 30” deep.
Scale of Points for Educational Exhibits is listed in HB for Flower Shows, 2017, Chapter 14.
Reserve space by April 1, 2020.
Educational value is most important aspect of Education Division entry. Exhibit should convey educational facts quickly and persuasively in interesting manner. Posted printed material should be large enough to read from distance of three (3) feet. Exhibit should be unique, dramatic, colorful, easy-to-read and include feature/s attracting and holding viewer’s attention. Handouts add to educational value but are not required. Each part of exhibit should contribute to its distinctive overall effect.
Design Consultant: Carol Ullerich carolullerich123@gmail.com 270-564-7592

Flower Show School III

~Contact: Carol Ullerick 270-564-7592 kentina@copper.net | Flower Show Judges Council
~What: NGC Flower Show School
~Where: Yew Dell Gardens, Crestwood Kentucky
~When: Wed 24 Jun 2020 – Fri 26 Jun 2020 (All Day Eastern Time)

Yew Dell Gardens
Design Instructor Madelyn Hucker, design type: creative.
Horticulture Instructor Darlene Newell, specimens, ferns and hostas.

You do not need to become a Judge in order to take any/all of these courses.
Courses III and IV may be counted as a Refresher for judges for needed.

Deadline for GCKY Bulletin

~Contact: | Ann Fiel
~What: Deadline
~When: Mon 6 Jul 2020

Please send information, articles, and pictures to Ann Fiel (gckyann@fiel.com), editor of the GCKY Bulletin.

Franklin-Simpson GC Meeting

~Contact: 3012473503 franklinkygardenclub@gmail.com | Franklin-Simpson Garden Club https://www.facebook.com/franklinkygardenclub/
~What: Club Meeting
~Where: Cornerstone Building, Franklin KY
~When: Wed 15 Jul 2020 (12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Central Time)

Topic: TBA

The Franklin-Simpson Garden Club usually meets on 3rd Wednesdays at the Cornerstone Building in Franklin, KY.

"Franklin Favorites" Flower Show

~Contact: FGC 301-247-3503 franklinKYgardenclub@gmail.com | Franklin-Simpson Garden Club https://www.facebook.com/franklinkygardenclub/
~What: Flower Show
~When: Sat 22 Aug 2020 (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Central Time)

Everyone is invited to view the Designs and Specimens at the Standard Flower Show sponsored by the Franklin Garden Club. Free Admission!

Garden Club Members should register their items between 11:00 am and 1:30 pm on Friday, August 21.  Design Entries must be preregistered by August 1st.
Schedule coming soon.

Deadline for GCKY Bulletin

~Contact: | Ann Fiel
~What: Deadline
~When: Mon 5 Oct 2020

Please send information, articles, and pictures to Ann Fiel (gckyann@fiel.com), editor of the GCKY Bulletin.

Dogwood District Meeting 2020

~Contact: Susan Throneberry | Cardinal Council
~What: Convention
~Where: Bowling Green Country Club, Bowling Green Kentucky
~When: Tue 13 Oct 2020 (8:30 AM – 2:00 PM Central Time)

Hosted by The Cardinal Council

Audubon District Meeting "Let's Go Native"

~Contact: Teri Coscarelli 270-816-0513 tscoscarelli@hotmail.com | Director Audubon District https://www.gardenclubky.org/groups-2/audubon-district/
~What:
~Where: first Presbyterian Church, Paducah KY
~When: Wed 14 Oct 2020 (9:00 AM – 2:30 PM Central Time)

Cost:  $25     Registration Deadline is September 23      Late Registration is $30

Payable to:  Perennial Garden Club of Paducah

Memo line:  District Meeting

Registrar:  Teri Coscarelli

Flower Show School IV

~Contact: Carol Ullerich 270-564-7592 kentina@copper.net | Flower Show Judges Council
~What: NGC Flower Show School
~When: Thu 19 Nov 2020 – Fri 20 Nov 2020 (All Day Eastern Time)

In Frankfort, location TBA
Design Instructor: Janice Hamlin, Design Type- various and detailed.
Horticulture Instructor: David Robson, specimens: Orchids and Holly

You do not need to become a Judge in order to take any/all of these courses.
Courses III and IV may be counted as a Refresher for judges for needed.
270-564-7592 kentina@copper.net Carol Ullerich

2021

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Deadline for GCKY Bulletin

~Contact: | Ann Fiel
~What: Deadline
~When: Mon 4 Jan 2021

Please send information, articles, and pictures to Ann Fiel (gckyann@fiel.com), editor of the GCKY Bulletin.

Deadline for GCKY Bulletin

~Contact: | Ann Fiel
~What: Deadline
~When: Mon 5 Apr 2021

Please send information, articles, and pictures to Ann Fiel (gckyann@fiel.com), editor of the GCKY Bulletin.

Deadline for GCKY Bulletin

~Contact: | Ann Fiel
~What: Deadline
~When: Mon 5 Jul 2021

Please send information, articles, and pictures to Ann Fiel (gckyann@fiel.com), editor of the GCKY Bulletin.

Deadline for GCKY Bulletin

~Contact: | Ann Fiel
~What: Deadline
~When: Mon 4 Oct 2021

Please send information, articles, and pictures to Ann Fiel (gckyann@fiel.com), editor of the GCKY Bulletin.

2022

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Deadline for GCKY Bulletin

~Contact: | Ann Fiel
~What: Deadline
~When: Mon 3 Jan 2022

Please send information, articles, and pictures to Ann Fiel (gckyann@fiel.com), editor of the GCKY Bulletin.

Deadline for GCKY Bulletin

~Contact: | Ann Fiel
~What: Deadline
~When: Mon 4 Apr 2022

Please send information, articles, and pictures to Ann Fiel (gckyann@fiel.com), editor of the GCKY Bulletin.

Deadline for GCKY Bulletin

~Contact: | Ann Fiel
~What: Deadline
~When: Mon 4 Jul 2022

Please send information, articles, and pictures to Ann Fiel (gckyann@fiel.com), editor of the GCKY Bulletin.

Deadline for GCKY Bulletin

~Contact: | Ann Fiel
~What: Deadline
~When: Mon 3 Oct 2022

Please send information, articles, and pictures to Ann Fiel (gckyann@fiel.com), editor of the GCKY Bulletin.

2023

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Deadline for GCKY Bulletin

~Contact: | Ann Fiel
~What: Deadline
~When: Mon 2 Jan 2023

Please send information, articles, and pictures to Ann Fiel (gckyann@fiel.com), editor of the GCKY Bulletin.

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