MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Garden Clubs will present “Celebrating America’s 250 With Foral Designs” during the Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival, Aug. 14 – 16, at the Living Center, 201 N. Main St.
The flower show consists of horticulture and artistic divisions for adult, juniors and Living Center residents. It is open to Knox County residents, members of the Knox County Garden Clubs, and out-of-county residents.
No reservations are required for Knox County residents or Knox County Garden Club members.
Nonresidents who wish to enter must call Jo Ann Graham at 740-397-5156 to reserve a spot. Reservation deadline is Saturday, Aug. 8.
The shows are open to all amateur and professional arrangers, judges and amateur gardeners. Everyone is invited to enter, whether for the first time or experienced.
There is no entry charge. Entries will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 14.
Schedules for the artistic and horticulture shows are available at the main entrance to the Living Center or by calling 740-397-5156.
The schedule includes show rules and detailed information on the artistic and horticulture classes. An Ohio Association of Garden Clubs accredited judge will judge the shows.
Workshops will help participants prepare
Two workshops are planned to help participants prepare. They are open to any adult or junior arranger or gardener, garden club member, 4-H club member or Living Center residents.
The artistic workshop will be Wednesday, July 8, at 1 p.m. in the activity room at the Living Center. This is an opportunity to ask for suggestions and help with designs.
Graham and Audrey Spearman will give tips on mechanics, demonstrate a design(s), and answer questions on show requirements.
Participants are asked to choose one or two designs from Sections E or F on the flower show schedule and make them during the workshop. Each participant needs to bring a container(s) with soaked oasis (Flower Foam) or a needle point to hold plant material and plant material. Material includes flowers, greens and, if needed, line material or accessories.
Graham and Spearman will also present the horticulture show workshop on Wednesday, July 22, at 1 p.m. at the Living Center.
They will review rules and guidelines for showing cut flowers, annuals, perennials, dahlias, glads, flowering shrubs, herbs, caladiums, container grown plants, fruits, and vegetables on the show schedule.
Participants will learn proper grooming and rules for showing all types of horticulture. They are encouraged to bring examples from their garden.
Anyone who has questions on the workshops or schedule can contact Graham at 740-397-5156 or email g.joann345@gmail.com.
