Grow to Know ~ Show to Share |
Since the beginning of OAGC, promotion of horticultural knowledge and interest has been a powerful force driving The Association’s motto “Knowing, Growing, Showing and Sharing.” To stimulate interest in gardening, the Horticulture department will utilize educational opportunities, competitions, horticultural sales and exchanges. |
faqs about the horticulture department and horticulture shows |
2023 OAGC Convention
Flower Show ~ Horticulture ResultsOn Wednesday, July 12, 2023 twenty-four adult and six junior exhibitors, representing ten regions, proudly displayed 126 beautiful horticulture specimens on show room tables at the Hancock Hotel in Findlay, OH. A sincere appreciation is expressed to the growers for their dedicated effort to participate in this opportunity to SHOW and SHARE that which they are passionate about! Educational value was also added, as those in attendance viewed entries’ images projected on screen whilst they were being judged orally. Awards of Merit, for the best cultivar in their respective show schedule sections, as well as the top overall awards, including Green Thumb, Outdoor Growers, Container Growers and the coveted Mary Alice Earhart Memorial Award were earned. This year’s show also featured the Gold and Silver Medalist Collections. These classes are offered in odd-numbered years for exhibitors who wish to enter a collection of multiple varieties (eight Silver, fifteen Gold) of the same cultivar, either fresh-cut or container grown. Any member in good standing can enter this prestigious competition. Each variety needs to be of blue ribbon quality with uniformity in branching, stem length and container size. Show Sweepstakes Awards were awarded in the Adult and Junior Divisions as well. Each exhibitor whose entry earns a placement, also earns corresponding points. Points are totaled as follows: First - 5; Second - 3; Third - 2. Thus, this award is earned by an exhibitor with entries earning high placements, not necessarily the exhibitor who exhibited the most entries. A complete list, both adults and juniors, of those earning ribboned placements in their respective classes, as well as the Sweepstakes results, can be found above. Simply click the link: Show Archives. Congratulations to all the winners! | Q & A for Cut Flower Specimens ~ Horticulture Exhibition ~ Q. My colored vase pairs well with my cut flower specimen, so why should I display it in a clear glass one?
Q. I don’t possess a clear glass vase. Can I use a plastic water bottle instead?
Q. Why is the specimen’s variety name needed on the exhibitor’s entry tag?
Q. My flowering tree or shrub specimen is top heavy and my container wants to fall over. How might I remedy this so I can still display it?
Q. What is wedging?
Q. What materials might be used for wedging?
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FLOWER SHOW ~ HORTICULTURE SCHEDULE Q & A ~ Q. What is a flower show schedule?
Q. Why do some classes require pre-registration?
Q. I see that a Sweepstakes Award can be earned. How does that work?
Q. How many exhibits can an exhibitor enter?
Q. Why are classes designated ‘Newer Variety’ the exception with only one entry permitted?
Q. What are the Silver and Gold Medalist Collections?
Q. Why do container grown plants need to be in the exhibitor's possession for 60 days prior to entering?
| HORTICULTURE DEPARTMENT Q & A Q. What falls under the department’s direction?
Q. What are some educational opportunities?
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Q. What is meant by competitions?
Q. How do horticultural sales and exchanges work?
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