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Gina Samarotto. asla, apldU.S.
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I am a former National Garden Accredited Judge of Design and Horticulture and ran a design business for many years. I am a certified Master Gardener, American Society of Landscape Architects and Association of Professional Landscape Designers accredited and have worked for more than ten years as a professional designer. My work has appeared in Better Homes and Gardens Magazine as well as other publications. I am the recipient of more than two dozen design awards. I will happily accept floral, horticultural, interior design and garden design questions. |
Absolutely! You have to make sure your upper tray is A) deep enough to provide the support branches need (I would actually use a pin holder rather than foam to hold that weight, plus a pin holder won't
www.gardenclub.org is a great place to find the rules and regulations pertaining to Flower Shows. You should also make sure you have a copy of The Handbook for Flower Shows as well as Visions of Beauty
The very first show I ever competed in, I made the mistake that TONS of first time exhibitors make.... I tried to interpret the schedule literally. The class was something about "Catfish a Jumpin'" and
Hi Catherine, From what I see in the class schedule, you can't use feathers or other found objects and must use only plant material. What they're looking for is a suggestion of peacock rather than
If this is for a flower show, be sure your schedule allows for the use of found objects. Often times in a "Tri Color" class, you can't use accessories unless the schedule specifically calls for them.

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