2010 Alamo Area Horticulture Show

Presented by the Bexar County Master Gardeners and the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association.

Click here for a printable version of the rules and guidelines.

DIVISION 1 - Potted or Containerized Plants

• Section A - Foliage Plants, including
  • Bedding Plants
  • Herbs
  • Ferns
  • Ivy
  • Native Plants
  • Ornamental Grasses
  • Tropical Plants

• Section B - Blooming Plants, including
  • Begonias
  • Bromeliads
  • Geraniums
  • Native Plants
  • Orchids
  • Perennials
  • Roses
  • African Violets

• Section C - Cactus and Succulents
  • Cactus
  • Succulents

DIVISION 2 - Cut Specimens

• Section A - Cut Flowers and Blooms, including
  • Annuals and Bedding Plants
  • Begonias
  • Daylilies
  • Flowering Bulbs
  • Herbs
  • Perennials
  • Roses
  • Vines

• Section B - Cut Foliage, including
  • Branches cut from trees, shurbs
  • Ferns
  • Herbs
  • Ivy
  • Native Plants
  • Perennials
  • Tropical Plants
  • Vines

DIVISION 3 - Special Displays

• Section A - Hanging Baskets (single plant or mixed)
• Section B - Dish Gardens and Terrariums
• Section C - Container Gardens

DIVISION 4 - Vegetables and Fruit

Growers' Choice—may include tomatoes, peppers, greens, onions, and other in-season crops. Show 3 to 5 of the same varieties that are unblemished and uniform in size, color and overall growth. Vegetables and fruit must have stems attached to qualify as homegrown.

HORTICULTURE SHOW RULES
2010 Festival of Flowers
Saturday, May 29, 2010

1. The show is open to home / amateur gardeners of all ages.
2. Limit 3 entries per division, per exhibitor.
3. All entries must be fresh plant material grown by the exhibitor at for at least 3 months prior to the show.
4. All plants should be free of disease and pests.
5. Washing foliage is permitted, but do not use any type of surface cleaners that will alter the natural appearance of the plant or specimen. Props or other decorative items are not permitted.
6. CONTAINERS for potted plants should be clean, unobtrusive, and appropriate to the plant.
7. For CUT SPECIMENS, each entry should be submitted in a plain, clear vase, provided by the exhibitor.
8. Plants must be properly named with species name and variety.
9. Plants will be judged according to quality, appearance, form, and proportion to container.
10. The decision of the judges is final.

ENTRY GUIDELINES

1. Entries may be brought to the Festival of Flowers staging area at Alzafar Shrine between 3-7pm Friday, May 28 or 9-10am on Saturday morning. Carts, wagons and dollies are permitted.
2. Judging begins at 11am on Saturday, May 29. Winners will be announced at 12:30pm.
3. Fee for each person entering one or more exhibits is $5. Each exhibitor will receive one coupon good for admission to the Festival of Flowers on Saturday.
4. All entries must be picked up between 5-7pm only on Saturday, May 26. No entries may be removed before the end of the Festival of Flowers event at 5pm.
5. Each exhibitor must complete an official entry form at the time of entering, or by completing it prior to the show (download form)
6. The Horticulture Show will be attended by volunteers during all open hours of the event. The Festival of Flowers, Bexar County Master Gardeners and the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association are not responsible for loss, breakage, or damage of individual entries or exhibits.

AWARDS

Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners, and honorable mention. One entry will receive a "Best of Show" award.

For more more information, contact:

David Rodriguez
Horticulturist, Bexar County Texas Agri-Life Extension Service
(210) 467-6575 or DHRodriguez@ag.tamu.edu


Jeremy Stavinoha
, Horticulture/Ag Technician, Texas Agri-Life Extension Service
(210) 467-6575 or jstavinoha@ag.tamu.edu