NGC through its Flower Show
Schools program provides excellent opportunities for study of
horticulture and floral design. Any interested person, garden club
member or non-member, may attend these schools by registering and
paying the nominal fee.
The horticulture curriculum consists of basic general information on
proper gardening techniques from seed/plant selection to plant culture
and control of problems. Information is also presented on cultural
needs of specific perennials, annuals, trees and shrubs, as well as
fruits, vegetables and nuts and how to grow superior container plants.
Design instruction covers traditional floral arrangements through
contemporary styles and even designs incorporating lights and motors.
Many attendees are particularly interested in table setting designs
showing coordination of floral centerpiece, linens and dishes.
Vignettes, small segments of rooms, also give ideas on interior
decorating.
While the primary purpose of these courses is to train those wishing to
become flower show judges, many people attend for information only and
those people do not have to take the examinations!
Contact the chairman for information about each school.
Schools already in
progress are printed in
The Florida Gardener and listed on our
web site.
for Awards Evaluation Forms and information on Flower Show
Schools, required reading list and Symposiums thoughout the
country
