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A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division II.B: Horticulture Design
From the Ground Up
Class 1. Chromatic Shift
award
3rd
show No.
HD01
Exhibitor(s)
Jeanie Carter 315,
Sidney Fay 315,
Statement of Intent

We have incorporated foliage in the same color family as our florals to create continuity.
Plant(s)
Saxifraga stolonifera Meerb — creeping saxifrageCallisia repens — turtle vineIresine herbstii — BloodleafStrobilanthes auriculatus Nees — Persian ShieldHypoestes phyllostachya — Polkadot plantPika spruceana — clearweedTradescantia zelorina Bosse — Inch PlantRanunculus asiaticus — RanunculusDianthus caryophyllus — CarnationRosa Multiflora — spray roseSyringa Vulgaris — French lilac
 

Color Selection 1

  • Red
  • Red-violet
  • Violet
Judges' comments

Effective use of quadrant colors. Plant material out of scale to container and some not pristine.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division II.B: Horticulture Design
From the Ground Up
Class 1. Chromatic Shift
award
1st
show No.
HD02
Exhibitor(s)
Marianna Brewster 315,
Margaret Pierce 315,
Statement of Intent

Other colors may fade away but orange is here to stay!
Plant(s)
Gerbera jamesonii — Gerber DaisyLeucospermum cordifolium — Pin cushion ProteaCraspedia globosa — Billy BallCapsicum annuum — PepperKalanchoe blossfeldiana 'Flaming Katy' — Kalanchoe Zantedeschia aethiopica — Calla Lily
 

Color Selection 2

  • Red-orange
  • Orange
  • Yellow-orange
Judges' comments

Remarkable grouping of plant material creates a strong and vibrant color palette.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division II.B: Horticulture Design
From the Ground Up
Class 1. Chromatic Shift
award
2nd
show No.
HD03
Exhibitor(s)
Mary Sommers Pyne 315,
,
Statement of Intent

A golden display highlighting the color yellow as one of life and rejuvenation with stages of fruiting, blooming paired with annuals, herbs, fern and grass.
Plant(s)
Tagetes lemmonii — Copper Canyon DaisyEuphorbia x martinii — Spurge 'Aunt Rainbow'Salvia officinalis avven — Sage 'Golden Variegated'Calibrachon (calibrachoa cultivars) — Mini Famous Double LemonChasmanthium latifolium — Inland SenontsBidens ferufolia — Spicy Electric White BidensSolenostemon scutellarioides — Coleus 'Wasabi'Tropneolum minus — Nasturtium 'Jewel Mix'Solanum lycopersicum — Cherry tomatoPapaver nudicavle — Papaver Champagne BubblesAdiantum pteridaceae — Maidenhair fernTagetes tenuifolia — Marigold 'Lemon Gem'Rapistrum rugosum — Bastard cabbage
 

Color Selection 3

  • Yellow
  • Yellow-green
  • Green
Judges' comments

Scale, balance and design are artistically achieved. Slight imperfection of plant material.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division II.B: Horticulture Design
From the Ground Up
Class 1. Chromatic Shift
award
Honorable Mention
show No.
HD04
Exhibitor(s)
Nancy Kelley 315, Novice
,
Statement of Intent

Use your imagination to visualize and be inspired by open spaces blanketed with an array of blooming flowers in shades of blue from the spectrum.
Plant(s)
Verbena tenuisecta — Moss Verbena PurpleSalvia farinacea 'Rhea blue' — Salvia Rhea BlueAnemone coronaria 'Mistral Blue — AnemoneSryngium x zabelii 'Big Blue' — EryngiumVeronica spicata — Spiked speedwell
 

Color Selection 4

  • Blue-violet
  • Blue
  • Blue-green
Judges' comments

Balanced design using purple quadrant color palette. Condition of plant material detracts.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division II.B: Horticulture Design
From the Ground Up
Class 2. Earthly Evolution
award
3rd
show No.
HD05
Exhibitor(s)
Estelle Lozmack 315,
Weezie Johnston 315,
Statement of Intent

"Seeds to Sustenance Farm to Feast Bounty Beautiful!!!"
Plant(s)
Raphanus sativus — RadishDaucus carota — Carrot
Judges' comments

Admirable effort creating the farm to feast. Water medium impacts distinction.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division II.B: Horticulture Design
From the Ground Up
Class 2. Earthly Evolution
award
1st
show No.
HD06
Exhibitor(s)
Nancy Keely 315,
,
Statement of Intent

Like Evolution - Wet, Half Wet, Dry The glass made me think of aquariums and terrariums. Chose shades of green for plant material.
Plant(s)
Albuca spiralis — Frizzle SizzleSyngonium podophyllum — arrowhead plantAnubias barteri — Water AspidistraGlossostigma elaninoides — Glosso
Judges' comments

Excellent interpretation of evolution with pristine material and design.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division II.B: Horticulture Design
From the Ground Up
Class 2. Earthly Evolution
award
2nd
show No.
HD07
Exhibitor(s)
Judy Lee 315, Novice
,
Statement of Intent

Plants, like children, develop and transform. They emerge with baby leaves, grow bigger, their spots fade and flowers sprout as their earthly evolution.
Plant(s)
Ledebouria petiolate (Drimiopsis maculata) — Africa False Hosta (Little White Soldier)
Judges' comments

Creative relationship of parts effectively interprets the theme. Dark soil dominates the design.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division II.B: Horticulture Design
From the Ground Up
Class 2. Earthly Evolution
award
Honorable Mention
show No.
HD08
Exhibitor(s)
Charner Bolin 313, Novice
Amy Mueller 313,
Statement of Intent

From seeds to sprouts to mature plants, crystals perfect our mung bean garden. Quartz amethyst and citrine bring hope, growth and success to all lifeforms.
Plant(s)
Byophyta — MossVigna radiata — Mung beans* Plant material 1. and 2. repeated in all three containers.* — 
Judges' comments

Use of accessories adds interest to overall design. Plant material not in refined condition.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division II.B: Horticulture Design
From the Ground Up
Class 3. Three-Tiered Transformation
award
1st
show No.
HD09
Exhibitor(s)
Winifred Riser 315, Novice
,
Statement of Intent

A tribute to Langston Hughes’ poem, “In Time of Silver Rain,” springtime growth spirals up and cascades down in the joy and wonder of spring.
Plant(s)
Dichondra argentea — Silver Falls DichondraOlea europaea 'Montra' — Dwarf OliveLavandula x ginginsii 'Goodwin Creek Gray — Lavender 'Goodwin Creek'Centaurea cineraria — Dusty Miller, SilverdustCentaurea Cineraria — Dusty Miller, Cirrus
Judges' comments

Lush, flowing, exceptional plant material result in a distinguished silver design.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division II.B: Horticulture Design
From the Ground Up
Class 3. Three-Tiered Transformation
award
Honorable Mention
show No.
HD10
Exhibitor(s)
Mary Sommers Pyne 315,
Bonny Burger 315,
Statement of Intent

Edibles nurtured by pollinators reflect the enchantment and revitalization of Mother Nature.

Plant(s)
Ageratum houstonianum — Floss flowerVerbena tenuisecta — Moss vebenaFoeniculum vulgare 'Nigra' — Bronzed FennelOcimum kilimandscharicum x basilicum 'Dark Opal' — African blue basilDolichos lablab — Hyacinth bean 'Ruby Moon' vinePhyladulcis — Aztec sweet herbViola odorata — Wood violet Salix caprea 'Perdula' — Tree of Enchantment
Judges' comments

Scale, balance and healthy plants create a commendable design. Accessories and embellishment not permitted in this class.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division II.B: Horticulture Design
From the Ground Up
Class 3. Three-Tiered Transformation
award
2nd
show No.
HD11
Exhibitor(s)
Emily Wilde 315,
Susan Lummis 315,
Statement of Intent

Flitter and hover with us at this pretty pollinator party . . .
Plant(s)
Achillea millefolium sp. — yarrowCatharanthus sp. — vincaEuphorbia hypericifolia ‘Inneuphe’ — spurgeFuchsia magellanica — lady’s eardropsVerbena bonariensis sp. — verbena
Judges' comments

Color and condition of plant material honors your intent. Overall design lacks central height.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division II.B: Horticulture Design
From the Ground Up
Class 3. Three-Tiered Transformation
award
3rd
show No.
HD12
Exhibitor(s)
Ellen Donnelly 315, Novice
,
Statement of Intent

Butterfly Birthday Cake. This colorful, delicious mixture should keep the butterflies and bees coming back for more!
Plant(s)
Lavendula dentata — Lavender - ImperialPhlox paniculata — Phlox - Bright EyesPhlox paniculata — Phlox - LauraLantana camara — Lantana - Bandana Cherry SunriseZinnia — ZinniaZinnia elegans — ZinniaHypericum calycinum — St. John's WortLantana montevidensis — Lantana - Lucious GrapeMonarda hybrid — Bee BalmLysimachia — Creeping JennyMentha suaveolens "variegated" — Pineapple Mint
Judges' comments

Statement of Intent showcases this hort design. Lack of relation among plant material affects flow of design.