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A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division IV: Botanical Arts
Transformations
Class 4. I Can See Clearly Now
award
1st
show No.
BA17
Exhibitor(s)
natalie huffaker 302,
,
Statement of Intent

Wipe away your foggy vision! We are helping you “see more clearly now” that pollinators, flora and fauna “morph” us into a more beautiful world.
Plant(s)
Hydrangea paniculata — Tardiva hydrangeaMagnolia grandiflora — Southern MagnoliaPinus strobus — White pineCampsis radicans — Trumpet vinePseuderernia furfurcua  — LichenQuerus — OakAllium — Onion skinPryopteris erythrosora — Autumn fernLlex opaca — Holly berryLaropie — Border grassLagerstromia indica — Crepe mrytle
 
Judges' comments

A rhythmic and textural design which takes whimsy and creativity to new heights.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division IV: Botanical Arts
Transformations
Class 4. I Can See Clearly Now
award
Honorable Mention
show No.
BA18
Exhibitor(s)
Elizabeth Dukes 315, Novice
,
Statement of Intent

"So I turned myself to face me but I've never caught a glimpse...Ch-ch-ch-changes" A reflection of the iconic David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust
Plant(s)
Rosa alba — White RosePrunus dulcid — AlmondLens culinaris — LentilPityrogramma calomelanos — Silver fernBellis perinnis — DaisyBetula papyrifea — White birch
 
Judges' comments

A humorous and colorfully creative design in response to ziggy stardust. Construction and surface treatment distracts from distinction.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division IV: Botanical Arts
Transformations
Class 4. I Can See Clearly Now
award
2nd
show No.
BA19
Exhibitor(s)
Loan Tran 217,
,
Statement of Intent

WOW, I can now see clearly a wonderful world with beautiful flowers, seeds, caterpillars and a gorgeous butterfly.
Plant(s)
Rosa — RoseAllium tuberosum — Chinese chiveIris Sibirica — Siberian IrisHydrangea macrophylla — HydrangeaPisum sativum — Green PeaChasmanthium latifolium — Northern Sea OatsLilium lancifolium — Tiger LilyMusa — Banana
 
Judges' comments

Harmonious colors and variety of crafted components brightens our eyes. Lack of transition between lenses and arms due to treatment of plant material impacts the rhythm of the design.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division IV: Botanical Arts
Transformations
Class 4. I Can See Clearly Now
award
Honorable Mention
show No.
BA20
Exhibitor(s)
Molly Lamme 313, Novice
,
Statement of Intent

A Sight to Behold: When winter transforms into the colors of spring, it's as if iridescent jewels have emerged from their snug garden hiding places.
Plant(s)
Plantanus occidentalis — American sycamoreJacobaea marítima subsp. marítima — Dusty millerAsclepias curassavica — Tropical milkweedGlycine max — SoybeanTrachelospermum jasminoides — Star jasminePiper nigrum — Black pepperTsuga heterophylla — Western hemlockSesamum indicum — Sesame seedBrassica junicea — Brown mustardVigna mungo — Black lentilZizania acquatica — Annual wild riceHydrangea paniculata — Panicle hydrangeaFoeniculum vulgare — Fennel
 
Judges' comments

Treatment of eyeglass frames contrast nicely with chosen color palette. The inconsistency of craftmanship and scale of elements disturbs the rhythm of design.
A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division IV: Botanical Arts
Transformations
Class 4. I Can See Clearly Now
award
3rd
show No.
BA21
Exhibitor(s)
kirsten larsen 342, Novice
,
Statement of Intent

"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes." Marcel Proust
Plant(s)
Acer saccharinum — silver mapleCoriandrum sativum — coriander seedsCatalpa speciosa — northern catalpaLivistona chinensis — fountain palmLunaria annua — money plant
 
Judges' comments

Minimal use of texture and color shimmer in this sophisticated contemporary design. Use and treatment of money plant confuses the interpretation of the class.