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August 2018 Flower Show Volunteers Needed

  • At August 15, 2018
  • By MEGC
  • In Garden Club Newsletter, Garden Club News
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Hello, Fellow Gardeners–your help is needed!

The North Georgia State Fair is just around the corner! As many of you may know the Marietta Council sponsors two Flower and Horticultural Specialty Shows at the fair. These shows are a significant fund raiser for our Council.

Join the fun and support our Council in the all new event space (same location at the fair grounds/Jim Miller Park, but a brand new building!).

 

Here is where we need assistance:

The Clerks Chair(s) should be kind, encouraging and proficient on email and likes to talk to people.  It can be one person (which is less confusing) or it can be a different chair per show.  Most of the work are phone calls and emails, so it is an easy task to do from the comforts of your home. You would secure clerks quickly as waiting till the last minute can be hard to find people to clerk. Clerks are basically the shows judge’s clerical assistants!

Setup and take down flower show volunteers are needed. The setup time is

Wed., Sept 19 at 10 a.m. at the flower show site and the take down time is Sunday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m.

To volunteer, learn more about or recommend a candidate for the above opportunities, please contact:

Holly Walquist, Overall Chair, Flower Show North Georgia State Fair 2018 at

hollywalquist@comcast.net  or 770-424-4664

 

For Design entry sign-up or more information please contact:

Pril Buege, Design Entry Chair at pbuege2@comcast.net or 770-514-1660

 

Design Entries – we have six different design classes in each show, each class requires four entrants. Any amateur designer is eligible to enter. A “nutshell” version of the design entries is below. A complete version including general show and flower show rules visit https://northgeorgiastatefair.com/flower-show—non-commercial.html ,  and then click on standard flower show schedule.

 

“Handbook” refers to Handbook for Flower Shows revised 2017 NGC, Inc,. a copy of which is available at the Marietta Educational Garden Center.

 

FIRST SHOW: Entries Sept 19th, 6-8 p.m. or Sept 20th, 8:30-11:30 a.m. 

(pick up Tuesday, Sept 25th, 1-5 p.m.)

 

Designs to be staged in white niches 32″ wide, 18″ deep, and 40″ high on tables 30″ from the floor in Classes 1, 2, 3 and 4. Niches to be provided by show committee. Underlays and background panels, provided by exhibitor, are permitted, but no side panels are allowed. Tables are covered in white fabric and skirted in either red or blue. Class 5 staged in 10″ x 10″ white niches provided by show committee.

 

  • CLASS 1: “MYSTERY”   Transparency Designs (Handbook, Chapter 7, Page 77).  There is always something hidden – a motive, a clue, a surprise ending
  • CLASS 2: “COMEDY”  Reflective Designs (Handbook, Chapter 7, page 75). It’s often the reflection of ourselves that makes us laugh.
  • CLASS 3: “DRAMA” Cascade Design (Handbook Chapter 7, page 71. Sophistication and deep colors set the stage for dramatic endeavors.
  • CLASS 4: “DANCE”  Parallel Designs (Handbook, Chapter 7, Page 75) The coordination of the dancers amazes the audience.
  • CLASS 5: “IMPROV” Petite Designs, staged in 10″ x 10″ white niches provided by show committee. (Handbook, Chapter 7, Page 73) Spontaneity within constraints is the challenge of this art form.
  • CLASS 6: “MUSICAL”  Exhibition Table Designs (Handbook, Chapter 7, Page 76) Dinner before the show is themed to match the musical you have chosen.

 

Designer’s choice on number of components.  Table is provided by show committee.  Staged on a table 35″ square, 28″ high (off floor). Use of expensive dish ware and flatware on flower show tables is discouraged.  Design space is approximately 34″ wide, 34″ deep and 40″ high.  Table will be placed against a backdrop of white fabric provided by the committee.

 

SECOND SHOW: Entries Sept 25th, 6-8 p.m. or Sept 26th,  8:30-11:30 a.m.

(pick-up Sunday, Sept. 30th, 6-8 p.m.)

Classes 1, 4 and 5: designs to be staged in white niches 32″ wide, 18″ deep, and 40″ high on tables 30″ from the floor.  Niches to be provided by show committee. Underlays and background panels, provided by exhibitor, are permitted, but no side panels are allowed. Tables are covered in white fabric and skirted in either red or blue.

Classes 2 and 3 must be the same designer.

Classes 2 and 3 will be staged on a platform, 44″ high, 15.5″ deep, and 24″ wide. To be judged from the 24″ side. The platform is black and sits on silver-colored posts.  The platform will support up to 33 lbs. Designer may drape platform, but this is not required. A photo of the platform will be provided upon request. One designer must enter both class 2 and 3.

 

Designer’s choice on number of components.  Class 6 staged on a table 35″ square, 28″ high (off floor). Table is provided by show committee.  Use of expensive dish ware and flatware on flower show tables is discouraged.  Design space is approximately 34″ wide, 34″ deep and 40″ high.  Table will be placed against a backdrop of white fabric provided by the committee.

 

  • CLASS 1: “JAZZ”  Abstract Designs(Handbook, Chapter 7, Page 77).
  • Originality and the unexpected separate this musical form.                      
  • CLASS 2: “DUET OF VOICES” Duo Designs (Handbook, Chapter 7, Page 78)
  • Just the voice of two singers.
  • CLASS 3: “DUET OF INSTRUMENTS” Duo Designs (Handbook, Chapter 7, page 78).  Two instruments harmonize.
  • CLASS 4: “COUNTRY AND WESTERN” Creative Line Designs (Handbook, Chapter 7, Page 74). The sound of the South plays nationwide
  • CLASS 5: “STRING QUARTET”  Multi-Rhythmic Designs (Handbook, Chapter 7, Page 75 ) Musicians display sensitivity to each other’s timing and volume.
  • CLASS 6: “MABLEHOUSE” Functional tables (Handbook, Chapter 7, Page 76) Amphitheater provides setting for informal al fresco dining.

Hanging of the Greens and Merry Mingle

  • At November 03, 2017
  • By Garden Center
  • In Garden Club News, MEGC News, Special Events
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Don’t miss two fun events at the Garden Center on November 29th.  They are sure to set your Holiday spirit afire!

HANGING OF THE GREENS

The Annual Hanging of the Greens at the Garden Center will take place on Wednesday, 11/29 at 9 am.  Volunteers needed!  If you’d like to help with this simple, quick and fun task, please contact Carra Harris at carraharris@gmail.com

The Merry Mingle brunch will take place immediately following the Hanging of the Greens.  See below for deadlines and details on purchasing a ticket to the Merry Mingle.

 

MERRY MINGLE BRUNCH

Please join us for our annual “Merry Mingle” hosted by the Marietta Daisies Garden Club. This social event is open to all garden clubs, and we encourage everyone to attend! After we “deck the halls” of the Garden Center with boughs of holly and good cheer…we’ll celebrate with good food and great fellowship!

This year’s event will take place at the Garden Center on Wednesday, November 29th at 10 am. Tickets are $25 and include brunch. The final day to RSVP and pay for your ticket is Monday, November 13th. There will be no tickets available at the door.

Text or call Debbi Shulte at 404-791-0849 if you have any questions…or to make arrangements to purchase your ticket.

Buy Your Merry Mingle Ticket

Second Round of Winners at the N. GA State Fair Flower Show Announced

  • At October 01, 2017
  • By Garden Center
  • In Garden Club News
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The 2nd Flower Show Awards are in and we have some very exciting news!

There were many ‘firsts’ and many creative wins by our Garden Club members this year.  However, of particular note are the accomplishments of two of our members.

Joan Archer, of the Sope Creek Garden Club, earned a blue ribbon in Class 5: The Midway, which led to her win in the Designer’s Choice category, and culminated in her winning the overall top design of the flower show, the Award of Design Excellence.  This is an impressive accomplishment, but is even more impressive since Joan is a first-time entrant to the Flower Show!  (She also attended the Council’s Flower Show 101 class at the Garden Center last August, so we can all say, “we knew her when…”.)

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First Round of Winners at the N. GA State Fair Flower Show Announced

  • At September 25, 2017
  • By MEGC
  • In Garden Club News
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Thank you to all who entered the flower show this year.  The entries were spectacular and we appreciate the time you took to grow your horticulture, even in the current dry restrictions.  The designs were also spectacular and some of the most creative designs yet.

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Basic Design Course Coming to the Garden Center

  • At September 11, 2017
  • By Garden Center
  • In Garden Club News
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Learn to Arrange Flowers, Foliage and Fruits for Your Home

Great news! You have the chance to take five classes of flower arranging at the Marietta Educational Garden Center beginning in January.

Creative Study Club of Marietta will offer the course with five different teachers, who have over 80 years of combined experience in floral design and flower show judging.

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