Program: "Rain Gardens: How, What & Where?"
Richard Jacobs, P.E., Virginia Soil and Water Conservation, shared practical information and cost effective ways club members could reduce runoff and erosion on their property by installing rain gardens. Not only can rain gardens be an attractive addition to the landscape but they help filter out pollutants in runoff and provide food and shelter for butterflies, song birds and other wildlife.
Horticulture & Design Exhibits
Division I - Horticulture
Section A. Shrubs & Trees
Class 1. Euonymus
Class 2. Hibiscus
Class 3. Lagerstroemia (Crape Myrtle)
Class 4. Other
Section B. Bulbs, Corms, Tubers, Rhizomes
Class 5. Dahlia
Class 6. Gladiolus
Class 7. Zantodenchia (Calla Lily)
Class 8. Other
Section C. Perennials
Class 9. Echinacea (Coneflower) *
Class 10. Rudbeckia (Coneflower) *
Class 11. Hosta
Class 12. Other
* Echinacea is typically pink or purple and black in color. Rudbeckia is vibrant yellow or orange with yellow or black center.
Section D. Herbs
Class 13. Lavendula (Lavender)
Class 14. Salvia rosmarinus (Rosemary)
Class 15. Petroselinum crispum (Parsley)
Class 16. Other
Section E. Container Grown Plants - Grower's Choice
Class 17. Home Grown
Class 18. Greenhouse Grown
Section F. Annuals
Class 19. Geraniums
Class 20. Marigolds
Class 21. Sunflower
Class 22. Other
* Tip: Keep on deadheading. The more you deadhead, the more your flowers will rebloom. However, letting the last flowers of the season go to seed can be kind to birds in Fall and Winter. Watch lawn for brown spots caused by insect activity or fungus.
Division II - Design
Designer's Choice - Design type and plant material to be listed on a 3x5 card. Backdrop encouraged. Remember Principles of Design. Use NGC Handbook for Flower Shows.