The following was an overheard conversation between two women at the Naples Flower Show on Saturday, March 25.

1st woman: “Look at that gorgeous plant. Wonder what it is. I love going to the flower show to see new plants.”

2nd woman: “I have a brown thumb. I could kill an artificial plant. But I like going to flower shows because they make me happy.”

So, intrepid garden clubbers, your contribution to the Flower Show not only educates your fellow citizens in horticulture and opens their minds to original and creative designs but also helps spread a little happiness. Garden on!


Design Awards

Designer’s Choice

Kathleen Hawryluk, 2 Awards of Excellence, Designer’s Choice Award, first place award

Melinda Earle and Barbara Ricci, first place awards

Tricolor

Jill Chamberlain, Tricolor Award and first place award

Shirley Wigginton, President’s Award

Mary Pulick and Jane Gregory, first place awards    

Table Artistry

Terry Aufranc, Table Artistry Award and first place award

Susie Gascoigne and Carol Conant, first place awards

Distinction

Mary Raymond, People’s Choice Award

Barbara Sampson, Flower Show Chair Award and two first place awards

Catherine Ware, Award of Distinction and first place award

Petite

Sondra Quinn, Petite Award and first place award

Jeanne Bowen and Sally Lutz, first place awards

Cinderella’s Sidekicks, Section F

Kathy Akenson and Taylor Burnham, first place awards

Novice Award—Melissa McClayton

Club President’s Award for Design

Shirley Wiggenton


Horticulture Awards

Award of Horticulture Excellence—Linda LaRue Brown

Award of Merit—Linda LaRue Brown ( 2 awards), Joyce Fletcher and Ellen Meister

Arboreal Award—Judy Bergauer and BJ Gifford

Award of Merit—Ornamental Foliage—Chad Washburn

Club Orchid Award—Pat Fosberg

Grower’s Choice Award—Jackie Frodsham

Club Bromeliad Award—Diane Cooley and Jackie Frodsham

Club Succulent Award—Jane Ewy

Club Cactus Award—Sudie Minamyer

Grower’s Choice Award—Combination Planting—Sandy Lasch

Grower’s Choice Award—Foliage—Jane Ewy

Collector’s Showcase Award—Linda LaRue Brown

Brian Holley Award, Member Challenge—Melinda Earle

Member Challenge, first place award – Nan Merrick

Popular Vote Award—Susan Latos & Joyce Colvario  

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