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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