National Garden Club Flower Show School Course III, sponsored by District IX Judges Council and hosted by Naples Garden Club, was held October 30 to November 1, 2018, at Naples Botanical Garden. Students studied Orchids and Viburnums in Horticulture with Darlene Newell. Kathleen Hawryluk taught Creative Floral Design. There were beautiful examples of Creative Designs, Reflective Designs, Low-Profile Designs and Cascade Designs, as well as stunning plant specimens on loan from Naples Botanical Garden.
Many members attended as aspiring student judges, auditors, or provisionals earning credits. Flower Show School is chaired by Sondra Quinn. Committee Members include: Louella McAloose-Registrar, Gail Pica-Advisor and PR, Melinda Earle-Proctor, Raynelle Perkins-Horticulture, Jane Gregory-Floral Design, Pat Fosberg-Hospitality and Kathy Hume.
Have a look: (to see larger images, please visit the NGC Facebook page here.)