FLOWER SHOWS Upcoming in or near Zone X
Martha Marsh and Robin Schachat
Last fall a number of SLGC members who had not entered a flower show previously dipped their toes in the water of GCA flower shows with our show, A Fantasy.
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Visiting Gardens: The Philadelphia Flower Show
Robin Schachat
Among flower show enthusiasts in the United States, the Philadelphia Flower Show is undoubtedly THE event of the year. There is no other like it. This year’s show will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in downtown Philadelphia from March 2 – 10. The theme is “United by Flowers”.
Read MoreFloral Design Classes are Open to our Members!
Robin Schachat
The Garden Club of Allegheny County – only two hours away in the Pittsburgh area – has announced openings in their floral design classes for “In Fine Feather,” their bird-themed flower show taking place in May at the Pittsburgh Field Club. They’d love to have some of our ladies enter, just as some of their members entered A Fantasy last fall.
Read MoreA Fantasy, Realized
Robin Schachat
The past ten years have seen four Flower Shows produced by Shaker Lakes Garden Club, beginning with our Perennial Centennial in our club’s centennial year, followed by The Flowers that Bloom in the Spring, Tra La; Cornucopia; and now A Fantasy.
Read MoreThank You to All the Workers
Martha Marsh and Robin Schachat
A big Thank You from Robin and Martha for all the workers at Fantasy, this year’s wonderful GCA flower show.
Read MoreEntering Horticulture Classes
Martha Marsh and Robin Schachat
The easiest way to enter any flower show is to select a number of horticulture classes from the Schedule that match what you have growing in your yard, and that you believe will be looking good on the weekend of the Show.
Read MoreA Fantasy
Martha Marsh and Robin Schachat
Martha and Robin are desperately seeking someone to fulfill our fantasies! No, not that kind of fantasy…..
Read MoreFlower Show Hort Entries Needed!
Martha Marsh
Ladies, PLEASE if you have anything in bloom in your garden, or a good green plant sprig, an herb that is not moth eaten, or ANYTHING that is showy, PLEASE bring it to the show!
Read MoreJudges’ Tricks...
Robin Schachat
Suzy Hartford and Martha Marsh have been judging Horticulture classes at GCA Flower Shows since before Noah ever considered building a boat.
Read MoreFlower Show Volunteers
Martha Marsh and Robin Schachat
Dear Ladies of the SLGC,
It is time to step up and be counted!
Read MoreAre You Afraid to Enter the Flower Show?
Martha Marsh
Are you afraid you will commit social suicide if you do not clean up all the awards?
Read MoreWe Will Show You How!
Robin Schachat
August 29 at 10 am
Learn to fill out a Flower Show entry card.
Read MoreHorticulture Workshop
Jennifer Hartford
August 8, 9:30 am
2761 Chesterton Rd, Shaker Heights
Thinking of entering a horticulture class in A Fantasy?
Read MoreFlower Show Classes to Enter By June 7!!
Martha Marsh and Robin Schachat
These two classes require advance entry, using the Horticulture Entry Form that can be found on page 43 of our Flower Show Schedule. Entries for each must be planted by June 7th. One class is for members of all GCA clubs – but it would be swell if our own members could fill this class! The other is open to MALE MEMBERS of SLGC households.
Read MoreConditioning Cut Flowers for Floral Design or Cut Horticulture Entry
Martha Marsh
Cut with sharp clippers, preferably in the evening when plant is filled with carbohydrates, or in early morning when dew is on the flowers.
Read MoreA Rain Garden in the GCA Flower Show
Jennifer Hartford
The GCA Annual Meeting flower show Where The Wild Things Are was held in Columbus May 22nd- May 24th. The GCA invited each of the Zone X clubs to enter the educational component class #32, a native plant container rain garden
Read MoreWorkshop for SLGC Flower Show
Martha Marsh
Wednesday, May 17, 10 am
At the home of Margaret Krudy
2720 Cranlyn Road, Shaker Heights
Pot et Fleur Demonstration Coming Soon!
Martha Marsh and Robin Schachat
New Date: Friday, April 21 at 9:30 am
at the home of Margaret Ransohoff
19850 Marchmont Road
Shaker Heights, OH 44122
Better Than an Easter Egg Hunt!
Robin Schachat
Let’s Go Gather Materials for Botanical Jewelry!
When: Sunday afternoon, April 16 at 1 pm
Rain Date: Saturday, April 22 (Earth Day!) at 1 pm
Where: Meet at Robin Schachat’s house, 17400 South Park, Shaker Heights
A Fantasy
Robin Schachat
What To Do Right Now to Get Ready For Our Upcoming Flower Show
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