Event Date
2nd Aug to 3rd Aug 2024

Clubs and Groups Growing and Showing

A class for groups to exhibit their skills
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To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Class: 101 CLUBS AND GROUPS GROWING AND SHOWING. THE GREENHOUSE

Description:

Open to informal groups, gardening clubs, associations and societies.
A display of cut flowers, pot plants, fruit and/or vegetables on the theme of a greenhouse. Whilst the display will normally include all of these, it may be of one type only (e.g. just vegetables) or any combination of types (e.g. cut flowers and fruit).
This class will be judged for quality, variety and presentation of material. Accessories should be used but must not predominate. Space allowed 180cm wide x 75cm deep, any height. Tips for entering this class will be posted to each competitor and on the website. Entries in this class may be limited to a maximum of six.
All groups and clubs that enter will be given £25 to cover expenses and TWO pairs of show tickets.
THE SAMPSON MEMORIAL TROPHY will be awarded for the best exhibit in this class. 2023 winner: The Allomenteers Smeatharpe

Prizes: 1st - £75, 2nd - £50 and 3rd - £35

Price: £2.00

Taunton Flower Show Master Gardener

This class is designed to show the all round skill of an individual gardener.
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To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Class: 102 TAUNTON FLOWER SHOW MASTER GARDENER.

Description:

TAUNTON FLOWER SHOW MASTER GARDENER.
Open to Individual exhibitors only.
This class is designed to show the all round skill of an individual gardener.

A display of, as a minimum:
• Two vases of cut flowers
• Two flowering pot plants,
• Five kinds of vegetables,
• Three kinds of fruit.
You may include more types and higher numbers of each type if you wish.

You should present an attractive display. Accessories, staging and backdrops may be used to enhance the decorative effect. To be displayed in a space 120cm wide x 75cm deep, any height. This class will be judged for quality, variety and presentation of material. Please name cultivars where possible.
The LES PRING MEMORIAL CUP will be awarded to the winner of this class. 2022 winner: Rodney Loader.

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £7

Entries: £0.00 (£2.00 for non members)

General Display Classes

Classes 103 to 106 are open to all, including individuals, clubs, informal groups, associations and societies.
These are the largest horticultural exhibits in the show. They will be staged on tables against the side of the marquee. Stands and backdrops may be used.
The BLACKTHORN TROPHY will be awarded for the best exhibit in classes 103 to 106. 2022 winner: Ivor Mace.
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To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Class: 103 Display of Fuchsias and/or Pelargoniums.

Description:

Display of Fuchsias and/or Pelargoniums. Foliage, accessories, staging and backdrops may be used arranged for effect. Space allowed 120cm wide x 75cm deep, any height.
Please name cultivars where known.

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £7

Entries: £0.00 (£2.00 for non members)
Class: 104 Display of pot plants.

Description:

Display of pot plants. Foliage, accessories, staging and backdrops may be used arranged for effect. Space allowed 120cm wide x 75cm deep, any height.
Please name cultivars where known.

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £7

Entries: £0.00 (£2.00 for non members)
Class: 105 Display of cut flowers.

Description:

Display of cut flowers. Foliage, accessories, staging and backdrops may be used arranged for effect. Space allowed 120cm wide x 75cm deep, any height.
Please name cultivars where known.

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £7

Entries: £0.00 (£2.00 for non members)
Class: 106 Display of 5 vases of cut flowers

Description:

Display of 5 vases of cut flowers, 5 separate cultivars.
Each vase to contain a single cultivar only. Minimum 3 and maximum 12 stems per vase. Foliage, accessories, staging and backdrops may be used arranged for effect. Space allowed 120cm wide x 75cm deep.
Please name cultivars where known.

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £7

Entries: £0.00 (£2.00 for non members)