GROW AND SHOW
Sharing our garden beauties through these Mini Flower Shows provides:
- Enjoyment for all
- Learning about all types of plants, both tried and true as well as new and unique varieties
- Good practice for entering the Kelowna Garden Club Flower Show on June 27, 2026
Everyone can participate at our monthly meetings by entering the various Classes as set out in the following Schedule.
RULES FOR ENTRIES
- All entries must be grown by you in your home or in your garden, unless otherwise stated in the Schedule.
- There are judged and non-judged Classes.
- Only one entry per Class per person is allowed, but you may enter as many Classes as you wish.
- All entries should adhere to the Schedule, even those that are not judged
- FILL OUT ENTRY CARDS AS FOLLOWS- There are two types of Entry Cards:
JUDGED ENTRIES
For Trophy Classes. These entries will be judged. These cards are GREEN.
- On the Entry Card, print the date, Class number, names of the plant(s), and variety, if known
- Print your name (exhibitor) and phone number at the bottom of the card
- Fold the card on the dotted line to hide your name
- Place your entry with card in front of the appropriate Class
- Names will be revealed after judging has been completed
NON–JUDGED ENTRIES
For all classes that are not judged. These cards are WHITE.
- On the Entry Card, print the date, class number, names of the plant(s), and variety, if known, your name (exhibitor) and phone number
- Place your entry with card in front of the appropriate Class.
JUDGING
All judging of Trophy Classes is done by a Floral Art and/or Horticultural Judge (certified by BC Council of Garden Clubs).
- The Trophy will be presented to the winner and the winner will be given a medallion to keep.
- Points are awarded as follows: 1 point for third place, 2 points for second, 3 points for first place.
- These points are tallied at the end of the year. The member with the most points at the end of the year will be presented with the Kelowna Garden Club Aggregate trophy at the December Christmas Party.
PARTICIPATION
- Each member who brings entries to the Grow and Show will receive one point for each entry.
- All entries are tallied throughout the year
- The member with the most points will receive a “Participation Award” at the December Christmas Party, in appreciation for sharing the beauty of their garden.
Show and Tell
For this Class, you can bring any plant, flower, fruit, or vegetable that is unusual, or a new variety, or of special interest to the members.
Use of Baskets as Containers
- A basket can be of any natural, woven material
- It may have a lid and handles
- If the basket is meant to be carried by the handle, two-thirds of the handle should be free for easy carrying
Table Centrepiece Design
- An arrangement for the centre of a dining room table should be low enough to be see over it.
- A fairly low container is used and the overall height of the design should be no more than 25 cms or 10 inches high.
- In the case of a Flower Show, the height is important and the width of the design is determined by keeping the proportion of the height to the width and to the overall size and shape of the table.
For Further Information or Questions please contact:
Marilyn Degraw
Grow and Show Co-ordinator
GROW & SHOW 2026 SCHEDULE
2026 SCHEDULE
March 3, 2026
Class 1: “First Sign of Spring” – anything flowering in your garden, attractively arranged in a suitable container with its own foliage.
Class 2: “Indoor Pleasure” – any Houseplant that is unique or showing beautifully. May or may not be blooming.
Class 3: “Salute to the Irish” – an arrangement of Flowers and Foliage with the colour green predominating. Plant material may be purchased and accessories are allowed.
Class 4: “Might be Prickly” – one or more Cacti and/or Succulents in a pot which you have arranged, planted and overwintered.
Class 5: “Oriental Delight” – any oriental-style arrangement with up to three Flowers and Greenery. Flowers and greenery may be purchased. Accessories may be included.
Class 6: “Growing Green” – Micro Greens or Salad Greens growing in a suitable container.
Class 7: “Show and Tell”
April 7, 2026
Class 1: “Lenten Rose” – one stem of Hellebore with its own greenery; any variety, any colour.
Class 2: “Blooming Branches” – a display of up to three (3) branches in full bloom or forced into bloom, in a vase.
Class 3: “Dancing Daffodils” – a bouquet of one or more colours or varieties of Narcissi/Daffodils in a suitable vase.
Class 4: “Happy Easter” – an arrangement of Flowers and Greenery from your garden incorporating Easter accessories.
Class 5: “Spring Tea” – an arrangement of delicate flowers from your garden in a teacup.
Class 6: “Wild Edibles” – any wild edible plant material suitably displayed in a mason jar.
Class 7: “ Show and Tell”
May 5, 2026
*Class 1: “The Ernie and Evelyn Burnett Trophy” donated by Don Burnett – an arrangement of spring flowers and shrubs.
*Class 2: “Iris Trophy” in memory of Alex Rudy – one stalk of Bearded Iris in a sturdy container.
Class 3: “Happy Mother’s Day” – an arrangement of flowers in a teapot as a salute to all mothers.
Class 4: “Tulip Trio” – three (3) Tulips with own foliage, any variety, any colour, in a vase.
Class 5: “Pot of Herbs” – one or more Herbs that have been grown in a pot in your home or garden.
Class 6: “What’s Blooming”– the best flower blooming in your garden except Tulips and Iris.
Class 7: “Seeing Double” – two complementary arrangements in small matching containers. Overall size of each arrangement is not to exceed 13 cm (5”) in height & width.
Class 8: “Show and Tell”
June 2, 2026
*Class 1: “Challenge Cup for Peonies Trophy” donated by Kelowna and District Horticultural Society – one Peony, any colour, disbudded, with own foliage, in a sturdy vase.
*Class 2: “Yellow Peace Rose Trophy” – a single Yellow Peace Rose, with its own foliage , one half to three-quarters open, no side buds.
Class 3: “Lovely Lilac” – one stem of Lilac with its own greenery, any colour, in a suitable vase. May have multiple flower heads.
Class 4: “Tiny Delights” – up to three (3) Miniature Roses, any colour, any variety, in a suitable container.
Class 5: “Beauty of Rose” – an arrangement of any colour or variety of Roses, except Miniature Roses, with their own foliage, in a suitable container.
Class 6: “What’s Blooming” – your choice of flowers blooming in your garden except Peony, Rose and Lilac.
Class 7: “Edibles” – a display of vegetables and herbs from your garden attractively arranged in a small basket.
Class 8: “Show and Tell”
July and August:
No Meeting
September 1, 2026
*Class 1: “Dahlia Cup” donated by Kelowna and District Horticultural Society – one Dahlia bloom with its own foliage, any colour, disbudded. One full pair of leaves is to be attached to the stem.
*Class 2: “Henry and Ella Metka Gladiola trophy” – one spike of Gladiola, any colour, in a sturdy container.
*Class 3: “Lillian Jeffreys Rose Trophy” donated by Frank Jeffreys – one single Rose, any type, any colour, with its own foliage, one-half to three-quarters open. No side buds.
*Class 4: “Sweet Pea Challenge Cup” donated by Amateur Sweet Pea Association – five (5) sets of annual Sweet Peas, any colour, in a vase.
Class 5: “Not Thirsty” – an arrangement featuring drought-tolerant flowers and plant material in a vase.
Class 6: “Summer Sunset” – table centrepiece design in a low container using flowers in shades of orange and yellow with greenery from your garden. Design not to exceed 60 cm (24”) in width.
Class 7: “Fall Harvest” – a display of fruit, vegetables and/or herbs, any variety, in a basket.
Class 8: “Show and Tell”
October 6, 2026
*Class 1: “Chrysanthemum Bowl” donated by Kelowna and District Horticultural Society – one stem of Chrysanthemum, multiple flowers, any colour or variety.
*Class 2: “Aster Cup Challenge” donated by Kelowna and District Horticultural Society by Karen MacLaren- three (3) stems of Aster, any colour.
Class 3: “Heavenly Hydrangea” – one Hydrangea bloom in a suitable vase.
Class 4: “What’s Blooming” – your choice of any flower from your garden except Chrysanthemum, Hydrangea and Aster.
Class 5: “Fall Bounty” – a display of fruit from your garden or locally grown fruit in a container of your choice.
Class 6: “Begonia Beauty” – one Begonia flower floating in a shallow container
Class 7: “Trick or Treat” – a seasonal design in a Pumpkin, Squash, or Gourd. Accessories allowed.
Class 8: “Show and Tell”
November 3, 2026
Class 1: “Fall Foliage” – one branch showing fall colour in a sturdy container.
Class 2: “Last Rose of Summer” – one single Rose, any variety, with its own foliage attached.
Class 3: “What’s Blooming” – an arrangement of any flowers still blooming in your garden.
Class 4: “Beauty of Grasses” – an arrangement of grasses from your garden,
Class 5: “Remembering”– an arrangement for Remembrance Day in honour of our veterans using flowers and greenery from your garden, Accessories may be included.
Class 6: “Seed Time” – a collection of at least three (3) varieties of seed heads/pods in a suitable container.
Class 7: “Show and Tell”
This Grow & Show schedule is also published in the monthly newsletter. Please check the newsletter each month as changes sometimes need to be made depending on the weather and what is growing in our gardens.
If you have questions, suggestions, or comments you may direct them to Marilyn Degraw.
Grow and Show Photos
Submitted by Kelowna Garden Club members
