The Shows are all about having fun. This isn’t RHS Chelsea or Tatton Park and it’s all about having fun. We have all started somewhere and been nervous about entering.
You don’t need to be a Society member to enter.
For people who are starting out there are some Novice classes. A Novice, is an exhibitor who has not won more than three first prizes in the appropriate section entered at any show prior to this year.
Each show has a list of classes that can be entered with exhibits. These are in the Show Schedule. This schedule gives a list of all the classes in different categories, entry fee and prize/trophy details, an entry form, details of when entries need to be submitted and the date when exhibits are to be brought to the show venue. This is usually the evening before the day of the show.
Growing for showing is easy. Take a look at the show schedule and find classes where you might have something in the garden, your allotment or a houseplant you can enter. It can be as simple as one stem of a flower that is in bloom in your garden.
Cut your plants on the day of the staging for the Show. Remove damaged flowers, discoloured or broken leaves. Check that the container you use is well filled with water to prevent wilting.
We provide the vases and water so don’t worry about that. On the Friday staging evening we have members around to help and advise you.
If you win a prize, you can collect the prize from the Treasurer on the final day of the show. Trophies are awarded for some classes and there is a presentation on the final day of the show.
Full rules on https://e-voice.org.uk/southportchrysants/shows/show-rules/ or email scgs1949@gmail.com for a copy.
Contact us if you have any questions
Secretary Alan Foxall 183, Wennington Road, Southport 01704 225708 Show Secretary Carolyn 07437 527599
Website e-voice.org.uk/southportchrysants
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/scgsociety
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Email scgs1949@gmail.com