Floral Design Information
All members are encouraged to enter Horticulture and Floral Exhibits at general meetings. All exhibits must be ENTERED, REGISTERED, and IN PLACE by 11:00 AM. Exhibits not in place by 11:00 AM will be placed on the display table and will not be judged.
Design Themes for 2024-2025
Class I design themes are listed below. Class II designs are any other design type described in the "2017 Handbook for Flower Shows."
September 24 - In the Beginning
Class I - American Traditional Mass Design - A design you would create for your home or some special event of all fresh plant material.
October 22 - Hands On
Class I - Line Design - In preparation for our Flower Show on May 17, 2025, bring your own container and participate in a lesson on the difference between a creative line design and a traditional line design
January 28 - Theme: Create a Little "Something"
Class I - Small Design - Any design style, traditional or creative, but reduced in size, not to exceed 8" in height, width, or depth.
March 25 - Theme: See What You Can Do
Class I - Transparency Design - A creative design with see-through elements (translucent, grid-like materials, etc.) integral to the design and permitting some components to be viewed through others.
April 22 - Theme: Practice
Class I - Any design from the Flower Show Schedule displayed according to the rules set forth in the “Schedule.”
Exhibiting Floral Designs
See the "2017 Handbook for Flower Shows," Chapter 7, Design, pages 63-83, for detailed information.
A summary of the yearbook information can be found at the following links: (or pages 21-24 of the "2022-2023 CBGC Yearbook")
Flower Show School
Flower Show School is for prospective flower exhibitors and judges, as well as for garden club members and anyone interested in flower design. It is a series of four courses covering the principles of floral design and fundamentals of plant life.
Find information about the latest course offerings in Virginia on the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs website. See the National Garden Clubs' website for detailed information about the curriculum and out of state course schedules.