Horticulture
Steward: Joanna Holden
Judge: Elisabeth Clark
Special Awards
Most Outstanding Senior Horticulture Exhibit - Sponsored by Danny Murphy, Pottery.
Most Outstanding Junior Horticulture Exhibit - Sponsored by Lis & Ian Clark, Trophy.
Jean Sallis Memorial Trophy for Best Garden - Sponsored by Renfree Pastoral Co, Trophy & Ribbon.
Rules
See Agriculture Section for Fruit & Vegetables
NEW RULE IN 2024 - Plant size cannot exceed pot size 5 LT, 22cms and 1Okgs. Plants requiring a trolley to be transported will not meet the size requirements
- The following rules apply in addition to the Regulations.
- All entries to be delivered to the Showgrounds between 10am and 12.30pm on Thursday of Show week.
- Cut flowers must be displayed in suitable containers, such as glass jars or bottles. All containers to be supplied by the exhibitor.
- Exhibitors entering Floral Art classes must be their own arrangement but not necessarily grown by exhibitor.
- Potted plants must be established in the entry container for at least two months prior to the show.
- Pots must be a manageable size.
- Please show the name of plants if known.
- Nomination slips to be firmly attached to the entry with the number showing.
G - Horticulture
Fees
2-day pass holders - $2
Non 2-day pass holders - $3
unless noted otherwise
Entries Close: Saturday, July 13, 2024
Sponsors & Prizes
KDSS - Standard:
1st - $11, 2nd - $6, 3rd -$4
OPEN HORTICULTURE CLASSES
| Class Number | Class Name | Instructions | Sponsor | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G01 | Rose | one bloom | Money Spider Conveyancing | 1st - $11, 2nd - $6, 3rd -$4 |
| G02 | Rose | varied, three stems | Donna Warland | 1st - $11, 2nd - $6, 3rd -$4 |
| G03 | Bougainvillea | varied, three stems | Donna Warland | 1st - $11, 2nd - $6, 3rd -$4 |
| G04 | Any Other Garden Bed Flower | not varied, three stems | Donna Warland | 1st - $11, 2nd - $6, 3rd -$4 |
| G05 | Giant Sunflower Head | one flower, cut or in a pot, judged on diameter of head including petals | On Site Refrigeration & Air Conditioning P/L | 1st - $11, 2nd - $6, 3rd -$4 |
| G06 | Frangipani | Cut flower | On Site Refrigeration & Air Conditioning P/L | 1st - $11, 2nd - $6, 3rd -$4 |
| G07 | Caladium | In a pot | On Site Refrigeration & Air Conditioning P/L | 1st - $11, 2nd - $6, 3rd -$4 |
| G08 | Plant (not a fern) In A Pot | any plant, not a fern, in a pot | On Site Refrigeration & Air Conditioning P/L | 1st - $11, 2nd - $6, 3rd -$4 |
| G09 | Desert Rose in a pot | In bloom. Must not be in a large pot! (our steward needs to be able to move) | Money Spider Conveyancing | 1st - $11, 2nd - $6, 3rd -$4 |
| G10 | Coleus | in pot | Patty Buntine | 1st - $11, 2nd - $6, 3rd -$4 |
| G11 | Fern | Patty Buntine | 1st - $11, 2nd - $6, 3rd -$4 | |
| G12 | Plant (not a fern) In A Hanging Pot | any plant, not a fern, in a hanging pot | On Site Refrigeration & Air Conditioning P/L | 1st - $11, 2nd - $6, 3rd -$4 |
| G13 | Cacti in a pot | Anglicare NT | 1st - $11, 2nd - $6, 3rd -$4 | |
| G14 | Succulent in a pot | Anglicare NT | 1st - $11, 2nd - $6, 3rd -$4 | |
| G15 | Orchid | in flower | On Site Refrigeration & Air Conditioning P/L | 1st - $11, 2nd - $6, 3rd -$4 |
| G16 | Aechmea | L J Hooker Katherine | 1st - $11, 2nd - $6, 3rd -$4 | |
| G17 | Neoregelia | On Site Refrigeration & Air Conditioning P/L | 1st - $11, 2nd - $6, 3rd -$4 | |
| G18 | Plant in a container made using recycled materials not a pot | With horticulture theme or contain a plant | On Site Refrigeration & Air Conditioning P/L | 1st - $11, 2nd - $6, 3rd -$4 |
| G19 | Garden ornament using recylced material | Barramundi theme | Lis & Ian Clark | 1st - $11, 2nd - $6, 3rd -$4 |
| G20 | Plant any species in flower | Plant in flower in any other category | On Site Refrigeration & Air Conditioning P/L | 1st - $11, 2nd - $6, 3rd -$4 |
| G21 | Best Rural Garden | Open to all rural, town and school gardens within radius of 30km from post office. | Renfree Pastoral Co | 1st $50 2nd $30 3rd $20 |
| G22 | Best Town garden | Open to all house in town area | Renfree Pastoral Co | 1st $50 2nd $30 3rd $20 |
| G23 | Best Business /Government garden | Open to all businesses, schools and government gardens in the town area | Renfree Pastoral Co | 1st $50 2nd $30 3rd $20 |
JUNIOR HORTICULTURE CLASSES
| Class Number | Class Name | Instructions | Sponsor | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G24 | Best young persons garden | 18yrs and under | Lis & Ian Clark | 1st $50 2nd $30 3rd $20 |
| G25 | Colouring In Competition - 5 yrs & under | Picture link available for download above | On Site Refrigeration & Air Conditioning P/L | 1st - $11, 2nd - $6, 3rd -$4 |
| G26 | Floral Arrangement - 12 yrs & under | in or with favourite toy | Lis & Ian Clark | 1st - $11, 2nd - $6, 3rd -$4 |
| G27 | Container Of Seedlings - 5 yrs & under | On Site Refrigeration & Air Conditioning P/L | 1st - $11, 2nd - $6, 3rd -$4 | |
| G28 | Decorated Boot 5 yrs & under | On Site Refrigeration & Air Conditioning P/L | 1st - $11, 2nd - $6, 3rd -$4 | |
| G29 | Colouring In Competition - 12 yrs & under | Picture link available for download above | Lis & Ian Clark | 1st - $11, 2nd - $6, 3rd -$4 |
| G30 | Decorated Boot - 12 yrs & under | On Site Refrigeration & Air Conditioning P/L | 1st - $11, 2nd - $6, 3rd -$4 | |
| G31 | Plant or Fern in a Pot - 12 yrs & under | Donna Warland | 1st - $11, 2nd - $6, 3rd -$4 | |
| G32 | Giant Sunflower Head - 12 yrs & under | One flower, cut or in a pot, judged on diameter of head including petals | Donna Warland | 1st $50 2nd $30 3rd $15 |
| G33 | Garden ornament using recylced material | Barramundi theme | RDO equipment | 1st - $11, 2nd - $6, 3rd -$4 |
