Naperville Community Gardeners 30th Annual Flower & Garden Show August 20, 2010

Naperville Community Gardeners invite all area gardeners to participate in their 30th Annual Flower & Garden a new location this year, The Barn Recreation Center, 421 W. Martin Ave., Naperville.

The Flower and Garden Show showcases entries of vegetables, flowers, fruits, herbs, potted plants, bonsai and outdoor containers. There are also categories for artistic arrangements, garden art and largest/oddest vegetable. There is a special section set aside for all young gardeners – through high seniors. Youth may enter anything they grow. Young gardeners are also welcome to enter in any other category.

Accredited judges evaluate the different presentations. Blue, red, and white ribbons are awarded for first, second, and third places in each category. Because there are over two hundred categories, there are many winners. There are also awards for best of class, best flower, best vegetable, and best of show. There are also cash prizes for Best Vegetable, Best Flower, Best of Class and Best of Show.

Exhibits may be entered between 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. After the judging, the public is invited to view the exhibits from 1:30 to 3 p.m. There is no charge for either entering the show or visiting the exhibition area in the afternoon.

Show Guides will be available online at the club’s website: www.napervillecommunitygardeners.org Check the Show Guide for rules and entry advice. Club members will be on hand during registration to help with your entries.