Rochester Garden & Flower Club Flower Arranging Workshop and Show - 2024

Flower Arranging Workshop: Thursday, July 25, 5-7 p.m.

Entry Hours: Thursday, July 25, 5-7 p.m. and Friday, July 26, 8:00 - 8:45 a.m.

Judging begins at 9 am on Friday.

Flower Arranging Show: Friday, July 26, 2024 - July 27, 2024

The club will once again be offering a flower arranging workshop during the Olmsted County Fair from 5-7 PM in the Horticulture Building on Thursday evening, July 25. Entries are accepted during the workshop on Thursday, July 25^th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM and also on Friday, July 26th from 8:00 - 8:45 AM. Judging begins at 9 AM.

Volunteers from the Rochester Garden & Flower Club will provide materials and assist and advise participants in creating a flower arrangement emphasizing the theme and designs chosen.
All arrangements are required to be entered in the flower show. Entries may be picked up and taken home at the show’s end on Sunday afternoon.

This year there will be 5 lots under the theme: “A Day in the Country”

Lot 1. Climb a trail - triangular design
Lot 2. Follow the Stream - curved design
Lot 3. Look to the Sky - fan shaped design in a sunburst of color
Lot 4. A Peaceful Stroll - horizontal design
Lot 5. Up A Tree - vertical design

Flower Donations

The committee would greatly appreciate any donations of properly conditioned floral and greens. These items can be dropped off that afternoon/evening by 4:30 at the Horticulture Building, or contact Jean Meyer or Judy Goldsmith to make arrangements for pick up.

Volunteers and participants are always welcome to attend. Please contact Jean or Judy, if you have any questions. Hope to see you there!

To condition flower or foliage, cut stems at a 45-degree angle, remove any foliage that will sit beneath the water, and soak in tepid water for at least 2 hours in a cool spot. You can optionally add a 1/4 tsp. of bleach and a tsp. of sugar to each quart of water, but this or any other floral preservative is certainly not necessary.