Prepare for the Fair Workshop (For Floriculture and Horticulture)
Have you wondered about showing the flowers and vegetables you grow at the Southern Iowa Fair?
Wonder no more, and come to our workshop!
Eileen Blom, Master Gardener and Open Show superintendent will give lots of tips and how-tos for potential horticulture show participants.
On Tuesday, July 12th there will be a session for 4-Hers, and potential open show entrants, children and adults at 7 pm. It will be held at the Mahaska County Extension Office Auditorium, 212 North I Street , Oskaloosa. There is no charge for this event.
Please note: The Southern Iowa Fair book is incorrect for Open Show Floral and Horticulture information. Please refer to the separate handout available at the Southern Iowa Fair office or the website www.southerniowafair.com. All ages of local gardeners are encouraged to exhibit at the Open Floral & Horticulture Show at the Southern Iowa Fair. Entries are received on Wednesday, July 20, 8-10 am.
Information for 4-Hers exhibiting horticulture at the Southern Iowa Fair is in the fair book or the website: www.extension.iastate.edu/mahaska/info/4h/fair+forms/htm. Please note the changed goal card instructions for general exhibits. 4-H Horticulture Judging is Tuesday, July 19, 9-1 pm. You must sign in by noon.
4-Hers should also consult publication 4-H 464 Preparing Cut Flowers and Houseplants for Exhibition, and 4-H 462 Harvesting and Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit. The publications are available for download at www.extension.iastate.edu/store
For more information about this or other horticulture programs, calling the MCEO at 641-673-5841 or emailing Suzette Striegel, Mahaska County Extension Horticulturist at striegel@iastate.edu.
