Last year was amazing!
I finally got into rose shows and competing. I loved it! The first show, at Moorestown Mall, was a little nerve-wracking - new people, new procedures - but everyone at the shows was amazingly friendly. I was hugged as soon as I introduced myself!
Not knowing what to expect, I fumbled around a bit to begin with, but was soon grooming my blooms and getting the hang of things. I did take home two ribbons, which surprised me, especially when I saw the quality of the blooms other competitors had brought along!
I also volunteered to clerk (basically following the judges around and helping with things like tying on ribbons and delivering score sheets). Clerking really gives you the chance to see what the judges are looking for when they render their scores.
With any luck, and some cooperative weather, I'm hoping to do four rose shows this year. I have 7 new roses coming for 2016 (so far!), so if all my plants survive the winter, I'll be getting close to 40 varietals. I'm not sure where I'll put them all, but I am thinking my other perennials might be in trouble. Since I can't move outward easily, I'm looking into building upward, by relocating bulbs and non-rose perennials into pots on shepherd's hooks. That cute little ladder didn't last the whole season, so I'll need to find other ways to make it work.
I finally got into rose shows and competing. I loved it! The first show, at Moorestown Mall, was a little nerve-wracking - new people, new procedures - but everyone at the shows was amazingly friendly. I was hugged as soon as I introduced myself!
Not knowing what to expect, I fumbled around a bit to begin with, but was soon grooming my blooms and getting the hang of things. I did take home two ribbons, which surprised me, especially when I saw the quality of the blooms other competitors had brought along!
I also volunteered to clerk (basically following the judges around and helping with things like tying on ribbons and delivering score sheets). Clerking really gives you the chance to see what the judges are looking for when they render their scores.
By my second show at Deep Cut Gardens, I actually knew a little more about what I was doing. I was thrilled when I made the head table with my large Rose in a Bowl entry! I was surprised and delighted. Once again, I had a wonderful time with the friendly people, and I've made a few Facebook friends that I hope I'll see more and more.
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| This Neil Diamond rose was my big winner! |
With any luck, and some cooperative weather, I'm hoping to do four rose shows this year. I have 7 new roses coming for 2016 (so far!), so if all my plants survive the winter, I'll be getting close to 40 varietals. I'm not sure where I'll put them all, but I am thinking my other perennials might be in trouble. Since I can't move outward easily, I'm looking into building upward, by relocating bulbs and non-rose perennials into pots on shepherd's hooks. That cute little ladder didn't last the whole season, so I'll need to find other ways to make it work.
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