April 4-5, 2009 at the Senior Center at 533 Santa Clara Street, Fillmore, will be the revival of this 60+ year annual event which drew the community, young and old, together to celebrate beauty, creativity and the pleasure of growing things in our good earth! What better time to get young people involved in appreciating the pleasures of gardening and the sustaining power of knowing how to grow your own plants for food and landscaping, than this time of economic challenge.

Consider the fun and satisfaction of entering this show with your own garden flowers. Entries will be accepted Saturday, April 4, between 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. with judging to follow. The show will be open free to the public between 1pm-4pm both days. Music of violin and mandolin will add enjoyment, Saturday from 1-4pm.

Entry divisions are: Single stem cut roses, Single stem cut Iris and Lilies, Single stem cut “other” flowers, (VASES will be provided for single stem categories.) Arrangements in a single container(Bring your container.), Bouquets, Miniature Arrangements and bouquets (not to exceed 4” x 4”), and Youth arrangements. Youth may enter all categories to compete, but the Youth alone, entry categories allow them to bring containers and flowers and receive assistance with a table, clippers for trimming and some advice in grooming and presentation.

“Arrangements” are items presented on a tray or board along with flowers, stones, driftwood, etc to present a theme or idea, whereas bouquets are mixed flowers or flowers of one type with greens or twigs, presented in a vase or water holding container.

Please be part of this great community event and show off your flowers and artistry! For information, please contact Joanne King, 805-524-4904.