The Garden Club of Fair Haven Held a Very Successful Flower Show The Garden Club of Fair Haven held a very successful Flower Show titled “Season Splendor”on November 3, 2023. Over 100 people attended and viewed the displays. Over 18 volunteers from the Club worked alongside the Co-Chairs Beth Ruda and Terry Simboli who organized and executed the Flower Show. First, Second and Third Place as well as Honorable Mention Ribbons were awarded in all Categories including the Four Divisions of the Horticulture Section which included Evergreens; Fall Vegetables; House Plants; and Terrariums. Ribbons were awarded in the Holiday Celebration Floral Designs which included three sections named “Home for the Holidays”, “Winter Wonderland” and “Ringing in the New Year” with four entries in each section. Ribbons were also awarded in the Botanical Arts- Photography “A View of the Season” included stunning entries depicting “Sparkling Season”, “Festive Foliage”, and “Reflective Holidays”. Below are pictures of some of the additional awards the participating club members were awarded.
From left: Fair Haven Garden Club President Lee Davidson with Flower Show Co-Chairs Beth Ruda and Terri Simboli
Jan Warshauer won the Growers Choice Award for house plants
Kathryn Rose-Stori winner of the Harriet Gabel Award for Horticulture
Leslie Eadon winner of the Marilyn Maloney Memorial Trophy
Tracy Cole won the Botanical Arts Photography Award
Nancy Bosco won the Garden Club of Fair Haven Novice Award for her Terrarium
Christine Braceland won Best in Show for Design
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