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2020 HORTICULTURE HOLIDAY
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Classroom Projects ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4
Flower Show Terminology, Entries, Judges & Awards ��������������������������5
Teacher Lesson Plans are available for each
entry class at phsonline.org/lesson-plans
PHS JUNIOR FLOWER SHOW
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is pleased to offer the opportunity for schools and other student
groups to participate in the 2020 PHS Junior Flower Show! The Junior Flower Show – now in its 45th year
– fosters an understanding of horticulture and the many benefits of plants and gardening as a source of
fresh food, a critical component of livable neighborhoods, and a key to a sustainable environment and local
ecology. Last year, the Junior Flower Show reached over 3800 students in the Greater Philadelphia area.
Our ultimate goal is to launch as many young people as possible in a lifelong appreciation of plants, and to
encourage children and families to garden (growing even one plant, indoors or out!).
PHS Junior Flower Shows can be hosted at schools and other locations where students and family members
gather and is not limited in the number of students that may participate. Students produce and display their
work in the categories noted within this booklet, and PHS provides related guidance and a judging team to
review the exhibits and make awards. Additionally, students, with the support of educators and family, may
further seek to qualify their work and compete in the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show (February 29 – March 8
at the Philadelphia Convention Center). See details within.
How to host a Junior Flower Show in your school or other student gathering location
(afterschool programs, home school groups and others are welcomed):
• Select activities (called “classes”) or classroom projects from the following pages
• Select a preferred judging date that works with your calendar, between December 2019 and June 2020
• Determine the location/space to stage your Junior Flower Show
• Family involvement is encouraged
PHS will provide:
• Suggested activities (called “classes”) and classroom projects
• Related lesson plans and specific instructions: phsonline.org/lesson-plans
• An educator training session for teachers, youth leaders, home school parents, etc.
• A team of judges, who will come to your school
• Entry tags and award ribbons
• An opportunity for “Best of Show” winners to be exhibited at a future PHS Philadelphia Flower Show and
to receive two Flower Show tickets
Contact PHS:
Johanna Schoeller at jschoeller@pennhort.org or 215.988.8897 to register and confirm a date.
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ENTRY CLASSES
Class #1: Magnificent Mediterranean Bouquet Class #9: Seed and Grow
-Floral Arrangement in a container Plant the seeds in a cup or pot and watch them sprout! Make
A flower bouquet is a collection of flowers in a creative sure the seeds get enough light and water. Add a simple label
arrangement. Arrange a rich and vibrant Mediterranean to your container to identify your plant. This entry teaches
assortment of fresh or dried flowers in bright reds, blues, and students about the anatomy of a seed and germination.
earthy gold tones. Choose an earthy ceramic or colored glass
vessel to display your work. You may include accessories. This Class #10: Seed View
entry teaches students about plant identification, creativity Place a bean or other type of seed between two pieces of glass
and design techniques. or plastic held in a frame or with a clamp. Put a wet paper towel
in the bottom and watch the beans sprout. This can also be done
Class #2: California Dreamin’ in a plastic bag with a wet paper towel taped to a sunny window.
- A beach-inspired anklet - Jewelry You may want to keep a journal to track the plant’s growth. This
Design an authentic-looking ankle bracelet inspired by a visit entry teaches students about the anatomy of a seed and the
to the beach; use only dried, natural materials in your entry. germination process.
Students should include a card that identifies plant material. This
entry teaches students how to identify plant materials and Class #11: Dish Garden
their parts while encouraging creativity. An arrangement of three or more plants in a shallow planter or
bowl, no larger than 15” in diameter. Small figures may be used.
Class #3: Mediterranean Flowerpots This entry teaches students how to select plants that will
Terra-cotta pots and jars are famous plant containers in the survive in similar growing conditions and how design
Mediterranean climate. Decorate a pot or make one of recycled with them.
materials in deep and lively colors. Plant a drought-tolerant
Mediterranean plant like, rosemary or lavender that are common Class #12: Terrarium
in this climate. This entry teaches students about plants that An arrangement of three or more plants in a covered container,
are native and thrive in a Mediterranean garden and how to no larger than 15” in any direction. Small figures may be used.
design with them. This entry teaches students about plant ecosystems and the
water cycle.
Class #4: Instagram Nature - Plant Photography
Capture the wonder of a flower’s bloom or the beautiful detail of Class #13: Green ’n’ Growin’
a fern’s leaf. Photography must be of live plant. May be matted An established plant propagated and grown by exhibitor for at
and not to exceed 8”x11. This entry teaches students about least one month prior to the Show. Try propagating the plant in
plant identification through photography. water and then potting your plant in soil. Means of propagation,
other than seed, should be named on the entry tag (water,
Class #5: Pollinator Plant Drawing cutting, air layering, etc.) This entry teaches students how to
Care for and observe a live plant and capture its essence! successfully propagate plants.
Capture a plant at one point in its life cycle or record its growth
over a period of time. Include a pollinator in the drawing. This Class #14: Garbage Gardening
entry teaches students about plant care, the parts of a plant, Sprouting or rooted plants from the kitchen—for example, root
pollinator identification, and how and why pollinators interact vegetable tops, sweet potatoes, fruit seeds, avocado pits, etc.
with plants. This entry teaches students how to grow edible plants from
kitchen/ cooking scraps.
Class #6: Flowering plant in a pot
Plant must be in bloom. This entry teaches students about Class #15: Hydroponics
caring for a flowering plant. Hydroponic Gardening is the growing of plants without soil.
There are many different methods of hydroponics, but try this
Class #7: Container-Grown Vegetable simple method to see why hydroponics is so successful. Use
One variety to a pot. This entry teaches students how to grow a plastic bottle to create a simple environment that can grow
edible plants and the benefits of doing this. plants. Lettuce and herbs do very well. Remember, the control
of the pH is extremely important! (see lesson plans for step
Class #8: Cactus and Succulents by step instructions) This entry introduces students to the
One variety to a pot. This entry teaches students how to concept of hydroponics and its importance in world food
identify and care for xeriscape plants. production.
All Junior Flower Show plants must be grown or cared for by the
2 exhibitor for a minimum of one month prior to the Show.
ENTRY CLASSES
The entry classes below may be entered in the
Philadelphia Flower Show in addition to the Junior Flower Show
Class #16: Umbrellas on the Beach - Pressed Plants Class #18 A: Bulbs - Any Hippeastrum (Amaryllis)
Choose a design that is a snapshot of a day at the beach No pot size restrictions. This entry teaches students
featuring umbrellas, using pressed flowers, plant petals, or dried about the anatomy of bulbs and how to successfully
leaves. Your finished picture should not exceed 8” x 11”. It can force them indoors.
be framed and under glass. This entry teaches students how
to identify and preserve plant materials and encourages See p. 39 of the PHS Exhibitor’s Guide for entry rules for
creativity. this class. (class 2017, 3017, 4017)
See p. 18 of the PHS Exhibitor’s Guide for entry rules Class #18 B: Bulbs - Narcissus ‘Tête-à-Tête’
for this class. (class 146) Must be in a pot 8” or under. This entry teaches students
about the anatomy of bulbs and how to successfully
Class #17: Foliage plant in a pot force them indoors.
Foliage plants grown for their leaves that do not flower; no
cactus, other succulent, Clivia, or bulb. This entry teaches See p. 39 of the PHS Exhibitor’s Guide for entry rules for
students about caring for a foliage plant. this class. (class 2009, 3009, 4009)
See p. 43 of the PHS Exhibitor’s Guide for entry rules for this
class. Please note, no decorated pots are permitted in the
Philadelphia Flower Show. (class 2293, 3293, 4293)
Philadelphia Flower Show Exhibitor’s Guide entry rules for the 2020 Philadelphia Flower Show can be found at here:
https://theflowershow.com/uploads/resources/2020FS_Exhibitor_Guide_web.pdf .
Note, all plants entered in the 2020 Philadelphia Flower Show must be in the exhibitor’s possession
by December 1, 2019.
View the Junior Flower Show lesson plans at phsonline.org/programs/JuniorFlowerShow
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CLASSROOM PROJECTS Plants in My Head Using a plain white cup, have students draw a self-portrait on it using markers. Poke a small hole in the bottom for drainage. Fill cups with soil and plant fast germinating seeds such as grass, leaf lettuce, zinnias, chives, bush beans, basil. The students in the class can plant all one plant or a combination. The plant “hair” that grows can be decorated with little handmade bows, visors, hairbands, etc. This entry teaches students about the anatomy of a seed and the germination process. Vacation Villa Garden - Design a Mediterranean Garden Gardens are special spaces that promote serenity to those who visit them. Use your imagination to create a garden that people would love to visit. Your design should incorporate flowers, trees, shrubs, and other things that you would find in a garden. Consider adding seating, garden ornaments, and sustainable features like rain barrels and compost bins to your design. Design can be a representation of a garden or an actual garden. This entry teaches students how to design a garden with plants native to the Mediterranean climate. Pollinator Garden – Design a miniature pollinator garden Design a garden to help preserve native pollinators. Select edible plants and flowers that are pollinated by different species like bees, hummingbirds, moths, bats, and many more. Specify the plants in the garden and the creatures that pollinate those specific plants. You may include accessories like garden paths, bee houses, and bird baths. Design can be a representation of a garden or an actual garden. This entry teaches students how to design a garden that includes pollinator identification, and how and why pollinators interact with these plants and its benefits. Green Roof Use your imagination to construct a green roof. Green roofs last longer than conventional roofs, reduce energy costs with natural insulation, create peaceful retreats for people and animals, and absorb storm water, potentially lessening the need for complex and expensive drainage systems. On a wider scale, green roofs improve air quality and help reduce the Urban Heat Island Effect, a condition in which city and suburban developments absorb and trap heat. Design a model of a green roof that would be used in a home or business. Use a shoe box or other base and construction paper, pictures of horticulture, and nature to decorate the sides. Tape the box top to the base of the box and layer foil, sand, stone, plants, and figurines to complete your landscape design. You may also choose to place moistened soil and sprinkle grass seed to grow a live green roof. Students will learn to design a heat- and water-conserving “green roof” of plant material for an urban building. School Garden Enter your garden in the PHS Gardening Contest. Junior Flower Show judges can evaluate and judge your garden when they visit your school’s Junior Flower Show. 4
Flower Show Terminology
What is a Class? A classification or category in which you make your entries.
What is a Grade? A grade determines which age division within the class the entry will go into
(e.g., 1st grade, 2nd, 3rd, etc.).
What is the difference between Fresh & Dried?
FRESH is recently cut from a living plant and has not been treated with dye or paint.
DRIED has been treated in sand, glycerin, borax, or naturally preserved
(i.e., hanging upside down, pressed in a book, or stored in a dry dark place).
What Is Natural?
NATURAL includes branches, driftwood, bark, stones, shells, seeds, grasses, etc.
NOT NATURAL means paint, dyes, ribbons, manufactured pastas, felt, candy, glitter or plastic flowers.
What does “Accessories Permitted” mean? Accessories are non-plant material additions to the floral
design. Keep in mind that the accessories used must be in proportion to the arrangement (e.g., if the class
states that an arrangement should be no larger than 12” in any direction, that means 12” with all accessories in
place). Also, accessories are considered extra, which means they can be removed without altering the balance
and design of the arrangement.
Entry Rules
All plants must have been grown by the exhibitor. All plants must have been cared for by the exhibitor and
grown in the exhibit container for at least one month prior to the Show. Artificial plant material not permitted.
All materials must be natural. Accessories are permitted where specified. Entries submitted for the Classroom
Projects can be freestanding. We recommend using the heavier tri-fold presentation display boards or using
additional support on regular poster boards. The use of heavy objects attached to the poster itself is not
advised. Label all plants and plant material with common and botanical names, if possible.
Judges and Awards
PHS will provide judges to visit the school, judge the entries, and award ribbons.
Judges may subdivide a class. Participant Ribbons will be awarded to entries that are not winners.
Age Division and Color Coding (applicable when several grades are participating)
A. Up to and including 2nd Grade PINK
B. 3rd through 5th Grade ORANGE
C. 6th through 8th Grade YELLOW TO REGISTER
D. 9th through 12th Grade GREEN Contact
E. Ungraded Classes BLUE Johanna Schoeller
at jschoeller@
pennhort.org
Thank You or 215.988.8897
PHS recognizes the dedication of all the teachers and youth leaders who encourage
their students to plant a seed, grow a plant, or research a classroom project. We share
with them the hope that they may be grooming a “budding” horticulturist and encouraging the
next generation of environmental stewards.
5Junior Flower Show
Teacher Training
www.phsonline.org/programs/junior-flower-show
www.phsonline.org/programs/green-city-teachers
Any horticulture or gardening questions?
Ask PHS at pennhort.libanswers.com
100 N. 20th Street – 5th Floor
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