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Here comes OUR Judge!
Dawn Suter -
Dawn Sutter is an accredited Garden Clubs of Ontario judge
of floral design and horticulture, a registered North American
Lily Society judge of lilies, and, judges both horticulture
and design at the Canada Blooms Show in Toronto. She has also
judged in Portland, Washington, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Edmonton,
Winnipeg and, this July, she will be judging in Victoria.
B.C. -
- tough job, but you know the
saying "somebody...."
One thing Dawn really enjoys is judging at local Caledonia,
Dunnville and Smithville Fairs, as well as local horticultural
society flower shows.
- Dawn is also somewhat of a
celebrity -
One of the many highlights of Dawns career was being selected
in 2005 to represent Canada at the Triennial World Association
of Floral Design Show - held in "Japan"! The design entitled
"Essence of Canada" was later selected
as one of two chosen from 600 designs at the show to be included
in the Encyclopaedia of Floral Designed published in England
in 2006.
Tips for exhibiting
SPECIMENS - bring only the best that you
have and groom it carefully. Both pot and plant. It may not
be perfect but if it is the best you have, chances are, it's
as good as any other competitor.
DESIGN - take note of the interpretive element
of the competition. The title should get you thinking. There
can be more than one interpretation. Go with the one that
excites you. Pay attention to the principles and elements
of design but don't be afraid to put your own twist on these.
Floral design is an art! And, artists like to push the boundaries.
Because we are all at different stages of expertise, there
will naturally be a wide range of accomplishment on our show
tables. Don't be discouraged if the red ribbons have been
evading you. Compete against yourself. Is your work better
than it was a year ago? If it is, then that's progress! Congratulate
yourself! And, don't be afraid to ask those first place winners
for some tips. They will be glad to share. And, if you are
a regular exhibitor add a feather to your cap. It means you
are a valuable contributing member to the success of our Society.
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Our
Local Events and Dates to Remember for 2008!
2008 Projects:
- OASIS
- Cenotaph
- Sims Lock
- Hagersville Hospital
Mayor's Charity Golf Funds
In 2007, the Haldimand Horticultural Society and the Dunnville
Horticultural Society were the major recipients of funds raised
by the Mayor’s Charity Golf Challenge.....[more] |
