Pumpkins on Parade…Floral Design Contest for EGC Members

Our Club is very active in floral design, featuring member arrangements at monthly meetings and special occasions. In fact, we have been quite competitive in floral design competitions across the state.  Today, with members interested in floral design, the time has come to jump back in and have some fun! Enter the Federated Garden Club of CT’s Pumpkins on Parade II 2021 Floral Design Challenge. Simply create a fall design using seasonal flowers and a real pumpkin! Share a photo, and perhaps your design will be featured as part of the FGCCT’s virtual awards meeting on October 27th.

From those entered, six (6) designs will be chosen by a panel. [Photo entries will be identified only by number.] The six photos will be shown during the Federation’s Awards Webinar.  Attendees will vote for their favorite design, and the results will be announced before the end of the meeting.

Just take a photo of your design and email it as an attachment to Trish Manfredi, Judges Council Chair, at ptmanfredi@cox.net by October 14, 5 p.m. In the email, list the common names of the plant materials used. Dried material, real fruit and vegetables, ribbon, wire, etc. are ok.  Also, no faux/artificial flowers, foliage, fruits, vegetables, etc. are permitted.  No invasive or endangered plant material may be used.

The winning design and all top six entries will be posted on the Federation’s website for everyone to enjoy.