It's Flower Show time!
'Flower Power' has certainly lifted the spirits of everyone, and our glorious gardens in Largs and surrounding area have certainly seen the benefit over recent times.
And the good news is that the annual Largs Horticultural Show is making its long awaited comeback after a three year absence.
The spectacle promises to be a feast of colour and exceptional talent as local growers, flower arrangers, crafters, and bakers come together on August 20 from 10am till 4.30pm at the Dunn Memorial Hall.
With over 400 entries, it is a sight to behold, and on show will be a wide variety of pot plants including fuchsias, begonias, beautiful cut flowers; vegetables, fruit and herbs; floral art; handicrafts; baking and preserves.
The junior section is a must see with miniature gardens, fruit and veg animals, flower arrangements and handicrafts – you will be amazed at the children’s creativity and imagination and it’s sure to bring a smile to your face.
There will be Viking gardens made from flowers, greenery and other natural materials on display as the youngsters compete for the coveted Viking Festival trophy. They also have the Largs Flower Club Cup to compete for with beautifully arranged junior floral art.
Even the local nursery and early learning classes have been busy bees preparing their little wildlife gardens in a window box for the Haylie Stores sponsored class.
New for this year is a first time exhibitors and school pupils class, which has a cup for a vase of flowers from your own garden and for three vegetables grown by you.
Also for the first time is the National Vegetable Society Medal for best vegetable exhibit.
The sponsored class for allotments and community garden organisations will bring a basket of produce plus information about the garden/allotment to the show bench.
The bakers will be contesting their very own West Coast Cakes sponsored bake-off with a decorated cake to be judged.
An excellent raffle will take place – special thanks to all the local businesses and individuals that have contributed to this, the society is very grateful for your support.
Largs Viking Festival will be present with some festival gifts and to let people know what’s on during the return of the festival.
With something for everyone Largs Flower Show is sure to brighten up your day – so come along and enjoy this wonderful long running community event.
It’s the ideal time to pick up some gardening and growing tips.
It is 181 years since the very first Flower Show was held in Largs, and it is still blooming today
* You still have time to enter the show, you don’t need to be experienced, go online to our website www.largshorticultural.org.uk and have a look to see what you can enter and bring your entries to the hall from 12-6pm on Friday August 19 (judging starts at 6.30pm). Help is on hand to stage them.
If you need further details see our website or contact Secretary Etta Strachan on 01475 689423
Good luck to all exhibitors – may the sun shine on you.
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