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Cleveland Botanical Garden Flower Show 2007

Show Hours:
Thursday, May 24 - Sunday, May 27: 10 am - 8 pm
Monday, May 28 (Memorial Day): 10 am - 5 pm		 National City logo

View spectacular exhibits at Cleveland Botanical Garden Flower Show

Exhibits

Competitive and Noncompetitive Exhibits

Cleveland Botanical Garden Flower Show provides plant, flower and nature lovers from around the country the opportunity toshowcase their experiencewhile presenting the general public with an unparalleled opportunity to view amazing horticultural exhibits. Sometimes thought of as "a show within a show," these exhibits comprise a broad opportunity for visitors to enjoy horticultural excellence and diversity in addition to the Show's more than 30 gardens.

Exhibitors include members of garden clubs, plant societies, specialists and horticultural enthusiasts from around the country. The divisions of competitive exhibits include Horticulture, Flower Arranging, Botanical Jewelry and Youth. Each provides exhibitors with the opportunity to express themselves in a variety of horticulture-related media.

Flower arrangement (by Verheijen) at Cleveland Botanical Garden Flower Show

Horticulture Division

The Horticulture Division features the work of skilled gardeners from Northeast Ohio who have coaxed and cultivated their best and most colorful specimens. Visitors find succulents and orchids, cut specimens including peonies, rhododendrons and roses. Outdoor exhibits include container gardens, miniature rock gardens and landscape gardens, ferns, hanging baskets, herbs, ivy trained plants and pocket gardens. Factors such as cultural perfection, condition and grooming, distinction and correct labeling are considered.

Invitational Design Division

Professional designers interpret a theme using plant material, props, fabrics and containers of his or her choice.

Flower Arranging Division

Flower arrangement is demonstrated as a creative art form. Based on the competition's theme, exhibitors present their interpretations of various class titles. Entries are judged on design, conformance to class requirements, distinction, artistic concept and expression.

Photography Division

Presented in conjunction with Cleveland Botanical Garden Flower Show, the Photography Show, held from May 4 to June 10, 2007, is a sampling of the work of the area's finest nature photographers. With entries ranging from representational imagery of gardens and landscapes to flora and fauna to abstractions and digital breakthroughs, this show is held in the Garden's Guren Gallery.

Botanical Jewelry Division

Entries feature wearable-size jewelry designs created from dried plant material including flowers, foliage, seeds and twigs. Entries are judged on design, craftsmanship, originality, interpretation of theme, and distinction.

Youth Division

Horticulture and flower arrangements created by children in Kindergarten through grade 12 are on display throughout Hershey Children's Garden. A flower arranging class and two natural craft classes are also on display. Entries are judged on creativity, artistic and craft skills, design and correct plant names. Classes are subdivided by the age of the exhibitor and judged accordingly.

Bonsai

Bonsai is the art of shaping trees and shrubs. This living art form originated in China in A.D. 700 and was called penjing, which means "potted plants with landscapes." The Japanese's intention was to capture the feeling of a complete aged tree, with exposed roots and trunks with bark and foliage, but in a dwarfed size. The trees and shrubs are trained to grow individually or in groups in shallow pots. This exhibit, located in the Japanese Garden, is presented and created by members of the Cleveland Bonsai Club. Bonsai is not judged.

Ikebana

Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging that has been practiced for more than a thousand years, presents an awareness of nature and spiritual nourishment. There are many schools of Ikebana and, although their styles differ, all share the philosophy of living in harmony with nature, a love of flowers and plants, and the desire to arrange elements beautifully. In past shows, three of the major schools represented have been those of Ikenobo, Ohara and Sogetsu. The arrangements are presented by Ikebana International Chapter 20. Ikebana is not judged, but is exhibited for enjoyment and contemplation.

Invitational Landscape Division

These classes feature international and regional landscape design professionals who are esteemed for excellence in the design and installation of custom landscapes.

  • Theme Gardens are designed as large, semi-permanent gardens emphasize superb craftsmanship, planting sophistication and exemplary garden designs.
  • Show Gardens are large temporary gardens that integrate a primary design feature with sophisticated horticultural elements.
  • Ohio Landscapers' Association Show Gardens are small pocket or courtyard gardens designed by OLA members and feature unique designs and planting elements.

Invitational Nonprofit Division

Regional nonprofit organizations are invited to design and install temporary gardens conveying each institution's respective mission and its relationship to horticultural concerns. The goal of each nonprofit garden is to increase the public's general awareness of horticulture within the context of a stylized garden design.

Awards

Awards ranging from first place to honorable mention are given in each competitive division. Special awards are given to entries in the competitive professional landscapes and education divisions. Exhibits are judged by qualified judges from Garden Club of America, National Garden Clubs Inc., plant societies and specialists from the horticulture community. The judges come from all over the country and volunteer their time and expertise.

  • Daily Monarch Tagging in Hershey Children’s Garden

    Daily, September 1-30, 2010

    Observe monarch tagging that is then submitted to the citizen science project, Monarch Watch. View

  • Fall Nature Tales Story Time in Hershey Children’s Garden

    Wednesdays, September 1 through October 27, 2010; 11:00am

    Songs, stories, and activities for youngest Garden guests. View

  • Guren Gallery: Maxeen Flower

    Still life photographs inspired by traditional children's nursery rhymes. View

  • Poetry in the Garden Contest

    Deadline for Submissions, Friday, September 10

    A chance to enter the second annual Poetry Contest for the Poetry in the Garden event! View

  • Summer 2010 Friday BOGO

    Fridays through Labor Day Weekend

    Now through September 3 only, we’re offering SPECIAL FREE FRIDAY ADMISSION for a friend or family member when you buy one $8.50 general admission ticket. You can get two adult tickets for the price of one! View

  • 75 Years of Cleveland School Gardens

    Saturday, September 4, 2010; 1:00-2:00pm

    A guest presentation by local author and retired Cleveland Public School teacher, Joel Mader. View

  • Ask the Gardener 2010

    Saturdays June 5 - August 28, September 4 & 18 and October 2 & 9

    Have a troubling plant question, or just want to schmooze about shrubs? Come to the Garden on Saturday afternoons this summer and "Ask the Gardener." View

  • Eleanor Squire Library Rare Book Showcase

    Saturday, September 4, 2010; 2:30-3:30pm

    Discover some of the Garden's unique rare books dating back to the fifteenth century. View

  • Food is Knowledge

    Saturdays, September 4, 11 & 18, 2010; 1:00-2:00pm

    A special program presented in Hershey Children's Garden by The Cleveland Clinic. View

  • Hershey Children’s Garden September Saturday Activities

    Saturdays, September 4, 11 & 18, 2010; 1:00-3:00pm

    Children's weekend activities in the Garden. View

  • September Saturdays in Hershey Children's Garden

    Saturdays, September 4, 11 & 18, 2010; 1:00-3:00pm

    An afternoon activity for children in Hershey Children's Garden. View

  • T’ai Chi in the Garden Summer Series II

    Saturdays, July 31 through September 4, 2010; 8:15-9:45am

    Relax your mind and body with T'ai Chi in the Garden. View

  • Hershey Children’s Garden September Sunday Activities

    Sundays, September 5, 12 & 19, 2010; 1:00-3:00pm

    Children's weekend activities in the Garden. View

  • September Sundays in Hershey Children's Garden

    Sundays, September 5, 12 & 19, 2010; 1:00-3:00pm

    An afternoon activity for children in Hershey Children's Garden. View

  • Fall T'ai Chi in the Garden

    Saturdays, September 11, 18* and October 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2010; 8:15-9:45am

    Enhance your health and well-being with T’ai Chi in the Gadren. View

  • Green Gardener Public Horticulture Volunteer Certificate Program Fall 2010

    Orientation 9/11: 11am-12pm; Lab Sessions Saturdays, 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 10/30, 11/13, 11/20 9 am-1 pm

    Dig in and learn with Cleveland Botanical Garden and The Ohio State University View

  • Raise the Roof

    Monday, September 13, 2010; 9:00am-4:00pm

    A seminar and hands-on workshop for Landscape Professionals. Professional development hours available. View

  • Botanical Arts: Autumn Splendor

    Tuesdays, September 14 through October 26, 2010; 10:00am-12:30pm

    Strengthen your art compositions in the autumn splendor of the outdoor gardens. View

  • September Twelve on Tuesday

    Tuesday, September 14, 2010; 12:00-1:00pm

    A special afternoon program for Seniors. View

  • September Twelve on Tuesday(1)

    Tuesday, September 14, 2010; 12:00-1:00pm

    A special program for seniors at noon the second Tuesday of each month. View

  • Cleveland Botanical Garden Photography Club Show

    Saturday, September 18 through Sunday, November 7, 2010

    An exhibit on display in the Eleanor Squire Library. View

  • Fall BotaniCool® School for Little Buds

    Saturdays, September 18, October 16 and November 20, 2010; 10:30am-12:00pm

    Children ages 3-5 explore the seasonal sights, smells, textures, tastes and sounds of the Garden. View

  • Ripe! Food and Garden Festival

    Friday September 24 - Sunday, September 26

    TICKETS NOW ON SALE! Locavores, rejoice! RIPE! Food & Garden Festival celebrates the edible gardening revolution and our region's thriving commitment to local food. View

  • Showcase in the Circle

    Join us for the first ever Showcase in the Circle and explore what our local businesses and non-profits have to offer. They're all here -- and more! In one place, on one day. View

  • Fall Botanical Arts: Adult Colored Pencil Workshop

    Saturday, October 2, 2010; 1:00-4:00pm

    Explore new techniques with watercolor pencils for students with previous drawing experience. View

  • Hershey Children’s Garden October Saturday Activities

    Saturdays, October 2, 16, 23 & 30, 2010; 1:00-3:00pm

    Children's weekend activities in the Garden. View

  • October Saturdays in Hershey Children's Garden

    Saturdays, October 2, 16, 23 & 30, 2010; 1:00-3:00pm

    An afternoon activity for children in Hershey Children's Garden. View

  • Tropical Forest Conservation: Problems and Progress

    Saturday, October 2, 2010; 9:00am-3:00pm

    A symposium in partnership with Northeast Ohio Sierra Club Rainforest Committee and the InterReligious Task Force on Central America and Colombia. View

  • Hershey Children’s Garden October Sunday Activities

    Sundays, October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2010; 1:00-3:00pm

    Children's weekend activities in the Garden. View

  • October Sundays in Hershey Children's Garden

    Sundays, October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2010; 1:00-3:00pm

    An afternoon activity for children in Hershey Children's Garden. View

  • Poetry in the Garden

    Sunday, October 3, 2010; 1:00-4:00pm

    In Collaboration with Case Western Reserve University’s Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities. View

  • Fall Coffee with a Curator

    Wednesdays, October 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2010; 10:30am-12:00pm

    A Day in the Circle Lifelong Learning Series for Seniors. View

  • Fall for the Garden - Scarecrow Picnic

    Saturday, October 9, 2010; 12:00-2:00pm

    Bring your child and make a scarecrow together to take home. View

  • Stormwater Management 101

    Saturday, October 9, 2010; 9:00am-12:00pm

    Learn how to obtain credits to offset new stormwater runoff fees. View

  • S-HORT Course with the HORTiculture Department: Interior Plant Care – Re-acclimating Plants Indoors

    Sunday, October 10, 2010; 3:00-4:00pm

    Learn how to transition plants back indoors for the winter. View

  • October Twelve on Tuesday

    Tuesday, October 12, 2010; 12:00-1:00pm

    A special afternoon program for Seniors. View

  • Eleanor Squire Library Fall Used Book Sale

    Friday, October 15 through Sunday, October 17, 2010; during Garden hours

    The annual fall sale in the Library. View

  • Botanical Arts: Basic Botanical Drawing

    Saturdays, October 16, 23, 30 and November 6, 2010; 1:00-4:00pm

    An introductory series for beginners in botanical sketches. View

  • Boo-tanical Bash 2010

    Saturday, October 23, 2010; 5:30 - 8:00 pm

    Ghosts and goblins and gardens, oh my! Our most popular family event, the annual BOO-tanical Bash, returns on Saturday, October 23. View

  • Botanical Arts: Digital Photography Fall Weekend Workshop

    Saturday, October 23, 8:00am – 4:00pm and Sunday, October 24, 8:00am – 12:00pm

    A creative weekend with tips and techniques to capture autumn color in the Garden. View

  • T’ai Chi in the Garden: Fall Series II

    Saturdays, October 30, November 6, 13, 20, 27 and December 4, 2010; 8:15-9:45am

    Enhance your health and well-being with T’ai Chi in the Garden. View

  • Nature Tales Story Time in the Eleanor Squire Library

    Thursdays, November 4, 11 & 18, 2010; 11:00am

    Enjoy stories and songs followed by a hands-on activity. View

  • Home for the Holidays: Gingerbread House Family Workshop

    Saturday, November 6, 2010; 2:00-3:30pm

    A delightful family decorating workshop with Stefanie Paganini of the Loretta Paganini School of Cooking. View

  • November Twelve on Tuesday

    Tuesday, November 9, 2010; 12:00-1:00pm

    A special afternoon program for Seniors. View

  • The Eleanor Squire Library Rare Book Collection Project

    Saturday, November 13, 2010; 1:00-2:00pm

    Learn about this unique collection and how the books were recorded and added to the online catalog. View

  • Thanksgiving Blooms-to-Go

    Saturday, November 20, 2010; 1:00-4:00pm

    Make small arrangements for the holiday to be donated to those in need. View

Cleveland Botanical Garden
11030 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106 USA
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