Schedule of Events
Friday, September 15, 2017:
11:00 – 3:30 Entries (Classrooms A&B)
Saturday, September 16, 2017:
9:00 – 12:00 Judging (Classrooms A&B)
10:00 – 5:00 Plant Sales (Classroom B)
12:00 – 5:00 Show open to the public
12:00 – 1:00 Judges' Lunch (Classroom C)
3:00 – 4:00 Lecture – “Fancy-Leaved Begonias... But, What About the Flowers?” (theater)
This program will provide a brief history of this large genus and will include what makes a begonia a begonia. Participants will learn how to grow and propagate these versatile plants. A discussion and demonstration of old-fashion varieties and new hybrids will include examples of species and beautiful flowering hybrids.
Presented by Betsy Szymczak, President, Buxton Branch of the American Begonia Society
Sunday, September 17, 2017:
10:00 – 4:00 Show open to the public
10:00 – 4:00 Sales
2:00 – 3:00 Magical Mini Garden Workshop for Kids (Classroom C)
A hands-on workshop for children, 5 years and older, to make a miniature dish garden for their favorite fairy, princess, dragon, dinosaur or other magical friend. All materials will be provided. Children can also bring their own miniature friend from home. Registration is required.
Workshop is limited to 10. Materials fee $8.
Presented by Betsy Szymczak, President, Buxton Branch of the American Begonia Society
4:00 – 5:00 Take down and clean up
Vendors:
Buxton Branch of ABS
Friday, September 15, 2017:
11:00 – 3:30 Entries (Classrooms A&B)
Saturday, September 16, 2017:
9:00 – 12:00 Judging (Classrooms A&B)
10:00 – 5:00 Plant Sales (Classroom B)
12:00 – 5:00 Show open to the public
12:00 – 1:00 Judges' Lunch (Classroom C)
3:00 – 4:00 Lecture – “Fancy-Leaved Begonias... But, What About the Flowers?” (theater)
This program will provide a brief history of this large genus and will include what makes a begonia a begonia. Participants will learn how to grow and propagate these versatile plants. A discussion and demonstration of old-fashion varieties and new hybrids will include examples of species and beautiful flowering hybrids.
Presented by Betsy Szymczak, President, Buxton Branch of the American Begonia Society
Sunday, September 17, 2017:
10:00 – 4:00 Show open to the public
10:00 – 4:00 Sales
2:00 – 3:00 Magical Mini Garden Workshop for Kids (Classroom C)
A hands-on workshop for children, 5 years and older, to make a miniature dish garden for their favorite fairy, princess, dragon, dinosaur or other magical friend. All materials will be provided. Children can also bring their own miniature friend from home. Registration is required.
Workshop is limited to 10. Materials fee $8.
Presented by Betsy Szymczak, President, Buxton Branch of the American Begonia Society
4:00 – 5:00 Take down and clean up
Vendors:
Buxton Branch of ABS
