74th annual standard flower show to be held April 23-24

The Fallbrook Garden Club will present its 74th annual standard flower show “Around the World in Flowers” April 23-24 at the Fallbrook Community Center. The show will be open to the public Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

Entries in floral design, education and youth categories are by reservation or invitation but the horticulture division is open to anyone and exhibitors need not be members of a garden club to enter.

Any cut specimen, container plant, fruit, nut or vegetable is eligible for entry as long as it is fresh (no dried materials), clean, pest-free and was grown by exhibitor. Horticulture entries will be accepted Friday, April 22, between 5 and 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 23, between 7 and 8:30 a.m. Entries brought in after 8:30 a.m. Saturday will be marked ‘Not for Competition.’

In addition to the juried show, the “Market Place” will offer plants, crafts and garden art for sale, and there will be live music by harpist Sam Sanchez, door prizes and an opportunity drawing for $1,200 in gift certificates, ranging in value from $50 to $150. Presentation of major awards and the drawing for the gift certificates will take place Sunday, April 24, at 3 p.m.

Founded in 1931, the Fallbrook Garden Club is one of the oldest and largest clubs in California. The club offers two programs each month, the third Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Fallbrook Public Utility District, 990 E. Mission, and the last Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane.

Speakers cover a wide variety of topics, including horticulture, floral and landscape design, wildlife and environmental issues. In addition, there are study groups, workshops, tours and special events throughout the year. Guests are welcome at all meetings and membership is open to anyone interested in gardening.

The club is a member of National Garden Clubs, Inc., Pacific Region, and a charter member of California Garden Clubs, Inc., Palomar District.

Club co-presidents are Margaret Ann Ashton and Judy Farnan and Flower Show co-chairmen are Dee Brooks, Carol Croy, Roberta Kuse, Yolande Jackson and Jane McKee. For information, please contact Jane McKee at (760) 728-6373.