The Horticultural Show will celebrate its 50th anniversary at the Steveston Salmon Festival on July 1 with its annual family-friendly competitions.
Show coordinator Beverly Percival Smith said she’s looking forward to having gardening experts share their knowledge with the new generation of gardeners.
The Richmond Gardening Club members and David Suzuki’s Butterflyway Rangers will judge the entries and help people understand more about gardening.
“People can come to the Horticultural Show and talk to gardening experts about all of their gardening needs and their questions,” said Smith.
Prizes will be awarded for ‘Best Flower’, ‘Best Rose,’ ‘Best Vegetable’, ‘Best Junior Entry’ and ‘Best in Show.’
There will be a new special category for children 12 and under. “We’re trying to grow the youth participation with the junior category,” said Smith.
Participants can enter as many categories as they want, but can have only one entry per category.
Entry forms are found at www.stevestonsalmonfest.ca under “Applications” and must be submitted by Friday, June 28 at 4 p.m.
The event is in the Net Shed building at the Steveston Community Centre.Half
