Horticulture extravaganza set

MANILA, Philippines – In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Philippine Horticultural Society Inc. the Flower and Garden Show Extravaganza will be held from Feb. 4 to 15 at the Hardin  ng Mga Bulaklak and Tropical Gardens of Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City.

According to club president Dorie S. Bernabe, the show will teach people how to make money in gardening. This time, the art of gardening is not just a hobby but an industry and a way of life, providing food, medicine, health and beauty, relaxation and a longer life. Ornamental gardening is a big dollar-earner in Holland, Thailand, Hawaii, China, Japan, England and many other developed countries.

Apart from landscape exhibits and individual plant competitions, there will be a floral float parade, a flower arrangement show, on-the-spot painting contest, bonsai and fauna show, raffles and daily lecture-demonstrations on the various aspects of gardening. Ribbons, trophies, medals, plaques and cash awards will be given to deserving participants in all competition. Hundreds of commercial exhibitors from all over the country have already signed up to offer their products.

There will be 12 members participating in the landscape competition while in the individual plant competition any member is allowed to show their best plants. Any individual or company, local or foreign, may participate in the commercial exhibits but in the flower arrangement competition, only 40 Horti members are allowed to participate with the idea of commemorating the 40th anniversary.

Ten companies will participate in the floral float parade, which starts at 7:30 a.m. on designated streets in Quezon City, after which they will be displayed at the Quezon Memorial Circle for two days.

Plant enthusiasts, teachers, students and employees are invited to see and participate in the show.