Cultivating Knowledge and Growth in Cullman County

FLOWER SHOW at the FAIR! This fall, the Master Gardeners will help the Lions Club bring the flower show back to the Cullman County Fair! The dates for the 2026 fair will be October 15th-24th. Look for details here, as well as on the fair website https://www.cullmanfair.org.

We plan to have Horticultural Cut Specimens.

FOR FLOWERS:

(Annuals)

Begonia, Celosia, Common Sunflower (helianthus annus), Petunia, Salvia, Mexican Sunflower, Swamp Sunflower, Zinnia small (under 2 inches), Zinnia large (larger than 2 inches),

(Perennials)

Aster, Chrysanthemum (garden), Chrysanthemum (feverfew), Gaillardia (blanketflower), Gerbera (daisy), Hydrangea Macrophylla, Hydrangea paniculata, Salvia, Swamp Sunflower (narrowleaf sunflower), Verbena

(Roses)

Rose standard size (single bloom), Rose miniature size (single bloom), Rose standard size (spray), Rose miniature size (spray)

(Bulbs, Corms, Tubers)

Canna, with flower, Dahlia (medium–under 5 inches flower diameter), Dahlia (large–over 5 inches flower diameter), Ginger Lily

FOR FOLIAGE

(Leaf) Cast Iron Plant, Caladium, Coleus, Ferns, Hosta (solid color), Hosta (variegated color), Rex Begonia, Snake Plant (Mother-in-Law’s Tongue)

(Vines) (cut to 12-18 inches long)

Clematis, Sweet Potato Vine, Mandevilla

We plan to have Container Grown Plants.

(African violets)

African violets (double blossom), African violets (miniature blossom), African violets (single blossom)

(Flowering plants)

Amaryllis, Gerbera daisies, Impatiens, Mandevilla, Marigold, Petunia

(Foliage)

Coleus, Rex Begonia, Snake plant (Mother-in-law’s Tongue)

(Cacti and succulents) 

Single plant, Combination container

(Orchids)

Cattleya, Phalenopsis, Cymbidium

Fun categories for container plants:

Heirloom Friends (Bring in a plant with an interesting story behind it–the story should be printed on 8.5 x 11 paper in 20 font.), Most Unusual Planter, Miniature Planter (less than 6” in height or width), Most Unusual Container with Plant that Suits It, Upcycled Planter with Plant that Suits It

We plan to have Floral Arrangements of Cut Flowers and/or Foliage.

Themes:

In My Yard, Monochromatic, Cascade, Whimsical, Open Category, All Foliage

RULES for SUBMISSIONS:

1. Cut specimens should not have foliage below the water line, except for Gladiolus.
2. Exhibitors are required to provide clean, clear containers for cut specimens.
   Unobtrusive wedging may be used (i.e., clear plastic wrap, dry oasis, celery)
3. All exhibits must be fresh and grown by the exhibitor. Artificial plant material is
   not allowed in any division.
4. Each exhibitor is limited to one entry per class.
5. Please do not bring exhibits that are not listed in the flower exhibit
6. The decisions of the judges are final. Awards may be withheld if not merited.
7. Plant material must be in its natural state and may not be altered. No wiring is
   permitted.
8. Combination plantings must have been in the exhibitor’s possession for 6 weeks.
   Containers may not exceed 12” in width x 12” in height.
9. Houseplants must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for 90 days.
   Containers may not exceed 14” in diameter or weigh more than 15 pounds.
10. Arboreals must have been in the exhibitor’s possession for 6 months.
    Specimens are not to exceed 30” L and 24” wide and must have a central leader
    with an apical tip and several nodes.
11. No ornamental grasses or specific invasive plants like Castor bean, Nandina,
    Boston Ivy, or Mahonia are permitted.

Our new high tunnel greenhouse has been installed! A big THANK YOU to the Cullman Lions Club for their partnership with this project!

General Membership Meeting

July 16th at the Agriplex

1714 Tally Ho Street, Cullman, AL

Our monthly general membership meeting occurs on the third Thursday of each month. It begins at 10:00 am at the new Agriplex conference room on Tally Ho Street. Join us early at 9:30 am for refreshments and conversation.