Hi Badfish, check with the show secretary how the like the flowers to be presented. If this is a cut flower show then containers are usually provided so all the flowers are displayed in the same shape of container. When Bulba and I exhibited at the local daffodil show we would take along sphagnum moss and shredded paper to put into the containers to support the blooms. The judges at this particular show expected to see the three blooms in a triangle with one bloom at the top and the other two each side at the same height and all three facing forwards. Then I was a pretty dab hand at this, now… I doubt I could do with the arthritis in my hands.

Just remember the show is meant to be a fun day out and don't get bent out of shape if your blooms don't win anything!

Thanks MG, very interesting. Of course it's a bit of fun...ive never put anything in a show in my life !!!!

Have you visited your village show in past years, Badfish? If you have you will have an idea of how 'your village' displays it exhibits; if not then, as Mg suggests, phone the show secretary, explain that you are a first-timer and ask for some assistance. And, enjoy.

No never, haha !!!! I'll just put a few daffs, tulips and other bits in and learn from my mistakes. Should be fun !!!

Of course, what i'd love to do is get some bits from Tesco and then start unwrapping all the packaging in front of all the other exhibitors and just smiling at them....now that would be fun

The shoe sec would tae a very unkindly view to your idea Badfish… and being as Bulba and I are show secs' we know just how stressful this role is so 'don't' wind your show sec up - especially if you are looking for help!

Bloody hell moon grower, don't throw your dummy out of the pram, i was joking and having a laugh. Lighten up a bit.

I don't think MG threw her dummy out Badfish. she and BA have offered you some good advice.
The 'Now that should be fun' could have had 'only joking' afterwards then I'd have know you were having a laugh.
And I don't need to lighten up :o)