Albany Agricultural Show 2023: Horticultural section ready to bloom with classes for every plant and flower

The horticultural section at the Albany Agricultural Show is ready to bloom with Albany Agricultural Society councillor Arthur Gorman encouraging flower enthusiasts to put their money where their mouth is. Mr Gorman said volunteers have been working hard behind the scenes for up to eight months to prepare the show, working closely with the Albany Orchid Society, Albany Floral Art Club, and the heritage rose society. “We need people to make the show, the flower show is a great part of any agricultural show and you see some beautiful flowers — ferns, pots and floral art,” he said. “What the women do with some of these floral arrangements is just magic.” Roses and succulents are growing in popularity, said Mr Gorman, who hopes to see more amateur gardeners throw their hat in the ring this year. “We’re trying to get the message to the people,” he said. “You often hear them say we go to the show and my flowers are better at home. “We’d like to see you pick up that pot, get the cobwebs off it and exhibit it and just show people what you can do in your own little garden or your own little patio, you don’t have to have a big garden.” With classes for everything from bonsai to broccoli and a children’s category too, there’s no excuse not to give it a try. Cash prizes are up for grabs with $4 for first place in each class, $2 for second, and $50 for the roses championship. Many local businesses have also donated prizes. Mr Gorman hopes to see as many people as possible enter their best plants, flowers and vegetables. “I’d just like to see it busting with people so we have no more room,” he said. “We’ve got plenty of room, the more the merrier. “Even if you have one rose flower in a vase, put it in and it looks spectacular. “When you have a dozen if these in a row, all different shades, it’s beautiful.” Entries close at 4pm on November 8.