Story by: Margaretta Wa Gacheru
Kenya Horticultural Society’s 119th Flower and Plant Show set a new standard for artistry, originality and excellence of entries this year.
That’s the verdict of the eight judges who had the task of adjudicating the 40 colourfully exhibits at the SSDS Temple Hall in Westlands this past weekend.
One of the judges, Celia Hardy, owner of Plants Galore Garden Centre, said the evidence of this year’s improved entries was George Barua’s large and lovely display of ‘Container-Grown Plant Materials.’
(Above) Nyokabi kenyatta-muthama, who owns Manda Orchids was among the winners.
Photo by: Margaretta Wa Gacheru, NMG
“We only grow our orchids on three acres, but that still makes us the largest commercial orchid growers in all of East and Central Africa,” Nyokabi added.
“It won the Society’s Gold Award for overall excellence,” said Celia. Last year, no gold award was given out since none of the entries met the judges’ rigorous criteria.
They consider everything from the condition of the plant and the artistry of its presentation to its originality, variety and overall effect.
Mrs Balinder Ahluwalia, the chairperson explained that winners do not receive cash awards. Instead, they receive a “floating” solid silver trophy which they keep for one year, after which they return it to the society so it can be awarded again the next year.
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