Organisation Profile

The Metropolis Horticultural Society is a fictitious not-for-profit organisation dedicated to bringing together gardening professionals and hobbyists to share their experiences. Proceeds from the annual flower show help to support the Societys mission, which is to provide educational opportunities for gardeners and horticulturalists in Metropolis.

Event Description

Focus on Flowers is a fictitious two-day flower show that is organised annually by the Metropolis Horticultural Society. The event will be held on 27th and 28th November 2010 at Metro Park. Show hours are 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. each day.
The admission price is $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students. Children who are 12 years of age and younger are admitted free.
The flower show will feature masterful landscape and floral displays, live demonstrations and educational classes, more than 50 vendors exhibiting and selling gardening merchandise, musical entertainment and activities for children. Food and drinks will also be on sale.

Events

• Saturday 27th November 2010
  • 11:00 a.m. Plant selection lecture and demonstration
  • 12:00 p.m. Floral arranging competition
  • 1:00 p.m. Show awards presentation
  • 2:00 p.m. Pruning lecture and demonstration
  • 3:00 p.m. Garden lighting lecture and demonstration
• Sunday 28th November 2010
  • 11:00 a.m. Garden makeover lecture and demonstration
  • 12:00 p.m. Window box decorating competition
  • 1:00 p.m. Floral arranging lecture and demonstration
  • 2:00 p.m. Composting lecture and demonstration
  • 3:00 p.m. Bonsai lecture and demonstration

Prices:

• Adult: $10
• Senior/student: $8
• 12 or younger: free

Contact Details:

Address: 12 Lang Road, Metropolis MT 5055
Phone: (09) 5277 6104
Fax: (09) 5277 9379
E-mail: info@metrohorticulture.org