The Norquay Horticultural Society hosted its 50th annual horticulture show on August 16 when 16 members entered 153 exhibits.
The categories in the show included: cut flowers, house plants, grains, fruits, baking and canning, as well as some specialty categories and events for children.
Judging the show was Karen Pfeifer of Runnymede, who is provincially qualified and also provides tips for gardeners on how to show various flowers and vegetables as well as judging.
The youngest participant at the show was Emmarie Holinaty, 4, of Norquay. Mary Knutson, also of Norquay, was the oldest participant and is in her 80s.
The trophy winners for best in category at the horticulture show were all from Norquay.
Delphine Howard was the grand aggregate winner for most points in show accumulated by her sweet pea arrangement, green Cabbage, white potatoes, a collection of seven vegetables, buns and apple pie.
Mary Knutson won the award for showing the best flowering house plant, vase of wild flowers, herb collection and sheaf of wheat.
Amanda Holinaty won an award for her red gladiolus and received the award for having the best gladiola in show.
Deshan Kortello won with a dahlia arrangement and a tiger lily.
Marlene Jacquemart won for her decorative dahlia and Iris Grywacheski won for her Oriental lily.
Derek Howard won for his carrots and Norland potatoes.
In the junior category, which is for exhibitors aged eight years younger, Emmarie Holinaty won for having the best pansy and had the highest aggregate points.
Jacqueline Ginetz entered corn and was awarded highest aggregate points for vegetables.
Cindee Danielson won with a table centre arrangement.
Mary Dyck won for her angel food cake and Olga Moroz for a vase of perennials.
Sierra Dahlin had the most points for the junior (nine to 12) group with specialty categories, a painted rock and a picture made from seeds.
Coffee and dessert was served after and a silent auction was held during the show that brought in $110. The proceeds are used to help cover the costs of the show like renting the Communiplex, paying the judge and paying out prize money.
“Our event runs at a deficit, but with the Saskatchewan Lotteries grant we receive through the local recreation board and our spring fundraising event, we can cover our costs,” said Deshan Kortello.
The Norquay Horticultural Society is made up of gardeners from Norquay and surrounding areas. This year the society had 21 members, while in the past it has had members from as far away as Canora and Kamsack. The society charges membership fees at $5 a year for adults and $3 a year for children aged 12 and under.
