About the Meeting Show Bench

The Meeting Show bench is a valued part of Royal Horticultural Society of New South Wales meetings, providing members with the opportunity to exhibit plants and floral art, share knowledge, and learn more about competitive horticulture in a friendly and supportive environment.

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What is a Meeting Show Bench?

The meeting show bench is an informal exhibition held during selected RHS NSW meetings. Members may display plants, cut flowers, foliage, or floral art for display and judging.

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Who Can Enter?

Meeting show benches are open to RHS NSW members unless otherwise stated. Beginners and experienced exhibitors are encouraged to participate.

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Classes and Categories

Classes vary by meeting and may include pot plants, flowering plants, foliage, cut flowers, native plants, succulents and cacti, and floral art.

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Show Bench Rules and Guidelines

Entries must be the exhibitor’s own work, staged by the exhibitor, and presented in clean, suitable containers.

 

Judging and Feedback

Judging is conducted by experienced judges based on RHS NSW horticultural and floral art standards. Constructive feedback is often provided.

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Tips for Preparing Your Entry

Select plants at their best stage, groom carefully, and transport entries securely.

 

Why Participate?

Participation builds confidence, improves horticultural skills, prepares exhibitors for larger shows, and supports the educational aims of RHS NSW.

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Upcoming Meeting Show Benches

Dates, venues, and class schedules are published on the RHS NSW website and in member communications.

 

Floral Art Exhibitors

​All exhibitors please note:  That horticultural material to predominate unless otherwise stated in all classes. Any embellishments can be used throughout.

No artificial flowers allowed unless stated otherwise. An exhibit is made of plant material, with or without accessories, WITHIN a space specified in this Schedule. Painted and/or artificially coloured plant material may be used unless otherwise stated in the Schedule.

 In wiring classes please leave design detached for Judges to be able to handle the exhibits. Judging will be in accordance with the Floral Art Show Guide, 2022 (Parts 1,2 &3), The Royal Horticultural Society of NSW Inc. Bench space 60 cm unless otherwise stated. The Judge’s decision is final.  

Any exhibit placed on the show bench after 9.30am may not be judged. Official judging will commence 9.45am at every meeting.