Premium: Purple $3.50; Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
Herbs will be judged using the same general criteria used for vegetables. Those grown mainly for their seed, such as dill and caraway, should be exhibited on a plate. Those grown for their leaves such as basil, parsley, etc. should be exhibited in a CLEAR GLASS CONTAINER of water (no plastic containers). NO SCREW ON LIDS OR SCREW ON RINGS AND FLATS MAY BE USED. To hold herb leaves in place it is suggested to use tin foil or a type of plastic wrap with holes poked into it or frog lids. Exhibit the bulbs of garlic. Exhibit 5 of each herb entered. Exhibitors may enter up to five different herbs. Potted herbs will be disqualified.
Class No.
G 773 260 Basil - 5 G 773 265 Parsley - 5
G 773 261 Dill (dry/not in water) - 5 G 773 266 Sage - 5
G 773 262 Garlic (bulbs) - 5 G 773 267 Thyme - 5
G 773 263 Mint - 5 G 773 268 Any Other Herb - 5 (do not duplicate entries in classes 260-267)
G 773 264 Oregano - 5
Premium: Purple $5.00; Blue $4.50; Red, $4.00; White $3.50
G 773 269 HERB GARDEN DISPLAY ‑ 5 different herbs. To be displayed in a box or other holder not more than 18" in any dimension. Each herb in the collection should be exhibited with the number and method specified in Classes G773260 - G773268.
G 773 290 GARDEN PROMOTION POSTER ‑ Individual poster promoting vegetable or herb gardening. Size 14" x 22" either vertical or horizontal arrangement. Poster may be in any medium as long as it is not 3‑dimensional. Posters using copyrighted material will not be accepted. Entry card must be attached to upper right-hand corner. The 4‑H member’s name, age, county and years in project/s must be on the back of the poster.
G 773 291 EDUCATIONAL VEGETABLE OR HERB GARDEN POSTER ‑ Prepare a 14" x 22" x 2" poster (3‑dimensional if needed) either vertical or horizontal arrangement illustrating a skill or project you have done or learned in a 4‑H horticulture project. You might show a special technique used or equipment incorporated in the garden. Refer to 4‑H horticulture project manuals, but use your own creativity. The 4‑H member’s name, age, county and years in project/s must be on the back of the poster. Entry card must be attached to the upper right hand corner.
G 773 292 VEGETABLE AND/OR HERB HISTORY INTERVIEW ‑ Neatly handwritten or typed account of a gardening history interview of someone whose garden has inspired you. Maximum of 4 pages of text and 2 pages of pictures (include 1 picture of the person you interviewed) of their garden (flower and/or vegetables) if the individual is still gardening. Protect with a clear report cover. The 4‑H member’s name, age, county and years in project/s must be on the back of the report.
G 773 293 VEGETABLE SEED DISPLAY ‑ Each display must include seeds representing the following families: Cucurbita, Brassica (cabbage), Solanaceous (nightshade) and Legume (Pea) families plus representatives from 5 other families. Group the seeds by family or type. Glue seeds or otherwise fasten clear containers of seeds to a board or poster matt no larger than 22" x 24". Label each group and each individual vegetable type with the common and scientific names. Use only one variety or cultivar of each vegetable, except for beans where several examples of beans may be shown. Attach a card to the back of the display explaining why and how it is important to know which vegetables are related and site references on where scientific name information was found. The 4‑H’ers name, age, years in the garden project, and county must be on the back of the display.
G 773 294 WORLD OF VEGETABLES NOTEBOOK ‑ Choose a favorite foreign cuisine and learn what vegetables and/or herbs are common to it (e.g. Mexican, African, Chinese, Italian, etc.) include a handwritten report telling about a minimum of 5 vegetables and/or herbs from each country chosen. Include the scientific and common names; pictures of the plants from your garden or seed catalogs; tell how they are grown; and how the foods are used. Also list a source for buying the seed or plants. Give proper credit by listing the source of pictures and information used. Favorite recipes using some or all of the vegetable described may be included. Protect in a clear report cover. The 4‑H member’s name, age, years in the project, and county must be on the back cover of the report.