Blooming great time of year

Spring is decking city streets in an abundance of colours and hues, signalling it’s time for the annual Broadmeadows and District Garden Club show.

Flower, fruit and vegetable exhibits are being prepared for display and club president Margaret Vidler expects about 400 entries this weekend at Wiseman House.

Show categories include cut flowers, potted plants and floral art. Entries will be judged by representatives of the Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria and displays must be mounted according to the rules of the show: petals and foliage must not be blemished, pots need to be perfectly clean. Displays have their own guidelines.

Wiseman House, at the corner of Widford Street and Melbourne Avenue, Glenroy, will open from noon-4pm on Saturday and from 10am-3pm on Sunday.

» Margaret Vidler: 9302 4424.