712 100 023 Vegetable Collection Exhibit. In-
clude 5 different vegetables in same amounts required
as in plate collections.
712 100 033 Commercial Display. Include 10
lb. unit of produce with record of costs of commercial
garden.
712 200 043 Educational Display, describing the
experimental design and results of an experiment in
commercial gardening. Display not to exceed 30” wide
x 24” deep x 36” high.
Container Gardening
Plants entered in Container Gardening must be grown
by the exhibitor. Exhibitors may enter only one exhibit
in each class number.
Member’s name and county should be securely
attached to the bottom of each container. Exhibits
exceeding 30 pounds or measuring larger than 30” x
30” will not be accepted. Container Gardening Exhibit
Information Card (716-02) must be firmly attached
to the exhibit and covered with a closeable sandwich
bag (ziplock) to keep the card dry. Please attach to
the container with clear packaging tape or duct tape.
Selection of herbs is the choice of the 4-H member.
Exhibitors should use the online publication Select and
prepared Herbs for exhibit (4-H 2335) as reference. It
can be found at: https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.
edu/4-h2335. Herb tables are found in the Michigan
4-H Guide to Herb Gardening (4-H 2329). However,
any herb available in your area of the state may be
exhibited. Junior herb container garden must include
2 herbs from different species. Senior herb container
garden must include at least 4 herbs of different
species. Judging criteria are outlined on 4-H Contain-
er Garden Exhibit Score Card (40-640) available at
County Extension office or on the State 4-H website at:
http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fair-exhibit-and-con-
test materials.
Container exhibits will be cared for by 4-H
volunteers at Oregon State Fair. The 4-H program
cannot be responsible for the condition of the
plant when it is returned.
Extension office or on the State 4-H website at: http://
Oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/resources/materials
716 115 011 Terrarium (closed container)
716 115 021 Dish Garden (cacti, bonsai, display
more than one plant – a miniature garden).
716 114 031 Houseplant.
716 113 041 Patio Plant (1 plant).
716 113 141 Patio Planter (more than 1 plant,
can be combination of annuals, perennials and/or
vegetables).
716 112 051 Potted Vegetable.
716 116 001 Potted Herbs (must be 2 herbs).
716 117 061 Other, for exhibits that do not fit in
above classes.
Container Gardening, Junior
716 115 012 Terrarium (closed container).
716 115 022 Dish Garden (cacti, bonsai, display.
more than one plant – a miniature garden)
716 114 032 Houseplant.
716 113 042 Patio Plant (1 plant).
716 113 142 Patio Planter (more than 1 plant, can
be combination of annuals and perennials).
716 122 052 Potted Vegetable.
716 116 002 Potted Herbs (must be 3 herbs).
716 117 062 Other, for exhibits that do not fit in
above classes.
716 200 012 Display. An experiment with plants(s)
in containers. Exhibit must show and include a written
explanation of what was done and a summary of what
was learned. Display not to exceed 30” wide x 24”
deep x 36” high.
Container Gardening, Senior
716 115 013 Terrarium (closed container).
716 115 023 Dish Garden (cacti, bonsai, display
more than one plant – a miniature garden).
716 114 033 Houseplant.
716 113 043 Patio Plant (1 plant).
716 113 143 Patio Planter (more than 1 plant, can
be combination of annuals and perennials).
716 112 053 Potted Vegetable.
716 116 003 Potted Herbs(must include 4 herbs).
716 117 063 Other, for exhibits that do not fit in
the above classes.
716 200 013 Display. An experiment with plant(s)
in containers. Exhibit must show and include a written
explanation of what was done and a summary of what
was learned. Display not to exceed 30” wide x 24”
deep and 36” high.
716 300 013 Commercial exhibit of plants (flat
or market package). Include planting dates, costs,
Incurred, and suggested retail pricing.
Herbs
Herbs must be grown by the exhibitor. Exhibitors may
enter only one exhibit in each class number. Member’s
name and county should be securely attached to the
bottom of each container. A Herb Dried, Fresh-Cut
Explanation Card (712-06) must be firmly attached
to all herb exhibits which are judged by the criteria
Herb Fresh Score Sheet (712-05) and Herb Dried
Exhibit Score Sheet (712-04) which are available on
the State 4-h Website. http://oregon4h.oregonstate.
edu/fair-exhibit-and-contest-materials. or at the local
Extension Office. A 5”x8” information card or piece
of paper including common name, scientific name
and care of plant(s) must be firmly attached to all
herb exhibits. The card must include an explanation
of the herb’s use(s). Exhibits exceeding 30 pounds or
measuring larger than 30” x 30” will not be accepted.
A 4-H Container Garden Exhibit Information Card must
accompany entries. If applicable describe the drying
method. Selection of herbs is the choice of the 4-H
member. Herbs exhibited must be consistent with the
levels specified in the Michigan 4-H Guide to Herb
Gardening (4-H 2329) projects. Only herbs from Tables
One, Two and Three below may be displayed. Juniors
may display herbs listed in Table one. A junior herb
container garden must include 2 herbs from Table One.
An intermediate herb container garden must include
at least 3 herbs, with at least 2 of them from Table
Two. A senior herb container garden includes at least
6 herbs. At least 2 of the 6 herbs in the Senior herb
container garden must be from Table Three.
Table 1. Herbs to grow for Juniors
Annuals
Perennials
Basil
Catnip or catmint
Borage
Chives
Dill
Lavender
Lemon balm
Sage
Marjoram
Thyme
Peppermint
Scented geraniums
Rosem
Table 2. Herbs to grow for Intermediates
Annuals
Perennials
Anise
Garlic
Coriander
Greek oregano
Parsely
Hyssop
Summer savory
Pennyroyal
Sweet wormwood
Pineapple sage
(Sweet Annie)
Spearmint
Santolina Tansy
Sweet woodruff
Winter savory
Table 3. Herbs to grow for Seniors
Annuals
Perennials
Angelica
Comfrey
Caraway
French sorrel
Chervil
French tarragon
Fennel
Horehound
German chamomile Lady’s mantle
Lemon verbena
Lovage
Roman chamomile
Salad burnet
Southernwood
Sweet Cicely
Wormwood
Fresh cut herbs with their own vegetable class such as
onion and garlic should be exhibited in that class, not
in Fresh Cut Herbs class.
712 117 001 Herbs, Fresh Cut, Junior ( one bunch
with stems one inch in diameter)
712 117 011 Cut Herb Collection, Junior (include
3 different herbs in same amounts as fresh cut exhibit)
712 117 002 Herbs, Fresh Cut, Intermediate (one
bunch with stems one inch in diameter)
712 117 012 Cut Herb Collection, Intermediate,
(include 4 different herbs in the same amounts as
fresh cut exhibit one that is new this year.)
712 117 003 Herbs, Fresh Cut, Senior (one bunch
with stems one inch in diameter)
712 117 013 Cut Herb Collection, Senior, (5 dif-
ferent herbs in the same amounts as fresh cut exhibit,
two that re new this year.)
Herb Exhibits, Dried; The information card must
include drying method. Basil, chives, dill leaves, fennel
and parley should not be exhibited dried because they
are best preserved by freezing. Display all herbs in a
self-closing bag: one inch bunch secured with a twist
tie or three tablespoons dried leaves or one table-
spoon of dried seeds.
712 118 001 Herb, Dried, Junior Display all herbs
in a self-closing bag: one inch bunch, secured with
a twist tie, or three tablespoons dried leaves or one
tablespoon dried seeds.
712 117 011 Cut Herb Collection, Junior (include 3
different herbs in same amounts a fresh cut exhibit).
712 118 002 Herb, Dried, Intermediate Display
all herbs in a self-closing bag: one inch bunch, secured
with a twist tie, or three tablespoons of dried leaves or
one tablespoon of dried seeds.
712 117 012 Cut Herb Collection, Intermediate,
(include 4 different herbs in the same amounts as
fresh cut exhibit one that is new this year).
712 118 003 Herb, Dried, Senior Display all
herbs in a self-closing bag: one inch bunch, secured
with a twist tie, or three tablespoons of dried leaves or
one tablespoon of dried seeds.
712 117 013 Cut Herb Collection, Senior, (5 differ-
ent herbs in same amounts as fresh cut exhibit, two
that are new this year).
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