Unique Plants at the Something Different Show During the Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (09/11/2018) (readMedia)-- Top gardeners from across Iowa competed in the Something Different division of the Floriculture show judged at the 2018 Iowa State Fair.

Diana Bedwell of Norwalk was awarded King of Potted Plants, Dish Garden or Fairy Garden. Bedwell also took home Princess of Potted Plants, Dish Garden or Fairy Garden.

Barbara O. Hoffman of Des Moines took home Queen of Potted Plants, Dish Garden or Fairy Garden.

Complete results below:

African Violet(s)

1) Barbara O. Hoffman, Des Moines

Coleus

1) Barbara O. Hoffman, Des Moines

2) Barbara O. Hoffman, Des Moines

3) Barbara O. Hoffman, Des Moines

4) Barbara O. Hoffman, Des Moines

5) Libby Becker, Des Moines

Other Flowering Plants

1) Diana Bedwell, Norwalk

2) Diana Bedwell, Norwalk

3) Barbara O. Hoffman, Des Moines

4) Jase D. Aldridge, Kellogg

5) Cathy Baker, Indianola

Cacti or Succulent Plants

1) Diana Bedwell, Norwalk

2) Penny Shepherd, Altoona

3) Diana Bedwell, Norwalk

4) Penny Shepherd, Altoona

5) Jase D. Aldridge, Kellogg

Beauty of the Leaves

1) Cathy Baker, Indianola

2) Jase D. Aldridge, Kellogg

3) Diana Bedwell, Norwalk

4) Diana Bedwell, Norwalk

5) Barbara O. Hoffman, Des Moines

Dish Garden - Natural Accessories

1) Barbara O. Hoffman, Des Moines

2) Barbara O. Hoffman, Des Moines

Fairy Garden - Miniature Landscape

1) Cathy Baker, Indianola

2) Sandra Quintero, Ames

3) Barbara O. Hoffman, Des Moines

Queen of Potted Plants, Dish Garden or Fairy Garden

1) Barbara O. Hoffman, Des Moines

King of Potted Plants, Dish Garden or Fairy Garden

1) Diana Bedwell, Norwalk

Princess of Potted Plants, Dish Garden or Fairy Garden

1) Diana Bedwell, Norwalk

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Frequently ranked as one of the top events in the country, the Iowa State Fair is the single largest event in the state of Iowa and one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country. Annually attracting more than a million people from all over the world, the Iowa State Fair located at East 30th and East University, just 10 minutes from downtown Des Moines is Iowa's greatest celebration with a salute to the best in agriculture, industry, entertainment and achievement. "Nothing Compares" to State Fair Moments, August 9-19, 2018. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.