Horticulture Connections Regulations
To challenge youth on their overall knowledge of horticulture and its connections (real or associated) to the world around them in a fun competitive game.
Registration accepted until September 22, 2025
Activity Description
Horticultural Connections is somewhat of a trivia/knowledge game about horticulture or anything that could have connections to horticulture that takes place during the convention as well as horticulture knowledge . The game is somewhat of a cross between a college bowl and various game shows, consisting of six (6) categories that have answers of five (5) differing point values (30 clues total, some past clues have been: “Bugs Bunny’s favorite vegetable”; “The study of tree rings is known as this”) for which players “buzz in” in their attempt to be the first to answer the question for their team.
Teams consist of four (4) members each, with only two (2) teams playing against each other at the same time in a single elimination format. Players are not allowed to confer with each other. Two attempts are allowed by each team to provide the correct answer. Points are not deducted for wrong answers, and there are no bonus questions or bonus points for correct (or imaginative answers) . There is usually plenty of fun and entertainment, especially in the answers that are made up when the players realize they don’t know the answer.
Awards
Members of the first place team will be recognized at the awards banquet.
Horticultural Connections has a limit of teams (16 if two evenings of competition, ~8 if convention scheduling allows only one evening of competition) to allow all the rounds to be completed during the course of the convention. Each state is allowed one entry on a first come first served basis so register early. Additional entries from a state, or combined teams may be added at convention if time/brackets allow.
For additional information, consult the project chair:
Mike Rethwisch
290 N Broadway
Blyth, CA 92225
Work Phone (760) 921-5064
Cell Phone (402) 937-3308
[email protected]
Registration accepted until September 22, 2025
Activity Description
Horticultural Connections is somewhat of a trivia/knowledge game about horticulture or anything that could have connections to horticulture that takes place during the convention as well as horticulture knowledge . The game is somewhat of a cross between a college bowl and various game shows, consisting of six (6) categories that have answers of five (5) differing point values (30 clues total, some past clues have been: “Bugs Bunny’s favorite vegetable”; “The study of tree rings is known as this”) for which players “buzz in” in their attempt to be the first to answer the question for their team.
Teams consist of four (4) members each, with only two (2) teams playing against each other at the same time in a single elimination format. Players are not allowed to confer with each other. Two attempts are allowed by each team to provide the correct answer. Points are not deducted for wrong answers, and there are no bonus questions or bonus points for correct (or imaginative answers) . There is usually plenty of fun and entertainment, especially in the answers that are made up when the players realize they don’t know the answer.
Awards
Members of the first place team will be recognized at the awards banquet.
Horticultural Connections has a limit of teams (16 if two evenings of competition, ~8 if convention scheduling allows only one evening of competition) to allow all the rounds to be completed during the course of the convention. Each state is allowed one entry on a first come first served basis so register early. Additional entries from a state, or combined teams may be added at convention if time/brackets allow.
For additional information, consult the project chair:
Mike Rethwisch
290 N Broadway
Blyth, CA 92225
Work Phone (760) 921-5064
Cell Phone (402) 937-3308
[email protected]