IT isn't just parents who feel the heat in the run-up to the Mildura Show. The cut-flower and floral design entrants pray for cooler weather to aid their competition efforts.

Margaret Clark, chief steward for 20 years, oversees the organisation of the three-day floral competition.

"I've been steward for 20 years and we always get here on Wednesday night to prepare," she said.

She said the hot w...