Flower and Garden Shows by State

Just when we need it most, horticultural societies across the country provide us with a breath of spring in the form of flower and garden shows. Some are large, grand affairs and others are just getting their footing. What they all have in common is an excitement that a new gardening season is about to begin, with new plants to try and wonderful new gadgets to make your gardening chores a pleasure. It’s worth it just to smell the damp soil and marvel at how designers can move and install an entire garden in a day or two.

What to Expect at a Garden Show

Whichever you attend, you can expect:

• Garden landscape displays
• Competitions
• A vendor area with plants, tools and gifts
• Seminars by garden experts
• Floral displays by local pros ad garden clubs

Quick Tips for Fully Enjoying a Garden Show

1. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a tote bag to carry all those impulse buys.

2. Bring a sweater. They usually keep the temperature a little low, to keep the plants and flowers looking their best.

3. The best time to take in a show is on a weekday evening. By 4:00 pm most visitors are making their way back home and the crowds are the thinnest.

4. Many garden clubs, cooperative extensions and other organizations sponsor day trips to nearby shows, saving you the tiring drive after you’ve been on your feet all day.

5. Don't overlook the seminars and demonstrations. You'll learn a lot and the time spent off your feet will give you a second wind to walk around and learn some more.

Here’s a sampling of shows coming up this spring. Drop me a line if I haven’t listed your favorite show and enjoy your first whiff of spring.

Arizona

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