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| Here's a place to post Garden Shows, Sales and Events in your area. Please post any information, links, dates, etc..
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| Contributed by Susan (Gardenersdetective) Henry Shaw Cactus Society Show and Sale WHEN: Saturday, July 25 from noon to 5 p.m.; July 26 through Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kids Corner, Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to noon. Workshops: Aug. 1 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.; Aug. 2 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. WHERE: Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd., south St. Louis COST: Included with Garden admission ($8 adults; $4 St. Louis City/County residents) or membership. Free children ages 12 and under. INFO: http://www.mobot.org; (314) 577-9400, 1 (800) 642-8842 toll free http://www.mobot.org/events/Assets/09103HSCactus.pdf |
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| SUMMERFEST 2010 Sponsored By StelMar Gardens 19350 SW 232nd Street, Miami, FL 33170 Friday, July 16-Sat, July 17-Sun, July 18 9:00 am-4:00 pm Vendors Include: Amazonia Orchids, EFG Orchids, Carib Plants, MAC Orchids, Karen’s Kreations, Millers Tropical’s, Broward Orchid Supply, Jerry Peter’s Designs, Palm Hammock Orchid Estates, PCK Orchids, Quest Orchids, Jerry’s Fruits & Vegetables Orchids…Exotic & Rare Plants…Hoyas…Gesneriads…Begonias…Butterfly Plants…Ferns…Succulents…Bromeliads Orchid Gardening Supplies with skilled Assistance……Garden Art & Artisans… Garden Design Experts Educational Plant Lectures with Q & A sessions Refreshments Galore…Gourmet Pastries…Crepes…Exotic Ice Cream… Fresh Fruit…Roasted Corn Krome Ave to SW 232nd St, 2 miles west to SW 193rd Ave 305-ORCHIDS (672-4437) Admission is Free! |
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| USF Botanical Garden 210 Tropical Plant Fair Where: USF Botanical Gardens - Tampa, FL When: Saturday July 10th, 2010 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday July 11th, 2010 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Phone: (813) 974-2329 Website: http://www.cas.usf.edu/garden Admission: $4 adults, free under 12, free parking 20th Annual Caladium Arts & Crafts Festival Where: Lake Placid, FL When: Friday August 27th, 2010 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday August 28h, 2010 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday August 29th, 2010 10:00 am - 3:00pm Phone: (863) 465-4331 Website: http://www.lpfla.com Admission: Free Everything Orchids - A Shady Affair Where: Mounts Botanical Garden - West Palm Beach, FL When: Saturday September 11th, 2010 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday September 12th, 2010 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Phone: (561) 233-1757 Website: http://www.mounts.org Admission: Adults $5, free children under 9 and members |
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| Does everybody think this is easy enough or should I create a separate forum? |
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| Seemed easy enough to me! |
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| I think it's very easy, here's one from me. Garden Tour and Plant Sale sponsored by the St. Charles County Master Gardeners. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXTTiG3CiIc Free, Open to the public. The gardens are lovely this time of year. If your group is looking for a fun and exciting day trip stop by our event early then spend the day at the lovely Missouri Botanical Gardens. Next sale: October 9, 2010 9 a.m. - Noon University of Missouri Extension Center 260 Brown Road St. Peters MO 63376 Directions and Contact Info: http://extension.missouri.edu/stcharles/location.shtml MOBOT: A must visit for all gardeners around the world. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCHZy4LLrdA |
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This event has ended Missouri Botanical GARDEN HOSTS LARGEST SUCCULENT EVENT IN MIDWEST Henry Shaw Cactus Society Show and Sale, August 7 through August 15 WHAT: Henry Shaw Cactus Society show and sale WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 7 from noon to 5 p.m.; Aug. 8 through 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd., south St. Louis COST: $8 adults; $4 St. Louis City/County residents. Free children ages 12 and under. INFO: http://www.mobot.org; (314) 577-5100, 1-800-642-8842 toll free (ST. LOUIS): Cacti and succulents of all shapes and sizes will be available for viewing and purchase at the annual Henry Shaw Cactus Society Show and sale, Aug. 7 through Aug. 15. Choose from thousands of plants appealing to varied tastes and experience levels, with prices starting at $1.50. Ask questions and get growing tips from society members. Attend one of four workshops to learn about seasonal plant care, potting and more. Show and sale hours are noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 8 through Aug. 15. The event is included with Garden admission. Novice gardeners can begin to grow their cacti and succulent collections with a variety of inexpensive and easy-to-care-for plants. Collectors and serious enthusiasts will enjoy browsing many unusual and hard-to-find varieties. Henry Shaw Cactus Society (HSCS) members will be on hand to offer information, and each visitor will receive a generalized plant care sheet with their purchase. On August 14 and 15 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., experienced HSCS members will lead workshops on “Potting Your New Plant” and “Summer and Winter Care,” designed to enhance your plant knowledge. 2010 Photos |
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| 20th Annual Caladium Festival - August 27, 28 & 29 2010 For Information: http://www.visitlakeplacidflorida.com/caladium.htm |
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| Events listed on Tropiflora site http://www.tropiflora.com/events.cfm |
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| Susan...Thanks for posting that! Really good information and I didn't realize there were so many great shows around here! |
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| The International Aroid Society is having their annual dinner, show and sale September 18 and 19th at Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden in Miami, FL. 9:30 - 4:30 Tropiflora Fall Festival Open House & Sale Where: Tropiflora Nursery - Sarasota, FL When: October 1st, 2010 Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm October 2nd, 2010 Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm October 3rd, 2010 Sunday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Phone: (941) 351-2267 Admission: Free/Free Parking USF Botanical Gardens 2010 Fall Plant Festival Where: USF Botanical Gardens - Tampa, FL When: October 9th, 2010 Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00pm October 10th, 2010 Sunday 10:00 am - 3:00pm Phone: (813) 974-2329 Website: http://www.cas.usf.edu/garden Admission: $5 adults, children under 12 & members free, free parking Boktoberfest Annual Plant Sale Where: Bok Tower Gardens - Lake Wales, FL When: October 16th, 2010 Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (One day only) Phone: (863) 676-1408 Website: http://www.boktowergardens.org Admission: Free Broward County Plant Affair Where: Plantation Heritage Park - Plantation, FL When: October 23rd, 2010 Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm October 24th, 2010 Sunday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Phone: (954) 797-2722 (Plantation Historical Museum) Admission: $2.00 fee to enter the park Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden Fall Plant Sale Where: Mounts Botanical Garden - West Palm Beach, FL When: November 6th, 2010 Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm November 7th, 2010 9:00 am - 4:00pm Phone: (561) 233-1778 Website: http://www.mounts.org Admission: $5 adults, children under 9 & members free Heathcote Botanical Gardens (23rd Annual Garden Festival) Where: Heathcote Botanical Gardens - Fort Pierce, FL When: November 20th, 2010 Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm November 21st, 2010 Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Phone: (772) 464-4672 Website: http://www.heathcotebotanicalgardens.org Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $2 children ages 6-12, under 6 free 2010 Woodstock 30th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival Where: Welleby Park - Sunrise, FL When: December 4th, 2010 Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm December 5th, 2010 Sunday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Phone: (954) 748-8370 Website: http://www.woodstockartsfest.com Admission: $5 adults or 6 cans of food, under 12 free |
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| When: Friday, November 12, 2010 - Sunday, November 14, 2010 from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Where: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Come celebrate 70 years of South Florida tradition with the 70th Annual Ramble! The Ramble is South Florida's most loved and oldest garden party. Come and experience a blend of old traditions and new introductions with Nell's Tea Garden, the largest plant sale in South Florida, antiques and collectibles, garden themed art, old and rare books, our famous Kid Way, live music and the incredible ramble raffle. Members may enter at 9:00 a.m., non-members enter at 9:30 a.m. Here is a list of what’s being offered at this year’s Ramble: Plants—With more than 15,000 plants for sale, it is the largest sale of the year in South Florida. Nell’s Tea Garden—Making old traditions new—complete with tea service, umbrella tables and ladies in lovely hats serving teas of many flavors. Antique and Collectibles—Fabulous finds for anyone interested in acquiring items of quality, age, beauty and distinction. Donate to Antiques and Collectibles Garden & Artist’s Marketplace—Offering a large selection of garden-related items and original paintings, watercolors, photographs, sculptures and ceramics. Old & Rare Books—Thousands of books covering a wide range of subjects at great prices with an incredible selection of botanical and art books. Donate to Old & Rare Books Kid Way—Face painting, interactive music shows, musical performances, carnival games, butterfly face painting and more for children. Farmer’s Greenmarket—Buy fresh herb plants for the season at the Herb booth, stock up on organic produce, fresh baked goods, mango salsa, honey, homemade soaps and more. Garden of Chocolate—The world of chocolate from cacao plants to homemade chocolates cookies. Fabulous Food—Choose from gourmet pizza, crepes, conch fritters, mango passion fruit ice cream, hot dogs, corn on the cob and more. Live music—Enjoy the unique sights and sounds of the Dutch Waterpoorter Street Organ, and fantasitc local and visiting musicians. More information for Ramble vendors Admission: Free to Fairchild members and children 5 and under. Non-members: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors 65 and up and $10 for children 6-17. If you ride your bike, walk or use public transportation, admission is $15 for adults and $8 for children. |
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