Northwest Flower and Garden Show 2010

Northwest Flower & Garden Show returns February 3‐7, 2010 with big line‐up of display gardens, internationally‐known speakers, over 350 exhibitors and activities for the entire family.at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center.

The 2010 show will again showcase inspiring work by top garden creators‐‐ integrating thousands of flowers and plants with their rich colors, fragrances and textures into dazzling fullscale gardens. The show has assembled a world‐class panel to review and judge the display gardens, including Fergus Garrett, Andrea Cochran and Roger Swain. All three will present seminars during the five‐day run of the show.

Any gardener knows that half the fun is putting on the gloves to plant, prune and nurture, and the show’s 2010 edition will have a packed schedule of free “how‐to” seminars and demonstrations geared for garden spaces large and small. A number of seminars will reflect the growing interest in vegetable gardening.

Top speakers with new books return to the show, sharing their expertise on a variety of topics. They include authors Suzy Bales, Rich Darke, John Greenlee, Valerie Easton, Debra Lee Baldwin, Kathy Brenzel, Saxon Holt, Roger Gossler and Keeyla Meadows.

The show’s “Marketplace” will feature over 350 nurseries and other exhibitors spotlighting products and services related to gardening and outdoor living. Other attractions include the “Sproutopia” children’s area, the handiwork of high school horticulture students in the “Funky Junk” display, floral display competitions, a container garden exhibition and much more.

Prices:
$20 Adult (regular admission at door)
$16 Early Bird (purchased at participating ticket outlets or online through February 2nd)
$15 Group (per ticket; minimum purchase of 20 tickets)
$10 Half‐Day (purchased online or at the door after 3:00 p.m. Wed. – Sat., 2:00 p.m. Sun.)
$5 Youth (ages 13 – 17)
Free Children (ages 12 and under)
Multi‐