Spring 2008 Flower, Home & Garden Shows
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| Photo Credit: Donna W. Moramarco |
| You can expect big displays and landscape features at many of the larger shows. |
It may still be snowing in some necks of our woods, but a hint of spring is in the air as flower, home and garden shows take center stage across the US and Canada. So slip into your walking shoes, charge up the battery in your digital camera and get ready to see the best in horticulture!
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| Photo Credit: Mark A. Miller |
| The countless blooms and bursts of color that garden shows offer can tickle your imagination pink! |
For years I’ve made the trek from my home on Long Island to the incredible Philadelphia Flower Show, considered by many to be the “Granddaddy” of flower shows in North America. Believe me, it is so worth the trip! But I’m a flower show junkie, so I look for other shows that are a “reasonable drive,” and off I go. Needless to say, I’ve learned a trick or two about attending flower shows over the years, so let me offer a few tips to make your show visits more enjoyable:
- Buy advanced-sale tickets so you don’t have to wait in line when you get there.
- Some flower shows have “early opening” days, allowing you to check out the show before the crowds arrive. Even if you’re charged a little more for this early bird opportunity, it’s worth it – especially if you’re interested in taking lots of pictures.
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- With all the crowds these shows bring in, it’s best to just leave the tripod at home. Use a digital camera and take a few extra shots of the plants that catch your eye. (Try taking pictures from different angles, too.)
- Eat a substantial breakfast before you go to help keep you going. (Who wants to waste time standing in food lines when there’s a sea of colorful blooms waiting to be explored?!)
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