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Favorite Plants:

Fanciful Fancy-Flowered Impatiens

Annual Color

Who doesn't love impatiens? They are easy to grow and flower all summer long.

These impatiens love the shade. They grow about 10 to 12 inches (25-30 cm) tall, and 12 to 14 inches (30-35 cm) wide.

They have showy semi-double flowers that are very long lasting and make outstanding hanging baskets.





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United States

West Coast
Includes: CA, NV, HI

July 10
Botanical Illustration Workshop
Location:
The Ruth Bancroft Garden, 1552 Bancroft Rd. Walnut Creek, CA
Hours: 11 am to 1 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - Members: $15; Non-members: $20
More Information: People of all artistic levels and backgrounds are welcome to this class in basic botanical illustration. Ms. Moulton, a botanical illustration instructor at Merritt College will show you everything you need to know about sketching your favorite plants. As an added bonus, we will be holding a Plant Sale and tours of The Garden from 10 am to 3 pm. Plant Sale entry is free. Phone: (925) 944-9352. To register or get directions go to: www.ruthbancroftgarden.org

August 14
Drought Tolerant Gardening 101
Location:
The Ruth Bancroft Garden, 1552 Bancroft Rd. Walnut Creek, CA
Hours: 11 am to 1 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - Members: $15; Non-members: $20
More Information: Want a drought-tolerant garden but not sure where to start? A local legend, Ms. Bobbi Feyerabend will discuss the basics of low-water gardening, and will cover appropriate plant choices, garden design, irrigation, and maintenance. As an added bonus, we will be holding a Plant Sale and tours of The Garden from 10 am to 3 pm. Plant Sale entry is free. Phone: (925) 944-9352. To register or get directions go to: www.ruthbancroftgarden.org

September 18
Lawn Removal Workshop
Location:
The Ruth Bancroft Garden, 1552 Bancroft Rd. Walnut Creek, CA
Hours: 11 am to 1 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - Members: $15; Non-members: $20
More Information: Ready to ditch your lawn and install a low-water landscape in its place? Learn how to remove and replace your lawn in this informative and hands-on workshop. As an added bonus, we will be holding a Plant Sale and tours of The Garden from 10 am to 3 pm. Plant Sale entry is free. Phone: (925) 944-9352. To register or get directions go to: www.ruthbancroftgarden.org

October 9
Succulent Troubleshooting Workshop
Location:
The Ruth Bancroft Garden, 1552 Bancroft Rd. Walnut Creek, CA
Hours: 11 am to 1 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - Members: $15; Non-members: $20
More Information: From pests to frost to too much water, there are a lot of things that can make a succulent sick. This class will cover how to avoid common problems and fix ones that may have already occurred. Feel free to bring in examples of your sick plants. As an added bonus, we will be holding a Plant Sale and tours of The Garden from 10 am to 3 pm. Plant Sale entry is free. Phone: (925) 944-9352. To register or get directions go to: www.ruthbancroftgarden.org

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Mid-Atlantic
Includes: PA, NJ, VA, MD, DE, WV, DC

July 17
Ventnor City Garden Tour
Location:
Ventnor City, NJ
Hours: 10 am to 4 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - $15 the day of - $12 advance tickets
More Information: Take a sef-guided tour of over 20 fabulous secret gardens throughout the city. Walk, bike or ride! Tickets sold outside the Ventnor City Library the day of event or advance by calling (609) 822-2897 or emailing: vcgardens@aol.com. Rain date July 18th.

August 14
Daylily Sale and Plant Auction
Location:
Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD
Hours: 9 am to 5 pm
Admission Fees: None - Free
More Information: The sale is located at Brookside Gardens, next to the Visitors Center. Bargain plants will be $5 per double fan (bare roots) and will be arranged by color and form. Special plants will be at a slightly higher price (still a bargain). Brookside will also host our annual Daylily Auction for returning club plants. These plants have been grown and proven in member's gardens for a minimum of 2 years. The auction will take place at noon. Look for some top of the line plants. Phone: (301) 962-1400 or visit: montgomeryparks.org/brookside

August 28 - 29
28th Annual Begonia Show and Sale
Location:
. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria, VA
Hours: 12 Noon to 3:30 pm
Admission Fees: None - Free
More Information: Feast your eyes at this show sponsored by the Potomac Branch of the American Begonia Society. Expand your plant palette! Be tempted with splashes of color and shape for homes and greenhouses that last long after frosts have put our outdoor gardens to bed! The sale offers a wide variety of begonias, including subtropical species. Phone: (703) 642-5173 or visit: www.greenspring.org

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South West
Includes: AZ, NV, NM, CO, UT

August 28
Native Seed Collecting Workshop
Location:
Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT
Hourss: 9 am to 12 Noon
Admission Fees: Yes - Members: $12; Nonmembers: $15 - Reservations are required
More Information: Join us for a natural area and garden excursion to collect a variety of native seeds. You will learn when to harvest, how to handle seeds after collection and where and how to plant them for best germination results. We’ll provide a list of plants and envelopes for seed collection. Bring hand pruners. Limited to 30 participants. Phone: (801) 581-8454 or visit www.redbuttegarden,org

August 28 - 29
Dahlia Show
Location:
Twin Peaks Mall, 1250 S Hover Road, Longmont, CO.
Hourss: 9 am to 4 pm
Admission Fees: None - Free
More Information: Phone: (303) 536-4384 or visit www.dahliashows.com

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North East
Includes: CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI, VT

July 24 - 25
Garden Festival and Garden Walk
Location:
Buffalo, NY
Hours: 10 am to 4 pm
Admission Fees: None - Free
More Information: Garden Walk Buffalo is a free, self-guided tour of more than 350 Buffalo gardens, the largest garden tour in America. Held annually on the last weekend of July, Garden Walk has become one of Western New York’s most anticipated summer happenings. 45,000 - 50,000 visitors join us each year, as we show off our city’s beautiful homes and gardens. You will leave refreshed, entertained, and inspired! Phone: (716) 879-0123 or visit: www.gardenwalkbuffalo.com

August 11
A Passion for Native Plants Lecture
Location:
Polly Hill Arboretum, 809 State Road, West Tisbury, MA
Hours: 7:30 pm to 9 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - $5 to $10
More Information: Please join director Rick Lewandowski for this joyful journey through Mt. Cuba Center’s exquisite gardens, a glimpse into its plant exploration and biodiversity mission, and a healthy dose of desirable native plants! This lecture sponsored by Donaroma’s Nursery. Phone: (508) 693-9426 or visit: www.pollyhillarboretum.org

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South East
Includes: AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN

July 23 - 24
Cattleya Culture Workshop Weekend
Location:
Carter and Holmes Orchids, 629 Mendenhall Road, Newberry, SC
Hours: 10 am to 12 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - Members: $20; Non-members: $30 - Registration required
More Information: Come to our cattleya workshop and enjoy an informative program on how to grow these beautiful orchids. Phone: (803) 276-0579 or visit: www.carterandholmes.com

October 3
Fall Gardens for Gardeners Tour
Organization:
Charleston Horticultural Society
Location: Charleston, SC
Hours: Noon to 4 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - $45
More Information: The Charleston Horticultural Society’s tenth annual "Garden for Gardeners" Tour is a self guided walking tour that offers guests a chance to see 7 to 9 of the Lowcountry’s most beautiful private gardens, most of which are created and maintained by gardeners themselves. The tour will focus on the gardens of Mazyck Wraggborough and will include gardens rarely open to the public. Proceeds benefit the educational mission of the Charleston Horticultural Society, a non profit organization which seeks to inspire excellence in Lowcountry horticulture. For more information and advance reservations for the Fall Tour please call (843) 579-9922 or visit: www.www.charlestonhorticulturalsociety.org

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South Central
Includes: AR, KS, LA, MO, MS, OK, TX

August 14
Earth-Kind Landscape Series: Tomatoes, Peppers & More! Class
Location:
San Antonio Botanical Garden, North New Braunfels Avenue, San Antonio, TX
Starts: 1 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - $20 - Participants must register by noon on Friday, August 13
More Information: Want to have the first tomatoes on the block? Like hot or sweet peppers? Well, come visit with Extension Horticulturist David Rodriguez of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service to learn about improving your fall vegetable garden production and a whole lot more. Limit 30. Fees: $20.00 per session. To register, please contact Sasha Kodet at (210) 207.3270 or visit: www.sabot.org

October 16 - 17
RoseDango
Location:
The Rose Gardens of Farmers Branch, TX
Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Admission Fees: None - Free
More Information: The third annual RoseDango is set to celebrate the ultimate landscape plant in the Rose Gardens of Farmers Branch and the Chambersville Heritage Rose Garden. These two undiscovered garden gems located in the Dallas Metroplex will host this two day festival. While Rosie is the official hostess, the event will appeal to all gardeners and plant enthusiasts as many different educational opportunities and entertainment venues are offered. This year the event will include a bluegrass festival and wine tastings spotlighting local vineyards. Phone: (972) 919-2625 or visit: www.rosedango.com

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North Central
Includes: IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI

July 10
Garden Walk 2010
Organization:
McHenry County College with University of Illinois Extension
Location: McHenry County College, 8900 U. S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake, IL
Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - $10.00 through June 25; $15.00 thereafter
More Information: Co-sponsored by McHenry County College and the Master Gardeners of McHenry County with the University of Illinois Extension, this self-guided, day-long tour begins the Master Gardeners' Demonstration Garden at McHenry County College. In addition to the demo garden, the walk features 7 private gardens in the Crystal Lake/Huntley/Marengo areas and includes a wide variety of garden styles. There will also be plants for sale at the Demo Garden on a first come first served basis while supplies last. Phone: (815) 459-7570 or visit: www.mchenry.edu/gardenwalk

July 14 - 16
Art en Fleurs at Boerner
Organization:
Garden Club of America Wisconsin Clubs
Location: Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI
Hours: 1 pm to 5 pm; 8 am to 8 pm and 8 am to 3 pm
Admission Fees: None - Free
More Information: A Show of Flowers, Horticulture and Photography - See/Discover/Learn from talented professionals, designers and enthusiasts. Container gardening, orchid growing, underwater flower-arrangement designs, cultivar collections, displays of edible fruits, and much more. Phone: (414) 352-8816 for workshop reservations (fee), or visit: www.boernerbotanicalgardens.org

July 24
The Garden Walk for Kenya Works - Fundraiser
Organization:
Kenya Works
Location: New London-Hortonville, WI
Hours: 10 am to 5 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - $10 advance tickets; $15 day of event
More Information: The Garden Walk for Kenya Works: Showcasing Beautiful Gardens in Your Neighbor's Backyard. From the traditionally organized to wild and carefree, the nine gardens offer a wealth of beauty and aesthetic styles. Featuring water gardens, organic vegetable plots and an animal-lovers' paradise. Phone: (920) 982-6923, or visit: www.kenyaworks.org

August 1
Victory Neighborhood Annual Garden Tour
Organization:
Victory Neighborhood Association
Location: 2600 44th Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN
Hours: 1 pm to 4 pm
Admission Fees: None - Free
More Information: Tour some of the hidden garden gems in the Victory neighborhood in NW Minneapolis. Pick up a tour map at the butterfly garden at Loring School. This free tour is open to all and will highlight a wide range of garden styles and a broad diversity of plants. Phone: (612) 529-9558.

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North West
Includes: AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY

July 24
Town & Country Garden Tour
Location:
Cottage Grove, OR
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - $10 in advance, $15 day of tour, children 2-12: $5.00
More Information: A bed and breakfast offering a look at sustainable forestry, several backyard gardens within walking distance of each other, and a working mini-farm are among the more than a dozen private gardens open to the public during Cottage Grove’s second annual self-guided garden tour. Phone: (541) 942-9428 or visit: www.cottagegrovegardentour.org

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Canada

August 8
Toronto Region Iris Society Auction and Sale
Location:
Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave. E., Toronto, Ontario
Hours: 1 pm until the iris are gone
Admission Fees: Yes - Members: $10; Non-members: $15
More Information: Phone: (905) 841-9676 or visit: www.torontoirissociety.com

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United Kingdom

July 2 - 4
The Garden & Home Lovers Weekend
Location:
Shugborough Hall, Milford, Nr Stafford, Staffordshire
Hours: 9 am to 5 pm
Admission Fees: Yes
More Information: By popular demand this fantastic show returns to Shugborough Hall. Our job as the new organisers will be to carry on with all those successful elements of the weekend and add to it new and innovative features and exhibitors. So we invite you to take part in this revived, refreshed, reinvigorated event. The Shugborough Hall Head Gardener will be joining the panel of Gardening Question Time and taking small parties on an exclusive tour of the magnificent Shugborough Gardens. Other features will include The Home and Garden Workshop with Gardening Question Time, How To Make Your Own Hanging Baskets and Home Staging. Other features include Childrens Planting Workshop, Garden Societies Displays, ‘Grow It! Cook It! Eat It!’ Cookery Theatre and we are proud to present Carl Wilde and the Art of Flower Arranging. The event will be held in marquees in the grounds of Shugborough Hall. Dogs are allowed as long as they are kept on a lead at all times. Visit: www.hdfairs.co.uk

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Australia

August 20 - 22
Yellow Pages Wide Bay & Fraser Coast Home Show & Caravan and Camping Expo
Location:
Maryborough Showgrounds
Hours: 9 am to 5 pm Friday & Sat, 9 am to 4 pm Sun
Admission Fees: Yes - Adults $8, Seniors $6, Children FREE with an adult
More Information: The 2010 Wide Bay and Fraser Coast Home Show and Caravan and Camping Expo combines a major Home Show with an expanded range of outdoor lifestyle products, featuring building, renovating and home improvement ideas, camper trailers, swimming pools, spas, furniture, landscaping, floor coverings, and much more. The event also incorporates the Wide Bay Stitches, Craft and Hobby Expo, located centrally within the craft pavilion. The expo will feature arts, crafts, sewing, fabrics and more. Also at the 2010 event will be cooking demonstrations with Tommo the Bush Cook, a thrilling motorbike trials show and garden talks with Angie Weeks. There is something to keep the whole family entertained. www.australianevents.com.au

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New Zealand

No events listed at this time. If you have an upcoming event, let us know and we'll post it!

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