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United States
West Coast
Includes: CA, NV, HI
May 3 - 4
Fourth Annual Gathering of Gardeners
Location: Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Drive, Cambria, CA
Hours: Various, call for details
Admission Fees: See below
More Information: Set among five acres of themed gardens in the pine-studded village of Cambria, this two-day garden extravaganza offers gardening seminars, demonstrations, workshops, food and wine tasting events, entertainment and tours of outstanding local gardens. Informational booths will feature everything from garden art and compost demonstrations to lavender products and exotic plants. All seminars and demonstrations are free to the public, and festivalgoers may enjoy 10 percent off lodging rates at three Cambria hotels. Martie Kinzer Phone: (503) 874-8256 or www.gardenersevents.com
May 8
Behind the Scenes at the Getty's Gardens - Lecture
Location: Southern California Horticultural Society, Friendship Auditorium, 3201 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA
Starts: 7:30 pm
Admission Fees: None, Free - Ample onsite free parking is available
More Information: Michael DeHart, horticulturist for the J. Paul Getty Trust, will discuss the gardens at the Getty Center and Getty Villa. Phone: (818) 567-1496 or www.socahort.org
May 9
Recycled Water for Turf and Landscape Irrigation, Workshop
Location: University of California, Da Vinci Building, 1632 Da Vinci Court, Davis, CA
Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - $240.00 Includes course material and lunch
More Information: The benefits and limitations of using municipal recycled water for irrigation of turfgrass and landscape plants are discussed in this one-day short course. Phone: (800) 752-0881 or www.extension.ucdavis.edu/agriculture
May 17 - 18
Annual Show & Sale
Organiztion: San Diego Geranium Society
Location: Room 101, Casa de Prado and Patios
Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Admission Fees: None - Free
More Information: San Diego Geranium Soceity's Annual Show & Sale. Regals, ivy, scented and hard to find varities for sale. This year's show theme: "Geraniums in the English Garden." Phone: (858) 472-0540 or www.sdgeranium.org
May 24 - 25
Bonsai Show
Location: South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Admission Fees: Admission into the gardens, Adults: $7, Kids 5-12: $2.50, Kids 4 and under: Free
More Information: Sponsored by the South Coast Bonsai Association. Bonsai is the are of dwarfing trees or plants and developing them into aesthetically appealing shapes by grooming, pruning and training them in containers according to prescribed techniques. Come learn more about this ancient art. Phone: (310) 544-1948 or www.southcoastbotanicgarden.org
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Mid-Atlantic
Includes: PA, NJ, VA, MD, DE, WV, DC
May 10
Rhododendron Show
Location: United States National Arboretum, 3501 New York Avenue, NE, Washington, D.C.
Hours: 10 am to 4 pm
Admission Fees: None - Free
More Information: The Potomac Valley Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society presents its annual display of a multitude of rhododendron varieties in full bloom. Expert rhododendron growers will be present to answer questions. Admission is free. Phone: (202) 245-2726 or www.usna.usda.gov
May 31
Garden Tour
Organization: The Porch Club of Riverton
Location: Riverton, NJ
Hours: 10 am to 4 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - $12
More Information: Tour of many private gardens and public places. Phone: (856) 829-9082
June 5 - 7
Native Plants in the Landscape Conference
Location: On the campus of Millersville University, 1 South George Street, Millersville, PA
Hours: 9 am to 5 pm daily
Admission Fees: Yes
More Information: On the campus of Millersville University in scenic Lancaster County, this conference provides essential information and networking for gardeners, teachers, and students, as well as landscape, nursery, botanic garden, and environmental professionals. Topics include:The Native Plant Movement in the 20th Century, Garden Design for Children, Pathways to more habitable cities and suburbs, Operating a Green Business, Biodiversity and Landscape Pests, Controlling Non-Native Invasives, Woody Natives, Naturalistic Gardening, Deer Control, Organic Landscapes, Genetic Integrity of Native Plants, . . . and more. Native plant sale.
Phone: (717) 872-3030 or www.millersvillenativeplants.org
September 13 - 14
Koi and Goldfish Show
Organization: Mid-Atlantic Koi Club
Location: Carroll County Agricultural Center, Westminster, MD
Hours: Sat: 9 am to 5 pm, Sun: 10 am to 3 pm
Admission Fees: None, Free
More Information: Add the beauty of water to your garden. Visit the MAKC 20th Annual Koi Show and 4th Annual Goldfish show with pond and landscaping displays, seminars, labs, vendors, raffles, and door prizes. This 2 day event will be held at the Carroll County Agricultural Center in Westminster, MD. For further information visit: www.makc.com
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South West
Includes: AZ, NM, CO, UT
May 27, 29 & 31
Shrubs Inside and Out - Workshop
Location: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ
Hours: May 27 & 29: 6 pm to 9 pm, May 31: 8 am to 10 am
Admission Fees: Yes - Members: $60, Non-Members: $75
More Information: Are you looking for a great way to liven up your landscape or add variety and dimension to your garden? Experience the world of desert-adapted shrubs, inside and out, with the Garden’s Curator of Shrubs, Kirti Mathura. In addition to familiarizing you with an array of medium-sized plants, this three-part workshop will provide information and the tools you will need for selecting, placing and maintaining the ideal shrubs for your landscape. The first two sessions are held in the classroom; and the final session is a walking tour of the Garden to admire mature specimens in a landscape setting. Limit 15.
Phone: (480) 941-1225 or www.dbg.org
May 29
Vegetable Container Gardening Class
Location: Red Butte Garden, The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Hours: 6:30 pm to 9 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - Members: $32, Non-members: $35 - Registration Required (801)587-LIFE (5433) or 581-6464
More Information: Do you lack sufficient sun or garden space for a vegetable or herb garden? Don't let that stop you from growing succulent, flavorful, fresh herbs and veggies. Many herbs and vegetables thrive in containers, which you can position or move to take advantage of sunny spots. You'll learn which vegetables and herbs do well in containers as well as tricks to keep them producing throughout summer and into fall. Registration Required (801)587-LIFE (5433) or 581-6464 or www.redbuttegarden.org
June 21
Summer Plant Sale and Garden Fair
Location: The Arboretum at Flagstaff, 4001 S Woody Mountain Road, Flagstaff, AZ
Hours: 9 am to 5 pm
Admission Fees: Unkown
More Information: Dozens of species of native and adapted trees, shrubs, herbs, herbaceous perennials and annuals will be on sale. Phone: (928) 774-1442 or www.thearb.org
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North East
Includes: CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI, VT
May 7 - 8
Annual Plant Sale
Location: Brooklyn Botanical Garden, 1000 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Hours: May 7: 9 am - 7 pm, May 8: 9 am - Noon
Admission Fees: Yes
More Information: Phone: 718-623-7200 or www.bbg.org
May 18
Flower Power Family Event
Location: Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA
Hours: 9 am to 5 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - $8 adults; $6 senior (65+); $4 youths 3-18; Children under three and members FREE
More Information: This living museum - New England's premier wildflower showcase - has more than 1500 native species and cultivars, with 200 rare and endangered native specimens. Located 20 miles west of Boston, the Garden displays an ever-changing tapestry of flowers and foliage. Phone: (508) 877-7630 or www.newenglandwild.org
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South East
Includes: AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN
May 9 - 10
Garden Fest
Organizatin: Northeast TN Master Gardener Association
Location: Appalachian Fair Grounds, Gray, TN
Hours: Fri: 10 am to 5 pm, Sat: 9 am to 5 pm
Admission Fees: None, Free
More Information: Plants and shrubs sale by local garden and nurseries centers, Kid's Workshops, Gardener's Market, Farmer's Market, Gardening Seminars, Silent Auction, Music Entertainment, Blacksmith, Rope Maker, Petting Zoo and much, much more. Phone: (423) 477-3211 or www.appalachianfair.com
May 10 - 11
Annual African Violet Show & Sale
Location: Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S Flamingo Road, Davie, FL
Hours: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Admission Fees: Yes
More Information: South Florida's, Not-for-Profit, 60-Acre Botanical Gardens & Wildlife Sanctuary. Admission includes:
60-acre botanical garden, Native wildlife exhibits with panthers, bobcats, otters, alligators, Free flight aviary, birds of prey, golden and bald eagles, Live Wildlife Encounter Shows 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, Tours of historic 1930s Wray Home. Phone: (954) 473-2955 or www.flamingogardens.org
May 10 - 11
Gardeners’ Garden Tour
Location: Wing Haven Gardens and Bird Sanctuary, 248 Ridgewood Avenue, Charlotte, NC
Hours: May 10: 10 am to 4 pm, May 11: 1 pm to 5 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - Advance tickets $20.00 (through May 9). Tickets $25.00 during tour hours. Tickets available only at Wing Haven. Call (704) 331-0664 for details.
More Information: Seven Charlotte Gardeners will share their beautiful properties and gardens with visitors during the Wing Haven Gardeners’ Garden Tour. Each gardener will be available to answer questions and share their gardening expertise. Wing Haven Gardens and the Elizabeth Lawrence Garden will also be open. Phone: (704) 331-0664 or www.winghavengardens.com
May 17
Blue Ridge Hydrangea Society Annual Plant Sale
Location: North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Admission Fees: None - Free
More Information: This annual extravaganza features hundreds of gorgeous hydrangeas of many varieties and species for purchase, suitable for every garden. Sale will include unusual and highly prized specimens. Phone: (828) 665-2492 or http://www.ncarboretum.org
May 21
Annual Fern Lecture
Organization: Birmingham Fern Society
Location: Birmingham Botanical Gardens, 2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL
Starts: 7 pm
Admission Fees: None - Free
More Information: The public is invited to join us for an annual lecture on ferns. Dr. Alan R. Smith from The University of California - Berkeley will present "(R)evolutionary thoughts on Alabama fern". Phone: (205) 879-7348
June 4
Gardening With Personality: Finding Your Garden Style - Lecture
Location: Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Avenue, NE Atlanta, GA
Starts: 7:30 pm
Admission Fees: None - Free
More Information: Admission to the lecture is free and no reservations are required. You can determine, build and refine your own garden style. Join us for this special presentation, filled with images that will inspire you to better define your own garden personality. Seasoned veterans and gardening novices alike will learn how to make more interesting and exciting garden experiences. Phone: (404) 876-5859 or www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org
June 18
33rd Annual Fern Show and Sale
Organization: Birmingham Fern Society
Location: Birmingham Botanical Gardens, 2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL
Hours: 1 pm to 5 pm
Admission Fees: None - Free
More Information: The public is invited to join us for our 33rd Annual Fern Show and Sale. The show and sale features hardy ferns which will grow in southern gardens. Phone: (205) 879-7348
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South Central
Includes: AR, KS, LA, MO, MS, OK, TX
May 2 - 4
Spring Show and Sale
Orgainzation: Southwest Regional Orchid Grower’s Association
Location: Rogers, AR
Hours: Call for information
Admission Fees: Call for information
More Information: Phone: (479) 925-2228
May 3 - 4
Bromeliad Show & Sale with Guest Speaker Chester Skotak
Orgainzation: Greater New Orleans Bromeliad Society
Location: Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA
Hours: May 3: 10 am to 9 pm, May 4: Noon to 6 pm
Admission Fees: None - Free and Free Parking
More Information: World-renowned Bromeliad hybridizer and long-time rare plant collector Chester Skotak of Costa Rica will be at the mall all weekend. He will give a presentation on Saturday afternoon May 3 (not before 2 pm), showing photos of his nursery in Costa Rica and discussing some of his hybrids. On Saturday and Sunday, he will also be signing copies of his fascinating plant adventure, "Seaching For Miss Fortuna - The Hunt For a Bromeliad." Tropiflora will have a sales booth. The sale will also feature bromeliads from Margie Boe and a variety of unusual bromeliads from club members. It should be a fun weekend with lots of interesting plants to see and to buy. The New Orleans Jazz Fest is also happening. (504) 831-1764
May 30 - 31
2008 African Violet National Show
Orgainzation: African Violet Society of America
Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Renaissance Convention Center, 6808 South 107th East Avenue, Tulsa, OK
Hours: May 30: 9 am to 5 pm, May 31: 9 am to 4 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - $5 - ($2 discount with flyer)
More Information: See some of the finest specimens of African Violets and Gesneriads and designs by some of worlds best growers. Show and sale so you can obtain some of these fine examples of the worlds favorite indoor plant as well as growing supplies. Contact John T Carter (show chairman): johntcarter@valornet.com
or www.avsa.org
June 7
Red, White & Blueberry Festival
Location: Downtown Ocean Springs, MS
Hours: 10 am to 2 pm
Admission Fees: None - Free
More Information: Come out and enjoy some yummy blueberries, music and the Ocean Springs Fresh Market. Event free to attend. In downtown Ocean Springs in conjunction with the Ocean Springs Fresh Market. Phone: (228) 875-4424
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North Central
Includes: IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI
May 3
Great Gardener Getaway 2008
Location: St. Anthony's Hall, 600 W. Central Ave. Mackinaw City, MI
Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - $35
More Information: Hear keynote speaker, Janet Macunovich and other instructors from the Practical Gardening Institute, Michigan School of Gardening cover such topics as:
Best of the Best of the Midwest, Ornamental Grasses and What Your Garden Says About You. Conference ticket price includes lunch, raffles and 'goodies'. Registration forms at www.steppingstonesgardenclub.com
May 10
Plant Sale
Organization: Western Springs Garden Club
Location: Tower Green on Hillgrove Avenue, Western Springs, IL
Hours: 8 am to Noon
Admission Fees: None - Free
More Information: Hardy perennials from member's gardens, tomato plants, herbs, geraniums,and annuals for containers. Phone: 708-246-3914
May 16 - 17
Beaver Creek Wetlands Association’s 20th Anniversary Wetlands Bio Blitz
Organization: Greene County Parks
Location: Cemex Reserve, Fairborn, OH
Hours: An overnight event - Friday night 7 pm until Saturday morning 11 am
Admission Fees: None - Free
More Information: A Bio Blitz is an inventory of all living organisms in a given area. Hikes will include birds, plants, insects, mammals and more. Nocturnal insects and birds will be focused on during overnight hours. A great opportunity for Science and Biology students of all ages, or those that are just curious about our environment and all that exists therein. Contact Cris Barnett, Naturalist Supervisor, (937) 562-7469 or email her at cbarnett@co.greene.oh.us or visit www.co.greene.oh.us/parks
June 7
Daylily Sale
Organization: Daylily Society of S E Wiscosin
Location: 13001 West North Avenue, Brookfield, WI
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm - Rain or Shine
Admission Fees: None - Free
More Information: Over 140 daylily cultivars - many are award winners. New this year is a bargain table. Phone: (414) 764-4651
June 12 - 14
Gardening is Great in 2008 - The Gardeners of America Convention
Location: Hall's Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, IN
Hours:Varied
Admission Fees: Registration Required
More Information: Phone: (260) 485-0164 or www.tgoa-mgca.org/Convention2008.htm
June 24
2nd Annual Betsie Valley Garden Tour
Organization: Friends of the Betsie Valley District Library
Location: Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville, MI
Hours: Noon to 8 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - $8 in advance - $10 day of
More Information: 5 Local area gardens including the award winning garden at Crystal Mountain. Sandy Clinton, landscape architect, talk at 1pm. Complimentary Garden Tea Party at one garden. All proceeds go to the Betsie Valley District Library in Thompsonville, Michigan. Phone: (231) 378-4100
July 9
Northville Garden Walk
Organization:Country Garden Club of Northville
Location: Northville, MI
Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - $10
More Information: 6 Private Gardens, artists painting in the gardens, vendors, music, free homemade refreshments. Contact Kate Daniel (734) 591-0360
July 19 - 20
Tri-City Flower Show
Organization:Federated Garden Club of Minnesota
Location: Southtown Shopping Center, Bloomington, MN
Hours: July 19: 2 pm to 5:30 pm, July 20: Noon to 5 pm
Admission Fees: None - Free
More Information: Sponsered by Bloomington Affiliated, Edina Garden Council, Richfield Garden Club Council. Phone (612) 866-3035
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North West
Includes: AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY
May 3
Pots with Panache
Location: Berry Botanic Garden, 11505 SW Summerville Avenue, Portland, OR
Hours: 10 am to Noon
Admission Fees: Yes, $20 - Space is limited
More Information: Versatile and beautiful, containers are a way for a gardener to express creativity, producing anything from a functional, portable feature to a glorious display. Designer and writer Lucy Hardiman, of Perennial Partners, has more than 50 containers in her garden and delights in creating the right pot for the right place. She will demonstrate with a variety of plants, creating pots which will be for sale at the end of class. Bring your own empty pot of between 12 inches (30 cm) and 16 inches (41 cm) in diameter and receive three plants, with additional available for purchase. Potting soil provided. Phone: (503) 636-4112 x102 or visit http://www.berrybot.org
May 4
Children’s Day Festival
Location: Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Avenue, Portland, OR
Hours: Noon to 4 pm
Admission Fees: Free with Garden Admission
More Information: Highlighting this year's Kodomo no Hi Family Festival will be a spectacular exhibition of Japanese kites and kite-making, co-sponsored by Seattle's Drachen Foundation. Nobuhiko Yoshizumi, an expert from Kyoto in traditional kite-making, will be on hand for the event. Phone: (503) 328-0050 or (503) 223-1321 or visit www.japanesegarden.com
May 4
Styrofoam Planters Made Classy
Location: Berry Botanic Garden, 11505 SW Summerville Avenue, Portland, OR
Hours: 1 pm to 3 pm
Admission Fees: Yes, $18
More Information: Do you love the look of those stone garden planters but hate the cost and weight? Learn how to create the look without the hassle in a hands-on class with our trough guru Ginny Maffitt. Make "faux stone" planters using foam boxes, paint, sand and creativity. They’re lightweight and great for container gardening. Besides being functional, this project keeps non-biodegradable plastic from going to the landfill. Bring your own foam container and a screwdriver for texturing. Ginny will also spend some time discussing planting your trough, and alpine plants will be available at a discount. Phone: (503) 636-4112 x102 or visit http://www.berrybot.org
May 8
Worry-Free Drip Irrigation
Location: Berry Botanic Garden, 11505 SW Summerville Avenue, Portland, OR
Hours: 7 pm to 9 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - $15 and registration required
More Information: Kym Pokorny, garden writer for The Oregonian newspaper for 13 years, will take the mystery out of drip irrigation. She will demonstrate a simple, step-by-step system, showing you how to assemble it from start to finish. She will discuss sources of materials and the advantages of drip irrigation, which include conserving water, money and time. Phone: (503) 636-4112 x102 or visit http://www.berrybot.org
May 10
The Eco-logical Garden: Practical Permaculture
Location: Berry Botanic Garden, 11505 SW Summerville Avenue, Portland, OR
Hours: 10 am to 4 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - $50
More Information: Take your garden to a new level. Author of celebrated home permaculture guide, Gaia’s Garden, and PSU adjunct professor, Toby Hemenway has devoted many years to the science and art of functional and beautiful landscapes. In this day-long workshop, learn to design natural landscapes that not only produce food and beauty for people, but also shelter birds and beneficial insects, harvest water and preserve biodiversity. Workshop includes: basic principles of ecological landscape design, efficient and pest-resistant garden layout, selecting plants that have many uses, drought-proofing your yard, creating plant communities that work together and conserving energy through careful landscape planning. Phone: (503) 636-4112 x102 or visit http://www.berrybot.org
May 10
Garden Expo 2008
Organization: The Inland Empire Gardeners
Location: Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St., Spokane, WA
Hours: 9 am to 5 pm
Admission Fees: None - Free
More Information: Over 200 garden-related vendors. Nursery plants, garden crafters,
artists, and organizations. Seminars and Demonstrations. Door Prizes. Free Admission and Parking.
Phone: (509) 535-8434 or http://www.tieg.org
May 14
Garden Exposures with Andrea Jones - Lecture
Location: NHS Hall, Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st Street, Seattle, WA
Starts: 7 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - $5 members, $10 non-members
More Information: Andrea Jones FRSA is one of the world’s leading plant, garden and landscape photographers whose pictures have appeared in many books, magazines and newspapers worldwide. She will talk about my travels photographing gardens around the world and her travels with renowned Welsh plant hunters Sue and Bleddyn Wynn-Jones documenting their expeditions and some of the unusual discoveries. Phone: (206) 527-1794 or www.northwesthort.org
May 16 - 17
Annual Spring Plant Sale
Organization: Glenn Walters Nursery
Location: 6855 NW Cornelius Schefflin Road, Cornelius, OR
Hours: Fri: 8 am to 7 pm, Sat: 8 am to 6 pm
Admission Fees: None - Free
More Information: Wholesale nursery offering ornamental trees, shrubs and evergreens. Phone: (503) 716-1937 or http://www.gwnursery.com
May 17
Pine Needle Basketry
Location: Berry Botanic Garden, 11505 SW Summerville Avenue, Portland, OR
Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - $40 - Space is limited
More Information: A teacher of basketry for over 15 years, Kim Black will guide us through a modern exploration of a traditional Native American craft. Take home your own handmade pine needle bowl. Extra supplies and instruction materials available for purchase. Phone: (503) 636-4112 x102 or visit http://www.berrybot.org
June 11
New & Useful Plants for the Landscape & Garden - Lecture
Location: NHS Hall, Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st Street, Seattle, WA
Starts: 7 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - $5 members, $10 non-members
More Information: Don Shadow is owner of Shadow Nursery, a wholesale nursery in Winchester, Tennessee, specializing in woody ornamentals and rare and unusual plants. He is the co-author with Paul Cappiello of Dogwoods. He will share with us his choice of new North American native and Asian plants appropriate for American landscapes and gardens.
Phone: (206) 527-1794 or www.northwesthort.org
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Canada
May 3
Wild Things With Wings
Location: Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto
Hours: 10 am to 3 pm
Admission Fees: Pay what you can (suggested donation $5 per workshop)
More Information: Join other gardeners, naturalists, and locavores for an all-ages day of workshops and information sessions on urban pollinators. Wild Things With Wings will raise awareness about the importance of urban pollinators such as bees and butterflies in Canada’s cities. Workshops will cover topics such as creating eco-friendly gardens that enhance neighbourhoods, urban naturalization, plant and pollinator identification, edible weeds, biodiversity for food security, and an introduction to native plants. Food, honey and plants will also be on sale, and kid-friendly activities will be available.This event is organized by four of Canada’s leading non-profits, the David Suzuki Foundation, Evergreen, Foodshare, and Seeds of Diversity. Contact: Rachel Plotkin
Biodiversity Policy Analyst, Phone: (613) 594-9026 or Email: rplotkin@davidsuzuki.org
June 3
Plant Propagation: Growing Great Grafts - Workshop
Location: Arboretum at the University of Guelph. Guelph, Ontario
Hours: 1 pm to 4 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - $40
More Information: This workshop will help you enjoy greater success at increasing your supply of woody garden and native plants with non-seed methods. Many non-dividing plants can be grown from cuttings in a sweat box. Learn how to propagate trees, especially those of heritage significance, using a very simple summer graft. Bring your very best sharp pocket knife. (Swiss Army quality, not a kitchen knife).Horticulturist: Sean Fox. Registration deadline: Tuesday, May 20. Max. 12 adults.
Phone: (519) 824-4120 ext. 52113 or www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum
June 7 - 8
Gardening Boot Camp - Lectures and Demonstrations
Location: International Peace Garden, Boissevain, Manitoba
Hours: Call for specifics
Admission Fees: Yes - 1 day: $35, Both days: $65 - Registration Required
More Information: Getting your garden ready; Using tropicals in your garden; Understanding tree care; Planting in the formal garden. Phone: (888) 432-6733 or www.peacegarden.com
June 22
Vancouver Rose Society Show
Location: VanDusen Botanical Gardens, 5251 Oak Street (37th & Oak St.) Vancouver, B.C.
Hours: 1 pm to 4:30 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - $4
More Information: Leslie Finlay (604) 261-6417 or email: kfinlay@telus.net or www.vandusengarden.org
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United Kingdom
May 1 - 2
World Tulip Summit
Location: Spalding Lincolnshire, UK
Hours: Various, please see below
Admission Fees: Yes
More Information: Karen Platt will speak at noon at the world Tulip Summit on black tulips. This is your invitation to join horticulturists, gardeners, writers and floral designers at this very special event celebrating the world's best known flower! In addition to the Summit there will be an exhibition of tulip art and memorabilia, a special English Florists' Tulips show presented by the Wakefield and North of England Tulip Society and a Summit Celebration Flower Arranging display hosted by the UK's Flowers and Plants Association. Phone: +44 (0)1775 724843 or visit: http://www.tulip2008.com
May 3 - 5
The Tonbridge Garden & Home Show
Location: Just off the A21 at Tonbridge, Kent, in the town centre's 52-acre leisure park, adjacent to the medieval castle and river
Hours: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - Adults & Seniors: £4, Children under 14: Free
More Information: This popular show of gardening and home goodies attracts over 16,000 visitors each year and is a wonderful day out for all the family. 200 exhibitors display plants and garden and home accessories, crafts and food. Phone: 01732 357872 or visit: www.tonbridgegardenshow.co.uk
May 8
The English Gardening School - Lecture
Location: The English Gardening School, 66 Royal Hospital Road, London, UK
Hours: 10:30 am to 3:30 pm
Admission Fees: Yes
More Information: Karen Platt will speak on colour in the garden in the afternoon, whilst Jill Billington fills the morning slot with harmony and tone. Phone: 020 7352 4347 or visit: www.englishgardeningschool.co.uk
May 20 - 24
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Location: Royal Hospital in Chelsea, London, UK
Hours: 8 am to 8 pm daily
Admission Fees: Yes
More Information: The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is without doubt the most famous horticultural event in the country. During May the grounds of the Royal Hospital in Chelsea come alive with the sights and smells of the finest collections of flowers in the world. Nothing compares to the show gardens, each one created by some of the worlds leading garden designers. Their ideas will provide you with endless inspiration whatever your budget. Phone: 020 7649 1885 or visit: http://www.rhs.org.uk
May 30 - June 1
Gardening Scotland
Location: Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, near Edinburgh
Hours: Fri and Sat: 10 am to 6pm; Sun: 10 am to 5pm
Admission Fees: Yes - £14, Children under 16 are Free
More Information: The Show is the highlight of the gardening year in Scotland, providing dedicated gardeners with access to specialist nurseries and growers from all over the UK and giving new gardeners all the inspiration and advice they need to make the most of their own gardens. At the very heart of the Show lies the Dobbies Floral Hall, which will be packed to the rafters with thousands of stunning blooms, each one at the very peak of perfection. This is the biggest specialist plant sale in Scotland and the plants sold here are some of the rarest to be found anywhere in the country. Phone: 0131 333 0965 to book tickets or to receive a booking form to pay by cheque or visit: www.gardeningscotland.com
June 6 - 8
Garden Show Ireland
Location: Garden Festival at Hillsborough Castle
Hours: Fri: 10 am to 8 pm, Sat & Sun: 10 am to 6 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - Adults: £9, Students: £7, Children Under 16: Free
More Information: Set within Hillsborough Castle grounds, against the magnificient backdrop of Hillsborough Castle, the Garden Festival returns in June for another 3 days of horticulture at its finest. From cutting-edge design to horticultural inspiration, expert tips and culinary advice, fresh ideas and fun for the kids...there's something for everyone.
There is also a 10% discount on group bookings of 10 or more paying visitors. For further information on group bookings please contact Project Planning International on +44 (0) 28 97 561993 or email us at: info@gardenshowireland.com or visit
www.gardenshowireland.com
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Australia
Through May
Bleak House Open Rose Gardens
Location: De Grave Mill Dve Malmsbury, Victoria
Open: 10 am to 4 pm every Sat, Sun, Mon
Admission Fees: Yes - $5
More Information: Bleak House Rose Gardens have over 14 acres of rose gardens. Phone: (03) 5423 2970
May 3 - 4
Herb Awareness Weekend
Location: The Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt. Coot-tha
Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - $4
More Information: For everyone who wants to know more about growing and using herbs. Discover a large variety of unusual and water wise herbs and plants for sale. Browse a wide variety of stalls with herb related goods, products and food. Relax and revive at Cafe Sage for delicious, herb inspired food and beverages. Enjoy free demonstrations and talks. For further information, please contact President, Debbie on 07 5426 8299 or email paulaitcheson@bigpond.com
Visit: www.qldherbsociety.org.au
May 3 - 4
Gardenfest
Location: Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE, Lindsay Street, Toowoomba
Open: Unknown
Admission Fees: Unkown
More Information: Attractions will include garden displays, waterwise techniques, celebrity speakers, garden equipment, outdoor furniture, kids' corner, live entertainment, food and wine tasting. For more information, phone 0419 747 423 or email gardenfest08@yahoo.com.au
May 17
Caboolture Sustainable Living Expo
Location: Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre (CREEC), 150 Rowley Road, Burpengary
Hours: 10 am to 3 pm
Admission Fees: Entry is free, but a Gold Coin donation will be appreciated
More Information: The theme of this year's expo is "Sustainability in the Suburbs", providing information and ideas for a sustainable lifestyle that can be easily implemented at home. Talks, displays, workshops and activities for children. Over 100 exhibitors of products and services. Tours of the CREEC bush and rainforest reserve. For more information visit: http://www.creec.org.au/sustainfair2008.php
May 31 - June 1
Australian Hibiscus Society Inc.
Location: The Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt. Coot-tha
Hours: Sat: 11 am to 4 pm, Sun: 11 am to 3 pm
Admission Fees: Adults and Concession: $3, Children Free
More Information: Hibiscus blooms of every variety on display. Competitions, sales and grafting demonstrations.
July 11 - 13
Queensland Home Garden Expo
Location: Nambour Showgrounds (now renamed Maroochy Showgrounds), Nambour
Hours: Fri - Sat: 8 am to 5 pm, Sun: 8 am to 4 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - Adults: $14, Children 12 and under: Free, 3-Day Pass: $30
More Information: Every year, over 20,000 garden lovers, including hundreds of horticulture professionals, flock to the Expo - one of the Queensland’s largest and most celebrated gardening events. The QLD Home Garden Expo is where Queensland’s top landscape designers and nurseries will showcase their creative talents, products and knowledge. Full-size landscaped gardens provide the centrepiece of this stunning annual event and are sure to inspire. The expo features tantalizing offerings from more than 350 exhibitors, the latest in garden tools, books, accessories, and garden art, whilst plant exhibitors will have nearly 40,000 plants for sale daily. For more information visit: www.homegardenexpo.com.au/
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New Zealand
May 10 - 11
Manawatu Garden Festival
Location: Manfeild, South Street, Feilding, Manawatu
Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Admission Fees: Yes, Adults: $10, Earlybird: $8
More Information: Want a great day out? Its all happening at this year's Manawatu Garden Festival. With seven landscape designs, Richard Till from Kiwi Kitchen as Celebrity Chef andRuud Kleinpaste "The Bug Man" as one of the seminar speakers. There is a chance to win a trip to the 2009 Melbourne Flower Show. Over 160 gardening trade exhibitors are there to help you make your purchase. http://www.mangard.co.nz
May 16 - 18
Manukau Home & Garden Show
Location: TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre: 770 Great South Road, Manukau City
Hours: 10 am to 5 pm
Admission Fees: Yes, Adults: $8
More Information: Over 200 Exhibitors, Free Daily Seminars, Alfresco Auckland Sculptor of the Year competition, Fine Food Zone, Front Page Interior Design Competition. http://www.jadepromotions.co.nz/dynamicpage.asp?PageID=14
August 22 - 24
Tauranga Home Show
Location: Mount Action Centre, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, New Zealand
Hours: 10 am to 6 pm
Admission Fees: Yes, Adults: $10, Children 12 and under: Free
More Information: The Tauranga Home Show is your best place to find information, ideas and all the products you need to turn your house into the home you've always wanted. You could be renovating, landscaping, researching the latest home products to indulge in, or looking for impartial advice for buying your first home. The Tauranga Home Show saves you time by bringing together a host of key home industry companies in one place, along with their extensive knowledge to share with you. http://www.taurangahomeshow.co.nz
September 10 - 14
Auckland Home Show
Location: ASB Showgrounds, 217 Greenlane Road, Greenlane, Auckland, New Zealand
Hours: 10 am to 10 pm
Admission Fees: Yes, Adults: $16, Children 14 and under: Free
More Information: The Auckland Home Show is New Zealand's leading exhibition of its kind. As well as delivering you the latest innovations in products and services for your home and garden, this show is the ultimate place to find everything you what and need this season.http://www.aucklandhomeshow.co.nz
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