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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

November 7 - 8
Japanese Garden Festival
Location:
Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA
Hours: 9 am to 5 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - Garden Admission
More Information: The annual Japanese Garden Festival brings the sights and sounds of traditional music and horticulture to Descanso Gardens every autumn. Activities range from the thundering sounds of taiko drums to the tranquil, meditative quality of Ikebana. All evoke the culture of Japan. Phone: (818) 949-4200 or visit: www.descansogardens.org

December 4 - 6
Winter Cactus and Succulent Show and Sale
Location:
Fullerton Arboretum, 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton, CA
Hours: 10 am to 4 pm Daily
Admission Fees: Yes - Garden Admission
More Information: The Arboretum will host its annual Winter Cactus and Succulent Show and Sale again this year. This very popular show and sale is the highlight of the pre-holiday season and this year promises to be better than ever, with hundred's of specimen plants for sale. As a shopper - don't miss this sale. As a person who likes cactus and succulents, plan to visit the show portion on December 5 and 6 to see some of the most unusual cactus and succulents from area collectors and growers. Phone: (714) 278-3407 or visit: www.fullertonarboretum.org

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

November 7 - 8
Holly Berry Fair
Location:
The Presby Memorial Iris Gardens, 474 Upper Mountain Avenue, Upper Montclair, NJ
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Admission Fees: None - Free
More Information: Phone: (973) 783-5974 or visit http://presbyirisgardens.org

December 4 - 5
Holiday Festival of Lights
Location:
Camden Children’s Garden, 3 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ
Hours: 5:30 pm to 8 pm
Admission Fees: Yes
More Information: Enjoy a magical holiday tradition on the Camden Waterfront. In the evening, stroll through the 4.5 acres of gardens that include over 100,000 beautiful holiday lights and animated light sculptures. See live butterflies in the Philadelphia Eagles Four Seasons Butterfly House. Meet Santa Claus, his elves and Garden Mascot Mum Bear. Enjoy Plaza de Aibonito, a heated Tropical Holiday exhibit, and learn about the Hispanic tradition of Three Kings Day. Guests can ride the Carousel, Butterfly Spring Ride or the Arrow River Express Train Ride for an additional fee. Amuse yourself in an Enchanted Wonderland with animated scenes and model trains. Separate admission after 5pm. Phone: (856) 365-8733 or visit www.camdenchildrensgarden.org

December 11 - 13
Christmas Open House Display and Greens Sale
Location:
Ladew Topiary Gardens, 3535 Jarrettsville Pike. Monkton, MD
Hours: 11 am to 4 pm Daily
Admission Fees: Yes
More Information: The Manor House is festively decorated by volunteers and garden clubs in honor of the holiday season. Greens, arrangements and gifts for sale. Also, enjoy lunch in the Cafe. Phone: (410) 557-9570 or visit www.ladewgardens.com

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South West
Includes: AZ, NM, CO, UT

November 7 - 8
Utah Orchid Society Show
Location:
Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT
Hours: 9:30 am
Admission Fees: Yes - Regular Garden Admission
More Information: Come to Red Butte for an orchid display and competition by the Utah Orchid Society. The Orchid Society will offer advice on growing and caring for orchids at home. Phone: (801) 831-7359 or visit www.redbuttegarden.org

November 28 - 29
Fall Foliage Finale - Autumn Celebration
Location:
Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 37615 U.S. Highway 60, Superior, AZ
Hours: 11 am to 3 pm Daily
Admission Fees: Yes - Regular Garden Admission
More Information: Aspen and maple leaves have fallen in the San Francisco peaks and Catalinas by mid-November, but the true grand finale of autumn foliage in Arizona is right here at the Arboretum this month, with peak color typically during Thanksgiving weekend. Invite family and visiting guests for a picnic and to celebrate autumn color in our famous pistachio grove with spiced apple cider, live music and other activities. Phone: (520) 689-2723 or visit http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu

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

November 7 - 22
Bamboo and Blossoms: The Fall Chrysanthemum Show
Location:
Botanic Garden of Smith College, Northampton, MA
Hours: 10 am to 4 pm Daily
Admission Fees: Yes - $2 per person; Free to members, those with a Smith College ID, and children under 12
More Information: Various lectures and exhibits will be available. Phone: (413) 585-2740 or visit www.smith.edu

November 14
Houseplants 101 Series: Greening Your Workspace
Location:
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1000 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Hours: 10:30 am to 1 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - Members: $30; Nonmembers: $35 - Registration
More Information: Now that the leaves have disappeared outside and the mornings are getting darker, your workspace needs some green! Not only do indoor plants brighten up a dreary workplace, but they can filter the air and improve your mood at work. This class will help you find plants that love exactly the amount of light, humidity, and other conditions in your office or workspace. Phone: (718) 623-7200 or visit www.bbg.org

November 15
Winter Open House
Location:
Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA
Hours: 10 am to 5 pm
Admission Fees: None - Free
More Information: Discover all that Tower Hill Botanic Garden has to offer throughout the year. Enjoy food samplings, prize drawings, gift shop specials - including the latest holiday merchandise, and a guided tour at 2pm. Learn about volunteer opportunities, private rentals, educational programs, special events, horticulture, and more. Twigs Café serves lunch from 11am - 3pm. Members of the Bay State African Violet Society will be on hand for an African Violet re-potting clinic from 11am-3pm; bring your African Violets and they will be re-potted for only $1 per plant! Phone: (508) 869-6111 or visit www.towerhillbg.org

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

November 14
The Art of the Japanese Garden - Class
Location:
The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC
Hours: 10 am to 11 am
Admission Fees: Yes - Members: $7; Nonmembers: $10
More Information: Broaden your understanding of a Japanese garden with nationally renowned Japanese gardener Masashi 'Mike' Oshita. This slide presentation will highlight the history, style, plants, garden ornament and environment of Japan and a Japanese garden. Oshita is the only classically trained Japanese gardener in North Carolina and his work has been featured in regional publications, including Carolina Gardener magazine. Phone: (828) 665-2492 or visit: www.ncarboretum.org

November 20 - 30
Fantasy in Lights Holiday Display
Location:
Callaway Gardens, 17800 US Hwy 27, Pine Mountain, GA
Hours: Varied - Please call for details
Admission Fees: Yes
More Information: The Most Spectacular Holiday Light and Sound Show in the South Nestled amidst wooded landscape of Callaway Gardens, Fantasy In Lights is the Southeast's most spectacular holiday light and sound show with more than eight million twinkling lights celebrating the holiday season. This spectacular show has attracted almost two million visitors since it opened in 1992. Now in its 18th year, Fantasy In Lights has become an essential holiday tradition for many families, as much as a part of the season as caroling or attending The Nutcracker. Visit once and you'll discover why. Phone: (800) 225-5292 or visit: www.callawaygardens.com

December 10
Greenery Wreath Workshop
Location:
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Hours: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Admission Fees: Yes - Members: $24; Nonmembers: $27
More Information: Bring the colors of the season to your home with a live wreath that you make in this workshop. Wreaths are constructed on wire frames with greenery collected from the Garden. Materials are harvested just prior to the class to ensure they will last throughout the holiday season. Bring your own pruning shears. Phone: (706) 542-6156 or visit: www.uga.edu/botgarden

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

November 22
Winter Landscape Color Class
Location:
San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston at North New Braunfels Avenue, San Antonio, TX
Starts: 1 pm
Admission Fees: Unknown
More Information: Earth Kind Landscape Series. Phone: (210) 207-3270 or visit: www.sabot.org

December 4 - 6 & 10 - 13
Illuminations. Holiday Light Display
Location:
Botanica, The Witchita Gardens, 701 Amidon, Wichita, KS
Hours: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Admission Fees: Yes
More Information: Over 9 acres of botanical gardens, with garden pathways all lighted. Tens of thousands of lights combined with nature to to create a stunning holiday atmosphere. Phone: (316) 264-0448 or visit: http://www.botanica.org

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

November 6 - 7
Holiday Bulb Mart
Location:
Des Moines Botanical Center, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA
Hours: 10 am to 5 pm Daily
Admission Fees: Yes - price of admission
More Information: The Friends’ 2nd annual Holiday Bulb Mart is coming and this time we've added a craft show! The members’ preview will be held on Friday November 6 and then it will be open to the public from 10am-5pm on Saturday, November 7. In addition to the best paper white narcissus, there’ll be a spectacular selection of favorite Dutch hybrid amaryllis and in-depth stocking of the new miniature and double amaryllis. Members of the Iowa Regional Lily Society will be joining us for their annual fall sale. This will be an unprecedented opportunity to bring the beauty of bulbs into your garden and into your home. Phone: (515) 323-6294 or visit: www.botanicalcenter.com

November 21
Holiday Tidings Floral Centerpiece Class
Location:
Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI
Hours: 9 am to 11 am
Admission Fees: Yes - Members: $60; Nonmembers: $65
More Information: Create a beautiful centerpiece for your holiday table from fresh, mixed evergreens. Michael Gaffney will talk you through the process of turning cut branches of balsam, Douglas fir, cedar, boxwood and pine into an arrangement you’ll be proud to call your own. Phone: (414) 525-5601 or visit: www.boernerbotanicalgardens.org

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

December 4
Holiday Sale
Location:
Georgeson Botanical Garden, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK
Hours: 9 am to 1 pm
Admission Fees: None - Free
More Information: Phone: (907) 474-7211 or visit: www.uaf.edu

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Canada

December 4 2009 - January 3, 2010
Christmas at the Garden Exhibit
Location:
Montreal Botanical Garden, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Hours: Please call
Admission Fees: Yes
More Information: Christmas comes to the Botanical Garden greenhouses. Enjoy an exhibition all decked out in Christmas colours in the Main Exhibition Greenhouse, along with classical music and choir concerts. Detailed schedule to be determined. Phone: (514) 872-1400 or visit: www2.ville.montreal.qc.ca

December 11 2009 - January 3, 2010
Festival of Lights. Holiday Light Display
Location:
Van Dusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Hours: 4:30 pm to 9 pm Nightly - Except December 25th when the Garden is closed
Admission Fees: Yes
More Information: Phone: (604) 878-9274 or visit: www.vandusengarden.org

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United Kingdom

November 6 - 7
Late National Chrysanthemum Show
Location:
Prestwood Centre, County Showground, Stafford, UK
Hours: Fri: Noon to 5 pm; Sat: 10 am to 3:30 pm
Admission Fees: Unavailable
More Information: The National Chrysanthemum Society holds two shows each year where exhibitors from all parts of the country congregate to showcase their flowers in an atmosphere of friendly competition. Visit www.nationalchrysanthemumsociety.org.uk

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Australia

November 14 - 15
Tropical Foliage Festival
Location:
Cleveland Assembly Hall, Smith Street, Cleveland
Hours: 10 am to 4 pm daily
Admission Fees: Yes - $3 - Free Parking
More Information: Plant sales, displays, guest speakers, and fully catered. Visit www.cordyline.org

November 22
Brisbane Daylily Society - Annual Daylily Show
Location:
Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt. Coot-tha
Hours: 10 am to 3 pm
Admission Fees: Unknown
More Information: Competition Display and Plant Sales

December 18 - 20
Agapanthus Bi-colour Flowering Display
Location:
Pine Mountain Nursery, 442 Russells Road, Pine Mountain Qld
Hours: 10 am to 4 pm
Admission Fees: None - Free
More Information: See many hundreds of bicolour blue and white agapanthus in flower and other colours yet to be released. The new release Agapanthus Queen Mum will be available for sale in flower. Visit: www.pinemountainnursery.com.au

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New Zealand

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