2023’s Best U. S. Cities for Local Flowers
May 11, 2023 – 10:29 pm | Comments Off on 2023’s Best U. S. Cities for Local Flowers

Looking at five floral categories in the 200 largest U.S. cities, Lawn Love came up with these two lists.
They checked out access to flower shops and specialty-cut flower vendors, consumer ratings, and the number of …

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National Cherry Blossom Festival
February 17, 2012 – 12:46 am | Comments Off on National Cherry Blossom Festival
National Cherry Blossom Festival

There are few vistas more breathtaking than the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. Although the blossoms run on their own private schedule, the festival runs from March 20 through April 27, 2012.
This year …

Vancouver: Cherry Blossoms and More
February 15, 2012 – 12:51 am | One Comment
Vancouver: Cherry Blossoms and More

As early as late February, Road Trips Gardeners will see trees along the streets of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, turning cherry pink with the blossoming of the city’s 37,000 flowering cherry trees. Come spring, 35 …

Herbs Galore & More
February 1, 2012 – 12:50 am | Comments Off on Herbs Galore & More
Herbs Galore & More

Driving in Virginia at the end of April, Road Trips Gardeners?
You can get everything you need for your herb garden on April 28, 2012, at the “Herbs Galore & More” show at Maymont, 2201 Shields …

Tulip Mania
January 25, 2012 – 12:45 am | Comments Off on Tulip Mania
Tulip Mania

A glimpse of the tulip craze in 17th century Holland comes to the Domes of the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, 524 South Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (map), March 31 through May 28, 2012.
A variety of …

North Carolina Azalea Festival
January 23, 2012 – 12:11 am | Comments Off on North Carolina Azalea Festival
North Carolina Azalea Festival

The Azalea Festival, first held in 1948, returns to Wilmington, North Carolina, April 11 through 15, 2012.
Azaleas should be in full bloom throughout the city, which has a full calendar of special events planned. …

Gold Coast Cymbidium Growers Show
December 30, 2011 – 3:55 pm | Comments Off on Gold Coast Cymbidium Growers Show
Gold Coast Cymbidium Growers Show

Wandering the West Coast this spring, Road Trips Gardeners. If you’re a fan of boat orchids, consider a stop between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. April 21, 2012, at the annual Gold Coast Cymbidium Growers …

Antiques & Garden Fair
December 26, 2011 – 12:31 am | Comments Off on Antiques & Garden Fair
Antiques & Garden Fair

Don’t give up yet, Road Trips Gardeners! Spring is less than three months away.
Plan to attend the Antiques & Garden Fair, returning for its 12th year, April 20 through 22, 2012, on the grounds of …

Festival of Flowers
November 23, 2011 – 12:02 am | Comments Off on Festival of Flowers
Festival of Flowers

Grand floral displays and life-sized gardens are promised at the 19th annual Festival of Flowers in Mobile, Alabama, said to be the largest outdoor flower show in the Southeast. Dates are March 29 through April …

Floriade
November 14, 2011 – 12:06 am | Comments Off on Floriade
Floriade

Make plans now, Road Trips Gardeners, to head to Europe for the World Horticultural Expo.
The Floriade World Horticultural Exposition has been held in the Netherlands roughly every 10 years since 1960, and the next one …

Historic Garden Week in Virginia
January 19, 2010 – 1:26 am | Comments Off on Historic Garden Week in Virginia
Historic Garden Week in Virginia

Road Trips Gardeners no doubt already have Historic Garden Week in Virginia on their travel calendars — this spring is the 77th anniversary tour. More than 250 of Virginia’s gardens, homes and historic landmarks will …