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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Longwood Gardens Orchid Extravaganza
February 1, 2017 – 8:49 am | Comments Off on Longwood Gardens Orchid Extravaganza
Longwood Gardens Orchid Extravaganza

Road Trips Gardeners longing for the sight of flowers should plan a visit to the “Orchid Extravaganza” at Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.
Inside the heated four-acre conservatory are thousands of colorful orchid …

Flora Japonica at London’s Kew Gardens
January 27, 2017 – 8:44 am | Comments Off on Flora Japonica at London’s Kew Gardens
Flora Japonica at London’s Kew Gardens

A Flora Japonica exhibition continues through March 5, 2017, in the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art at Kew Gardens (also known as the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew), Richmond, Surrey, England.
It celebrates the richness …

Ai Weiwei at Meijer Gardens in Michigan
January 23, 2017 – 8:09 am | Comments Off on Ai Weiwei at Meijer Gardens in Michigan
Ai Weiwei at Meijer Gardens in Michigan

“Ai Weiwei at Meijer Gardens: Natural State” is an exhibition featuring work by Chinese-born artist and activist Ai Weiwei.
Opening Friday (January 27, 2017), this is his first show in the upper Midwest as well as …

Frida Kahlo: Art, Garden, Life
January 16, 2017 – 8:01 am | Comments Off on Frida Kahlo: Art, Garden, Life
Frida Kahlo: Art, Garden, Life

“Frida Kahlo: Art, Garden, Life” examines Kahlo’s work, life and influence through the lens of the plants and nature that surrounded her.
The exhibit, open through May 31, 2017, at the Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 North …

Opening Today: Midwest Green Industry Xperience
January 15, 2017 – 7:59 am | Comments Off on Opening Today: Midwest Green Industry Xperience
Opening Today: Midwest Green Industry Xperience

The public (yes, Road Trips Gardeners too) are welcome to register for the Midwest Green Industry Xperience, which opens today in the Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio.
A tradeshow, MGIX is …

For “Vertically Inclined” Gardeners
January 13, 2017 – 8:02 am | Comments Off on For “Vertically Inclined” Gardeners
For “Vertically Inclined” Gardeners

Attention Road Trips Gardeners who are snowbirds. You might want to head to southwestern Florida for a luncheon presentation by Seth Stottlemyer of Oasis Gardenscapes (pictured, at left).
He’s the featured speaker for “Vertically Inclined” at …

Orchids in Watercolor at the Indy Museum of Art
January 11, 2017 – 8:52 am | Comments Off on Orchids in Watercolor at the Indy Museum of Art
Orchids in Watercolor at the Indy Museum of Art

A selection of 30 artworks from the Lilly Collection of Orchids in Watercolor are on display in the Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, Indiana, through July 9, 2017.
The orchid watercolors were collected …

Conserving Rare Plants in the Internet Age
January 2, 2017 – 8:07 am | Comments Off on Conserving Rare Plants in the Internet Age
Conserving Rare Plants in the Internet Age

Road Trips Gardeners can learn about “Conserving Rare Plants in the Internet Age” from 11 a.m. to noon January 28, 2017, at Mt. Cuba Center, 3120 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, Delaware. The snow date is …

Minneapolis Home + Garden Show
December 26, 2016 – 8:32 am | Comments Off on Minneapolis Home + Garden Show
Minneapolis Home + Garden Show

The next Minneapolis Home + Garden Show takes place over two weekends in the Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Set for February 24,25 and 26, 2017, plus March 3, 4 and 5, 2017, it will feature …

A “Whimsical Wonderland” in Cincinnati, Ohio
December 23, 2016 – 8:54 am | Comments Off on A “Whimsical Wonderland” in Cincinnati, Ohio
A “Whimsical Wonderland” in Cincinnati, Ohio

The 2016 Holiday Show at the Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Eden Park, Cincinnati,Ohio, adds a twist to holiday tradition.
“A Whimsical Wonderland” features poinsettias of royal blue, lively orange, and deep purple as well …