Horticultural Happenings (Regional) Events
Ladew Topiary Gardens 2023 Garden Festival (Monkton, MD)
Now in its 15th year, Ladew’s annual Garden Festival has become the most anticipated specialty plant, garden ornaments, and antiques sale in the region. Shop from over 30 exclusive collection of vendors from across the eastern seaboard offering hard to find perennials, specialty annuals, unique small trees, unusual exotics, container specialties, decorative garden furniture, urns, and architectural treasures.
View event website »The UC Riverside Botanic Gardens’ Fundraiser: Primavera in the Gardens (Riverside, CA)
The UC Riverside Botanic Gardens’ major fundraising event each year is Primavera in the Gardens, Riverside’s premiere food, wine, and craft beer tasting event. Proceeds from Primavera sponsorships and ticket sales provide critical support for educational programs, events, and enrichment activities we offer to community members of all ages, as well as for enhancement of our collection and gardens.
View event website »“Discover the World of Orchids” exhibit at U.S. Botanic Garden (Washington, DC)
The 27th annual joint orchid exhibit between the United States Botanic Garden (USBG) and Smithsonian Gardens is “Discover the World of Orchids,” on display in the USBG Conservatory from February 17 through April 30, 2023. The exhibit shares stories of the diversity of orchids and how technology advances their conservation.
View event website »World of Orchids Showcase By San Diego Botanic Gardens (San Diego, CA)
San Diego Botanic Garden hosts its annual spring orchids showcase, World of Orchids, in our state-of-the-art, 8,000 square foot, glass-enclosed facility – the Dickinson Family Education Conservatory. In addition to the beautiful and immersive displays, the show features vendors on select weekends selling plants, potting materials, and other merchandise.
View event website »Class at Bernheim Arboretum: Explore Trees of the Winter Woods (Clermont, KY)
How can you identify the shagbark hickory, black walnut, pawpaw, or other trees in the winter? What Local tree has bark that was the forerunner of modern aspirin? Which native trees were used to treat malaria when quinine was not available? Which local trees can be used to make beverages, cough medicine, or cordage? If you’d like to learn answers to these questions as well as other interesting facts, legends, and lore, join Bernheim’s Interpretive Programs Manager, Wren Smith for this fun and informative opportunity.
View event website »2023 Junior Master Gardener National Leader Training (College Station, TX)
Join JMG (Junior Master Gardener) for their virtual 2023 National Leader Training held February 22 –23. This is a great opportunity for Teachers, Administrators, and Program Leaders to learn how to implement best practices, how to involve parents and students into programming, and how to build sustainability.
View event website »Fall Bonsai Show at Meijer Gardens (Grand Rapids, MI)
See a variety of bonsai on display, from trees in early stages of training to lovely older trees. Watch bonsai artists at work and shop for bonsai trees as well as bonsai tools and supplies. Held at Meijer Gardens.
View event website »Standard Flower Show at Meijer Gardens (Grand Rapids, MI)
See specimen flowers, foliage, and potted plants grown by participating members, and vote for your favorite flower arrangement. Held at Meijer Gardens.
View event website »Dahlia Show at Meijer Gardens (Grand Rapids, MI)
Hundreds of dahlias will be on display. Flower sizes will vary from the size of a golf ball to a dinner plate. Many unusual forms and a rainbow of colors will be displayed. Held at Meijer Gardens.
View event website »Iris Show at Meijer Gardens (Grand Rapids, MI)
Enjoy a variety of tall bearded and Siberian iris blossoms on display, all locally grown for this judged show. View floral designs featuring iris flowers. Held at Meijer Gardens.
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