“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.

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Virtual Class by New Directions in The American Landscape: Every Garden is an Intervention – Rejecting the Eco-Purity Pledge and Embracing Compromise to Foster Resilience

Every garden, no matter how small, is a human intervention in an ecological system. The more we understand that system, the more effectively we can balance ecological resilience with human functional needs and garden design principles. We will review case studies of landscape projects in suburban Boston and Cambridge, MA, alongside systems theory, to explore how to create beautiful, ecologically vibrant gardens on small-scale residential properties. Held by New Directions in the American Landscape.

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Virtual Class by New Directions in The American Landscape: Mini Meadow Making

With as little as a few square feet of space, you can grow a beautiful, low-maintenance, naturalistic meadow that supports a diversity of plants, pollinators, and a plethora of other living things – not to mention its visual appeal in your home garden. Find inspiration in natural spaces so you can successfully site, design, plant, and care for your own mini meadow. From site preparation and plant selection, to designing and planting, you’ll learn how to go from a bare canvas to a bright, flower-filled mini meadow, even with minimal gardening experience – including advice on how to care for your wildflower planting for many colorful seasons to come. Held by New Directions in the American Landscape.

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PA Home + Garden Show 2023 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex Center (Harrisburg, PA)

Attend the PA Home + Garden Show at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex Center for exhibits, shopping, and tips on how to make your home and garden the best that it can be! AHS members get a 2 for 1 ticket discount.

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Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Philadelphia Flower Show (Philadelphia, PA)

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Philadelphia Flower Show is both the nation’s largest and the world’s longest-running horticultural event, featuring stunning displays by premier floral and landscape designers from around the globe. Started in 1829 by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, the Show introduces diverse and sustainable plant varieties and garden and design concepts. In addition to acres of garden displays, the Flower Show hosts esteemed competitions in horticulture and artistic floral arranging, gardening presentations and demonstrations, and special events.

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Maryland Home & Garden Show at the Timonium Fairgrounds (Lutherville-Timonium, MD)

Each Spring the gardens share a creative theme used to inspire their landscape designers. Their upcoming Spring theme will be Celebrating 40 Years! Enjoy the creativity of each landscaper as they create gardens that interpret the theme while also showcasing the work they can do at your home. Their professionally landscaped gardens are always a popular feature at the show and updating our homes on the outside is now more important than ever! AHS members receive a discount to this garden show. Held at the Timonium Fairgrounds.

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Orchid Show and Sale at the Kelly Education Center (Richmond, VA)

Experience a weekend of orchids with the Virginia Orchid Society Show and Sale, Under Their Spell. Hundreds of Orchids on display and for sale, attend free lectures for beginners as well as experienced growers, people’s choice award for best orchid display, orchid vendors and more. The show is included with regular Garden admission. No cost to attend the sale and lectures. Held at the Kelly Education Center.

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Richmond Home & Garden Show at the Richmond Raceway Complex (Richmond, VA)

Inspirational displays of gardens, planting ideas and floral trends. Find Inspiration for your outdoor space by exploring large garden displays and outdoor exhibitors, with a stroll through inspirational gardens showcasing new gardening techniques ideas. AHS members get a 2 for 1 ticket discount. Held at the Richmond Raceway Complex.

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Pennsylvania Home & Garden Show (Harrisburg, PA)

Inspirational displays of gardens, planting ideas and floral trends. Find Inspiration for your outdoor space by exploring large garden displays and outdoor exhibitors, with a stroll through inspirational gardens showcasing new gardening techniques ideas.

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Philly Home + Garden Show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (Oaks, PA)

The Philly Home + Garden Show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center is a vibrant marketplace where you can shop for home-related products and services, experience stunning displays to help inspire your next home project, connect with industry experts, and enjoy informative presentations from renowned local and international home professionals. AHS members get a 2 for 1 ticket discount.

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