Bromeliad Show & Sale (Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)

South Bay Bromeliad Associates Annual Show and Sale will be highlight a wide
variety of members’ specimen bromeliads including Tillandsia, Neoregelia, Dyckia, Vriesea,
Aechmea, Billbergia and Guzmanias, and an artistic arrangement section. Chances are excellent
that you will see bromeliads you have not seen before. Bromeliads are easy to grow and offer a wide
variety of colors and interesting forms. Club members will be available to answer questions. Plants
for sale are from local Southern California commercial vendors and from members’ own
collections

Farwest Show (Portland, OR)

Do you need new ideas to increase efficiency, sales and profitability? We know you do! With nearly 350 exhibitors, Farwest is your ticket to the nursery and retail garden center industry. Whether you’re a grower, retailer, wholesale buyer, supplier, or landscape professional, you’ll find that Farwest offers you the complete trade show experience.

Songwriters Under the Stars (Nashville, TN)

Summer nights invite lingering and lounging under the stars at Cheekwood, where over five magical evenings, music fills the air. During the Under the Stars Concert Series, the region’s finest players, writers and singers perform in Cheekwood’s signature lush gardens while food trucks prepare mouthwatering bites and vendors offer wines by the bottle, local brews and craft cocktails. Music lineups are as diverse as they are spectacular: Jazz, Bluegrass and Songwriters nights beckon, promising something for everyone. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a slow-down session in the summer breeze, while immersing yourself in the soundtrack of the season.

2nd Annual Bonsai Weekend (Louisville, KY)

Waterfront Botanical Gardens in partnership with the Greater Louisville Bonsai Society is pleased to present the 2nd Annual Bonsai Weekend from August 23 – 25, 2024. With dozens of bonsai trees on display, this show and weekend festival includes a People’s Choice Award and special guest judging by Phil Malhiot. Event highlights include bonsai demonstrations and workshops, cultural activities for the whole family, Asian-inspired cuisine, bonsai vendors, and more! Special thanks to presenting sponsors Mac and Catherine Willett. Tickets are on sale now!

Family Fun Day in the Garden (Wayne, NJ)

Celebrate summer’s end at Family Fun Day in the Garden at Laurelwood Arboretum on Saturday, August 24 from 11 AM to 3 PM, rain or shine. This first-ever event will feature activities for kids of all ages–scavenger hunts, art projects, nature crafts, plant-a-pot workshops, nature story time and more.

Laurelwood Arboretum is located at 725 Pines Lake Drive West in Wayne, NJ. Visitors can park conveniently at the Pines Lake School, 511 Pines Lake Drive, and take a free shuttle bus to the arboretum. Admission to Family Fun Day in the Garden is $10 for a family of up to 3 children and $5 for each additional child.

Garden Comm 2024 Annual Conference (Grand Rapids, MI)

Join fellow industry professionals for the only horticultural communications conference!

PlantCon International (Dallas, TX)

Experience an immersive weekend like no other at PlantCon, where plant enthusiasts will dive into workshops, presentations, communiity building and more. Buy from internationally known plant exhibitors and mingle with others – all while staying at the Marriot Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center using a special rate.

Enchanted Vista Iris Society Rhizome Sale (Rio Rancho, NM)

The sale is open to the public 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon. Potted Iris at $7.00 each and iris rhizomes $2 to $7 will be available. These are irises that are locally grown by club members. The irises are cleaned and marked. Club members will be available to answer questions.

Bluegrass Under the Stars (Nashville, TN)

Summer nights invite lingering and lounging under the stars at Cheekwood, where over five magical evenings, music fills the air. During the Under the Stars Concert Series, the region’s finest players, writers and singers perform in Cheekwood’s signature lush gardens while food trucks prepare mouthwatering bites and vendors offer wines by the bottle, local brews and craft cocktails. Music lineups are as diverse as they are spectacular: Jazz, Bluegrass and Songwriters nights beckon, promising something for everyone. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a slow-down session in the summer breeze, while immersing yourself in the soundtrack of the season.

Mesilla Valley Iris Society Rhizome Sale (Las Cruces, NM)

Sale is happening this year Sept 7-8 at the Mesilla Valley Mall near the theater, during mall hours. Irises are very showy flowers that bloom in the spring and come in a multitude of colors and patterns. All sales have pictures showing what each iris looks like and club members are available to answer questions.