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September 15, 2008 | floral calendar

Whether they’re exhibitors or campers, flower fans are a social bunch

by Jacqueline


2008 Flower Exhibition in Akron, Ohio

When: Sept. 19-20
Where: Cuyahoga Falls Library, 2015 Third St., Akron.
Contact: For more info, call 330-467-4788.

And Virginia-area flower lovers will want to consider Flower Camp, a 50-acre site on the James River, near the Blue Ridge Mountains. Owners Nancy and John Hugo give weekend workshops on topics such as arranging flowers and keeping a nature journal.

The camp's in Howardsville, about 30 miles southwest of Charlottesville, Va. For more info, call 804-798-6364 or 804-339-2338 or visit flowercamp.org. To read about a recent weekend there, go to: projo.com/garden/content/lh_flowercamp_09-14-08_SRBCMJL_v12.4f984a3.html.

Flower Fact of the Day: Tree peonies can be a lovely and fragrant addition to your garden. Read more at http://scented-flower-gardens.suite101.com.
 


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August 15, 2008 | floral calendar

Calling all florists: Register now for the SAF Convention in Palm Beach

by Jacqueline


The Society of American Florists (SAF) holds its 124th annual convention with the opening-day session devoted to sustainability.

Other sessions will cover marketing, financial aspects of running a successful business, keeping digital information secure, packaging a business brand, and tips on business and personal technology.

In hands-on sessions, attendees can bring laptops and learn to set up their own blogs and social networking websites. There will also be a media-interview boot camp and a premier-products showcase.

When: Sept. 17-20
Where: Palm Beach, FLA
Contact: safnow.org/convention2008 or contact Laura Weaver at lweaver@safnow.org or 800-336-4743.

Flower Fact of the Day: Does your garden have the August blahs? Read how to remedy your flowers at canada.com/vancouversun/news/arts/story.html?id=af567daa-9acb-48b5-acdb-dac53ea00d4b.  
 


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August 11, 2008 | floral calendar

Flower fest weekend in Upper Midwest’s largest public garden

by Jacqueline


The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the largest public garden in the Upper Midwest and a premier northern arboretum, presents the 26th Annual Arboretum Flower and Garden Show, co-sponsored by the Federated Garden Clubs of Minnesota, and the Minneapolis Men’s Garden Club’s Food, Flower and Foto Show.

Amateur gardeners can submit entries in both shows.

The Minnesota Herb Society, the Daffodil Society of Minnesota and the Iris Society of Minnesota will host displays and bulb sales in McQuinn Great Hall, Oswald Visitor Center.

When: 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 16-17
Where: 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska MN (MacMillan Auditorium in Visitor Center)
Price: Free, with gate admission
Contact: 952-443-1400, arboretum.umn.edu/FlowerFest_Weekend.aspx

Flower Fact of the Day: Echinacea, recognized for its cold-fighting prowess, is also known as the "purple cone flower." Echinacea comes from the Greek word for hedgehog, probably referencing the plant's prickly bracts. Read more at: eveningsun.com/ci_10157248.  
 


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July 30, 2008 | floral calendar

Flower Show at Berkshire Botanical Garden

by Jacqueline


More than 600 visitors are expected to attend the 39th annual flower show at Berkshire Botanical Garden. Besides the competition, there will be a variety of classes and exhibitions.

"This show is one of the oldest competitions of flowers, fruit and flora in the area," says Berkshire Botanical Garden's Executive Director, John Parker. "It's intended to be fun and educational for novice and experienced gardeners alike."

When: Aug. 2-3
Where: Stockbridge, MA
Contact: 413-298-3926, berkshirebotanical.org  
 


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June 30, 2008 | floral calendar

‘Living Flowers: Ikebana and Contemporary Art’

by Jacqueline


An innovative exhibition that showcases the traditional Japanese art form of ikebana (flower arranging) alongside cutting-edge contemporary art.

When: Through Sept. 7
Where: Japanese American National Museum, 369 E. First St., Los Angeles
Contact: janm.org/exhibits/livingflowers, 213-625-0414

Flower Fact of the Day: Ikebana dates to the 15th century. The three main schools of this art form are: Ikenobo, Ohara and Sogetsu.