Saturday, June 09, 2012
American Hydrangea Society
Annual Garden Tour
The AHS Annual Garden Tour is a wonderful don't-miss event! A variety of the Atlanta metro area's most dramatic hydrangea-laden gardens will be on display.br>

Facility: Garden Tours around Atlanta
Location: Atlanta, GA
http://americanhydrangeasociety.org/AnnualGardenTour.aspx

Monday, June 25, 2012 - Thursday, June 28, 2012
2012 GCA's Summer Tour
Make plans and join us as Garden Centers of America's® Summer Tour heats up Florida. Attendees will visit garden centers, botanical gardens and some of Florida's top nurseries. Come see where 85% of the nation's tropical foliage gets its roots.

Facility: Detroit
Location: Detroit, MI
http://www.gardencentersofamerica.org/cde.cfm?event=368584

Thursday, August 09, 2012 - Sunday, August 12, 2012
ACGA's Annual Conference

The ACGA Membership Conference brings together hundreds of individuals from across the United States, Canada, and abroad, who are engaged in all aspects of gardening and greening. The conference includes hands-on workshops, keynote speakers, a film festival, and visits to parks, school gardens, and community gardens.

Facility: Hilton Financial District
Location: San Francisco, CA
http://communitygarden.org/learn/training/annual-conference/index.php

Tuesday, August 21, 2012 - Thursday, August 23, 2012
Independent Garden Center Show
Profits Abound at IGC 2012: New Ideas, New Products, New Excitement
Facility: Navy Pier
Location: Chicago, IL
www.igcshow.com

Monday, September 24, 2012
Garden of Eden Ball
Annual Ball for the benefit of the Atlanta Botanical Gardens
Facility: Atlanta Botanical Gardens
Location: Midtown Atlanta, GA
www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org

Friday, September 28, 2012 - Monday, October 01, 2012
ASLA Annual Meeting & EXPO
THE PREMIER EVENT FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PROFESSIONALS The ASLA 2012 Annual Meeting and EXPO in Phoenix, will be the largest gathering of landscape architecture professionals in the world. More than 6,000 attendees andnearly 500 exhibitors are expected to participate. ASLA annual meeting attendees consistently rate the EXPO as the “most valuable event” of the entire conference:
Facility: Phoenix Convention Center
Location: Phoenix, AZ
http://www.asla.org/annualmeetingandexpo.aspx

Saturday, September 29, 2012 - Tuesday, October 02, 2012
Portland Fall Home & Garden Show
Fall is the best time to plant for spring. Fall is also a great time to begin interior redecorating and remodeling. Plan those home and garden projects at the 2009 Portland Fall Home & Garden Show. You will find building materials, flooring, remodelers, home accessories, gardening tools and plants, just to name a few exhibits.
Facility: Portland Expo Center
Location: Portland, OR
www.otshows.com/shows/pfhs/

Friday, October 12, 2012 - Monday, October 15, 2012
GWA Annual Symposium

Garden Writer's Association (GWA) is the nonprofit association which provides leadership and opportunities for education, recognition, career development, and a forum for diverse interactions for professionals in the field of garden communication.
This year’s symposium will be held in Tucson, Arizona. Whether you're visiting Tucson for the first time, or you're a local searching for what's new, Tucson has what you’re looking for. With incredible attractions for the whole family, 350 days of sunshine for outdoor adventures and golf, an extensive arts and culture background, world-class accommodations and spas, and a burgeoning culinary and nightlife scene, Tucson will keep you entertained and wanting to come back for more. Tucson is full of fascinating stories. The area is rich with history and character. We are a favorite travel destination – especially for spas and golf – and we have a thriving arts community. So if you have an assignment or are looking for a great story ide
Facility: The Westin La Paloma Tucson
Location: Tucson, AZ
www.gardenwriters.org

Sunday, January 06, 2013 - Monday, January 07, 2013
2013 National Green Centre
2013 National Green Centre presented by the 122 year old Western Nursery & Landscape Association collaborating to create the next generation green industry January 6-7, 2013, St. Louis, MO Breeders - Growers Independent Garden Centers Landscape Contractors - Landscape Designers - Landscape Architects Research Professionals - Editors & Garden Writers - Public Gardens
Facility: National Green Centre
Location: St. Louis, MO
www.nationalgreencentre.org

Friday, February 08, 2013 - Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Northwest Flower and Garden Show
An entertaining floral funfest for you and your friends. Thousands upon thousands of flowers and plants with all their rich colors, fragrances and textures. Six acres of inspiring gardens, free seminars for all gardening levels, and shopping at 350 exhibits all strictly related to gardening, outdoor living and gardeners.

Facility: Washington State Convention Center
Location: Seattle, WA
www.gardenshow.com/

Sunday, February 10, 2013 - Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Spring Atlanta Home Show
Annual Spring Atlanta Home Show features some exciting changes including its location. This show is moving from its traditional location at the Georgia World Congress Center to the more easily accessible Cobb Galleria Centre!

Facility: Cobb Galleria Center
Location: Atlanta, GA
www.atlantahomeshow.com/

Friday, February 15, 2013 - Monday, February 18, 2013
The Great Backyard Bird Count
Statistics from 2012 Total Checklists Submitted: 103,960 Total Species Observed: 618 Total Individual Birds Counted: 17,349,976 What is the GBBC? PineGrosbeak_NormDougan_BC11_web.jpg Pine Grosbeak, Norm Dougan, BC 2011 GBBC The 2012 GBBC will take place Friday, February 17, through Monday, February 20. Please join us for the 15th annual count! The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watchers to experts. It takes as little as 15 minutes on one day, or you can count for as long as you like each day of the event. It’s free, fun, and easy—and it helps the birds.
Facility:
Location: your own backyard!,
http://www.birdsource.org/gbbc/

Monday, February 25, 2013 - Tuesday, February 26, 2013
The Athens Home & Garden Show
The Athens Area Home Builders Association's annual Home & Garden Show is the premier event for anyone considering remodeling their home, landscaping their yard or even building or buying their dream home. Meet horticulturist, Mike Sikes, on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. for a free gardening seminar. Learn about the latest plant trends for 2010 and how to spruce up your home garden.
Facility: The Classic Center
Location: Athens, GA
http://www.onlineathens.com/homeshow/

Wednesday, February 27, 2013 - Sunday, March 03, 2013
Southern Spring Home & Garden Show
For 52 years the Southern Spring Home & Garden Show has delivered spring one month before it arrives on the calendar, just in time to blow away the chilly cobwebs, and make our wish lists for getting homes and gardens in tip top shape for the season ahead. Over the years you, our guests, have shared your home and garden dreams. And, with the help of hundreds of professional landscapers, nurserymen, interior designers and home and garden experts we have worked hard to offer the ideas, products, and resources you need to make those dreams come true. And, the beat goes on...
Facility: Charlotte Merchadise Mart
Location: Charlotte, NC
www.southernshows.com/sss/

Monday, March 04, 2013 - Monday, March 11, 2013
Philadelphia Flower Show
Flower Show garden display exhibitors undertake the art of forcing trees, shrubs and perennials into bloom for the Show, using temperature and lighting controls to “fool” plants into full bloom in time for the March event. Indeed, one of the reasons the Philadelphia International Flower Show is considered the premier gardening event of its kind in the world is due in large part to the exceptional talent of these designers and their ability to exhibit such a great variety of exceptional plants for the Show.
Facility: Pennsylvania Convention Center
Location: Philadelphia, PA
www.theflowershow.com

Saturday, March 09, 2013 - Monday, March 11, 2013
Mid-Atlantic Home & Flower Show
It's one of the largest consumer shows in the region and also part of the National Home and Garden Show Series presented by DISH, in partnership with Better Homes & Gardens magazine.
Facility: Virginia Beach Convention Center
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
www.vafgs.org

Saturday, March 09, 2013 - Monday, March 11, 2013
National Lawn & Garden Show
The National Lawn & Garden Show features guaranteed, pre-set appointments between qualified, decision-making buyers and manufacturers. As a result, the show is known as the most productive, focused efficient event in the industry. Every lead is genuine; every appointment is a new opportunity to do business with one of the industry's leaders.

Facility: Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Location: Washinton DC, DC
http://www.washingtonhomeandgardenshow.com/WHGS/ShowInformation/109.aspx