10/21/2008 - 10/21/2008
Georgia Perennial Plant Association General Meeting - Public
The Gardener's Confidence^® Collection will not be exhibiting at this show - but lists this event for your convenience.

McElreath Hall 7:30 PM The Restoration of Ferrell Gardens at Hills and Dales Estate - This architecturally significant home and its gardens, located in LaGrange, have recently undergone a remarkable restoration. It includes the historic nineteenth century gardens established by Sarah Ferrell and enhanced by Fuller and Alice Hand Callaway a century later. Horticulturist Jo Phillips, who worked with Mrs. Callaway, will describe this extraordinary garden’s history and plans for the future.
Atlanta History Center
Atlanta, GA
www.georgiaperennial.org

10/24/2008 - 10/26/2008
Home Show - Public
The Gardener's Confidence^® Collection will not be exhibiting at this show - but lists this event for your convenience.

The Home Show is an event designed for homeowners in all stages of remodeling, landscaping and decorating their homes. Each event includes hundreds of exhibits with merchandise, product demonstrations and sample interior and exterior vignettes.
MassMutual Center
Springfield, MA
www.acshomeshow.com/HGExpo/MMF.html

Saturday, October 25, 2008 9:00 AM - Saturday, October 25, 2008 3:30 PM
Art in the Garden Exhibit - Public
Come see and buy art from our talented local artists while enjoying the beauty of our tropical conservatory. For more information on art exhibitions in the Garden visit www.uga.edu/botgarden or call 706-542-6130.
Visitor Center
Athens, GA
www.uga.edu/botgarden/specialcalendar.html

10/26/2008 - 10/26/2008
Smaller Gardens/Real Solutions: Successful Planting in Shade & Sun - Public
The Gardener's Confidence^® Collection will not be exhibiting at this show - but lists this event for your convenience.

This full-day symposium is part of Horticulture’s 2008 Symposia Series. It features helpful information on the reality of your garden site, planting for both sun and shade, and developing a natural design.
Speakers include Helen Dillon, award-winning author, broadcaster, and garden consultant; C. Colston Burrell, author, photographer, lecturer, garden designer and principal of Native Landscape Design and Restoration; John Elsley, plantsman, avid gardener and director of horticulture at Klehm’s Song Sparrow Farm and Nursery; Stephanie Cohen, author, gardener, teacher, and TV’s Perennial Diva; and Nan Sinton, director of programs for Horticulture and also an experienced designer and hands-on gardener.
Callaway Gardens
Pine Mountain, GA
www.hortprograms.com

10/31/2008 - 11/2/2008
Texas Home and Garden Show - Public
The Gardener's Confidence^® Collection will not be exhibiting at this show - but lists this event for your convenience.

The Texas Home & Garden Show starts Fall the right way with 1,000s of Ideas Products and Services for your home and garden! Spend one day or your entire weekend walking though the Garden & Landscaping Displays, watching Seminars from Home & Garden Experts and taking advantage of hundreds of show specials. This show has something for everyone!


Reliant Center
Houston, TX
www.texashomeandgarden.com/index.cfm?npageid=119

Saturday, November 08, 2008 10:00 AM - Saturday, November 08, 2008 12:00 PM
Nature Ornaments - Public
Penn State Cooperative Extension/Delaware County, Smedley Park, 20 Paper Mill Road , Springfield, PA
Nature Ornaments - Use natural materials to make ornaments for your holiday decorating. This is a hands-on workshop. Bring scissors or pruners and a box to carry home your creations. "Second Saturdays at Smedley,"- monthly series of programs and workshops open to the public. Second Saturdays covers various topics about gardening, natural crafts and related horticultural topics.

Smedley Park
Springfield, PA
delaware.extension.psu.edu/MG/2nd_Sat_broch_08.pdf

Saturday, November 15, 2008 10:00 AM - Saturday, November 15, 2008 12:00 PM
Preparing for Winter and Spring - Public
Travis County Master Gardeners Association
Learn how to put the equivalent of a winter coat on plants. Discover bulbs that thrive in Central Texas and will bloom in the winter and/or spring.

Sunset Valley City Hall
Sunset Valley, TX
www.tcmastergardeners.org

1/13/2009 - 1/14/2009
Mid-States Horticultural Expo - Trade
Where Spring Buying Begins...

A Partnership of KNLA, TNLA and SNA

The Kentucky Expo Center
Louisville, KY
http://www.mshe.org

1/13/2009 - 1/14/2009
Mid-States Horticulture Expo - Trade
The Kentucky Nursery & Landscape Association (KNLA), the Tennessee Nursery & Landscape Association (TNLA) and the Southern Nursery Association (SNA) have joined together to form a regional winter trade show to be held January 3-4, 2008 in Louisville, KY. This event, the Mid-States Horticultural Expo (MSHE), is the result of combining the KNLA winter trade show and the TNLA summer trade show to form a regional event for the Mid-South.

Kentucky Exposition Center, South Wing
Louisville, KY
www.mshe.org

1/14/2009 - 1/16/2009
Mid-America Horticulture Tradeshow - Trade
Mid-Am is the Midwest's premier horticultural trade show!

Lakeside Center at McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
www.midam.org/

1/22/2009 - 1/23/2009
GGIA - WinterGreen - Trade
Annual Tradeshow for the Georgia Green Industry Association. Come see what is new this year!

The Classic Center
Athens, GA
www.ggia.org

1/28/2009 - 2/1/2009
Southeastern Flower Show - Public
The Gardener's Confidence^® Collection will not be exhibiting at this show - but lists this event for your convenience.



Georgia World Congress Center, Building A
Atlanta, GA
www.flowershow.org

2/7/2009 - 2/15/2009
Cleveland Home & Garden Show - Public
The Gardener's Confidence^® Collection will not be exhibiting at this show - but lists this event for your convenience.

"The Romance of France"


IX Center
Cleveland, OH
www.homeandflower.com

2/12/2009 - 2/13/2009
SNA - World Showcase of Horticulture - Trade
SNA Forum is America’s leading industry event! Located in the largest growing region of the U.S., this premier marketplace represents over 45% of the nation’s horticulture production and features 10 acres of plants and related products. You’ll find the finest quality of woody ornamentals, worlds of color, equipment, foliage, retails sales and water gardening products available. If you buy or sell plants, the SNA Forum 2007 is the trade show for you.

Atlanta, GA
www.sna.org

2/15/2009 - 2/17/2009
Mid-Atlantic Home & Flower Show - Public
The Gardener's Confidence^® Collection will not be exhibiting at this show - but lists this event for your convenience.

Show includes major landscape and floral display gardens relating to the theme “Sensuous Gardens”. Vendors will be exhibiting and selling garden-related and home merchandise. Local and regional artists to display their magnificent works of art.
Show your own floral skills with competitions in search of best window box, front door gardens, container gardens, and floral arranging.

Virginia Beach Convention Center
Virginia Beach, VA
www.vafgs.org

2/18/2009 - 2/22/2009
Northwest Flower and Garden Show - Public
The Gardener's Confidence^® Collection will not be exhibiting at this show - but lists this event for your convenience.

The show will have 25 display gardens full of outdoor living inspiration. Festival-goers can also browse six acres of gardens, shop at 300 exhibits and learn loads of garden tricks at free seminars.
Washington State Convention Center
Seattle, WA
www.gardenshow.com/

2/18/2009 - 2/22/2009
Northwest Flower & Garden Show - Public
The Gardener's Confidence^® Collection will not be exhibiting at this show - but lists this event for your convenience.

You are invited to join the fun at next year's annual celebration. 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 300 exhibits all strictly related to gardening, outdoor living and gardeners.

Washington State Convention & Trade Center
Seattle , WA
www.gardenshow.com

2/27/2009 - 3/1/2009
All Texas Garden Show with Neil Sperry - Public
Prepare your home with the latest and greatest products, ideas and tips at the Texas Home & Garden Show series. Our shows have something for every part of your home and garden including innovative remodeling ideas, beautiful decorating tips, creative backyard additions as well as organization solutions to make your house the home you have always dreamed of. All of these things and more can be found under one roof!
Arlington Convention Center
Dallas, TX
www.texashomeandgarden.com/index.cfm?npageid=52

3/1/2009 - 3/8/2009
Philadelphia Flower Show - Public
The Gardener's Confidence^® Collection will not be exhibiting at this show - but lists this event for your convenience.

“Bella Italia”

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) is a not-for-profit membership organization founded in 1827. Under the leadership of Jane G. Pepper, PHS provides great events, activities and publications for novice gardeners, experienced horticulturists, and flower lovers of all ages.

Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, PA
www.theflowershow.com

3/1/2009 - 3/8/2009
The 2009 Philadelphia Flower Show - Public
The Gardener's Confidence^® Collection will not be exhibiting at this show - but lists this event for your convenience. Bella Italia”

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) is a not-for-profit membership organization founded in 1827. Under the leadership of Jane G. Pepper, PHS provides great events, activities and publications for novice gardeners, experienced horticulturists, and flower lovers of all ages.

Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, PA
www.theflowershow.com/showinfo/index.html

3/4/2009 - 3/8/2009
Southern Spring Home & Garden Show - Public
Cozy dens. Tucked-away terraces. Places to relax, read, contemplate and enjoy. This year's show celebrates those special spaces with ideas and inspiration to help you create your own getaway. Plus you'll find all the professionals and products to create those ideal settings.
Charlotte Merchadise Mart
Charlotte, NC
www.southernshows.com/sss/

3/4/2009 - 3/8/2009
Southern Spring Home & Garden Show - Public
The Gardener's Confidence^® Collection will not be exhibiting at this show - but lists this event for your convenience.

Cozy dens. Tucked-away terraces. Places to relax, read, contemplate and enjoy. This year's show celebrates those special spaces with ideas and inspiration to help you create your own getaway. Plus you'll find all the professionals and products to create those ideal settings.

Charlotte Merchandising Mart
Charlotte, NC
www.southernshows.com/sss/

3/14/2009 - 3/22/2009
2009 New England Spring Flower Show - Public
The Gardener's Confidence^® Collection will not be exhibiting at this show - but lists this event for your convenience.

Presented by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society.

Bayside Expo Center
Boston , MA
www.masshort.org/showpage2.asp?page=2_0

3/18/2009 - 3/22/2009
San Francisco Flower & Garden Show - Public
The Gardener's Confidence^® Collection will not be exhibiting at this show - but lists this event for your convenience.

An entertaining floral funfest for you and your friends. Thousands upon thousands of flowers and plants with all their rich colors, fragrances and textures. Four acres of inspiring gardens, free seminars for all gardening levels, and shopping at 300 exhibits all strictly related to gardening, outdoor living and gardeners. There is a myriad of facets to the Garden Show; while the gardens, commercial exhibits and seminars are the core of the Show, there is still much, much more to see.

Cow Palace
San Francisco , CA
www.gardenshow.com

3/19/2009 - 3/22/2009
Washington Home and Garden Show - Public
The Washington Home & Garden Show is the biggest and best home & garden show on the entire East Coast. With over 800+ booths and acres of fully landscaped gardens, plan to spend the day. Visit hundreds of displays, see thousands of products and millions of flowers! For the gardener, visit the Garden Marketplace with vendors from 41 states and treasures from around the world. Shop till you drop for everything under the sun from water lilies to bamboo table fountains to exotic bulbs, to orchids, to bonsai to cut flowers and garden gizmos.
Washington Convention Center
Washington, DC
www.washingtonhomeandgardenshow.com/

3/20/2009 - 3/22/2009
Spring Atlanta Home Show - Public
The 31st 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!
Cobb Galleria Center
Atlanta, GA
www.atlantahomeshow.com/

3/27/2009 - 3/29/2009
Better Living Home Garden & Lifestyle Show - Public
The Gardener's Confidence^® Collection will not be exhibiting at this show - but lists this event for your convenience.

A festival that is not just targeted at the early adopters of a sustainable lifestyle, but one that targets the mainstream consumer as well who are looking for ideas to go green. A show that encourages everyone, no matter where they lie in the spectrum of sustainable living, to take one more step towards a healthier lifestyle. And celebrates each and every one of those steps.
Portland Expo Center
Portland, OR
www.betterlivingshow.org/about.asp

4/16/2009 - 4/19/2009
Puyallup Spring Fair - Public
The Gardener's Confidence^® Collection will not be exhibiting at this show - but lists this event for your convenience.

Celebrity Workshops: Learn from the experts ways to enhance and beautify your garden as you get it in shape for spring. Workshops are approximately 45 minutes each. Pick your favorites and come on by.
Display Gardens: Nurseries, Landscapers, and Garden Shops are creating artistic garden displays. Stroll through a winding path, be inspired by water gardens, and most of all, relax as you take in the beautiful atmosphere of these gardens.
Marketplace: Over 60 vendors representing the finest in nurseries, garden shops, non-profit organizations and clubs, and landscape artists.

110 9th Ave SW
Puyallup, WA
thefair.com

4/26/2009 - 4/26/2009
NYC GROWS Garden Festival - Public
The Gardener's Confidence^® Collection will not be exhibiting at this show - but lists this event for your convenience.

The 4th annual NYC GROWS Garden Festival is open to the public, free of charge and will offer a wide variety of kid-friendly activities, gardening and cooking demonstrations and environmental and educational opportunities. Co-hosted by: National Gardening Association and NYC Parks and Recreation Department

Union Square Park South Plaza
New York, NY
www.nycgrows.org

5/10/2009 - 5/11/2009
Greater Atlanta Rose Society Spring Rose Show - Public
The Gardener's Confidence^® Collection will not be exhibiting at this show - but lists this event for your convenience.

The Greater Atlanta Rose Society invites you to attend one of the Southeast's premier rose shows! Participants and visitors welcome! Enjoy a display of hundreds of roses and rose arrangements, see and smell varieties that grow in this area, and learn more about how to grow them. A truly sensational display of America's national flower - the Rose! Open to the public from 1 to 5 pm Saturday, May 10, and from 1 to 5 pm Sunday, May 11.
Free admission into show/Atlanta Botanical Garden admission fee required
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Atlanta, GA
www.atlantarose.org/index.htm

5/10/2009 - 5/11/2009
Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour - Public
The Gardener's Confidence^® Collection will not be exhibiting at this show - but lists this event for your convenience.

The annual Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour on Mother's Day weekend is sure to impress connoisseurs and novices alike, as some of Atlanta's most beautiful private gardens are open to the public. The Tour puts on display great design and planting ideas from Atlanta's most talented gardeners and landscape architects. Tickets are $20 in advance until May 9 or $30 on Tour Days. Tickets are available in advance at the Garden's Gift Shop and area garden centers. Tickets will also available at individual gardens on the days of the Tour.

Atlanta Botanical Garden
Atlanta, GA
www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org/events/ListEvents.do#45

6/7/2009 - 6/8/2009
The Penny McHenry Hydrangea Festival - Public
The Gardener's Confidence^® Collection will not be exhibiting at this show - but lists this event for your convenience.

Free Events:
Festival Market, Hydrangea Hat Parade, Flower Show, Music and Entertainment, Decorations

Ticketed Events Include:
Day Garden Tours: Five of Douglas County’s most beautiful gardens. Tickets are $25.00 per person; Moonlight & Magnolias: This is an evening Progressive Dinner & Garden Tour featuring three wonderful gardens (different gardens from the day tour)$50.00 per person; Hydrangea Ball: Hors d oeuvres, festive drinks and dancing will be the order of the evening. Special guest, Ryan Gainey will be in attendance for this gala. $50.00 per person; Tickets may be purchased via pay pal on the web site.


Downtown Douglasville
Douglasville, GA
www.pennymchydrangeafestival.com/index.html

Monday, June 08, 2009 10:00 AM - Tuesday, June 09, 2009 5:00 PM
LaGrange Hydrangea Festival - Public
The Gardener's Confidence^® Collection will not be exhibiting at this show - but lists this event for your convenience.

An Arts & Crafts Festival, including a tour of homes & gardens, live music, entertainment, blossom display, fun for the whole family.

Historic Downtown LaGrange
LaGrange, GA
www.lagrangechamber.com/businesses/hyfest.html

6/18/2009 - 6/20/2009
Southeast Greenhouse Conference and Trade Show - Trade
The Gardener's Confidence^® Collection will not be exhibiting at this show - but lists this event for your convenience.

Plan to attend the 15th Annual Southeast Greenhouse Conference and Trade Show- the largest educational conference and trade show in the south designed specifically to enhance your profitability as greenhouse operators and retailers. You'll have the opportunity to hear nationally-recognized experts in production marketing and management. The Trade Show features over 325 companies offering the latest and most technologically-advanced equipment and services available. Don't be left out ... join your fellow growers to learn new techniques, share experiences and grow your business to be more profitable.

Greenville, SC
www.sgcts.org/

7/28/2009 - 7/30/2009
PANTS - Trade
With over 650 exhibitors occupying 1200 booths, attendees will see a large variety of products and services geared toward garden centers and landscape contractors.
Atlantic City Convention Center
Atlantic City, NJ
www.plna.com

8/13/2009 - 8/14/2009
NCNLA - Summer Green Show - Trade
The Gardener's Confidence^® Collection will be exhibiting at this show - we look forward to seeing you there!

Greensboro, NC
www.ncnla.com/

8/18/2009 - 8/20/2009
Independent Garden Center Show - Trade
The Gardener's Confidence^® Collection will not be exhibiting at this show - but lists this event for your convenience.

Sweet Home Chicago: Nursery Retailer and Garden Chic Magazines proudly announce the launch of a new event specifically tailored for Independent Garden Center owners, executives and buyers. Nearly 500 booths of goods and services.

Navy Pier
Chicago, IL
http://www.igcshow.com

9/19/2009 - 9/21/2009
Orlando Home Show - Public
The Gardener's Confidence^® Collection will not be exhibiting at this show - but lists this event for your convenience.

The show has expanded and its better than ever with more diverse exhibits, more categories and more interactive presentations on our fabulous stage! Our show offers a unique and broad selection of home improvement-related businesses. You'll enjoy various entertaining features and special guest speakers. Get ideas, investigate new products, gather information and meet the professionals to help you make your next remodeling, renovation, or decorating project a breeze!
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando , FL
www.orlandohomeshow.com

9/23/2009 - 9/27/2009
Garden Writers Association Annual Symposium - Trade
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.



Raleigh, NC
www.gardenwriters.org/

10/1/2009 - 10/3/2009
FNATS - Florida Nursery and Allied Trade Show - Trade
The Gardener's Confidence^® Collection will not be exhibiting at this show - but lists this event for your convenience.

FNATS is recognized as one of the premier nursery and landscape trade shows in the country. Known in the 1950's as the FNGLA Trade Meet, FNATS has a long history of bringing thousands of members of nursery industry together.

Orlando, FL
www.fngla.org

10/2/2009 - 10/5/2009
Portland Fall Home & Garden Show - Public
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.
Portland Expo Center
Portland, OR
www.otshows.com/PFHS/pfhs.htm

10/2/2009 - 10/3/2009
Middle Tennessee Nursery Association Trade Show (MTNA) - Trade
The Gardener's Confidence^® Collection will not be exhibiting at this show - but lists this event for your convenience.

This trade show features over 165 exhibitors and a day of educational seminars. Items for landscapers, garden centers and nurseries including plant material, equipment and general supplies for the green industry will be on display. Businesses that offer services such as truck brokers, insurance and printing are included among the exhibitors.
McMinnville Civic Center
McMinnville, TN
www.mtna.com

10/9/2009 - 10/12/2009
Tacoma Fall Home & Garden Show - Public
The Tacoma Fall Home and Garden Show is the foremost fall show of its kind in Washington state featuring exhibits for the do-it-yourselfer and the professional contractor alike. The show is a unique marketplace to shop, compare and save on a total selection of home-related products and services for building, remodeling, gardening and decorating. All this plus accredited seminars and award winning display gardens await you all under one roof.
Tacoma Dome
Tacoma , WA
www.otshows.com/TFHS/tfhs.htm

12/3/2009 - 12/4/2009
GA Turf Grass Expo - Trade
The Gardener's Confidence^® Collection will not be exhibiting at this show - but lists this event for your convenience.

Atlanta, GA
www.turfgrass.org/