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Northwest Flower & Garden Show

at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center

February 3-7, 2010

"Beauty and Functionality" is the theme of this Northwest tradition, which debuted in 1989.

The 2010 show again showcases inspiring work by 23 top regional garden creators-integrating sustainable features with thousands of flowers and plants into spectacular full-scale themed gardens.

A  mid-winter classic, the show also features a line-up of internationally-known and regional speakers in over 120 hours of seminars, shopping in the "Marketplace" area and activities for the
entire family.

A long-time supporter of the show, Pacific Horticulture is pleased to sponsor all seminars on opening day, Wednesday, Feb. 3.

Schedule of Events

Wednesday, February 3rd

	Rainer Room 45 minutes except where noted
10:00 am (60)	Great Dixter: Past, Present & Future 100 years of Influential Garden Design	Fergus Garrett 2010 Show Judge - Head Gardener, Great Dixter, London
11:30 am (60)	Modernist Gardens & Minimalist Art Influences of Art on Contemporary Landscapes	Andrea Cochran 2010 Show Judge - Principle, Andrea Cochroan Landdscape Architecture
1:00 pm (60)	Planting Villages How Gardens Make Good Neighbors	Roger Swain 2010 Show Judge - Author, gardener, & former host of 'The Victory Garden'
2:30 pm (60)	Bodacious Borders Creating Artful & Exciting Plant Combinations	Lucy Hardiman Writer, designer & author, Intimate Gardens
4:00 pm	Beyond Beauty: Seeking Sustenance Creating Nurturing & Nourishing Gardens	Linda McDonald Plant collector & instructor
5:15 pm	Container Kitchen Gardens Home Grown Veggies for Flavor & Nutrition	Renee Shepherd Owner, Renee's Garden & author, Kitchen Garden
6:45 pm	Garden Photo Magic Mastering a Digital 'Point-and-Shoot' Camera	David Perry Professional photographer & Owner, David Perry Photography

	Hood Room 45 minutes except where noted
9:30 am	Great Green Gardens Landscapes that are Beautiful & Sustainable	Julie Chai Associate Garden Editor, Sunset magazine
10:45 am (60)	The Nature of Wild Gardens The Evolution of Garden Design & Ecology	Rick Darke Photographer & authors, The Wild Garden & Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable Landscapes
12:15 pm (60)	Garden Bouquets & Beyond Creating Wreaths, Garlands & More in Every Garden Season	Suzy Bales Author, Garden Bouquests & Beyond and 13 other books
1:45 pm	Fearless Color Gardens A Guide to Jumping Off the Color Wheel	Keeyla Meadows Artist & author, Fearless Color Gardens
3:00 pm (60)	The Aesthetics of Sustainability Visually Defining Our Gardening Expectations	Saxon Holt Professional garden photographer, American Meadow Garden
4:30 pm	Gardener's Guide to Global Warming Important Ways to Become Part of the Solution	Patty Glick Educator for National Wildlife Foundation
5:45 pm	How Low Can You Go? Hows & Whys of Becoming Water-Wise	Maurice Horn Owner, Joy Creek Nursery, Portland
7:00 pm	Northwest Garden Gems Japanese Maples & Their Conifer Companions	Fran Sharp Plant representative for Iseli Nursery

	DIY stage 45 minutes except where noted
9:30 am (60)	Pruning 101 What, When, Where, Why & How to Prune	Meghan Fuller Landscape designer, Rock Solid Landscapes
11:00 am (60)	Seed Starting for Beginners Growing Your Own Kitchen Garden	Renee Shepherd Owner, Renee's Garden & author, Kitchen Garden
12:45 pm	10 Secrets to Great Veggie Gardens Produce a Flavorful & Abundant Garden	Lorene Edwards Forkner Designer & author, Growing Your Own Vegetables
2:15 pm (60)	Magic Moments with Flowers Introduction to Creative Floral Design	Chin Zimonyui Floral designer & teacher
4:00 pm	Yoga for Gardeners Preventing & Minimizing Gardening Injuries	Gail Dubinsky, M.D. Physician, yoga instructor & DVD creator
5:15 pm (60)	The Best of the 'Must-Haves' for 2010 The Coolest Garden Gear & Gadgets	Joe Lamp'l TV & radio host, author, 'The Green Gardeners Guide'
7:00 pm	Creating Art in Your Garden Timeless Topiary from Evergreen Trees	Masanari Ikuma with Kelli Hudspeth Owner & botanical artist, Sweet Floral Gardens

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