Dear Garden Club Members,

Bonnie Mercer was notified by Ginger Knutsen that they have slots that need to be filled at the Northwest Flower & Garden Show on Saturday, February 17th. These are 3 hour shifts for two people with free admission for the day. The slot times which need to be filled are as follows:

1 host for 9 am - 12 pm
2 hosts for 12pm - 3 pm
2 hosts for 6 pm - 9 pm

They will also need alternates in case someone cannot come. If you are interested and willing to help out, please contact Bonnie Mercer at mercerb40@comcast.net or call 425-774-8440. Since this is first come first serve, you will need to contact Bonnie ASAP if you plan on working.

Thank you.

Janice Zambrano
Secretary

Northwest Flower and Garden Show
Flower 

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.

Highlights:

·         20 landscaped gardens showcase the areas most talented designers, growers and horticulturists. Come be inspired.

·         Marketplace: From greenhouses to gardening tools, and bulbs to botanical art, you will find all things relating to flowers and foliage, fertilizers and plants in the expanded Marketplace.

·         Sproutopia: A place for kids! Bring your budding gardener to our new children's area full of great hands-on activities and demonstrations.

·         Container Garden Show: This audience favorite showcases container design ideas perfect for that deck, patio or front porch. From classic to contemporary, this exhibition is sure to provide inspiration for your own home, condo or apartment.

·         Hot New Plants: This is where you learn about the latest and the hottest new plants in the industry. Every year a committee of horticultural experts from throughout the Northwest select the most garden-worthy plants for Pacific Northwest gardens, and then unveil the current year's selections at the Northwest Flower & Garden Show.

·         Floral Competition: Always a favorite, this opulent display of artfully arranged blooms will delight anyone who partakes in the visual splendor. Located in the South Lobby, don’t miss this competition showcasing the areas best and most innovative designers and florists.

·         Flora Fantasia: This eye-popping display, inspired by the Chelsea Flower Show Pavilion, showcases premier local nurseries artfully displaying their most beautiful stock of blooms. See what’s up and coming for the new year.

·         Ikebana – Back by popular demand, Ikebana will create an area of serenity as well as provide demonstrations that are sure to educate and inspire.

Buy tickets online or find a convenient ticket outlet at the Northwest Flower & Garden Show Web Site: http://www.gardenshow.com

Date(s):
2007 Feb: 14-18

Location: Downtown Seattle

Venue: Washington State Convention Ctr

Contact Email: nwinfo@gardenshow.com

Contact Phone: 206-789-5333

Time Info: Wed-Sat: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Price Info: Regular Ticket: $19 (Early Bird $16), Half Day Ticket (at door only, after 3 p.m. or 2 p.m. on Sunday) $11, Youth, ages 6-17: $3, All Show Pass (good for all 5 days): $65, Two Day Pass: $28, Students 25 and under with ID: $8, group pricing available